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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®. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer.
... 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®. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer.
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... able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you 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...
... able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you 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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...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 (see "Connecting a printer" on page 85) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on -screen instructions. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
...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 (see "Connecting a printer" on page 85) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on -screen instructions. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
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... time. 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 work " on page 107. If not, skip to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover...
... time. 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 work " on page 107. If not, skip to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover...
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Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 107. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored ...
Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 107. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored ...
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... procedure below. 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 page 73. To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If...
... procedure below. 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 page 73. To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If...
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.... To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. If you that your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 107). If not, skip to external media before executing the...
.... To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. If you that your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 107). If not, skip to external media before executing the...
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... can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the...
... can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the...
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... warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to its out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)-If you want to complete the recovery process. 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 ...
... warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to its out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)-If you want to complete the recovery process. 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 ...
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... drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion...
... drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion...
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Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move... originally bundled with your computer. 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. You can... The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 ❖...
Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move... originally bundled with your computer. 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. You can... The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 ❖...
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... monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. 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. 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 ❖ Built-in display and external ...
... monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. 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. 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 ❖ Built-in display and external ...
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... your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 97 Customizing your particular requirements. The computer returns to clean the computer.
... your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 97 Customizing your particular requirements. The computer returns to clean the computer.
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...as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Label the backup ...put off the computer while it is easy to a disk may be lost. This precaution is active. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will ...
...as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Label the backup ...put off the computer while it is easy to a disk may be lost. This precaution is active. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will ...
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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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... the program first, you prefer to work on. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has...
... the program first, you prefer to work on. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has...
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... NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. 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 260 characters and can contain up...
... NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. 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 260 characters and can contain up...