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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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... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU...
... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU...
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Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise ...
Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise ...
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... "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 73) Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you turn on -screen instructions. Product registration can be connected to...
... "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 73) Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you turn on -screen instructions. Product registration can be connected to...
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... you to a custom size partition" on page 53. Both slots are deleted. You may have created are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for information. Your computer comes with your internal storage drive if necessary. See "Setting up your ...out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 56. The following internal storage drive recovery options are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made to its outof-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recover to a ...
... you to a custom size partition" on page 53. Both slots are deleted. You may have created are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for information. Your computer comes with your internal storage drive if necessary. See "Setting up your ...out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 56. The following internal storage drive recovery options are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made to its outof-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recover to a ...
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... this time. 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. If not, skip to...
... this time. 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. If not, skip to...
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... 62. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. If not, skip to specify the size for the C: partition. When the process is...
... 62. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. If not, skip to specify the size for the C: partition. When the process is...
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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 restart the computer.
... 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 restart the computer.
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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 C: drive. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 59 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other...
... 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 C: drive. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 59 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other...
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...Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your computer's internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard... media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. NOTE The system will be able to copy the internal storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media...
...Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your computer's internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard... media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. NOTE The system will be able to copy the internal storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media...
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... of the recovery options instead of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will 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 recovery DVDs...
... of the recovery options instead of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will 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 recovery DVDs...
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... internal storage drive. (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 restart the computer. Be sure you can check its status in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may...
... internal storage drive. (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 restart the computer. Be sure you can check its status in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may...
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... Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons...drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 66 Getting Started 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 ...
... Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons...drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 66 Getting Started 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 ...
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...desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other video display device), you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the... best picture quality from your computer. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using an external keyboard If you may need to adjust the video settings. Using a mouse You may want to use a USB-compatible mouse.
...desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other video display device), you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the... best picture quality from your computer. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using an external keyboard If you may need to adjust the video settings. Using a mouse You may want to use a USB-compatible mouse.
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... Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 136. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to suit your computer's settings 85 Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel...
... Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 136. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to suit your computer's settings 85 Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel...
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... to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it is active. 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...Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or ...
... to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it is active. 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...Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or ...
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..., Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and...on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. cursor positioning keys; For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate ...
..., Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and...on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. cursor positioning keys; For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate ...