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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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 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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... your computer 91 Cleaning the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... your computer 91 Cleaning the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem problems 182... habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
... operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem problems 182... habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
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... including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
... including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
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... Battery life and charge time may vary depending 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on and...
... Battery life and charge time may vary depending 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on and...
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... with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you turn on page 80) Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on...computer for the first time you may vary according to your software. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be...
... with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you turn on page 80) Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on...computer for the first time you may vary according to your software. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be...
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...to save your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the computer. 3 If your computer be ...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 drive. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of -box state deletes all information stored...
...to save your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the computer. 3 If your computer be ...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 drive. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of -box state deletes all information stored...
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... Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding...
... Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding...
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... rewritten. If not, skip 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 your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover...
... rewritten. If not, skip 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 your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover...
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...During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to restart the computer. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your...either using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the utilities stored on the C: drive. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9...
...During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to restart the computer. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your...either using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the utilities stored on the C: drive. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9...
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... reminding you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. If your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your internal storage drive or if you may be lost during the... recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears....
... reminding you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. If your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your internal storage drive or if you may be lost during the... recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears....
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72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on ... this choice. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. Select...
72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on ... this choice. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. Select...
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... work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
... work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
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Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or... activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 74 Getting ...
Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or... activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 74 Getting ...
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... computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may want to use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. You can attach one from your printer. To determine if the ...best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. See the video device documentation for use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer. To make the connection, you may not function correctly. If your printer supports Plug and Play,...
... computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may want to use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. You can attach one from your printer. To determine if the ...best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. See the video device documentation for use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer. To make the connection, you may not function correctly. If your printer supports Plug and Play,...
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.... For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 140. 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 keep your computer carefully...
.... For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 140. 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 keep your computer carefully...
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... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 95 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you...
... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 95 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you...
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... files field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they 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...
... files field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they 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...
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... you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. For information on the keyboard, except for your file correctly. 100 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not on, turn it . Any file name with...
... you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. For information on the keyboard, except for your file correctly. 100 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not on, turn it . Any file name with...