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... display devices 57 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 57 Adjusting the quality of the external display......58 Using an external keyboard 59 Using a mouse 59 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer 60 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........61 Turning off the computer 62 Options for... your computer 72 Cleaning the computer 72 Moving the computer 72 Using a computer lock 72 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 74 Computing tips 74 Using the keyboard 76 Character keys 76
... display devices 57 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 57 Adjusting the quality of the external display......58 Using an external keyboard 59 Using a mouse 59 Connecting a printer 59 Setting up a printer 60 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........61 Turning off the computer 62 Options for... your computer 72 Cleaning the computer 72 Moving the computer 72 Using a computer lock 72 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 74 Computing tips 74 Using the keyboard 76 Character keys 76
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28 Contents Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 76 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 77 Function keys 77 Windows special keys 78 Overlay keys 78 Using the overlay to type numeric data 79 ... 93 Removing a disc with the computer on 94 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 95 Toshiba's online resources 96 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 97 Battery Notice 98 Power management 99 Using additional batteries 99
28 Contents Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 76 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 77 Function keys 77 Windows special keys 78 Overlay keys 78 Using the overlay to type numeric data 79 ... 93 Removing a disc with the computer on 94 Removing a disc with the computer off 95 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 95 Toshiba's online resources 96 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 97 Toshiba's energy-saver design 97 Running the computer on battery power 97 Battery Notice 98 Power management 99 Using additional batteries 99
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... the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 135 Removing memory media 136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 Toshiba Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 Setting passwords 144 Using an instant password 144 Setting a user password... Deleting a supervisor password 147 Fn-esse 148 Starting Fn-esse 149 Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 149 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 150 Viewing existing key assignments 152 Changing or removing existing key assignments 152 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ...
... the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 135 Inserting memory media 135 Removing memory media 136 Using the i.LINK® port 137 Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities 138 Toshiba Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 Setting passwords 144 Using an instant password 144 Setting a user password... Deleting a supervisor password 147 Fn-esse 148 Starting Fn-esse 149 Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 149 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 150 Viewing existing key assignments 152 Changing or removing existing key assignments 152 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ...
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... conflicts on your own .....188 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........189 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 197 Optical drive problems 200 Sound system problems 201 PC Card problems 201 ...system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 214 If you need further assistance 220 Before you contact Toshiba 221 Contacting Toshiba 221 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 222 Toshiba's worldwide offices 223 Appendix A: Hot Keys 225 Volume Mute 225 Password security 226 Without a password ...
... conflicts on your own .....188 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........189 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk drive problems 197 Optical drive problems 200 Sound system problems 201 PC Card problems 201 ...system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 214 If you need further assistance 220 Before you contact Toshiba 221 Contacting Toshiba 221 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 222 Toshiba's worldwide offices 223 Appendix A: Hot Keys 225 Volume Mute 225 Password security 226 Without a password ...
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... Display brightness 231 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 232 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 232 Keyboard hot keys 233 Zooming applications in/out 233 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 234 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 235 Getting Started 236 Starting ConfigFree 236 ConfigFree Utilities 238 Connectivity Doctor 238 Search...
... Display brightness 231 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 232 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 232 Keyboard hot keys 233 Zooming applications in/out 233 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 234 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 235 Getting Started 236 Starting ConfigFree 236 ConfigFree Utilities 238 Connectivity Doctor 238 Search...
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... overheating of the computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer.
... overheating of the computer. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer.
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... on page 44. NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the ... move the cursor to the right side of a finger. Both slots are located under the keyboard and should only be accessed by a Toshiba authorized service provider. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your finger several times across the screen often means having to left side, slide...
... on page 44. NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the ... move the cursor to the right side of a finger. Both slots are located under the keyboard and should only be accessed by a Toshiba authorized service provider. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your finger several times across the screen often means having to left side, slide...
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... the documentation that came with your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may not function correctly. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 59 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. To determine if the...
... the documentation that came with your computer. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may not function correctly. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 59 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. To determine if the...
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...computer. 72 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back.... indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. To keep your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly...
...computer. 72 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back.... indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. To keep your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly...
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... two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character ...in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. editing keys; Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one of a full-size keyboard. 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function ...
