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...Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 58 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 60 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device 67 ... devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the ...
...Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 58 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options 60 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 66 Using the TouchPad 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Disabling or enabling the Dual Pointing Device 67 ... devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the ...
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Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 87 Using the overlay to type numeric...a CD/DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102
Contents 29 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 87 Using the overlay to type numeric...a CD/DVD 98 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 99 Caring for CD or DVD Discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102
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32 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 ... A plan of action 178 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 188
32 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 Trusted Platform Module (TPM 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 ... A plan of action 178 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....178 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........179 Memory problems 180 Power and the batteries 181 Keyboard problems 182 Display problems 183 Disk drive problems 185 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 188
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... good computing habits 195 Data and system configuration backup in Windows 196 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 201 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202 Appendix A: Hot Keys 204 Hot Key Cards 204 Using the Hot Key Cards 205 Application Cards 206 Using... 212 Display modes 213 Display brightness 214 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............215 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .......216 Changing screen resolution 217 Keyboard hot key functions 218
... good computing habits 195 Data and system configuration backup in Windows 196 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 201 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 201 Toshiba's worldwide offices 202 Appendix A: Hot Keys 204 Hot Key Cards 204 Using the Hot Key Cards 205 Application Cards 206 Using... 212 Display modes 213 Display brightness 214 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............215 Disabling or enabling the Dual Mode Pad .......216 Changing screen resolution 217 Keyboard hot key functions 218
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... to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to...
... to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to...
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... site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖...be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product ...
... site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖...be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your product. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product ...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it the point where it . Small bright dots may vary...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it the point where it . Small bright dots may vary...
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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...
... 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...
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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, then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of ... drive and your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its...
Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of ... drive and your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its...
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...depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click ...Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you to begin deleting the HDD....
...depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click ...Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you to begin deleting the HDD....
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...information on them will not be affected and will be lost during the recovery process) and your keyboard to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover ...its factory default setting reformats your drive and your work to restart the computer. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1GB ...
...information on them will not be affected and will be lost during the recovery process) and your keyboard to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover ...its factory default setting reformats your drive and your work to restart the computer. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1GB ...
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... Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on page 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using ... burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to begin the restoration.
... Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on page 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using ... burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to begin the restoration.
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To move the cursor, gently push the pointing device in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in the direction you want the cursor ... Accupoint® II primary button* TouchPad™ Accupoint® II secondary button* TouchPad primary button TouchPad secondary button *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Toshiba Dual Pointing Device buttons Accupoint® II pointing device-Moves the cursor and selects items on the screen. (Available on a mouse. Secondary button-Performs the...
To move the cursor, gently push the pointing device in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad, the small, smooth square cutout located in the direction you want the cursor ... Accupoint® II primary button* TouchPad™ Accupoint® II secondary button* TouchPad primary button TouchPad secondary button *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Toshiba Dual Pointing Device buttons Accupoint® II pointing device-Moves the cursor and selects items on the screen. (Available on a mouse. Secondary button-Performs the...
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...the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to your computer. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display ❖ TV only* ❖ ...* *(Available on certain models) 3 Release the Fn key. Set the option for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to adjust the video...
...the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and click Apply or OK. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use one to your computer. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display ❖ TV only* ❖ ...* *(Available on certain models) 3 Release the Fn key. Set the option for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to adjust the video...
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...Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Refer to the screen(s) you can choose. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customzie your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode... gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. You may also wish to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 134.
...Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Refer to the screen(s) you can choose. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customzie your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode... gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. You may also wish to clean the computer. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 134.
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...drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Shut Down computer command or Sleep command. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do...typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and...
...drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Shut Down computer command or Sleep command. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do...typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and...
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...as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. editing keys; Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ... Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the time, this does not matter. Function keys The function keys (not to the...
...as follows: ❖ Press Fn and Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. editing keys; Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl Fn Alt (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ... Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the time, this does not matter. Function keys The function keys (not to the...
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... using the 10-key keypad on page 204. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as... keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Device. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on page 204, or "" on a desktop computer...
... using the 10-key keypad on page 204. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as... keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Device. For more information, see "Hot Keys" on page 204, or "" on a desktop computer...
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... four options. The numeric mode light on . If you prefer to start a program that contains the information you want to start a program is on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is to double-click the name of the file that has an icon in the All Programs menu... the numeric overlay keys. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or the Start...
... four options. The numeric mode light on . If you prefer to start a program that contains the information you want to start a program is on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is to double-click the name of the file that has an icon in the All Programs menu... the numeric overlay keys. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer or the Start...
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... where you need to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. Some applications do . Use this is all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. If you are not casesensitive.
... where you need to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. Some applications do . Use this is all the letters and numbers on the keyboard plus these characters and '. If you are not casesensitive.