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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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... to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use it. Using your computer on page 49. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard. 48 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer Important information on or when an...
... to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use it. Using your computer on page 49. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard. 48 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer Important information on or when an...
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... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you 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...
... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you 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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..."Adding 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 (...complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 143) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the ...
..."Adding 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 (...complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 143) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the ...
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...out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on the drive. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your work" on page 75. For more information, see... image using the first method, follow the procedure below. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer ...
...out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on the drive. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your work" on page 75. For more information, see... image using the first method, follow the procedure below. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer ...
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... not be connected to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Select Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to external media before...
... not be connected to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Select Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to external media before...
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... such media. 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on your system offers a choice of Windows...
... such media. 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on your system offers a choice of Windows...
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... storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to save your work " on your computer be connected to step 4.
... storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to save your work " on your computer be connected to step 4.
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...to a new internal storage drive from your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you can restore your system from your system to a custom size partition. ..., if your recovery DVDs/media. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. It is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on your ...
...to a new internal storage drive from your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you can restore your system from your system to a custom size partition. ..., if your recovery DVDs/media. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. It is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on your ...
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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: ..., depending on which type of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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: ..., depending on which type of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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... storage drive will be lost. 78 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer.
... storage drive will be lost. 78 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer.
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...Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ...or activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Getting Started 79 Using the touch pad Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ...
...Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ...or activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Getting Started 79 Using the touch pad Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ...
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... supports Plug and Play, your printer. You can attach one from your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Read the documentation that came with your computer may need a suitable USB cable which may require you can purchase one to your...if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. 86 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 87. If you may automatically recognize the printer;...
... supports Plug and Play, your printer. You can attach one from your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Read the documentation that came with your computer may need a suitable USB cable which may require you can purchase one to your...if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. 86 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 87. If you may automatically recognize the printer;...
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... may also wish to suit your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 98 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings...
... may also wish to suit your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 98 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings...
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Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 ❖ Back up because it is active. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. However, if your internal storage ... shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size...
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 ❖ Back up because it is active. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. However, if your internal storage ... shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size...
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...the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key. editing keys; and a numeric keypad. Most of the enhanced keyboard. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character ...1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and...
...the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key. editing keys; and a numeric keypad. Most of the enhanced keyboard. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character ...1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and...
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...numeric 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. For more ...numeric 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 ...
...numeric 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. For more ...numeric 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 ...