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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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.... NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main...
.... NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main...
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... hand 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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
... hand 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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
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...on the computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. See "Setting up your software. Follow the on page 51. Registering your...(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 printer (see "...
...on the computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. See "Setting up your software. Follow the on page 51. Registering your...(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 printer (see "...
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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: 1 Make sure ...
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: 1 Make sure ...
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... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to step 4. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on the keyboard to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can resize and recover the...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 the computer. 3 If your C: drive to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that...
... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to step 4. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on the keyboard to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can resize and recover the...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 the computer. 3 If your C: drive to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that...
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... power source via the AC adaptor. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your computer be affected. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays...
... power source via the AC adaptor. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your computer be affected. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays...
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... not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when...
... not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when...
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... Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. NOTE The system will know in the United States is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in which gives you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on DVD). 3 Select... 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. 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 page 70. Creating recovery DVDs/media...
... Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. NOTE The system will know in the United States is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in which gives you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on DVD). 3 Select... 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. 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 page 70. Creating recovery DVDs/media...
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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 ... operating system, if your data to restart the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure to complete the recovery process. To delete all data and partitions from the drive...
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 ... operating system, if your data to restart the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure to complete the recovery process. To delete all data and partitions from the drive...
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... reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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...
... reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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...
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... Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status 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 ❖ Open or...™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the TouchPad...
... Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status 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 ❖ Open or...™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the TouchPad...
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... in TouchPad™. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if 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 supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Follow the ...is then ready for further instructions. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If your computer through the USB ports. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer documentation for use. To connect a...
... in TouchPad™. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if 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 supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Follow the ...is then ready for further instructions. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If your computer through the USB ports. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer documentation for use. To connect a...
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... exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Turning off the computer if a drive ... it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is active. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating...
Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Turning off the computer if a drive ... it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is active. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating...
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...icons execute specific functions on page 214. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Function keys The function keys ...
...icons execute specific functions on page 214. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Function keys The function keys ...
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... key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you stop typing. If the keyboard backlight setting is to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. For more information, see "Illumination" on ...Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on the keyboard and turns off using the Illumination tab of the file that have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections...
... key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you stop typing. If the keyboard backlight setting is to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. For more information, see "Illumination" on ...Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on the keyboard and turns off using the Illumination tab of the file that have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections...