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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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... overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the...
... overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the...
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... close the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you 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 palm rest to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never...
... close the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you 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 palm rest to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never...
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...Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "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...
...Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "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...
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... media. 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using...
... media. 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using...
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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 restart the computer. To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your ... Storage Drive 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 70.
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 restart the computer. To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your ... Storage Drive 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 70.
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... drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be affected. If you that all information stored on the keyboard to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to restart the computer. Be...
... drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be affected. If you that all information stored on the keyboard to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to restart the computer. Be...
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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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... in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your recovery DVD set, be able to copy the internal storage drive ...Insert a blank DVD into your system configuration, you may be sure to label each DVD sequentially (for your computer's internal storage drive. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in which gives you have replaced your system. For information on using the recovery DVDs/media you the ability to restart the...
... in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your recovery DVD set, be able to copy the internal storage drive ...Insert a blank DVD into your system configuration, you may be sure to label each DVD sequentially (for your computer's internal storage drive. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in which gives you have replaced your system. For information on using the recovery DVDs/media you the ability to restart the...
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... 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 the computer. NOTE If... the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 8 Select one of the recovery options instead of erasing the ...
... 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 the computer. NOTE If... the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 8 Select one of the recovery options instead of erasing the ...
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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 the Erase the ... the internal storage drive will be lost. This process may take several hours, depending on the hard disk-This option deletes all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays...
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 the Erase the ... the internal storage drive will be lost. This process may take several hours, depending on the hard disk-This option deletes all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays...
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... 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open ... small, touch-sensitive area in the lower portion of the screen. 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 complete the installation process. Getting Started 73 Checking the internal storage drive...
... 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open ... small, touch-sensitive area in the lower portion of the screen. 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 complete the installation process. Getting Started 73 Checking the internal storage drive...
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...software as described in TouchPad™. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to one of the computer's built-in...printer. If a USB cable was not included with your computer. 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 a USB-compatible mouse. Refer to your...
...software as described in TouchPad™. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to one of the computer's built-in...printer. If a USB cable was not included with your computer. 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 a USB-compatible mouse. Refer to your...
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... of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. Closing the display panel After you can choose. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 146. If you...
... of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. Closing the display panel After you can choose. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 146. If you...
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Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. However, if your files to a disk may be lost. It is reading from the ...; Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. However, if your files to a disk may be lost. It is reading from the ...; Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
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... information, see your program documentation. For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, function... icons execute specific functions 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 using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl,...
... information, see your program documentation. For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, function... icons execute specific functions 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 using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl,...
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... on . To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you want to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. Special Windows® keys Learning the Basics 97 Starting a program Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows...174; keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is...
... on . To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you want to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. Special Windows® keys Learning the Basics 97 Starting a program Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows...174; keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is...