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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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... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to and...
... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to and...
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...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send 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) ❖...
...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send 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) ❖...
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... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
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... utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer.
... utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer.
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Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to its ... appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended...
Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to its ... appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended...
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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. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data, then... the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and 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, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that all data will be...
...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. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data, then... the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and 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, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that all data will be...
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...increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. If you have saved your selections. 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 a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover only your work to external media first. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on ...
...increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. If you have saved your selections. 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 a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover only your work to external media first. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on ...
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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. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using ... to "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 can check its status as...
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. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using ... to "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 can check its status as...
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... that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your... ❖ To move your finger from right to the right side of the screen. 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 the cursor to the top of ...
... that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your... ❖ To move your finger from right to the right side of the screen. 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 the cursor to the top of ...
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...printer. To make the connection, you may come with your computer. Refer to your printer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Read the documentation that came with your television (or other video display device), you need a suitable USB cable which may need to ... you can attach one from a computer or electronics store. To determine if the printer is then ready for use a full-size keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. TECHNICAL ...
...printer. To make the connection, you may come with your computer. Refer to your printer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Read the documentation that came with your television (or other video display device), you need a suitable USB cable which may need to ... you can attach one from a computer or electronics store. To determine if the printer is then ready for use a full-size keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. TECHNICAL ...
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.... To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Caring for details. You may also wish...
.... To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Caring for details. You may also wish...
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... bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the enhanced keyboard. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ ...The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size...
... bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the enhanced keyboard. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ ...The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size...
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...execute programmed functions when pressed. 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. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn...
...execute programmed functions when pressed. 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. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn...
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... form the numeric and cursor overlay. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn the cursor control overlay on . To ...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 ...
... form the numeric and cursor overlay. To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To turn the cursor control overlay on . To ...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 ...
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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.
..., 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.
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.... Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to press the manual eject button.
.... Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to press the manual eject button.