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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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... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external...
... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... slowly open or close the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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...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 an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 81) ❖ Connect a local printer... your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send 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. After starting...
...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 an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 81) ❖ Connect a local printer... your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send 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. After starting...
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... recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended 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 deletes all partitions on page 73. To recover using the utilities stored...
... recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended 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 deletes all partitions on page 73. To recover using the utilities stored...
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.... When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery.
.... When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery.
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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 your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using recovery...
...) 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 your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using recovery...
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... recovery DVDs/media" on them will be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the utilities stored on your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that...information on page 73. 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 the computer. 3 If your work " on the C: drive. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. If...
... recovery DVDs/media" on them will be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the utilities stored on your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that...information on page 73. 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 the computer. 3 If your work " on the C: drive. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. If...
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... can restore your system from your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can...
... can restore your system from your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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Be sure you have saved your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 107) and created recovery DVDs/...
Be sure you have saved your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 107) and created recovery DVDs/...
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... 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 certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move...
... 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 certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move...
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...when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality ...from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖...
...when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality ...from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖...
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... the display panel. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer. See "Utilities" on page 132. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. Refer to suit your particular requirements.
... the display panel. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer. See "Utilities" on page 132. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. Refer to suit your particular requirements.
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... down normally, details such as 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 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. It is easy...
... down normally, details such as 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 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. It is easy...
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...are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration...) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing...
...are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration...) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing...
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... information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 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 combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons...
... information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 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 combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons...
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... printer or are not case-sensitive. Any file name with a .doc/.docx extension. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the Windows® operating system to set up for these characters File names are changing...
... printer or are not case-sensitive. Any file name with a .doc/.docx extension. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the Windows® operating system to set up for these characters File names are changing...