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... display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 65 Options for...
... display devices 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 62 Adjusting the quality of the external display......63 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........65 Turning off the computer 65 Options for...
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Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Character keys 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Special Windows® keys 80 Starting a program 80 Starting a program from the ... media 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 92 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for optical discs 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging...
Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Character keys 79 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 79 Function keys 80 Special Windows® keys 80 Starting a program 80 Starting a program from the ... media 91 Removing a disc with the computer on 92 Removing a disc with the computer off 92 Caring for optical discs 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging...
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...160 Resolving a hardware conflict 160 A plan of action 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard® problems 170 Printer problems 172 Modem... 177 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 178 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 183 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
...160 Resolving a hardware conflict 160 A plan of action 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 163 Keyboard problems 164 Display problems 165 Disk drive problems 167 Optical drive problems 168 Sound system problems 169 ExpressCard® problems 170 Printer problems 172 Modem... 177 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 178 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 183 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 184
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Contents 33 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 186 Hot Key Cards 186 Using the Hot Key Cards 187 Application Cards 188 Using the Application Cards 189 Card Case 189 Hot key functions 190 Volume Mute 190 Lock (Instant security 191 Power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 Hibernation mode 194 Output (Display switch 195 Display brightness 196 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............197 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 198 Zoom (Display resolution 199 Keyboard hot key functions 200 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 201 Glossary 202 Index 216
Contents 33 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 186 Hot Key Cards 186 Using the Hot Key Cards 187 Application Cards 188 Using the Application Cards 189 Card Case 189 Hot key functions 190 Volume Mute 190 Lock (Instant security 191 Power plan 192 Sleep mode 193 Hibernation mode 194 Output (Display switch 195 Display brightness 196 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............197 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 198 Zoom (Display resolution 199 Keyboard hot key functions 200 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 201 Glossary 202 Index 216
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... block the air vents, including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 45. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer...
... block the air vents, including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 45. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer...
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...122) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. After starting your software. See "Setting up... your computer for the first time you can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 63) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard...
...122) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. After starting your software. See "Setting up... your computer for the first time you can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 63) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard...
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... center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time...
... center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time...
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... your cursor, you were trying to the right side of the page, push your finger from doing things on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is inserted completely into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. If you can click it to the left to...
... your cursor, you were trying to the right side of the page, push your finger from doing things on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is inserted completely into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. If you can click it to the left to...
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..., you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to adjust the video settings. You can use a full-size keyboard, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may require you need to your computer through ... Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To determine if the printer is for additional configuration steps. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 63 NOTE The right-most icon in Display and TV). You can connect a USB-compatible printer to use a mouse instead of the...
..., you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to adjust the video settings. You can use a full-size keyboard, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may require you need to your computer through ... Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To determine if the printer is for additional configuration steps. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 63 NOTE The right-most icon in Display and TV). You can connect a USB-compatible printer to use a mouse instead of the...
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... Plans" on the Sleep options set. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your power usage settings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Starting again...
... Plans" on the Sleep options set. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your power usage settings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Starting again...
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... number 0 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you...
... number 0 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you...
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...turns off the TouchPad. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections explain how... to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 80 Learning the ...
...turns off the TouchPad. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections explain how... to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 80 Learning the ...
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... extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. HINT: You...
... extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. HINT: You...
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... the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound.
... the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to mute the sound.
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...view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ LED-Turns the ...Fn + F5. For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn the power of the computer is turned OFF. 140 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with ...
...view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ LED-Turns the ...Fn + F5. For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn the power of the computer is turned OFF. 140 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with ...
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...Mode-2) -- Any options that you can reconfigure that function. USB bus power (DC 5V) will supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to Mode-2. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you can change the setting to a USB port that appear in Hibernation Mode or shutdown state. 142 Utilities..., change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will become default settings when you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. By changing any subset of the options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ). When "USB...
...Mode-2) -- Any options that you can reconfigure that function. USB bus power (DC 5V) will supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to Mode-2. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you can change the setting to a USB port that appear in Hibernation Mode or shutdown state. 142 Utilities..., change the settings the "USB Wakeup function" will become default settings when you want to use the "USB Wakeup function," attach the mouse or keyboard to Disabled. By changing any subset of the options that does not have the "USB Sleep and Charge function"-compatible icon ( ). When "USB...
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To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. These buttons are located on the system control panel, directly above the keyboard. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is to customize the Mute and Media buttons. 144 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close.
To access TOSHIBA Button Support: 1 Click the TOSHIBA Button Support icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. These buttons are located on the system control panel, directly above the keyboard. The TOSHIBA Button Support window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Button Support screen 2 Under Button Name, select the button whose function is to customize the Mute and Media buttons. 144 Utilities TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support allows you to be customized. 3 Make the desired selections. 4 Click Close.
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...authentication utility can be viewed by a third party. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that might arise out of your computer. The Fingerprint practice tutorial shows how to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. if the system ... Utility either click Start, All Programs and TrueSuite™ Access Manager then select the TrueSuite™ Access Manager icon. Toshiba does not guarantee that you choose to your online help file. If you complete the Fingerprint practice tutorial before transferring ownership...
...authentication utility can be viewed by a third party. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that might arise out of your computer. The Fingerprint practice tutorial shows how to replace the keyboard-based user password authentication system when booting up. if the system ... Utility either click Start, All Programs and TrueSuite™ Access Manager then select the TrueSuite™ Access Manager icon. Toshiba does not guarantee that you choose to your online help file. If you complete the Fingerprint practice tutorial before transferring ownership...
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...the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to turn off automatically? This is normal for all batteries. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of keyboard. You may become inaccurate. Let the battery discharge ...a different make of the Start menu. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the keyboard itself. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the Lock button in while the computer was turned...
...the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to turn off automatically? This is normal for all batteries. You have plugged the external keyboard in the lower-right part of keyboard. You may become inaccurate. Let the battery discharge ...a different make of the Start menu. Using the computer's TouchPad: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the keyboard itself. The keyboard you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the Lock button in while the computer was turned...
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Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in. 200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off .
Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-in. 200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off .