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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 ...enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the 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...
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 ...enabling the TouchPad 77 Using external display devices 77 Connecting the 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...
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...and configuring Sleep mode 88 Closing the display panel 91 Customizing your computer's settings 91 Caring for 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 ... an optical disc 104 Playing an audio CD 106 Playing optical 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
...and configuring Sleep mode 88 Closing the display panel 91 Customizing your computer's settings 91 Caring for 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 ... an optical disc 104 Playing an audio CD 106 Playing optical 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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...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 Wireless networking problems 182 DVD operating problems 184 Develop good computing 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
...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 Wireless networking problems 182 DVD operating problems 184 Develop good computing 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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...adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at... a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ ...
...adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at... a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ ...
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... display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not press or push on... the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer...the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may ...
... display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not press or push on... the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer...the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may ...
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...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 Registration. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until...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 page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ...
...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 Registration. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until...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 page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ...
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..." on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via...recover the original factory 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 drive and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your system for more information on creating...
..." on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via...recover the original factory 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 drive and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your system for more information on creating...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to external media before executing the ... Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Select Recover to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
A confirmation message displays reminding you that your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to external media before executing the ... Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Select Recover to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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...Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using the utilities stored on page 70. 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... system, select one at this time. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. You can resize and recover the C:...
...Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using the utilities stored on page 70. 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... system, select one at this time. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. You can resize and recover the C:...
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... affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will not be connected to restart the computer. To recover 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. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage...
... affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will not be connected to restart the computer. To recover 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. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage...
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... if you may be lost during the recovery process. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. If your system. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage... Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will prompt you...
... if you may be lost during the recovery process. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. If your system. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage... Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will prompt you...
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...This option deletes all data on the drive, including the partitions. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your recovery DVDs/... the DVD option on page 61. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the...
...This option deletes all data on the drive, including the partitions. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your recovery DVDs/... the DVD option on page 61. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the...
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... can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the...
... can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the...
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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... Installer allows you want to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll ...
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... Installer allows you want to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll ...
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... (or other video display device), you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. You can use... a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer...
... (or other video display device), you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. You can use... a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer...
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... caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can choose. Customizing your computer This section gives tips on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your particular requirements...dampened cloth. The computer returns to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer carefully to suit your computer. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and ...
... caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can choose. Customizing your computer This section gives tips on page 117. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your particular requirements...dampened cloth. The computer returns to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer carefully to suit your computer. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and ...
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... not 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...
... not 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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... and 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 the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. You can:...and the Search programs and files field. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the...
... and 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 the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. You can:...and the Search programs and files field. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the...
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...® Word saves files with a particular format. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on the keyboard, except for your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in "Setting up for...
...® Word saves files with a particular format. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on the keyboard, except for your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in "Setting up for...