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Mouse Utility
The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings.
To access the Mouse utility:
1 Click Start , Control Panel , and then Mouse under Hardware and Sound , or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of
The Mouse Properties screen appears.
(Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen
The settings you can change are divided into these categories:
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Buttons
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Pointers
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Pointer Options
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Hardware
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Advanced
You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device.
2 Adjust the settings as desired, then click OK .
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Table of contents
- 39 This guide
- 40 Safety icons
- 40 Other icons used
- 41 Other documentation
- 41 Service options
- 42 Selecting a place to work
- 42 Setting up a work environment
- 43 Keeping yourself comfortable
- 43 Precautions
- 45 Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
- 45 Setting up your computer
- 46 Setting up your software
- 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba
- 47 Adding optional external devices
- 48 Connecting to a power source
- 50 Charging the main battery
- 51 Using the computer for the first time
- 51 Opening the display panel
- 52 Your computer’s features and specifications
- 52 Turning on the power
- 53 Adding memory (optional)
- 54 Installing a memory module
- 59 Removing a memory module
- 61 Checking total memory
- 62 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
- 62 Creating Recovery DVDs
- 63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options
- 68 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media
- 70 Checking the HDD operating status
- 70 Installing drivers and applications
- 71 Using the TouchPad™
- 71 Scrolling with the TouchPad™
- 71 Control buttons
- 72 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
- 72 Using external display devices
- 72 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
- 73 Adjusting the quality of the external display
- 74 Using an external keyboard
- 74 Using a mouse
- 74 Connecting a printer
- 75 Setting up a printer
- 75 Connecting an optional external diskette drive
- 76 Turning off the computer
- 76 Options for turning off the computer
- 79 Using the Shut Down command
- 81 Using and configuring Hibernation mode
- 83 Using and configuring Sleep mode
- 86 Closing the display panel
- 86 Customizing your computer’s settings
- 86 Caring for your computer
- 87 Cleaning the computer
- 87 Moving the computer
- 87 Using a computer lock
- 89 Computing tips
- 91 Using the keyboard
- 91 Character keys
- 91 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
- 92 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
- 92 Function keys
- 92 Special Windows® keys
- 93 Overlay keys
- 93 Using the overlay to type numeric data
- 94 Starting a program
- 94 Starting a program from the Start menu
- 95 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer
- 96 Starting a program using the Start Search field
- 96 Saving your work
- 98 Printing your work
- 99 Backing up your work
- 100 Restoring your work
- 100 Using the optical drive
- 101 Optical drive components
- 102 Inserting an optical disc
- 103 Playing an audio CD
- 103 Playing optical media
- 104 Recording optical media
- 104 Removing a disc with the computer on
- 105 Removing a disc with the computer off
- 105 Caring for optical discs
- 105 Toshiba’s online resources
- 106 Toshiba’s energy-saver design
- 107 Running the computer on battery power
- 107 Battery Notice
- 108 Power management
- 109 Using additional batteries
- 109 Charging batteries
- 109 Charging the main battery
- 110 Charging the RTC battery
- 111 Monitoring main battery power
- 112 Determining remaining battery power
- 113 What to do when the main battery runs low
- 113 Setting battery notifications
- 114 Conserving battery power
- 115 Power Plans
- 116 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan
- 117 Changing the main battery
- 117 Removing the battery from the computer
- 119 Inserting a charged battery
- 119 Taking care of your battery
- 119 Safety precautions
- 120 Maintaining your battery
- 121 Disposing of used batteries
- 122 Traveling tips
- 123 Exploring the desktop
- 124 Finding your way around the desktop
- 126 Setting up for communications
- 126 Connecting your computer to a network
- 127 An overview of using the Internet
- 127 The Internet
- 127 The World Wide Web
- 128 Internet Service Providers
