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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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... the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Using your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such...
... the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Using your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such...
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... the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 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...
... the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 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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... "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 page 144) Registering your computer with Toshiba The first time you...
... "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 page 144) Registering your computer with Toshiba The first time you...
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... below. 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 page 107.
... below. 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 page 107.
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... During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work" on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
... During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work" on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
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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 or using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. 66 Getting Started...
...) 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 or using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. 66 Getting Started...
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... source via the AC adaptor. 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 to save your work " on page 107). If not, skip to restart the computer. Be sure to.... If you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the utilities on the keyboard to step 4.
... source via the AC adaptor. 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 to save your work " on page 107). If not, skip to restart the computer. Be sure to.... If you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the utilities on the keyboard to step 4.
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... proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message...
... proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message...
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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 then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ... and specify a custom size for the C: drive. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD...
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 then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ... and specify a custom size for the C: drive. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD...
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... drive will be lost. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you have saved your work " on page 107) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up...
... drive will be lost. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you have saved your work " on page 107) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up...
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...Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 ...an item on -screen prompts 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your ...
...Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 ...an item on -screen prompts 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your ...
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84 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between ... 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. 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...
84 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between ... 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. 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...
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... keep your computer carefully to suit your particular requirements. The computer returns to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 97 Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose.
... keep your computer carefully to suit your particular requirements. The computer returns to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 97 Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose.
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... or writing to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is easy to a disk may be lost. It is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
... or writing to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is easy to a disk may be lost. It is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
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... 1 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 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 the...
... 1 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 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 the...
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Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer ...
Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer ...
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...: 1 If your printer is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use more than one printer or are changing printers, you connect it on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. For information...
...: 1 If your printer is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use more than one printer or are changing printers, you connect it on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. For information...