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... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
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Contents 31 Moving the computer 85 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
Contents 31 Moving the computer 85 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Overlay keys 91 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems 183 Modem...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... help you 171 Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems 183 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 189 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the... (Display switch 206 Display brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 209 Zoom (Display resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Glossary 213 Index 227
... in the Windows® operating system 189 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 194 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 195 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the... (Display switch 206 Display brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 209 Zoom (Display resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Glossary 213 Index 227
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... cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
... cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
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...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (...
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... closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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... partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
... partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (...
Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (...
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... then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved your... The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of 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: ❖ ...
... then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved your... The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of 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: ❖ ...
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... HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the C: drive will be lost . To resize and recover your keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to its factory default setting reformats all information on your C: drive: 1 On the... that all partitions on them will not be lost. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. If you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. To recover only ...
... HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the C: drive will be lost . To resize and recover your keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to its factory default setting reformats all information on your C: drive: 1 On the... that all partitions on them will not be lost. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. If you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. To recover only ...
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...Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the utilities burned to DVDs (refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you need to recover your Hard... If you can rebuild the system using your computer to begin the restoration. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 62, to "Creating Recovery... and power on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer.
...Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the utilities burned to DVDs (refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you need to recover your Hard... If you can rebuild the system using your computer to begin the restoration. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 62, to "Creating Recovery... and power on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer.
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Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move the cursor to right. ❖ To...the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the page, slide your finger...
Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move the cursor to right. ❖ To...the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the page, slide your finger...
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...Using a mouse You may want to your computer. Refer to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer may require you need to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its ...you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you can purchase one to use . Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. See the video device...
...Using a mouse You may want to your computer. Refer to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer may require you need to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its ...you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you can purchase one to use . Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. See the video device...
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... clean the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your power usage settings.
... clean the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your power usage settings.
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...174; keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except ...The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Most of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and...
...174; keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except ...The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Most of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and...
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...F9 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 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. For more information, see your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key...
...F9 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 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. For more information, see your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key...
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...the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 91 Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the numbers on their right front...overlay keys. 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 the gray arrows and symbols on their left...
...the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 91 Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the numbers on their right front...overlay keys. 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 the gray arrows and symbols on their left...
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..., your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Save. 2 Click Browse folders. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces. Learning the Basics Saving your work 95 Saving files 1 In your...
..., your Windows®-based application, click File, and then Save. 2 Click Browse folders. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces. Learning the Basics Saving your work 95 Saving files 1 In your...
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... open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use a pencil to the following track on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to the preceding track on the disc. The Stop button stops a disc that can break off inside the computer and damage it pause...
... open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use a pencil to the following track on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to the preceding track on the disc. The Stop button stops a disc that can break off inside the computer and damage it pause...