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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 59 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 79 Setting up a printer 80 Turning off the computer 80 Options for turning off the computer 81 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 59 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 79 Setting up a printer 80 Turning off the computer 80 Options for turning off the computer 81 Using the...
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... the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Overlay keys 95 Starting a program...
... the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Overlay keys 95 Starting a program...
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... operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer problems 175... habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
... operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer problems 175... habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 187 Hot Key Cards 187 Using the Hot Key Cards 188 Application Cards 189 Using the Application Cards 190 Card Case 190 Hot key functions 191 Volume Mute 191 Lock (Instant security 192 Power plan 193 Sleep mode 194 Hibernation mode 195 Output (Display switch 196 Display brightness 197 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............198 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 199 Zoom (Display resolution 200 Keyboard hot key functions 201 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 202 Glossary 203 Index 217
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 187 Hot Key Cards 187 Using the Hot Key Cards 188 Application Cards 189 Using the Application Cards 190 Card Case 190 Hot key functions 191 Volume Mute 191 Lock (Instant security 192 Power plan 193 Sleep mode 194 Hibernation mode 195 Output (Display switch 196 Display brightness 197 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............198 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 199 Zoom (Display resolution 200 Keyboard hot key functions 201 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 202 Glossary 203 Index 217
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... your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer on a hard flat surface. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on...
... your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer on a hard flat surface. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on...
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... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for...
... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for...
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... on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) The first time you turn on ...registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen instructions. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn off the power again until the operating ...
... on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) The first time you turn on ...registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen instructions. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn off the power again until the operating ...
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...Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at... the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to external media before using the utilities stored on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended ...
...Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at... the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to external media before using the utilities stored on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended ...
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... external power source via the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be connected to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of...
... external power source via the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be connected to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of...
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... the C: partition. 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 69. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage...
... the C: partition. 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 69. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage...
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..., see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your work to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on page 69. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero... confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to step 4. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage ...
..., see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your work to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on page 69. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero... confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to step 4. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage ...
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...the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the computer. Creating ...recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to begin the recovery. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. A confirmation message displays ...
...the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the computer. Creating ...recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to begin the recovery. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. A confirmation message displays ...
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...the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your data to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal ...the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and 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 ...
...the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your data to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal ...the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and 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 ...
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.... (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors...
.... (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors...
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... Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control...
... Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control...
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... USB cable was not included with your printer, you need to your television (or other video display device), you can use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your computer. Refer to your printer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. Follow the ... a suitable USB cable which may come with your computer through the USB ports. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can set up a printer" on page 80. Read the documentation that...
... USB cable was not included with your printer, you need to your television (or other video display device), you can use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your computer. Refer to your printer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. Follow the ... a suitable USB cable which may come with your computer through the USB ports. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can set up a printer" on page 80. Read the documentation that...
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... have turned off the computer, close the display panel to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Closing the display panel After you were using. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on...
... have turned off the computer, close the display panel to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Closing the display panel After you were using. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on...
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... indicator light indicates a drive is easy to a disk may be lost. It is active. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on a regular basis... eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration...
... indicator light indicates a drive is easy to a disk may be lost. It is active. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on a regular basis... eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration...
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... the Fn key) are using. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead... of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn...
... the Fn key) are using. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead... of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn...
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...are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on page 191. Used in ... and cursor overlay. 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 ...
...are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on page 191. Used in ... and cursor overlay. 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 ...