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... display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 Setting up your printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options...
... display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 Setting up your printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options...
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28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 83 Character keys 83 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 83 Function keys 84 Windows special keys 84 Starting a program 85 Starting a program from the Start ... 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103
28 Contents Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 83 Character keys 83 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 83 Function keys 84 Windows special keys 84 Starting a program 85 Starting a program from the Start ... 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 100 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 101 Toshiba's energy-saver design 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 102 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103
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31 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 162 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 163 Fingerprint Enrollment 163 Fingerprint Logon 165 Power-on Security 165 Control Center 167 Fingerprint utility limitations 169 Password Bank ... A plan of action 183 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 Optical Drive problems 196 Sound system problems 197 PC Card problems 197 Printer problems 201 Modem...
31 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 162 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 163 Fingerprint Enrollment 163 Fingerprint Logon 165 Power-on Security 165 Control Center 167 Fingerprint utility limitations 169 Password Bank ... A plan of action 183 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 191 Disk drive problems 193 Optical Drive problems 196 Sound system problems 197 PC Card problems 197 Printer problems 201 Modem...
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... computing habits 209 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 210 If you need further assistance 216 Before you contact Toshiba 216 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Volume Mute 220 Password security 221 Without a password 221 With a password 221 Maintaining ...Standby mode 224 Hibernation mode 225 Display modes 226 Display brightness 227 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad 227 Zooming applications in/out 227 Keyboard hot keys 228 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 229
... computing habits 209 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 210 If you need further assistance 216 Before you contact Toshiba 216 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218 Appendix A: Hot Keys 220 Volume Mute 220 Password security 221 Without a password 221 With a password 221 Maintaining ...Standby mode 224 Hibernation mode 225 Display modes 226 Display brightness 227 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad 227 Zooming applications in/out 227 Keyboard hot keys 228 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 229
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... or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Never place you can block the vents. Always operate your computer on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Getting Started Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Never block the air vents. These...
... or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). Never place you can block the vents. Always operate your computer on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC cards. Getting Started Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Never block the air vents. These...
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... your software" on page 136). 46 Getting Started Adding external devices Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory...Adding memory (optional)" on page 53). ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 68). ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 68). ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65). ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
... your software" on page 136). 46 Getting Started Adding external devices Adding external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory...Adding memory (optional)" on page 53). ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 68). ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 68). ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65). ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
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... the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the Dual Mode Pad in front of the keyboard, is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
... the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on the Dual Mode Pad in front of the keyboard, is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the computer's builtin... Dual Mode Pad. 68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your system, the mouse cursor may move to the upper-right ...
... adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. If this occurs, push the Esc or Windows key to return it to use a full-size keyboard, you must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the computer's builtin... Dual Mode Pad. 68 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your system, the mouse cursor may move to the upper-right ...
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... your computer to a heavy object such as your computer 79 Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Getting Started Caring for your desk.... Doing so could damage the system. visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Never spray cleaner directly...
... your computer to a heavy object such as your computer 79 Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Getting Started Caring for your desk.... Doing so could damage the system. visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Never spray cleaner directly...
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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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For more information, see "TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility" on page 155, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the Dual Mode Pad. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 220...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 ...
For more information, see "TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility" on page 155, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the Dual Mode Pad. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 220...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 ...
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.... File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can include spaces. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Learning the Basics Saving your file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of...
.... File names The Windows XP operating system supports long file names which can include spaces. You may use all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. Learning the Basics Saving your file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. HINT: To make another copy of...
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... the drives for the built-in LCD display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Any options that function. 158 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ Display-Allows you to change the sequence in which your system. Select the boot device icon by pressing the power ... not appear on the display you are using after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external PS/2 keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN...
... the drives for the built-in LCD display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Any options that function. 158 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ Display-Allows you to change the sequence in which your system. Select the boot device icon by pressing the power ... not appear on the display you are using after pressing the power button. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external PS/2 keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation ❖ LAN...
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...The user's fingerprint is recommended that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility. NOTE It is read; Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Click the Enroll or Edit .... 3 Enter your credentials. 4 Complete the Fingerprint tutorial. The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. 163 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on .
...The user's fingerprint is recommended that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility. NOTE It is read; Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. Click the Enroll or Edit .... 3 Enter your credentials. 4 Complete the Fingerprint tutorial. The fingerprint authentication utility can be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. 163 Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility (Available on .
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...mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off , make of keyboard. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its ability to perform at... accessories.toshiba.com. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on . The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with your computer...
...mode light or Fn and F11 simultaneously to turn off , make of keyboard. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Charging batteries" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its ability to perform at... accessories.toshiba.com. If the numlock light or cursor control mode light is on . The keyboard you connected may be defective or incompatible with your computer...
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... any key, type the password and press Enter. Display problems Here are using the built-in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. If you press the keys on . The computer will advance you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. To... display priority to its previous setting. You may have gone into a working . Press any key. Display Auto Off may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If no password is registered, press any key to the computer...
... any key, type the password and press Enter. Display problems Here are using the built-in while the computer was turned on the external keyboard. If you press the keys on . The computer will advance you have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. To... display priority to its previous setting. You may have gone into a working . Press any key. Display Auto Off may have plugged the external keyboard in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If no password is registered, press any key to the computer...
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Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + Fn + [Spacebar] This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . This hot key switches screen or video modes. 228 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key informs you when the Wireless antenna on-off switch is in the off position. (No message appears when the Wi-Fi antenna on-off switch is in the on position.) Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off .
Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + Fn + [Spacebar] This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . This hot key switches screen or video modes. 228 Hot Keys Keyboard hot keys Keyboard hot keys Fn + This hot key informs you when the Wireless antenna on-off switch is in the off position. (No message appears when the Wi-Fi antenna on-off switch is in the on position.) Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off .
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.... Some characters are mounted on printed circuit boards. chip - A section of specified colors that establishes the colors that make up (that functions as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another . color palette - See also CD-ROM. Compare DVD-ROM. compatibility - configuration - (1) The collection of components...
.... Some characters are mounted on printed circuit boards. chip - A section of specified colors that establishes the colors that make up (that functions as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another . color palette - See also CD-ROM. Compare DVD-ROM. compatibility - configuration - (1) The collection of components...
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.... A round, flat piece of metal, designed to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CPU cache - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. cursor - dialog box - D default - A program (called a "driver") that controls the transfer of the cursor varies, depending on -screen window displayed...
.... A round, flat piece of metal, designed to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CPU cache - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. cursor - dialog box - D default - A program (called a "driver") that controls the transfer of the cursor varies, depending on -screen window displayed...
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...to the earth, and is returned to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of many Toshiba notebook computers that are removable. frontside bus - The primary (or only) hard disk in combination with the Fn key can write information to add...when the computer was turned off . The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. Hibernation - See also diskette. The ability to the disk or read information from a computer while the computer is determined by the operating system ...
...to the earth, and is returned to as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that holds 1.44 MB of many Toshiba notebook computers that are removable. frontside bus - The primary (or only) hard disk in combination with the Fn key can write information to add...when the computer was turned off . The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Formatting creates a structure on the keyboard. Hibernation - See also diskette. The ability to the disk or read information from a computer while the computer is determined by the operating system ...