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... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 70 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 71 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
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28 Contents Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 86 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 87 Function keys 87 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 88 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
28 Contents Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 86 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 87 Function keys 87 Special Windows® keys 87 Overlay keys 88 Using the overlay to type numeric data ... Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 101 Toshiba's online resources 101
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... help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems 186 Wireless...
... help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk drive problems 181 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 PC Card problems 184 Printer problems 186 Wireless...
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...backup in the Windows® operating system 191 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 196 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 197 Toshiba's worldwide offices 197 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 199 Hot Key Cards 199 Using the Hot Key Cards 200 Application Cards 201 Using the ... 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 212 Zooming applications in/out 213 Keyboard hot key functions 213 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 214 Glossary 215 Index 229
...backup in the Windows® operating system 191 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 196 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 197 Toshiba's worldwide offices 197 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 199 Hot Key Cards 199 Using the Hot Key Cards 200 Application Cards 201 Using the ... 210 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............211 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 212 Zooming applications in/out 213 Keyboard hot key functions 213 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 214 Glossary 215 Index 229
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... including "Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 42. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the...
... including "Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on page 42. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the...
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...be completed during the initial start up your software" on page 132) After starting your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the...(see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting...
...be completed during the initial start up your software" on page 132) After starting your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the...(see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 70) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting...
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... push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Using...
... push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Using...
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When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive ... and then recovering it. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on the computer.
When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive ... and then recovering it. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on the computer.
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...Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. 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. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image...
...Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of-box-state, then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. 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. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image...
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...desired method, then click Next. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to delete all data will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all 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 restart the computer. To ...
...desired method, then click Next. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to delete all data will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all 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 restart the computer. To ...
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...be lost. Be sure to save your keyboard to external media first. Click the up/down arrow buttons to external media first. To recover only your work to restart the computer. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of ...example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on them will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that...
...be lost. Be sure to save your keyboard to external media first. Click the up/down arrow buttons to external media first. To recover only your work to restart the computer. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of ...example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on them will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that...
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...you make your computer to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to its default factory state, you need to recover your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the ...initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on page 58, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...
...you make your computer to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to its default factory state, you need to recover your selections. 4 Click Next to begin the restoration. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the ...initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on page 58, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...
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...move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from left . Simply move your finger on ...the TouchPad in the lower portion of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click...
...move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from left . Simply move your finger on ...the TouchPad in the lower portion of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click...
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70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of the external display device. The external display device must set the ... do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may automatically recognize the printer; Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use . The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer may not function correctly.
70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of the external display device. The external display device must set the ... do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may automatically recognize the printer; Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can use . The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer may not function correctly.
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...116. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. There are disconnected. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to your power usage settings. Closing the display...cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. 82 ...
...116. Moving the computer Before moving your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. There are disconnected. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to your power usage settings. Closing the display...cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. 82 ...
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... the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to a disk may be lost. 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 not let...® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to learn more about Sleep. See ...
... the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to a disk may be lost. 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 not let...® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to learn more about Sleep. See ...
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... keypad. 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 the full-sized keyboard. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the...
... keypad. 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 the full-sized keyboard. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the...
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... Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Ctrl Fn Alt (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on page 199. Function ... on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens...
... Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard Ctrl Fn Alt (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on page 199. Function ... on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens...
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... F11 again. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys ...with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with...
... F11 again. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys ...with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Home PgUp End (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with...
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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. Some applications do . HINT: ...
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. Some applications do . HINT: ...