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... computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the quality of the external display......83 Using an external keyboard 83
... computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the quality of the external display......83 Using an external keyboard 83
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... the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 98 Character keys 99 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 100 Overlay keys 100 Starting a program...
... the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 98 Character keys 99 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 100 Overlay keys 100 Starting a program...
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Contents 35 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 186 Disk or storage drive problems 188 Error-checking 188 Optical disc drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 ExpressCard®...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the Application...
Contents 35 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 186 Disk or storage drive problems 188 Error-checking 188 Optical disc drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 ExpressCard®...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the Application...
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36 Contents Sleep mode 214 Hibernation mode 215 Output (Display switch 216 Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 219 Cursor control overlay 220 Numeric overlay 220 Zoom (Display resolution 221 Keyboard hot key functions 221 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 222 Glossary 223 Index 238
36 Contents Sleep mode 214 Hibernation mode 215 Output (Display switch 216 Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 219 Cursor control overlay 220 Numeric overlay 220 Zoom (Display resolution 221 Keyboard hot key functions 221 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 222 Glossary 223 Index 238
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... AC adaptor is turned on page 46. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard. Using your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the...
... AC adaptor is turned on page 46. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard. Using your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the...
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... screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push 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 display panel and be able to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display...
... screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push 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 display panel and be able to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display...
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... an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 80) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 83) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting...
... an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 80) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 83) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting...
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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 the drive and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have ...
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 the drive and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have ...
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... size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on the keyboard to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media...
... size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on the keyboard to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media...
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... rewritten. 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 72. To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If... drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you have created such media. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next.
... rewritten. 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 72. To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If... drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you have created such media. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next.
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...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 work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer be connected to restart the computer. ...follow the procedure below. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work " on the C: drive. Getting Started 67 Recovering 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 work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer be connected to restart the computer. ...follow the procedure below. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work " on the C: drive. Getting Started 67 Recovering the...
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...106). 8 Click Next to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your work to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE Your system may not have an...be lost during the recovery process. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage...
...106). 8 Click Next to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your work to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE Your system may not have an...be lost during the recovery process. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage...
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.... 8 Follow the on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Note: This option deletes all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select...
.... 8 Follow the on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Note: This option deletes all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select...
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... display its status in the lower portion of your work" on page 106) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved your work...
... display its status in the lower portion of your work" on page 106) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved your work...
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Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖... originally bundled with your computer. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖... ❖ Zoom in certain applications. 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 complete the installation process. You can use...
Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖... originally bundled with your computer. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖... ❖ Zoom in certain applications. 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 complete the installation process. You can use...
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... Read the documentation that came with your computer through the USB ports. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer. Using an external keyboard If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most... mouse. To make the connection, you need to your computer may require you prefer to use . Getting Started 83 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 not function...
... Read the documentation that came with your computer through the USB ports. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer. Using an external keyboard If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most... mouse. To make the connection, you need to your computer may require you prefer to use . Getting Started 83 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 not function...
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... panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 95 Customizing your particular requirements. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose.
... panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 95 Customizing your particular requirements. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose.
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... performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows... all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. This precaution is active. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is easy to put off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Label ...
... performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows... all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. This precaution is active. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is easy to put off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Label ...
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...Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys However, some programs assign separate functions to be confused with one Enter key. editing keys; Pressing the Fn ... and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Using the...
...Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys However, some programs assign separate functions to be confused with one Enter key. editing keys; Pressing the Fn ... and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Using the...
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...when pressed. For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has ... and cursor overlay. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 ...
...when pressed. For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has ... and cursor overlay. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 ...