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Contents 27 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 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery ...devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........69 Turning off the...
Contents 27 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 48 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Hard Drive Recovery ...devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 67 Setting up a printer 68 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........69 Turning off the...
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28 Contents Moving the computer 80 Using a computer lock 80 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 83 Character keys 83 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 83 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Special Windows® keys 84 Overlay keys 85 Using the overlay ...Creating a CD/DVD 96 Removing a disc with the computer on 96 Removing a disc with the computer off 97 Caring for CD or DVD discs 97 Toshiba's online resources 97 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 98 Toshiba's energy-saver design 98 Running the computer on battery power 98
28 Contents Moving the computer 80 Using a computer lock 80 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 83 Character keys 83 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 83 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 84 Function keys 84 Special Windows® keys 84 Overlay keys 85 Using the overlay ...Creating a CD/DVD 96 Removing a disc with the computer on 96 Removing a disc with the computer off 97 Caring for CD or DVD discs 97 Toshiba's online resources 97 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 98 Toshiba's energy-saver design 98 Running the computer on battery power 98
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...conflict 149 A plan of action 150 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........150 Memory problems 151 Power and the batteries 152 Keyboard problems 153 Display problems 154 Disk drive problems 156 Optical drive problems 158 Sound system problems 159 PC Card problems 159 ExpressCard... backup in the Windows® operating system 170 If you need further assistance 174 Before you contact Toshiba 174 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 175 Toshiba's worldwide offices 176 Appendix A: Hot Keys 178 Hot Keys 178 Hot key functions 179 Volume Mute ...
...conflict 149 A plan of action 150 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........150 Memory problems 151 Power and the batteries 152 Keyboard problems 153 Display problems 154 Disk drive problems 156 Optical drive problems 158 Sound system problems 159 PC Card problems 159 ExpressCard... backup in the Windows® operating system 170 If you need further assistance 174 Before you contact Toshiba 174 Contacting Toshiba 175 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 175 Toshiba's worldwide offices 176 Appendix A: Hot Keys 178 Hot Keys 178 Hot key functions 179 Volume Mute ...
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32 Contents Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 183 Keyboard hot key functions 183 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 184 Glossary 185 Index 199
32 Contents Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 183 Keyboard hot key functions 183 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 184 Glossary 185 Index 199
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... to your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
... to your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
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...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (...see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ❖...
...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (...see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ❖...
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... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the...
... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the...
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... computer powers on the computer. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be...
... computer powers on the computer. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to ... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next.
A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to ... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next.
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... your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. Be sure you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete...the hard disk-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data will...
... your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. Be sure you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete...the hard disk-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data will...
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...the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats all information on your keyboard to begin the restoration. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive ...partitions. If you have saved your work to external media first. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size ...
...the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats all information on your keyboard to begin the restoration. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive ...partitions. If you have saved your work to external media first. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size ...
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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 restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. .... To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the utilities burned to...
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 restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. .... To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the utilities burned to...
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Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move your finger on certain models) allows you can check its status as follows: 1 ... you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke 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 would like to move the cursor: ❖ To...
Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move your finger on certain models) allows you can check its status as follows: 1 ... you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke 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 would like to move the cursor: ❖ To...
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Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your...If you may need a suitable USB cable which may not function correctly. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may want to use one from your computer through...
Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your...If you may need a suitable USB cable which may not function correctly. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may want to use one from your computer through...
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.... To keep dust and dirt out of your particular requirements. The computer returns to clean the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
.... To keep dust and dirt out of your particular requirements. The computer returns to clean the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter ...O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Most of the enhanced keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized...
... Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter ...O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Most of the enhanced keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the right and left Ctrl and Alt keys, or to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized...
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...execute programmed functions when pressed. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are... the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific...
...execute programmed functions when pressed. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are... the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific...
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This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of ... The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on . To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously...
This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of ... The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on . To turn the numeric overlay on, press Fn and F11 simultaneously...
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... to 260 characters and can contain up to no more than eight characters. 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 include spaces. Learning the Basics 89 Saving your work Saving files 1 In your...
... to 260 characters and can contain up to no more than eight characters. 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 include spaces. Learning the Basics 89 Saving your work Saving files 1 In your...
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... using a different make sure the software you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. If you turn on the computer. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it usually does. Is your computer, or ...visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the ...
... using a different make sure the software you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. If you turn on the computer. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it usually does. Is your computer, or ...visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the ...