Toshiba Satellite L505D User Guide

... the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the Start menu...........96 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...97 Starting a program...

... right mouse button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by default. To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 210. Using external display devices Your computer...

...the appropriate device attached and turned on. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Briefly pause each time you press the F5... key to allow time for the display to change. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖...

... an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to...

...Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at ...the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used...

... battery time, but the highest performance from your computer. The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan. To set the Power Plan: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot...

... F2 until you select the desired Power Plan. The Power Plan options are: Balanced, eco, and High Performance. 3 Release the Fn key. The hot key card disappears. You are now in the selected mode. Using TOSHIBA eco Mode This computer is equipped with TOSHIBA eco Mode. Operating the computer in ...

... sure the Wireless antenna is set to OFF if your computer has wireless LAN capability. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 198.

... your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator. To turn your wireless communication ON/OFF, press Fn + F8. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 198. NOTE When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light...

... leave your desk for a few minutes and do not want to turn off the computer. To use an instant password, press Fn + F1. To unlock your system, press any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if...

156 Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Zoom (Display resolution)" on page 211). You may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer&#...Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK. The zoom in and zoom out hot keys will now work with the applications you selected. To zoom in, hold down the Fn key and press 2; to zoom out, hold down the Fn key and press 1. For more information about how to use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, ...

... The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you to use the Fn key to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you can press it once, release it,... and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba,...

... on the computer's internal storage drive. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use, and also...

... activate the screen. You may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is registered, press any key. The screen reactivates and allows you to continue working. If you are using... F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to its previous setting. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖...

... very helpful if you should confer with a support technician at a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key Fn+F8. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 198. ❖ Verify that the network connection is configured to obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address dynamically: 1 Click...

...appear when you press the Fn key. NOTE Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. To use the Hot Key Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear ...Cards are again hidden from view. 3 Click the desired option. To use a Hot Key Card using a hot key: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. 2 Press the hot key associated with the desired function. The associated hot key card appears at the top of the screen with its available options below it. 3 To...

... Cards Application Cards 201 Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the "stacked" card on the far right ...of the display. The Application Cards are hidden under this card. The Application Cards appear, and the Hot Key Cards are stacked under the Card on the far left. (Sample Image) Application Card display 3 Click the Card for the application Card to appear. 4 Click...

... pressing the associated hot key. This section lists the available hot key functions. NOTE Hot keys are keys that, when pressed in combination with the Fn key, turn system functions on and off. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume...

... that holds 1.44 MB of data. See also diskette. hot key - (1) A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping - The ability ...network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory...

... 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 file extensions 100 file, backing up 93 files backing up 101 printing 100 restoring 102 saving 98 Fn keys 95 function keys 95 H hardware conflicts 175 resolving 176 HDMI™ Out Port 75 headphones using 135 Help and Support Windows® operating system 175 Hibernation mode... 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan 118 http 132 I icon 127 desktop 127 moving to desktop 127 recycle bin 127 safety 40 installation memory module 53...