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... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
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30 Contents Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
30 Contents Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
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...163 Resolving a hardware conflict 163 A plan of action 163 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........164 Memory problems 165 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 167 Display problems 168 Disk drive problems 170 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 ExpressCard® problems 173 Printer problems 175 Modem... 180 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 181 If you need further assistance 185 Before you contact Toshiba 185 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 186 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
...163 Resolving a hardware conflict 163 A plan of action 163 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........164 Memory problems 165 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 167 Display problems 168 Disk drive problems 170 Optical drive problems 172 Sound system problems 173 ExpressCard® problems 173 Printer problems 175 Modem... 180 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 181 If you need further assistance 185 Before you contact Toshiba 185 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 186 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
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34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 189 Hot Key Cards 189 Using the Hot Key Cards 190 Application Cards 191 Using the Application Cards 192 Card Case 192 Hot key functions 193 Volume Mute 193 Lock (Instant security 194 Power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 Hibernation mode 197 Output (Display switch 198 Display brightness 199 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zoom (Display resolution 202 Keyboard hot key functions 203 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 204 Glossary 205 Index 219
34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 189 Hot Key Cards 189 Using the Hot Key Cards 190 Application Cards 191 Using the Application Cards 192 Card Case 192 Hot key functions 193 Volume Mute 193 Lock (Instant security 194 Power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 Hibernation mode 197 Output (Display switch 198 Display brightness 199 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zoom (Display resolution 202 Keyboard hot key functions 203 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 204 Glossary 205 Index 219
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... air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode).
... air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode).
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...Toshiba Registration icon on page 132) If you decide not to register at a later time. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local ...
...Toshiba Registration icon on page 132) If you decide not to register at a later time. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local ...
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... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life...
... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life...
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... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size...
... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size...
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Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any...
Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any...
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Be sure you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all ... overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data and partitions from your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next...
Be sure you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all ... overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data and partitions from your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next...
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...complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats all information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your information will.... 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to restart the computer. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB ...
...complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats all information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your information will.... 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: drive to restart the computer. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB ...
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... a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 60): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into ...Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61, to explain the ...available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your selections. 4 Click Next to begin ...
... a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 60): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into ...Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61, to explain the ...available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your selections. 4 Click Next to begin ...
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Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to left side, slide your finger from right to .... 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5... the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left .
Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to left side, slide your finger from right to .... 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5... the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left .
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70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-... using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one acting as the primary display and the other video display device), you may need to adjust...
70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-... using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one acting as the primary display and the other video display device), you may need to adjust...
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... to your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 112. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are additional custom settings...
... to your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 112. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are additional custom settings...
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...Most of the time, this does not matter. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a ...Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and ...
...Most of the time, this does not matter. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a ...Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and ...
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...specific functions on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button 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 using. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖...
...specific functions on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button 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 using. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖...
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... key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on...F10 again. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of...
... key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on...F10 again. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of...
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... that can contain up to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As...
... that can contain up to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As...
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...Sets the CPU speed to low when using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting... 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 ...
...Sets the CPU speed to low when using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 149 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting... 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 ...