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Contents 35 Turning on the power 55 Setting up your software 56 Registering your computer with Toshiba 56 Adding optional external devices 57 Adding memory (optional 57 Installing a memory module 58 Removing a memory module 63 Checking total memory 65 Recovering the Internal ... display device 81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 83 Adjusting the quality of the external display......84 Using an external keyboard 84 Using a mouse 84 Connecting a printer 84 Setting up a printer 85 Turning off the computer 85 Options for turning off the computer 86
Contents 35 Turning on the power 55 Setting up your software 56 Registering your computer with Toshiba 56 Adding optional external devices 57 Adding memory (optional 57 Installing a memory module 58 Removing a memory module 63 Checking total memory 65 Recovering the Internal ... display device 81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 83 Adjusting the quality of the external display......84 Using an external keyboard 84 Using a mouse 84 Connecting a printer 84 Setting up a printer 85 Turning off the computer 85 Options for turning off the computer 86
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... the computer 96 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 98 Computing tips 98 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 100 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 100 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 101 Overlay keys 102 Starting a program...
... the computer 96 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 98 Computing tips 98 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 100 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 100 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 101 Overlay keys 102 Starting a program...
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...conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........197 Memory problems 198 Power and the batteries 199 Keyboard problems 200 Display problems 201 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........203 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........204 Sound system ...174; operating system 213 If you need further assistance 218 Before you contact Toshiba 218 Contacting Toshiba 218 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba's worldwide offices 219 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 221 Hot Key Cards 221 Using the Hot Key Cards 222 Application ...
...conflict 196 A plan of action 196 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........197 Memory problems 198 Power and the batteries 199 Keyboard problems 200 Display problems 201 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........203 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........204 Sound system ...174; operating system 213 If you need further assistance 218 Before you contact Toshiba 218 Contacting Toshiba 218 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba's worldwide offices 219 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 221 Hot Key Cards 221 Using the Hot Key Cards 222 Application ...
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Contents 41 Volume Mute 226 Lock (Instant security 227 Power plan 228 Sleep mode 229 Hibernation mode 230 Output (Display switch 231 Display brightness 232 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............233 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Zoom (Display resolution 235 Keyboard hot key functions 236 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 237 Glossary 238 Index 252
Contents 41 Volume Mute 226 Lock (Instant security 227 Power plan 228 Sleep mode 229 Hibernation mode 230 Output (Display switch 231 Display brightness 232 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............233 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 234 Zoom (Display resolution 235 Keyboard hot key functions 236 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 237 Glossary 238 Index 252
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... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Always make sure your computer on the computer...
... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Always make sure your computer on the computer...
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... the point where it . Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... the point where it . Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 56. See "Setting up your software. See "Setting up your software. You may want ...memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 84) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 84) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 81) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a ...
Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 56. See "Setting up your software. See "Setting up your software. You may want ...memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 84) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 84) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 81) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a ...
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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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on your computer be connected to its out-of Windows Vista... to save your work to its out-of-box state) using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 74. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on page 77 for the first time...
... 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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on your computer be connected to its out-of Windows Vista... to save your work to its out-of-box state) using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 74. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on page 77 for the first time...
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When the process is strongly recommended that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected to begin the recovery. Be ...
When the process is strongly recommended that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected to begin the recovery. Be ...
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... procedure below. 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and...
... procedure below. 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and...
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... work to step 4. 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 computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the... keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can recover the C: drive...
... work to step 4. 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 computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the... keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can recover the C: drive...
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...recovery files to DVD, which gives you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is (800) 457-777;...deleted from your computer's internal storage drive. outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your internal storage drive or if you may be lost during the recovery process....
...recovery files to DVD, which gives you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is (800) 457-777;...deleted from your computer's internal storage drive. outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your internal storage drive or if you may be lost during the recovery process....
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... DVD option on page 66. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of the 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 internal storage drive...F12. 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 your data to create recovery DVDs...
... DVD option on page 66. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of the 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 internal storage drive...F12. 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 your data to create recovery DVDs...
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... your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key...
... your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key...
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To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to...front of a finger. Getting Started Installing drivers and applications 79 Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it into place by either double-...
To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to...front of a finger. Getting Started Installing drivers and applications 79 Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it into place by either double-...
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... further instructions. You can purchase one to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. 84 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 may need ...a suitable USB cable which may automatically recognize the printer; The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Refer to your computer. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use . Using an external...
... further instructions. You can purchase one to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. 84 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 may need ...a suitable USB cable which may automatically recognize the printer; The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Refer to your computer. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use . Using an external...
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... are disconnected. 96 Getting Started Caring for a potential thief to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Moving the computer Before moving your computer to clean... dampened cloth. Make sure there is to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... are disconnected. 96 Getting Started Caring for a potential thief to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Moving the computer Before moving your computer to clean... dampened cloth. Make sure there is to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. editing keys; Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and...
... key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. editing keys; Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and...
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... execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on page 225. 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...
... execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on page 225. 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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...overlay is on. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter... numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their left front are ...
...overlay is on. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter... numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their left front are ...