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Contents 31 Using an external keyboard 84 Using a mouse 85 Connecting a printer 85 Setting up a printer 86 Turning off the computer 86 Options for turning off the computer 87 Using the ... your computer 97 Cleaning the computer 97 Moving the computer 98 Using a computer lock 98 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 99 Computing tips 99 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 101 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 102 Starting a program 102 Starting a program from the...
Contents 31 Using an external keyboard 84 Using a mouse 85 Connecting a printer 85 Setting up a printer 86 Turning off the computer 86 Options for turning off the computer 87 Using the ... your computer 97 Cleaning the computer 97 Moving the computer 98 Using a computer lock 98 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 99 Computing tips 99 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 101 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 102 Starting a program 102 Starting a program from the...
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... 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 Sound system... the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 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...
... 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 Sound system... the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 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...
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36 Contents Sleep mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Output (Display switch 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zoom (Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 224 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 225 Glossary 226 Index 241
36 Contents Sleep mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Output (Display switch 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zoom (Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 224 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 225 Glossary 226 Index 241
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... components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that...
... components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that...
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... on your screen display when you may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is manufactured using it. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or...
... on your screen display when you may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is manufactured using it. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or...
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... by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 85) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 84) ❖ Connect...
... by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 85) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 84) ❖ Connect...
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.... Be sure to save your computer be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover the original factory...
.... Be sure to save your computer be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover the original factory...
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For more information, see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes ...
For more information, see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes ...
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... rewritten. 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 system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen...
... rewritten. 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 system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen...
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..."Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 73. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), ...computer. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to an external power ...
..."Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 73. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), ...computer. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to an external power ...
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..., indicating that you can restore your system from your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your work" on the C: drive...
..., indicating that you can restore your system from your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your work" on the C: drive...
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... state (recommended recovery method)-If you want to out-of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options... Flash option, depending on which type of media you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
... state (recommended recovery method)-If you want to out-of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options... Flash option, depending on which type of media you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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... the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 107) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. 76 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the...
... the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 107) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. 76 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the...
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Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ... the TouchPad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. Getting Started 77 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close...
Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ... the TouchPad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. Getting Started 77 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close...
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... (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. See the video device documentation for ...additional configuration steps. 84 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) &#...
... (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. See the video device documentation for ...additional configuration steps. 84 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) &#...
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... the ON/OFF light glows white. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again...
... the ON/OFF light glows white. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again...
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...eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you...® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. It is active.
...eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you...® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. It is active.
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... of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample...
... of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample...
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... name of the file that have four options. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu...
... name of the file that have four options. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu...
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... extension and may use more than one printer or are not case-sensitive. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the printer the first time you will need to handle your Windows® online Help...
... extension and may use more than one printer or are not case-sensitive. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the printer the first time you will need to handle your Windows® online Help...
