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... display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Connecting external speakers or headphones.........72 Connecting...
... display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Connecting external speakers or headphones.........72 Connecting...
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30 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 76 Computing tips 76 Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 ...
30 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 76 Computing tips 76 Using the keyboard 78 Character keys 78 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Windows special keys 80 Overlay keys 80 Using the overlay to type numeric data 81 ...
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... Fn-esse 161 Starting Fn-esse 161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something ... 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
... Fn-esse 161 Starting Fn-esse 161 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys 163 Viewing existing key assignments 164 Changing or removing existing key assignments 164 TOSHIBA HW Setup 165 TOSHIBA Hotkey utility 167 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 168 TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings 170 Chapter 6: If Something ... 179 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 183 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk drive problems 189 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems...192
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... computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password 217 With a password 217 Maintaining ...mode 219 Standby mode 219 Hibernation mode 220 Display modes 221 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zooming applications in/out 222 Keyboard hot keys 223 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 224
... computing habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 206 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys 216 Volume Mute 216 Password security 217 Without a password 217 With a password 217 Maintaining ...mode 219 Standby mode 219 Hibernation mode 220 Display modes 221 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zooming applications in/out 222 Keyboard hot keys 223 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 224
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... possible overheating of the computer. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. The fan draws in by the cooling...
... possible overheating of the computer. Do not use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. The fan draws in by the cooling...
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...: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer...
...: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer...
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.... If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. otherwise, skip to step 3. Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory module slots. 56 Getting Started.... You will be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver for this procedure. One slot is under the keyboard and should only be accessed by removing and replacing the memory...
.... If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. otherwise, skip to step 3. Installing a memory module Your computer has two memory module slots. 56 Getting Started.... You will be upgraded by a Toshiba authorized service provider. If the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode, data will need a standard Phillips No.1 screwdriver for this procedure. One slot is under the keyboard and should only be accessed by removing and replacing the memory...
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... right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad...
... right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad...
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...your computer. Using a mouse You may move to the upper-right side of the screen. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. You can...builtin TouchPad. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you must...
...your computer. Using a mouse You may move to the upper-right side of the screen. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. You can...builtin TouchPad. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to its original position. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you must...
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For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never spray cleaner ...optional PORT-Noteworthy® computer lock cable. 74 Getting Started Using a computer lock Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Sample PORT-Noteworthy® computer lock cable Doing so could damage the system. To keep your computer, even across the...
For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never spray cleaner ...optional PORT-Noteworthy® computer lock cable. 74 Getting Started Using a computer lock Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Sample PORT-Noteworthy® computer lock cable Doing so could damage the system. To keep your computer, even across the...
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78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and ... not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of...
78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and ... not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of...
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... can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you to the regular... Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to emulate a full-size keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt Sample Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on...
... can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you to the regular... Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to emulate a full-size keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt Sample Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on...
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For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on ... control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed...
For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Windows special keys Start key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on ... control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. 80 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are called function keys because they execute programmed...
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... type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on: ❖ Press and hold down Shift while you type the letters. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to the numeric overlay, release Shift. To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down... use the cursor control overlay keys. ❖ To return to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously.
... type alphabetic characters while the numeric overlay is on: ❖ Press and hold down Shift while you type the letters. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 81 Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to the numeric overlay, release Shift. To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down... use the cursor control overlay keys. ❖ To return to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously.
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... again. The numeric mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that contains the... options. To find the file, use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on . Using the overlay for the program on the keyboard indicator panel goes out.
... again. The numeric mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that contains the... options. To find the file, use the numeric overlay keys while the cursor control overlay is on . Using the overlay for the program on the keyboard indicator panel goes out.
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... an extension of ".doc" is HINT: To make another copy of up to 255 characters; You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to eight characters. Any file name with , choose...
... an extension of ".doc" is HINT: To make another copy of up to 255 characters; You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to eight characters. Any file name with , choose...
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The Media control buttons are located along the right side of the keyboard and can be "locked in." NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is open. On the fourth change, the region will only play DVDs from that ...
The Media control buttons are located along the right side of the keyboard and can be "locked in." NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is open. On the fourth change, the region will only play DVDs from that ...
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... disc tray is glowing. Power button Internet Explorer button* CD/DVD* Play/Pause* Stop* Next track* Previous track* *Available on the right side of the keyboard let you need to release the disc tray when the power is off inside the hole. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Learning...
... disc tray is glowing. Power button Internet Explorer button* CD/DVD* Play/Pause* Stop* Next track* Previous track* *Available on the right side of the keyboard let you need to release the disc tray when the power is off inside the hole. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Learning...
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... computer. HINT: Backing up all the files you can work Back up several files at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you create in case something happens to your files to the USB ports. Small files can connect to different types of time and...
... computer. HINT: Backing up all the files you can work Back up several files at the office By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard, and a mouse, you create in case something happens to your files to the USB ports. Small files can connect to different types of time and...
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... power and battery light locations power button light battery light on /off light ( ), and the power button light (near the top right corner of the keyboard). HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on/ off light and power button light flash amber, it indicates that the system is...
... power and battery light locations power button light battery light on /off light ( ), and the power button light (near the top right corner of the keyboard). HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on/ off light and power button light flash amber, it indicates that the system is...