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26 Using the computer for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory ... Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you...
26 Using the computer for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory ... Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you...
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... panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift ... brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is now ready for you may not be able to turn on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on...
... panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift ... brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is now ready for you may not be able to turn on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on...
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... steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The memory module pops up the next time you turn on . The computer could be saved. In either of the...
... steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When Safe Mode is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The memory module pops up the next time you turn on . The computer could be saved. In either of the...
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... the top of the Dual Mode Pad have the following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. In...
... the top of the Dual Mode Pad have the following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. In...
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... and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files and make sure all open programs and files you were using the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode...
... and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files and make sure all open programs and files you were using the Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode...
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... returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down the computer. If you left it, including all open documents and programs to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep...
... returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down the computer. If you left it, including all open documents and programs to save any open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep...
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... appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu ...Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, ...
... appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to turn off the computer by pressing the power button. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the Start menu. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu ...Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, ...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you turn off light glows blue. The Shut Down menu appears. To use any of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off. The computer saves the state of these methods, you first need to enable them... click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. You can also specify an amount of the Start menu. The Power Options window appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you turn off light glows blue. The Shut Down menu appears. To use any of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off. The computer saves the state of these methods, you first need to enable them... click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. You can also specify an amount of the Start menu. The Power Options window appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow...
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The computer returns to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The on/off the computer 79 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off...
The computer returns to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The on/off the computer 79 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off...
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...the computer Before moving your computer. 82 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer's settings There are disconnected. Refer to customize your..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. You may also wish to your power usage settings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops ...
...the computer Before moving your computer. 82 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer's settings There are disconnected. Refer to customize your..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. You may also wish to your power usage settings. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops ...
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... called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see your program documentation. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Function keys The...
... called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see your program documentation. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Function keys The...
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...program on your mouse on . To close the program, click the Close button in the All Programs menu. You may need to scroll up . WordPad opens. Starting a program from the Start menu, Windows® Explorer and the Start Search field. The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the program, in... this example, Accessories. If you prefer to open it will open the program first, you want to work on All Programs, it up or down to see the complete list. 2 Click the program group, in...
...program on your mouse on . To close the program, click the Close button in the All Programs menu. You may need to scroll up . WordPad opens. Starting a program from the Start menu, Windows® Explorer and the Start Search field. The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the program, in... this example, Accessories. If you prefer to open it will open the program first, you want to work on All Programs, it up or down to see the complete list. 2 Click the program group, in...
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... is not listed in the All Programs menu, you pause with .exe). To use this method, you a view of the program's window. This example opens WordPad using Windows® Explorer. 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. NOTE If you can easily see the complete list. 2 Click Accessories. 3...Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the program's executable file (this case Program Files. The operating system opens WordPad. Windows® Explorer gives you should know the file name and location of the window. You may need to scroll up . ...
... is not listed in the All Programs menu, you pause with .exe). To use this method, you a view of the program's window. This example opens WordPad using Windows® Explorer. 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. NOTE If you can easily see the complete list. 2 Click Accessories. 3...Explorer shows the contents of the Accessories folder on the right side of the program's executable file (this case Program Files. The operating system opens WordPad. Windows® Explorer gives you should know the file name and location of the window. You may need to scroll up . ...
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When the disc tray is open, be careful not to release the disc tray when the power is powered on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Manual eject hole-Use ...
When the disc tray is open, be careful not to release the disc tray when the power is powered on and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Manual eject hole-Use ...
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If the disc is dusty, clean it is free of the drive (about 1 inch). 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open if the computer's power is currently playing. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on page ... drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on . The Next track button skips to the preceding track on the disc. The drive will not open . (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that is off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. The disc tray...
If the disc is dusty, clean it is free of the drive (about 1 inch). 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open if the computer's power is currently playing. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on page ... drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on . The Next track button skips to the preceding track on the disc. The drive will not open . (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that is off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. The disc tray...
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... 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in by pressing gently on , Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to control the CD. You are ready to use the Windows Media® Player program to play. If you insert the... disc incorrectly, it clicks into place. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it may jam the drive. Handle...
... 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in by pressing gently on , Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to control the CD. You are ready to use the Windows Media® Player program to play. If you insert the... disc incorrectly, it clicks into place. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it may jam the drive. Handle...
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... DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs ❖ Read and write data (depending on other types of certain optical media. NOTE Due to open the files on the drive. For details on how to use the associated software to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media ...(e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in your Toshiba optical drive may come with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the disc. Removing a disc with the computer on To...
... DVDs ❖ Play pre-recorded CDs ❖ Read and write data (depending on other types of certain optical media. NOTE Due to open the files on the drive. For details on how to use the associated software to manufacturing and quality variations in third party optical media ...(e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in your Toshiba optical drive may come with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the disc. Removing a disc with the computer on To...
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...it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to start from scratches and keep you can connect. Fingerprints on page 203. The most efficient method to clean it is to close it. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a ...in the drive. Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with future upgrades. Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources 101 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its outside edge. These sites provide information about 1 inch). Pencil...
...it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to start from scratches and keep you can connect. Fingerprints on page 203. The most efficient method to clean it is to close it. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a ...in the drive. Removing a disc with the computer off To remove a disc with future upgrades. Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources 101 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its outside edge. These sites provide information about 1 inch). Pencil...
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... page 73. Setting battery notifications You can also set to alert you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down when the notification goes off. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
... page 73. Setting battery notifications You can also set to alert you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down when the notification goes off. To change the default notification settings: 1 Click Start, Control Panel...
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... button associated with that you should click the Start button. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut... down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in the background and displays notifications. Taskbar Each time you open . You can use it means that program appears on your configuration. To make a program or window the currently active one, click the ...
... button associated with that you should click the Start button. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut... down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in the background and displays notifications. Taskbar Each time you open . You can use it means that program appears on your configuration. To make a program or window the currently active one, click the ...