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28 Contents Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 ... enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73...
28 Contents Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 ... enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73...
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... Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank ... Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 189
... Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank ... Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 189
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...the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 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 Cards 210 Card Case 210 Hot key functions 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 Hibernation mode 216 Display modes 217 Display ...
...the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 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 Cards 210 Card Case 210 Hot key functions 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 Hibernation mode 216 Display modes 217 Display ...
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... and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user...
... and including "Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user...
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... icon on your desktop or go to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Failure to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to the Internet. After starting your computer for the ...on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 72) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see ...
... icon on your desktop or go to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Failure to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to the Internet. After starting your computer for the ...on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 72) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see ...
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... NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn..., place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn it on ...
... NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn..., place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn it on ...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the two screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the two screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
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... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Front of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System.
... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Front of the slot. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System.
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...; Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your permission. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive...
...; Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your permission. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; otherwise, click Cancel. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive...
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... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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... Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery... drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next.
... Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery... drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next.
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...all data and partitions from the hard disk. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the ... hard disk-This option deletes all data will be lost. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists...
...all data and partitions from the hard disk. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the ... hard disk-This option deletes all data will be lost. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists...
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...drive partitions. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the C: drive will be lost during the ...recovery process) and your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the restoration. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select ...
...drive partitions. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the C: drive will be lost during the ...recovery process) and your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the restoration. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select ...
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... hard disk drive using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the... CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options...
... hard disk drive using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the... CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options...
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...it to the left to right. ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start.... 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with...
...it to the left to right. ❖ To move the cursor with the stroke of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start.... 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with...
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... box. The primary button usually corresponds to the left -hand) button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. To change the...
... box. The primary button usually corresponds to the left -hand) button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. To change the...
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...or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your operating system and devices. You can also connect an external display device to the RGB (monitor) port on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the... type of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you need a larger screen. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the bottom of device you ...
...or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your operating system and devices. You can also connect an external display device to the RGB (monitor) port on certain models) Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the... type of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you need a larger screen. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in "Enabling Dual Mode" on the bottom of device you ...
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...computer) to the HDMI Out port on . Refer to the manual that came with display options. Choose the settings you want takes effect. Then click OK. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. ... in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other end of your television. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on the computer Once you have...
...computer) to the HDMI Out port on . Refer to the manual that came with display options. Choose the settings you want takes effect. Then click OK. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 4 Select the settings you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. ... in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other end of your television. 70 Getting Started Using external display devices 3 Turn on the computer Once you have...
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... (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The right-most icon in Display and TV). The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible ... of 800 x 600 or higher. Adjusting the quality of the external display device. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Getting Started 71 Using...
... (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The right-most icon in Display and TV). The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible ... of 800 x 600 or higher. Adjusting the quality of the external display device. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Getting Started 71 Using...
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...appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down when you want the computer to display the actions that you can turn it off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the ...power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want...
...appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down when you want the computer to display the actions that you can turn it off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the ...power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want...