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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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... including "Setting up your computer. Overheating your computer. Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it...
... including "Setting up your computer. Overheating your computer. Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it...
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... (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... "Using an ExpressCard®" on 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 special offers applicable to your desktop or go...
... (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... "Using an ExpressCard®" on 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 special offers applicable to your desktop or go...
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... point where it . Do not press or push on the palm rest 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...
... point where it . Do not press or push on the palm rest 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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... 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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... Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media before...
... Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media before...
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... HDD for security purposes. Be sure you that all data will be lost. To delete the data and partitions from 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: ❖ Delete all... Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
... HDD for security purposes. Be sure you that all data will be lost. To delete the data and partitions from 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: ❖ Delete all... Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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...first. Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering...on them will not be affected and will remain intact. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to its factory ... C: drive size in 1 GB increments. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer.
...first. Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering...on them will not be affected and will remain intact. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to its factory ... C: drive size in 1 GB increments. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer.
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The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 62, to restart the computer. Getting Started Hard Drive ...Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on your keyboard 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...
The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 62, to restart the computer. Getting Started Hard Drive ...Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on your keyboard 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...
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...to move the cursor with your finger across the TouchPad from right to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to left. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to right. ❖...the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you can click it to the left to the bottom of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the lower portion of the page, slide your computer.
...to move the cursor with your finger across the TouchPad from right to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to left. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to right. ❖...the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you can click it to the left to the bottom of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the lower portion of the page, slide your computer.
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...printer documentation may automatically recognize the printer; the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Read the documentation that came with your printer, you can purchase one to your computer. To determine if the printer is then ...does not support Plug and Play, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. 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 ...
...printer documentation may automatically recognize the printer; the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Read the documentation that came with your printer, you can purchase one to your computer. To determine if the printer is then ...does not support Plug and Play, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. 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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..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Utilities" on page 112. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Doing so could damage the system. You may also wish to...
..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Utilities" on page 112. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Doing so could damage the system. You may also wish to...
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... separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Most of the...el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter ...
... separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. Most of the...el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter ...
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...Hot key functions" on the computer. 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. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific ...
...Hot key functions" on the computer. 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. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific ...
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... F11 again. 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 numbers on their left front are the... numeric overlay keys. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 91 Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To disable the ...
... F11 again. 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 numbers on their left front are the... numeric overlay keys. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 91 Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. To disable the ...
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... to 260 characters and can contain up to no more than eight characters. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with a document that can include spaces. Some applications do . File names The Windows® operating system...
... to 260 characters and can contain up to no more than eight characters. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with a document that can include spaces. Some applications do . File names The Windows® operating system...
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... Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it . Media control buttons The media control buttons located 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 . 3 Press the drive's eject button. The Media...
... Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it . Media control buttons The media control buttons located 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 . 3 Press the drive's eject button. The Media...