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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 52 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method ...™-CEC 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 74 Turning off the computer 74 Options for turning off the computer 75 Using the...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 52 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method ...™-CEC 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 74 Turning off the computer 74 Options for turning off the computer 75 Using the...
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... your computer 85 Cleaning the computer 85 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 90 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 91 Special Windows® keys 91 Backlit... keyboard 91 Overlay keys 92 Starting a program 93 Starting a program from the Start menu...........93 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 94 Starting a program using the ...
... your computer 85 Cleaning the computer 85 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 90 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 91 Special Windows® keys 91 Backlit... keyboard 91 Overlay keys 92 Starting a program 93 Starting a program from the Start menu...........93 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 94 Starting a program using the ...
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... Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....160 Fingerprint Logon 161 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 161 Fingerprint reader limitations 163 TOSHIBA Service Station 163 ConfigFree 163 Getting Started 164 ConfigFree® Utilities 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 167 Problems that... system can help you 173 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 174 Checking device properties 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk or storage drive problems 178 Error-checking 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems ...
... Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....160 Fingerprint Logon 161 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 161 Fingerprint reader limitations 163 TOSHIBA Service Station 163 ConfigFree 163 Getting Started 164 ConfigFree® Utilities 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 167 Problems that... system can help you 173 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 174 Checking device properties 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk or storage drive problems 178 Error-checking 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems ...
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... in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 192 Toshiba's worldwide offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards 196 Using the... (Display switch 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 Zoom (Display resolution 208 Keyboard hot key functions 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Glossary 211 Index 225
... in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 192 Toshiba's worldwide offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards 196 Using the... (Display switch 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 Zoom (Display resolution 208 Keyboard hot key functions 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Glossary 211 Index 225
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... fan location will vary depending on page 51 before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your...
... fan location will vary depending on page 51 before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your...
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... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
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...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ...off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the computer for the first time you may vary according to set up your software. See...
...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ...off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on the computer for the first time you may vary according to set up your software. See...
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You may have created are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made to the C: drive and any changes you made necessary by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Your computer has two memory module...you to recover your software" on page 51. The following internal storage drive recovery options are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for the C: partition and then restores your software. If you to specify a custom size for information. Recovering the Internal ...
You may have created are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made to the C: drive and any changes you made necessary by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Your computer has two memory module...you to recover your software" on page 51. The following internal storage drive recovery options are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for the C: partition and then restores your software. If you to specify a custom size for information. Recovering the Internal ...
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... one at this time. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 62. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive internal storage drive...
... one at this time. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 62. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive internal storage drive...
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...internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer be connected to restart ...the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it 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. To resize and recover the C: drive ...
...internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer be connected to restart ...the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it 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. To resize and recover the C: drive ...
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... of Factory Default Software screen appears. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
... of Factory Default Software screen appears. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
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... 4. Be sure to save your computer be affected. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 62. To recover using the utilities stored on them will remain intact and any information on your computer's internal storage drive...
... 4. Be sure to save your computer be affected. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 62. To recover using the utilities stored on them will remain intact and any information on your computer's internal storage drive...
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... Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has ... Storage Drive 61 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to save your computer's internal storage drive.
... Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has ... Storage Drive 61 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to save your computer's internal storage drive.
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...one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. 64 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage ...the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this...
...one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive. 64 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restore the internal storage ...the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this...
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... its status in the lower portion of your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click...
... its status in the lower portion of your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click...
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Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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 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 computer. 66 Getting ...
Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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 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 computer. 66 Getting ...
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... for additional configuration steps. You can attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. 72... Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ LCD + HDMI-Internal display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when...
... for additional configuration steps. You can attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. 72... Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ LCD + HDMI-Internal display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when...
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... display panel to the screen(s) you can choose. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... display panel to the screen(s) you can choose. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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...off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not ...system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the...
...off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not ...system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the...
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...of the specially marked keys allows you are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Most of the enhanced keyboard. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing ...on the program you to emulate a full-size keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number ...
...of the specially marked keys allows you are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Most of the enhanced keyboard. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing ...on the program you to emulate a full-size keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number ...