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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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Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting ...
Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting ...
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... depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
... depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
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...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 (see "Connecting a printer" on page 81) Follow the on-screen instructions. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
...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 (see "Connecting a printer" on page 81) Follow the on-screen instructions. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
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... screen 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 computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using...
... screen 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 computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using...
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... 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 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom ...size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you...
... 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 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom ...size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you...
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... all data will not be affected. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the...
... all data will not be affected. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the...
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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 using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover ...
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 using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover ...
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..." on page 70. For information on -screen prompts to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press ...859-4273. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on the keyboard to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in which gives you the ability to label each item's Name-...
..." on page 70. For information on -screen prompts to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press ...859-4273. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on the keyboard to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in which gives you the ability to label each item's Name-...
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... while powering on page 60. 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 system offers this choice.... To delete all data on the keyboard to continue. Note: This option deletes all other partitions you may have created intact. ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you ...
... while powering on page 60. 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 system offers this choice.... To delete all data on the keyboard to continue. Note: This option deletes all other partitions you may have created intact. ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you ...
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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. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart ...the computer. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on the internal storage drive will be lost. 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...
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. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart ...the computer. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on the internal storage drive will be lost. 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...
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...with your internal storage drive, you want to complete the installation process. 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 can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in the ...lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ...
...with your internal storage drive, you want to complete the installation process. 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 can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in the ...lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ...
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The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. To make ...-compatible printer to your printer, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. 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. Using a mouse You may automatically recognize the printer; Refer to...
The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. To make ...-compatible printer to your printer, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store. 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. Using a mouse You may automatically recognize the printer; Refer to...
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... keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your power usage settings. You may also wish...
... keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your power usage settings. You may also wish...
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... This precaution is active. Turning off the computer while it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you have a separate backup copy. NOTE The Windows® operating system records ...email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off ...
... This precaution is active. Turning off the computer while it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you have a separate backup copy. NOTE The Windows® operating system records ...email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off ...
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For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 214. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the ...do 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. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be...
For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 214. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the ...do 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. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be...
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... program first, you type on certain models) Your keyboard may have four options. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on your desktop ❖ ...the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing. For more information, see "Illumination...(Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you want to work on page 167...
... program first, you type on certain models) Your keyboard may have four options. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on your desktop ❖ ...the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing. For more information, see "Illumination...(Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you want to work on page 167...