- 128 Connecting to the Internet
- 128 Surfing the Internet
- 128 Internet features
- 129 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
- 129 Exploring audio features
- 129 Recording sounds
- 130 Using external speakers or headphones
- 131 Web Camera
- 131 Using an ExpressCard®
- 131 Inserting an ExpressCard®
- 132 Removing an ExpressCard®
- 133 Smart Card Reader
- 133 Using an SD™ card
- 134 Installing SD card drivers
- 134 Inserting an SD card
- 135 Formatting an SD card
- 135 Using Sleep or Hibernate while using the SD card
- 135 Removing an SD card
- 136 Using the eSATA/USB combo port
- 136 Using the expansion port
- 138 TOSHIBA Assist
- 139 Connect
- 140 Secure
- 141 Protect & Fix
- 142 Optimize
- 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer
- 144 Setting passwords
- 144 Using an instant password
- 145 Using a supervisor password
- 146 Using a user password
- 147 Deleting a user password
- 148 TOSHIBA Security Assist
- 150 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
- 151 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility
- 152 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
- 153 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility
- 154 Booting from a bootable SD card
- 155 Mouse Utility
- 156 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
- 158 USB Sleep and Charge Utility
- 158 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility
- 158 USB Sleep and Charge
- 160 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge
- 160 Power supply mode settings
- 160 Battery settings
- 161 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
- 162 TOSHIBA Button Support
- 163 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
- 164 TOSHIBA Accessibility
- 165 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- 166 Fingerprint Authentication Utility
- 166 Fingerprint utility limitations
- 166 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
- 167 Fingerprint Logon
- 167 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader
- 168 Fingerprint reader limitations
- 169 ConfigFree®
- 169 Getting Started
- 170 ConfigFree® Utilities
- 173 Problems that are easy to fix
- 174 Problems when you turn on the computer
- 177 The Windows® operating system is not working
- 177 Using Startup options to fix problems
- 178 Internet problems
- 179 The Windows® operating system can help you
- 179 Resolving a hardware conflict
- 179 A plan of action
- 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager
- 181 Memory problems
- 182 Power and the batteries
- 183 Keyboard problems
- 184 Display problems
- 186 Disk or internal storage drive problems
- 188 Optical drive problems
- 189 Sound system problems
- 189 ExpressCard® problems
- 191 Printer problems
- 192 Wireless networking problems
- 194 DVD operating problems
- 195 Develop good computing habits
- 196 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
- 201 If you need further assistance
- 201 Before you contact Toshiba
- 201 Contacting Toshiba
- 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- 202 Toshiba’s worldwide offices
- 204 Hot Key Cards
- 205 Using the Hot Key Cards
- 206 Application Cards
- 207 Using the Application Cards
- 208 Card Case
- 208 Hot key functions
- 209 Volume Mute
- 210 Lock (Instant security)
- 211 Power plan
- 212 Sleep mode
- 213 Hibernation mode
- 214 Output (Display switch)
- 215 Display brightness
- 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices
- 217 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
- 218 Zoom (Display resolution)
- 219 Keyboard hot key functions
- 222 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
- 223 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed
- 224 Cleaning the cooling module
- 226 Setting up your software
- 226 Getting detailed product specifications
- 227 Creating recovery DVDs/media
- 227 Registering your computer with Toshiba
- 227 Familiarizing yourself with the Windows® 7 desktop
- 228 Shutting down your computer
- 228 Checking total memory (RAM)
- 228 Using Windows® Explorer
- 229 Learning about Windows® 7 User Account Control
- 229 Re-installing drivers and applications
- 229 Setting up a printer
- 229 Setting Power Options
- 229 Setting battery notifications
- 230 Selecting a power plan
- 230 Accessing the Mouse utility
- 230 Accessing Web Camera Application Help
- 230 Removing hardware from your computer safely
- 230 Checking device properties/status
- 231 Uninstalling programs in Windows® 7
- 231 Using IPCONFIG to determine the computer’s IP address
- 231 If a blank screen appears while you are watching a DVD
- 231 If the screen saver appears while you are watching a DVD
- 232 Backing up your computer and creating system restore points
- 232 Using virtualization technology