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Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal ... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 82 Options for turning off the computer 82
Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal ... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 82 Options for turning off the computer 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 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 97 Function keys 97 Special Windows® keys 98 Starting a program 98 Starting a program from the...
... your computer 92 Cleaning the computer 92 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 97 Function keys 97 Special Windows® keys 98 Starting a program 98 Starting a program from the...
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...189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) .197 Sound system problems 198 ExpressCard... 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
...189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) .197 Sound system problems 198 ExpressCard... 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
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Contents 37 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 214 Hot Key Cards 214 Using the Hot Key Cards 215 Application Cards 216 Using the Application Cards 217 Card Case 218 Hot key functions 218 Volume Mute 219 Lock (Instant security 220 Power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 Hibernation mode 223 Output (Display switch 224 Display brightness 225 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............226 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 227 Zoom (Display resolution 228 Keyboard hot key functions 229 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 230 Glossary 231 Index 245
Contents 37 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 214 Hot Key Cards 214 Using the Hot Key Cards 215 Application Cards 216 Using the Application Cards 217 Card Case 218 Hot key functions 218 Volume Mute 219 Lock (Instant security 220 Power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 Hibernation mode 223 Output (Display switch 224 Display brightness 225 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............226 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 227 Zoom (Display resolution 228 Keyboard hot key functions 229 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 230 Glossary 231 Index 245
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... outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Read the "Provide...
... outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Read the "Provide...
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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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front...
... 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front...
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...Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (... want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 53 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before...
...Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (... want to run most of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 53 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before...
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... using the 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 73 for the first time. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 70. ❖ The... Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 71. Recovering to out-of-box state...
... using the 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 73 for the first time. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 70. ❖ The... Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 71. Recovering to out-of-box state...
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Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Select Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that ...
Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Select Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that ...
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... discs. If not, skip 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the utilities on the computer...
... discs. If not, skip 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the utilities on the computer...
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... at this time. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive... the computer is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on them will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. If not, skip to begin the recovery. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 9 Click Next to step 4....
... at this time. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive... the computer is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on them will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. If not, skip to begin the recovery. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 9 Click Next to step 4....
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...internal storage drive. Creating recovery media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced ...your internal storage drive or if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal ...
...internal storage drive. Creating recovery media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced ...your internal storage drive or if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal ...
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...sure to create recovery DVDs and back up your recovery DVDs: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. NOTE If you want to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. To delete all data on the...F12. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice....
...sure to create recovery DVDs and back up your recovery DVDs: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. NOTE If you want to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. To delete all data on the...F12. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice....
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.... (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 74 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the...
.... (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 74 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the...
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...TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖...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 move it to the left . Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you ...
...TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖...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 move it to the left . Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you ...
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...display device), you may need a suitable USB cable which may want to your printer. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration... a computer or electronics store. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use . The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. See the video device documentation for use...
...display device), you may need a suitable USB cable which may want to your printer. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration... a computer or electronics store. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use . The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. See the video device documentation for use...
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... with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you were using. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can...
... with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you were using. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can...
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...when pressed. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 97 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program ...different things depending on a typewriter, except 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 not interchangeable.
...when pressed. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 97 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program ...different things depending on a typewriter, except 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 not interchangeable.
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... with icons execute specific functions on page 218. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to...
... with icons execute specific functions on page 218. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to...
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...; online Help. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in "Setting up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with an extension of the...
...; online Help. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in "Setting up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with an extension of the...