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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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NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your computer ...
NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your computer ...
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... intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may not 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...
... intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may not 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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... 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...) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to increase the computer's memory if ...
... 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...) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to increase the computer's memory if ...
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... created such media. For more information, see "Backing up your work 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 109. You can recover the original factory image (...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 page 75. For more information. ❖ When you have created to external media using the first method, follow the procedure below. ...
... created such media. For more information, see "Backing up your work 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 109. You can recover the original factory image (...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 page 75. For more information. ❖ When you have created to external media using the first method, follow the procedure below. ...
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... restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up...
... restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up...
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...) Warning screen 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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
...) Warning screen 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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
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... procedure below. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Be sure to save your work " on... offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays, indicating that your keyboard while powering on page 109. The "Recover to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions.
... procedure below. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Be sure to save your work " on... offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays, indicating that your keyboard while powering on page 109. The "Recover to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions.
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Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work " on page 109). 9 Click Next to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE...message displays reminding you create 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. When the process is strongly recommended that you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on -screen arrow...
Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work " on page 109). 9 Click Next to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE...message displays reminding you create 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. When the process is strongly recommended that you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on -screen arrow...
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... state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Note: This option deletes all data 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...
... state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Note: This option deletes all data 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...
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... process may take several hours, depending on the size of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data 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...
... process may take several hours, depending on the size of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data 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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...Zoom out to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 &#... through a document or information ❖ 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 see more information at once Touch pad Primary control button Secondary control button...
...Zoom out to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 &#... through a document or information ❖ 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 see more information at once Touch pad Primary control button Secondary control button...
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.... If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you need to adjust the video settings. 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 not function ... for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may want to your television (or other video display device), you can use an external keyboard, you may need a suitable USB cable which may automatically recognize the printer; You can attach one from your computer. If you prefer to...
.... If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you need to adjust the video settings. 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 not function ... for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may want to your television (or other video display device), you can use an external keyboard, you may need a suitable USB cable which may automatically recognize the printer; You can attach one from your computer. If you prefer to...
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... information, see "Taking care of the computer. If you place the computer in which you can choose. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your power usage settings. You may also wish to customize your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can...
... information, see "Taking care of the computer. If you place the computer in which you can choose. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your power usage settings. You may also wish to customize your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can...
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... email, or download from or writing to put off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 ❖ Back up because it is easy to a disk may be lost. If you will lose all the data on a ... and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. This precaution is active. However, if your internal storage...
... email, or download from or writing to put off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 ❖ Back up because it is easy to a disk may be lost. If you will lose all the data on a ... and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. This precaution is active. However, if your internal storage...
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...key on the program you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not ...Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except ...
...key on the program you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not ...Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except ...
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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 symbols on ... you enter 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 For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Learning the Basics Using the...
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 symbols on ... you enter 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 For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Learning the Basics Using the...
