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34 Contents Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba 54 Adding optional external devices 54 Adding memory (optional 54 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 60 Checking total memory 63 Recovering the Internal ... or projector.....84 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 85 Adjusting the quality of the external display......86 Using an external keyboard 86 Using a mouse 86 Connecting a printer 86 Setting up a printer 87 Turning off the computer 87 Options for turning off the computer 88 Using the...
34 Contents Setting up your software 53 Registering your computer with Toshiba 54 Adding optional external devices 54 Adding memory (optional 54 Installing a memory module 55 Removing a memory module 60 Checking total memory 63 Recovering the Internal ... or projector.....84 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 85 Adjusting the quality of the external display......86 Using an external keyboard 86 Using a mouse 86 Connecting a printer 86 Setting up a printer 87 Turning off the computer 87 Options for turning off the computer 88 Using the...
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... the computer 98 Moving the computer 99 Using a computer lock 99 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 100 Computing tips 100 Using the keyboard 101 Character keys 102 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 102 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 102 Function keys 102 Special Windows® keys 103 Overlay keys 103 Starting a program...
... the computer 98 Moving the computer 99 Using a computer lock 99 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 100 Computing tips 100 Using the keyboard 101 Character keys 102 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 102 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 102 Function keys 102 Special Windows® keys 103 Overlay keys 103 Starting a program...
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... Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 178 Problems that are easy to fix 178 ... you 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Checking device properties 184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 187 Disk or storage drive problems 189 Error-checking 189 Optical disc drive problems 190 Sound system problems...
... Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 178 Problems that are easy to fix 178 ... you 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Checking device properties 184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 187 Disk or storage drive problems 189 Error-checking 189 Optical disc drive problems 190 Sound system problems...
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...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 Hot key functions 209 Optical...Display brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............217 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 218 Cursor control overlay 219 Numeric overlay 219 Keyboard hot key functions 220 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 237
...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 Hot key functions 209 Optical...Display brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............217 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 218 Cursor control overlay 219 Numeric overlay 219 Keyboard hot key functions 220 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 237
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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 an ExpressCard. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in...
... 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 an ExpressCard. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in...
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... computer is now ready for you to turn 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 your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust...
... computer is now ready for you to turn 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 your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust...
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...memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 86) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 86) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 83) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 86) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba...
...memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 86) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 86) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 83) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 86) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba...
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...During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on page 77 for more information. ❖ When you have...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 information stored in those partitions. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on...
...During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on page 77 for more information. ❖ When you have...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 information stored in those partitions. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on...
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... power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any information on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. If you that all information stored on the C: drive. Getting Started...
... power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any information on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. If you that all information stored on the C: drive. Getting Started...
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... not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 75. 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...
... not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 75. 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...
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... custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 75. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to external media before executing the recovery. The "Recover to a custom size partition" ...been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 109. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your work " on the keyboard to save your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can resize and recover the C: drive using...
... custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 75. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to external media before executing the recovery. The "Recover to a custom size partition" ...been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 109. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your work " on the keyboard to save your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can resize and recover the C: drive using...
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It is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be lost during the recovery process. If the recovery files on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image...not have an optical disc drive. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. 72 ...
It is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be lost during the recovery process. If the recovery files on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image...not have an optical disc drive. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. 72 ...
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76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type ... that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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 one of the following options...
76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type ... that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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 one of the following options...
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... your work to external media (see "Backing up your work" on page 109) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 78...
... your work to external media (see "Backing up your work" on page 109) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 78...
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Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ ...to complete the installation process. Getting Started 79 Using the touch pad Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application 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 ...
Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ ...to complete the installation process. Getting Started 79 Using the touch pad Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application 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 ...
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... mouse You may want to your computer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. 86 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 automatically ...recognize the printer; See the video device documentation for use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If you need to your printer documentation for further instructions. Refer to adjust the video settings. To make the connection, you do...
... mouse You may want to your computer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. 86 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 automatically ...recognize the printer; See the video device documentation for use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If you need to your printer documentation for further instructions. Refer to adjust the video settings. To make the connection, you do...
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... avoid scratching or damaging the surface. The computer returns to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... avoid scratching or damaging the surface. The computer returns to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on a regular basis. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you ... 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 active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 ❖ Back up because it is especially important for viruses...
... However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on a regular basis. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you ... 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 active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 ❖ Back up because it is especially important for viruses...
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... is very much like typing on the program you to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and ...and Enter simultaneously to be confused with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter...
... is very much like typing on the program you to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and ...and Enter simultaneously to be confused with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter...
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... data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific 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 the computer. 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 ...
... data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific 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 the computer. 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 ...