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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 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
... 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 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 82 Computing tips 82 Using the keyboard 84 Character keys 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 85 Windows special keys 85 Starting a program 86 Starting a program from the Start ... 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........100 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 82 Computing tips 82 Using the keyboard 84 Character keys 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 85 Windows special keys 85 Starting a program 86 Starting a program from the Start ... 99 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........100 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 102 Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 102 Battery Notice 103 Power management 104 Using additional batteries 104
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... Utility 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 164 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 166 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 Fingerprint Enrollment 167 Fingerprint Logon 168 Power-on Security 169 Control Center 170 Password Bank ... A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........189 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 197 Optical drive problems 199 Sound system problems 200 PC Card problems 201
... Utility 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 164 TOSHIBA Accessibility 165 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 166 Fingerprint utility limitations 166 Fingerprint Enrollment 167 Fingerprint Logon 168 Power-on Security 169 Control Center 170 Password Bank ... A plan of action 186 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....187 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........189 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 197 Optical drive problems 199 Sound system problems 200 PC Card problems 201
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... computing habits 212 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 213 If you need further assistance 219 Before you contact Toshiba 219 Contacting Toshiba 220 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 221 Toshiba's worldwide offices 221 Appendix A: Hot Keys 223 Volume Mute 223 Password security 224 Without a password 224 With a password 224 Maintaining security... 229 Display brightness 230 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 230 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad 231 Zooming applications in/out 231 Keyboard hot keys 231
... computing habits 212 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 213 If you need further assistance 219 Before you contact Toshiba 219 Contacting Toshiba 220 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 221 Toshiba's worldwide offices 221 Appendix A: Hot Keys 223 Volume Mute 223 Password security 224 Without a password 224 With a password 224 Maintaining security... 229 Display brightness 230 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 230 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad 231 Zooming applications in/out 231 Keyboard hot keys 231
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... page 44 before you must attach the AC adaptor. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object...
... page 44 before you must attach the AC adaptor. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object...
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... a secure electrical connection. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ 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...
... a secure electrical connection. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ 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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... tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To...
... tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To...
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... for the video controller by clicking Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then Display. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can also change these settings using the Display Properties box. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel ...of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Set the option for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to your television (or other video display device), you may need to match the resolution of the...
... for the video controller by clicking Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then Display. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you can also change these settings using the Display Properties box. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel ...of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Set the option for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to your television (or other video display device), you may need to match the resolution of the...
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... for your computer This section gives tips on page 117. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case...
... for your computer This section gives tips on page 117. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your program ...
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your program ...
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...Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Windows special keys Windows key Application key (Sample Illustration) Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at... the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Learning the Basics Using the...
...Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Windows special keys Windows key Application key (Sample Illustration) Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at... the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Learning the Basics Using the...
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... name with a .doc extension. For example, Microsoft Word saves files with an extension of the file you want your file correctly. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. HINT: To make another copy of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and numbers...
... name with a .doc extension. For example, Microsoft Word saves files with an extension of the file you want your file correctly. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. HINT: To make another copy of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters and numbers...
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..., be careful not to play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is off. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on .
..., be careful not to play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is off. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is on .
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... your system with a single keystroke. An instant password has no effect on password functions. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. This is set. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. When you set a password, you must... open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on your computer: ❖ An instant password - This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Use this feature when you walk away from your computer, secure in mind: ❖ The user password ...
... your system with a single keystroke. An instant password has no effect on password functions. Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. This is set. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. When you set a password, you must... open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. ❖ A power-on your computer: ❖ An instant password - This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. Use this feature when you walk away from your computer, secure in mind: ❖ The user password ...
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... change the sequence in LCD display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. 162 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset the user password for power-on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN-Allows you...
... change the sequence in LCD display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. 162 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset the user password for power-on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN-Allows you...
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... authentication utility can be used to the desired option. 4 Click OK. 166 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility To use of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to replace the keyboard-based user/ BIOS password authentication system when booting up. if the system recognizes...
... authentication utility can be used to the desired option. 4 Click OK. 166 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility To use of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to replace the keyboard-based user/ BIOS password authentication system when booting up. if the system recognizes...
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... Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options using is not remapping the keyboard. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on maximizing battery power, see your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its power from the battery? Refer...current on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using the hard disk more information on page 105. For more ? Keyboard problems If, when you are off the numlock light. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. If the numlock light ...
... Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Check the power options using is not remapping the keyboard. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on maximizing battery power, see your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its power from the battery? Refer...current on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using the hard disk more information on page 105. For more ? Keyboard problems If, when you are off the numlock light. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. If the numlock light ...
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...the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. You may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make of keyboard. You may be defective or incompatible with the computer. Try using the built-in while the computer was turned on the external... password, press any key to activate the screen. Nothing happens when you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you press the keys on . Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you to its...
...the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will restart and recognize the device. You may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make of keyboard. You may be defective or incompatible with the computer. Try using the built-in while the computer was turned on the external... password, press any key to activate the screen. Nothing happens when you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you press the keys on . Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you to its...
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Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in /out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. Keyboard hot keys Fn + [Space bar] This hot key switches screen resolution. For more information on using the Dual Mode Pad, see "Using the TouchPad™"...Pad windows Zooming applications in . For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Using the Dual Mode Pad" on page 61. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 163. 231 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode...
Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-in /out Fn + This hot key turns the Zooming utility to zoom-out. Keyboard hot keys Fn + [Space bar] This hot key switches screen resolution. For more information on using the Dual Mode Pad, see "Using the TouchPad™"...Pad windows Zooming applications in . For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Using the Dual Mode Pad" on page 61. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 163. 231 Hot Keys Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode Pad Disabling or enabling the TouchPad or Dual Mode...
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... the "brain" of highcapacity storage that uses the information. The extent to another . The chip that functions as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to which computers, programs, or devices can use on printed circuit boards. ...break in which frequently used information is duplicated for processing, memory, input/output, and/or control functions. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. A form of the computer. compatibility - It takes information from a computer to the pointing device's left ...
... the "brain" of highcapacity storage that uses the information. The extent to another . The chip that functions as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to which computers, programs, or devices can use on printed circuit boards. ...break in which frequently used information is duplicated for processing, memory, input/output, and/or control functions. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. A form of the computer. compatibility - It takes information from a computer to the pointing device's left ...