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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 Using the...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 Using the...
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... the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 95 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 96 Overlay keys 96 Starting a program...
... the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 95 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 96 Overlay keys 96 Starting a program...
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... operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical drive problems 176 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems 177... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
... operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical drive problems 176 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems 177... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 189 Hot Key Cards 189 Using the Hot Key Cards 190 Application Cards 191 Using the Application Cards 192 Card Case 192 Hot key functions 193 Volume Mute 193 Lock (Instant security 194 Power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 Hibernation mode 197 Output (Display switch 198 Display brightness 199 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zoom (Display resolution 202 Keyboard hot key functions 203 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 204 Glossary 205 Index 219
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 189 Hot Key Cards 189 Using the Hot Key Cards 190 Application Cards 191 Using the Application Cards 192 Card Case 192 Hot key functions 193 Volume Mute 193 Lock (Instant security 194 Power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 Hibernation mode 197 Output (Display switch 198 Display brightness 199 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zoom (Display resolution 202 Keyboard hot key functions 203 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 204 Glossary 205 Index 219
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... the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any...
... the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any...
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... center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
... center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
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... display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 80) Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under...
... display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 80) Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under...
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... image using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. 62 Getting Started Recovering the...
... image using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. 62 Getting Started Recovering the...
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... first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to specify the size for the C: partition. If not, skip to begin the recovery. The "Recover to its out-of Windows® 7 32...
... first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to specify the size for the C: partition. If not, skip to begin the recovery. The "Recover to its out-of Windows® 7 32...
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... of Factory Default Software screen appears. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing...
... of Factory Default Software screen appears. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing...
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...) Warning screen Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery...
...) Warning screen Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery...
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... United States is (949) 859-4273. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on your system configuration, you may ... DVDs/media, which order to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on page 70. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in which gives you the ability to label each item's Name-recovery files, applications (...3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777;
... United States is (949) 859-4273. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on your system configuration, you may ... DVDs/media, which order to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on page 70. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in which gives you the ability to label each item's Name-recovery files, applications (...3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777;
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...drive to complete the recovery process. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice.... Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state-If you want to ...
...drive to complete the recovery process. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice.... Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state-If you want to ...
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...any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the data on the internal storage ...security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the...
...any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the data on the internal storage ...security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the...
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...Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you want to ... item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in the ...
...Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you want to ... item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in the ...
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... using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 2 Release the Fn key. Using a mouse You may want to use an external keyboard, you may need to your computer. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible... keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Getting Started 79 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other video display device), you can use a ...
... using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 2 Release the Fn key. Using a mouse You may want to use an external keyboard, you may need to your computer. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible... keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Getting Started 79 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other video display device), you can use a ...
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... use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer...
... use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer...
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... disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer while it is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing...a drive is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. However, ...
... disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer while it is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing...a drive is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. However, ...
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cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to be confused with one Enter key. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) ... letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the...
cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to be confused with one Enter key. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) ... letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the...
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... on page 193. 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 gray numbers and ...symbols on the computer. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button ...
... on page 193. 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 gray numbers and ...symbols on the computer. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button ...