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... computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82
... computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82
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... your computer 92 Cleaning the computer 92 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 94 Computing tips 94 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 96 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 97 Backlit... keyboard 97 Starting a program 97 Starting a program from the Start menu...........98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 98 Starting a program using the Search programs and ...
... your computer 92 Cleaning the computer 92 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 94 Computing tips 94 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 96 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 97 Backlit... keyboard 97 Starting a program 97 Starting a program from the Start menu...........98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 98 Starting a program using the Search programs and ...
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...® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) .......193 Sound system problems... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207
...® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) .......193 Sound system problems... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207
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36 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the Application Cards 213 Card Case 214 Hot key ... mode 219 Output (Display switch 220 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............222 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 223 Zoom (Display resolution 224 Keyboard hot key functions 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Glossary 227 Index 241
36 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the Application Cards 213 Card Case 214 Hot key ... mode 219 Output (Display switch 220 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............222 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 223 Zoom (Display resolution 224 Keyboard hot key functions 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Glossary 227 Index 241
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... including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are protected from overheating...
... including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are protected from overheating...
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... Battery life and charge time may vary depending 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for...
... Battery life and charge time may vary depending 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for...
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... choices. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. The first time...Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer ...
... choices. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. The first time...Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer ...
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... second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on page 70. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the...
... second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on page 70. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the...
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... begin the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to external media before executing the recovery. To... sure to save your computer be connected to restart the computer. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media.
... begin the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to external media before executing the recovery. To... sure to save your computer be connected to restart the computer. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media.
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... Recovery of drive C: field to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
... Recovery of drive C: field to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
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... this time. 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 first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using...
... this time. 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 first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using...
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... you may be sure to complete the copy process. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; For information ...recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to begin the recovery. Getting Started 69 Recovering the ... so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your computer's internal storage drive.
... you may be sure to complete the copy process. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; For information ...recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to begin the recovery. Getting Started 69 Recovering the ... so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your computer's internal storage drive.
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... Recover to a custom size partition-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press... C: drive to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on page 60.
... Recover to a custom size partition-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press... C: drive to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on page 60.
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... saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the boot menu and ...of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on ...
... saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the boot menu and ...of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on ...
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...status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ... TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the...
...status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ... TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the...
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... the other end to your computer through the USB ports. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your printer documentation for use. If your printer supports Plug and... suitable USB cable which may come with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To make the connection, you can use a mouse instead of the computer's USB ports...
... the other end to your computer through the USB ports. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your printer documentation for use. If your printer supports Plug and... suitable USB cable which may come with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To make the connection, you can use a mouse instead of the computer's USB ports...
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.... To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 146. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your particular requirements. 92 Getting...
.... To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 146. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your particular requirements. 92 Getting...
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..., see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. If you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop... 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. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system"...
..., see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. If you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop... 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. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system"...
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... that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to...
... that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to...
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... Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is set to Auto, the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you want to open the program first, you have a backlight illumination feature. You can modify the... time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. If you prefer to work on certain models) Your keyboard may have four options. To find the file, use the Start menu or ...
... Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is set to Auto, the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you want to open the program first, you have a backlight illumination feature. You can modify the... time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. If you prefer to work on certain models) Your keyboard may have four options. To find the file, use the Start menu or ...