... two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character ...in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. editing keys; Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one of a full-size keyboard. 76 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function ...
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... using. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on... page 148, or "Hot Keys" on the numeric pad of the 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...
... using. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on... page 148, or "Hot Keys" on the numeric pad of the 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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...-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application...
...-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Windows special keys Windows key Application key Sample Windows special keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application...
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... panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on . To ... Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on . Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information...
... panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on . To ... Fn and F10 simultaneously. The numeric mode light on . Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information...
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... still require file names limited to 255 characters, and can contain up to eight characters. Any file name with a .doc extension. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. You may refuse to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to...
... still require file names limited to 255 characters, and can contain up to eight characters. Any file name with a .doc extension. For information on the keyboard plus these characters and '. You may refuse to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to...
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Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 89 Media Control buttons The Media Control buttons above the computer keyboard allow you to access the Internet when the computer is off. Play/Pause button-Starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing. ...
Learning the Basics Using the optical drive 89 Media Control buttons The Media Control buttons above the computer keyboard allow you to access the Internet when the computer is off. Play/Pause button-Starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing. ...
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...before you set . A single user password supports the instant and power-on password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. Use this feature when you walk away from your computer, secure in mind: ❖ The user password can work on... up the various passwords, keep the following in the knowledge that nobody can access your files. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. 144 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not ...
...before you set . A single user password supports the instant and power-on password - Prevents unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as Toshiba Hardware Setup. Use this feature when you walk away from your computer, secure in mind: ❖ The user password can work on... up the various passwords, keep the following in the knowledge that nobody can access your files. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. 144 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Setting passwords Setting a password lets you leave your desk for a few minutes and do not ...
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148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Select Delete. 5 Follow the on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system documentation that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. With Fn-esse, you can assign any Windows® program without ...also has several keys, known as hot keys, that is not associated with your programs and files. Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from which to remove the supervisor password.
148 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 2 On the left side, select Secure. 3 Select the Supervisor Password icon. 4 Select Delete. 5 Follow the on creating desktop shortcuts, refer to the operating system documentation that came with a hot key or a keyboard overlay. With Fn-esse, you can assign any Windows® program without ...also has several keys, known as hot keys, that is not associated with your programs and files. Fn-esse® Desktop shortcuts and Toshiba's Fn-esse program provide quick ways to open programs, documents, and folders from which to remove the supervisor password.
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... Fn-esse® Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Fn-esse, or click the Hotkey Assignment icon in the selected color. ❖ Unavailable keys are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used... follows: ❖ Available keys are dark gray with white letters. ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. The Fn-esse...
... Fn-esse® Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, Fn-esse, or click the Hotkey Assignment icon in the selected color. ❖ Unavailable keys are two ways to assign a key to open a program or document: ❖ Using drag-and-drop ❖ Using the keyboard or pointing device The method most often used... follows: ❖ Available keys are dark gray with white letters. ❖ Assigned keys and keys associated with a popup list are shown on the Fn-esse keyboard in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. The Fn-esse...
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... a key To assign a key to open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard which you are assigning to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the key you drag the highlighted item from within any Windows program.... 150 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program or document file...
... a key To assign a key to open the program or document, press Fn plus the appropriate key from Explorer to the key on the Fn-esse keyboard which you are assigning to close the Add/Edit Command dialog box with the key you drag the highlighted item from within any Windows program.... 150 Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 2 Resize the Explorer window so that you can see both the Fn-esse keyboard and Explorer at the same time. 3 In the Explorer window, highlight the program or document file...
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... the Expand popup lists check box. Fn-esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box. Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to pick only a few items from a folder, create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents. 152... Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 3 To create a popup list with items from various folders, or to change the key assignment, click Direct or Popup and continue ...
... the Expand popup lists check box. Fn-esse displays the Function Key Assignments dialog box. Changing or removing existing key assignments On the Fn-esse keyboard, click the key you wish to pick only a few items from a folder, create a new folder containing only the desired programs and documents. 152... Toshiba Utilities Fn-esse® 3 To create a popup list with items from various folders, or to change the key assignment, click Direct or Popup and continue ...