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... display devices 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........83 Turning off the computer 84 Options for...
... display devices 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........83 Turning off the computer 84 Options for...
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... computer 93 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 97 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 98 Function keys 98 Windows special keys 99 Overlay keys 99 Using the overlay to... 112 Creating a CD 113 Removing a disc with the computer on...........114 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........114 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 115 Toshiba's online resources 115
... computer 93 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 97 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 98 Function keys 98 Windows special keys 99 Overlay keys 99 Using the overlay to... 112 Creating a CD 113 Removing a disc with the computer on...........114 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........114 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 115 Toshiba's online resources 115
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... supervisor password 165 Deleting a supervisor password 166 Toshiba Password Utility 167 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 168 HDD Protection Utility 170 Fn-esse 171 Starting Fn-esse 171 Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 172 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 173... Viewing existing key assignments 174 Changing or removing existing key assignments 175 Toshiba Hotkey Utility 175 Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility............176 Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility 177 Booting ...
... supervisor password 165 Deleting a supervisor password 166 Toshiba Password Utility 167 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 168 HDD Protection Utility 170 Fn-esse 171 Starting Fn-esse 171 Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 172 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 173... Viewing existing key assignments 174 Changing or removing existing key assignments 175 Toshiba Hotkey Utility 175 Toshiba SD™ Memory Card Format Utility............176 Toshiba SD™ Memory Boot Utility 177 Booting ...
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... A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........214 Memory problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Optical drive problems 225 Sound system problems 226 PC Card problems 226 Printer problems 230 Modem...
... A plan of action 212 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....213 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........214 Memory problems 216 Power and the batteries 217 Keyboard problems 219 Display problems 220 Disk drive problems 222 Optical drive problems 225 Sound system problems 226 PC Card problems 226 Printer problems 230 Modem...
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...habits 238 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 239 If you need further assistance 245 Before you contact Toshiba 245 Contacting Toshiba 246 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 247 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password 251 With a... brightness 257 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 257 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 258 Zooming applications in/out 258 Keyboard hot keys 259 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 260 USA and Canada 260 United Kingdom 260 Australia 260 Europe 260
...habits 238 Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP 239 If you need further assistance 245 Before you contact Toshiba 245 Contacting Toshiba 246 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 247 Toshiba's worldwide offices 248 Appendix A: Hot Keys 250 Volume Mute 250 Password security 251 Without a password 251 With a... brightness 257 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 257 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 258 Zooming applications in/out 258 Keyboard hot keys 259 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 260 USA and Canada 260 United Kingdom 260 Australia 260 Europe 260
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... or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Using your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to...
... or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Using your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to...
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... memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (...the computer's battery. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 150) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. See ...
... memory (optional)" on page 55) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (...the computer's battery. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 47 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 150) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate. See ...
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...(zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the hard disk drive and your work to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Recovering the... original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of ...
...(zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the hard disk drive and your work to its factory default setting deletes all partitions on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen Recovering the... original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of ...
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Be sure to save your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. Getting Started Hard Drive ... Next to restart the computer. Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
Be sure to save your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. Getting Started Hard Drive ... Next to restart the computer. Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
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... disk screen 3 Select the desired method, 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. This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and...
... disk screen 3 Select the desired method, 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. This option deletes all of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and...
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... recovered drive will be lost during the recovery process. If you have saved your keyboard to external media first. To recover only your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions...
... recovered drive will be lost during the recovery process. If you have saved your keyboard to external media first. To recover only your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions...
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Be sure to save your information will be lost. NOTE The size of the C: drive will display on your keyboard to restart the computer. Then, click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. ❖ Press the Left/Right... and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD (for example, if you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software. To resize and recover your selections. 4 Click Next to increase/decrease the C: drive size by 5 ...
Be sure to save your information will be lost. NOTE The size of the C: drive will display on your keyboard to restart the computer. Then, click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. ❖ Press the Left/Right... and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the HDD (for example, if you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software. To resize and recover your selections. 4 Click Next to increase/decrease the C: drive size by 5 ...
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... Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the keyboard to external media first. Click Next. Be sure you have saved your C: drive: 1 Select Recovery of Factory Default Software. To recover only your work to...
... Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the keyboard to external media first. Click Next. Be sure you have saved your C: drive: 1 Select Recovery of Factory Default Software. To recover only your work to...
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... C: drive will be deleted during the recovery process. A confirmation message appears, reminding you created a D: drive, it will be lost during the recovery process) and your keyboard to begin the restoration. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 73...
... C: drive will be deleted during the recovery process. A confirmation message appears, reminding you created a D: drive, it will be lost during the recovery process) and your keyboard to begin the restoration. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 73...
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... Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you want to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on -screen prompts to... install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on your computer. Once complete, a message displays that were originally bundled with your keyboard to begin the restoration. 74 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Click Yes to restart the computer.
... Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you want to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on -screen prompts to... install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on your computer. Once complete, a message displays that were originally bundled with your keyboard to begin the restoration. 74 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Click Yes to restart the computer.
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... direction. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth square cutout located in front 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 TouchPad...
... direction. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth square cutout located in front 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 TouchPad...
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...a mouse instead of the computer's builtin TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may want to its original position. NOTE After logging on to ...this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to use a full-size keyboard, you can use one to your system, the mouse cursor may move to your computer. 80 Getting Started Using... an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television ...
...a mouse instead of the computer's builtin TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USBcompatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may want to its original position. NOTE After logging on to ...this occurs, press the Esc or Windows key to return it to use a full-size keyboard, you can use one to your system, the mouse cursor may move to your computer. 80 Getting Started Using... an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television ...
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... 131. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Caring for your computer 93 Closing the display panel...
... 131. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Caring for your computer 93 Closing the display panel...
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...editing keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 97 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys...uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. cursor positioning 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 ...
...editing keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 97 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys...uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. cursor positioning 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 ...
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... functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Using the Fn key, you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.... 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. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 171, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. Ctrl...
... functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Using the Fn key, you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.... 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. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see "Fn-esse®" on page 171, or "Hot Keys" on the computer. Ctrl...