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... 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... menu.........103 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 103 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 104 Saving your work 105 Printing your work 106 Backing up your work 107 Restoring your work 108 Using the optical disc drive 108 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 109
... 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... menu.........103 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 103 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 104 Saving your work 105 Printing your work 106 Backing up your work 107 Restoring your work 108 Using the optical disc drive 108 Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies 109
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.... Click Yes to continue. NOTE During the 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 external media before executing the recovery. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second... to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your work " on page 107. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 73.
.... Click Yes to continue. NOTE During the 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 external media before executing the recovery. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second... to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your work " on page 107. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 73.
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... will be connected to begin the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 107. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on page 107). 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor... to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press...
... will be connected to begin the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 107. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on page 107). 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor... to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press...
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...drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure... has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on them will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work " on page 73. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored...
...drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure... has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on them will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work " on page 73. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored...
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... if your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you 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 C: drive will be lost during ...the recovery process. Be sure to save your work " 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 page 107)....
... if your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you 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 C: drive will be lost during ...the recovery process. Be sure to save your work " 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 page 107)....
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... in the lower portion of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved... your work to external media (see "Backing up your work" on page 107) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 70) before proceeding....
... in the lower portion of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved... your work to external media (see "Backing up your work" on page 107) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 70) before proceeding....
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...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 the Start menu The next three sections explain how to... work on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Search ...
...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 the Start menu The next three sections explain how to... work on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows® Explorer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Search ...
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106 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up a printer" on page 86. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with ... system does not show file extensions. If you will need to set up to be a Microsoft® Word file. Printing your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with the additional printer... system to the file name that can contain up the printer the first time you connect it on the keyboard, except for your file correctly.
106 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up a printer" on page 86. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with ... system does not show file extensions. If you will need to set up to be a Microsoft® Word file. Printing your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with the additional printer... system to the file name that can contain up the printer the first time you connect it on the keyboard, except for your file correctly.
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... the power of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using...Utilities USB Sleep and Charge Utility 167 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). In that interfaces with their own chargers...
... the power of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using...Utilities USB Sleep and Charge Utility 167 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). In that interfaces with their own chargers...
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...do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. If, when you to the keyboard itself. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that came with the computer. If this ,... (once). The screen reactivates and allows you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to continue working. The keyboard you have gone into effect. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you connected may be defective or incompatible...
...do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. If, when you to the keyboard itself. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that came with the computer. If this ,... (once). The screen reactivates and allows you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to continue working. The keyboard you have gone into effect. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If you connected may be defective or incompatible...
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...button without moving the pointing device. character - Any letter, number, or symbol you can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to the pointing device's left button, unless...-click. A small piece of magnetic means for processing, memory, input/output, and/or control functions. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. compatibility - The extent to a peripheral device and vice versa. CD - In the Windows® operating ...
...button without moving the pointing device. character - Any letter, number, or symbol you can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to the pointing device's left button, unless...-click. A small piece of magnetic means for processing, memory, input/output, and/or control functions. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. compatibility - The extent to a peripheral device and vice versa. CD - In the Windows® operating ...
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...when you use to help improve processing speed. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache - HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) - Interlaced monitors... cache and faster than analog signal. See device. A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. An interface used to the same state it was when the computer was...
...when you use to help improve processing speed. A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys in combination with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache - HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control) - Interlaced monitors... cache and faster than analog signal. See device. A key or combination of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. An interface used to the same state it was when the computer was...
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... drive 190 running slow 191 display does not look normal/flickers 189 external monitor not working 189 display devices external 81 display output settings 83 display panel opening 49 display problems ... 222 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 189 warning resume failure 181 Error-checking 190 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB...combo port Using 147 using 147 exploring desktop 136 ExpressCard® checklist 194 computer stops working 195 errors 196 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 144 not recognized 196 removing 145 using...
... drive 190 running slow 191 display does not look normal/flickers 189 external monitor not working 189 display devices external 81 display output settings 83 display panel opening 49 display problems ... 222 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 189 warning resume failure 181 Error-checking 190 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB...combo port Using 147 using 147 exploring desktop 136 ExpressCard® checklist 194 computer stops working 195 errors 196 hot swapping fails 196 inserting 144 not recognized 196 removing 145 using...
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Index 245 not working 180 special Windows® keys 102 troubleshooting 188 using 100 keyboard, external 84 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 101 function keys...142 modem connecting to telephone line 141 problem solving 197 monitor connecting 83 monitor problems monitor not working 188 monitoring battery power 122 mouse installing 85 mouse utility 163 moving the computer 98 N network... connecting your computer 140 networking wireless 139 notification area 139 O ON/OFF indicator light 123 online resources Toshiba 117 optical disc Auto-Run feature 115 caring for 117 handling 112, 114 inserting 113 inserting (slot-...
Index 245 not working 180 special Windows® keys 102 troubleshooting 188 using 100 keyboard, external 84 keys Ctrl Fn Alt 101 function keys...142 modem connecting to telephone line 141 problem solving 197 monitor connecting 83 monitor problems monitor not working 188 monitoring battery power 122 mouse installing 85 mouse utility 163 moving the computer 98 N network... connecting your computer 140 networking wireless 139 notification area 139 O ON/OFF indicator light 123 online resources Toshiba 117 optical disc Auto-Run feature 115 caring for 117 handling 112, 114 inserting 113 inserting (slot-...
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...; checklist 194 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 195 external display not working 189 external monitor 188 faulty memory 186 high-pitched noise 194 Internet bookmarked site not found 184 Internet connection is slow 184 keyboard not responding 180 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 190 modem not ...receiving or transmitting 197 no sound 194 power and batteries 186 printer 196, 197 program not responding 179 program not working properly 191 screen does not look correct...
...; checklist 194 ExpressCard® slot appears dead 195 external display not working 189 external monitor 188 faulty memory 186 high-pitched noise 194 Internet bookmarked site not found 184 Internet connection is slow 184 keyboard not responding 180 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 190 modem not ...receiving or transmitting 197 no sound 194 power and batteries 186 printer 196, 197 program not responding 179 program not working properly 191 screen does not look correct...
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... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TouchPad™ using 77 traveling tips 135 troubleshooting external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 optical disc drive 191 turning off computer 86 computer more quickly 89 options 87 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 166 USB Wakeup function does not work...
... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TouchPad™ using 77 traveling tips 135 troubleshooting external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 optical disc drive 191 turning off computer 86 computer more quickly 89 options 87 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 166 USB Wakeup function does not work...