Toshiba C70b User Guide
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61Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4Turn on the external device. Your computer will...
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62Getting Started Customizing your computer’s settings ❖Second screen only (Sample Image) Display options window The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection. Press ENTER to activate a selection. You may also use the F4 key, and then press ENTER to activate a selection. 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 adjust the video settings. See the video device...
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63Getting Started Caring for your computer From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the Windows ® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm, and then click or touch Change PC Settings . Then choose a category you wish to change. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see “Power...
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64Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the...
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65 Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See “Saving your work” on page 71 for...
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66Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖Back up your files to external media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. For more information, see “Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system” on page 136. ❖Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter...
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67Learning the Basics Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard (Sample Illustration) 10-key keyboard (Available on certain models) To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. (This only applies to models with a 10-key keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key)...
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68Learning the Basics Touch screen F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see “TOSHIBA Function Keys” on page 143. Special Windows® keys (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer’s keyboard has one key and one button that have special...
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69Learning the Basics Mouse properties To u c h—Touch to activate items displayed on the screen, such as app and setting icons or on-screen buttons. Touch to type using the keyboard. Touch & hold—Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching and holding the item in place until an action occurs. Drag—Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move the item until you reach the target position. For example, drag items on any app screen to reposition them. Swipe or...
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70Learning the Basics Starting an app Starting an app To Start an app on the Start screen, move your pointer over the appropriate app tile and click or touch to open. To Start an app from the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the Windows ® charms slide out from the right, click or touch the Start ( ) charm, and then click or touch the appropriate app tile to open. Starting an app from the Start screen To start an app on the...