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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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... adding external or internal components to be charged before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
... adding external or internal components to be charged before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
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... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
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..." on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external 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 -screen instructions. NOTE To register online, you ...must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba ...
..." on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external 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 -screen instructions. NOTE To register online, you ...must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba ...
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... Drive NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be connected to an external power source via...
... Drive NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be connected to an external power source via...
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...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 utilities stored on page 70. If not, skip to a custom ...the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your work to external media before ...
...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 utilities stored on page 70. If not, skip to a custom ...the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your work to external media before ...
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Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. When the process is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the ...
Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. When the process is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the ...
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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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on your system offers a choice of Windows...
...) 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on your system offers a choice of Windows...
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... on page 70. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; 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 internal storage drive or if you the ability to copy the internal...recovery files to DVDs/media, which order to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your computer's internal storage drive. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in which gives you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from your system...
... on page 70. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; 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 internal storage drive or if you the ability to copy the internal...recovery files to DVDs/media, which order to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your computer's internal storage drive. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in which gives you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from your system...
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... drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on -screen instructions to restart the computer. To delete all data on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the drive, including the ...Yes to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your system offers this choice. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one of ...
... drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on -screen instructions to restart the computer. To delete all data on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the drive, including the ...Yes to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your system offers this choice. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one of ...
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...Internal Storage Drive ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on 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 ...your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the boot ...
...Internal Storage Drive ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on 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 ...your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the boot ...
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...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 lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ ...Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to complete the installation process. 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 ...
...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 lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ ...Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to complete the installation process. 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 ...
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Getting Started 79 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture ... (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad™. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built...
Getting Started 79 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture ... (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad™. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built...
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... the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. See "Utilities" on page 118. 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. Getting...
... the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. See "Utilities" on page 118. 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. Getting...
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...; Back up because it is easy to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you will lose all the data ...is active. However, if your files to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard It is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing ...
...; Back up because it is easy to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you will lose all the data ...is active. However, if your files to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard It is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing ...
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... the Enter key on the program you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key, you are not interchangeable. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt...Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. editing keys; For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys ...
... the Enter key on the program you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key, you are not interchangeable. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt...Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. editing keys; For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys ...
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...; ON/OFF. 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... mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
...; ON/OFF. 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... mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.