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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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Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can ...
Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can ...
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... NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. 46 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and...(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...
... NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. 46 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and...(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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... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the 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...
... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the 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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... 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 When the computer powers on the...
... 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 When the computer powers on the...
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... deletes all data will be lost . Be sure 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 out-of-box-state, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you...
... deletes all data will be lost . Be sure 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 out-of-box-state, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you...
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...3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk 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: ❖ ...
...3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk 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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..., reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on them will remain intact. Be sure you make your keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting... reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. If you...
..., reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on them will remain intact. Be sure you make your keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting... reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. If you...
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...Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 67 4 Click Next to restart the computer. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 62, 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 can rebuild the... 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on your keyboard to begin the restoration.
...Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 67 4 Click Next to restart the computer. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 62, 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 can rebuild the... 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on your keyboard to begin the restoration.
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... the lower portion of the screen. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the ... push your finger forward on the TouchPad in front of the page, drag your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move it into place by either double-tapping...
... the lower portion of the screen. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the ... push your finger forward on the TouchPad in front of the page, drag your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move it into place by either double-tapping...
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... If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer documentation for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. To make the connection, you may come with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Follow the manufacturer's ...instructions when connecting a printer. Refer to adjust the video settings. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may...
... If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer documentation for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. To make the connection, you may come with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Follow the manufacturer's ...instructions when connecting a printer. Refer to adjust the video settings. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may...
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... scratching or damaging the surface. 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. To keep your power usage settings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Refer to your computer carefully...
... scratching or damaging the surface. 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. To keep your power usage settings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Refer to your computer carefully...
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...pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The ...is compatible with one Enter key. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. 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...
...pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The ...is compatible with one Enter key. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. 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...
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..., Fn+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. 90 Learning the Basics Using the...
..., Fn+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. 90 Learning the Basics Using the...
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The cursor control mode light on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on . To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key... 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 gray numbers and symbols on their right...
The cursor control mode light on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn the cursor control overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on . To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key... 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 gray numbers and symbols on their right...
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... folder where you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. 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 contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. If you want your...
... folder where you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. 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 contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. If you want your...
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... buttons The media control buttons located on the disc. The Previous track button returns to the following track on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to press the manual eject button. The Next track button skips to the preceding track on . The Play/Pause button starts playing the...
... buttons The media control buttons located on the disc. The Previous track button returns to the following track on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to press the manual eject button. The Next track button skips to the preceding track on . The Play/Pause button starts playing the...