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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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... protected from overheating when the power is turned on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal...
... protected from overheating when the power is turned on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal...
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Do not press or push on the display panel and 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 ...
Do not press or push on the display panel and 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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...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 "Connecting a printer" on page 73) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends ...
...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 "Connecting a printer" on page 73) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends ...
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...out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 53. The following internal storage drive recovery options are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for any other drive partitions you may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex ...then restores your computer to a custom size partition" on page 51. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. This option allows you to specify a custom size for information. Your computer comes with your software" on...
...out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 53. The following internal storage drive recovery options are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for any other drive partitions you may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex ...then restores your computer to a custom size partition" on page 51. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. This option allows you to specify a custom size for information. Your computer comes with your software" on...
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... Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive internal storage drive or 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 recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media.
... Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive internal storage drive or 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 recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media.
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... recovery process it is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. You can resize and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to a custom size partition" option restores your system... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to step 4. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
... recovery process it is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. You can resize and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to a custom size partition" option restores your system... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to step 4. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
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... set the partition size. 8 Click Next. 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. Select Recover to begin the recovery.
... set the partition size. 8 Click Next. 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. Select Recover to begin the recovery.
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... you have created such media. 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 computer's internal storage drive or by either using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created other partitions by...
... you have created such media. 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 computer's internal storage drive or by either using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created other partitions by...
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...message displays reminding you to insert several blank DVDs to obtain the Recovery media for your system. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to recover your system if ...files to DVDs/media, which gives you may be lost during the recovery process. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of ...
...message displays reminding you to insert several blank DVDs to obtain the Recovery media for your system. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to recover your system if ...files to DVDs/media, which gives you may be lost during the recovery process. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of ...
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... Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of the...7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of erasing the drive. NOTE If you want to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays...
... Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of the...7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of erasing the drive. NOTE If you want to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays...
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... computer. Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status 65 purposes. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the screen.
... computer. Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status 65 purposes. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the screen.
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... TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to...
... TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to...
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...from your computer. 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™. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 72 ...Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ LCD + HDMI-Internal display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external...
...from your computer. 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™. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 72 ...Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ LCD + HDMI-Internal display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external...
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... fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. See "Utilities" on page 114. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings 85 Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel...
... fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. See "Utilities" on page 114. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings 85 Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel...
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...reading from or writing to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you receive via external media, email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks 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...
...reading from or writing to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you receive via external media, email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks 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...
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...The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The... a numeric keypad. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; editing keys; Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and ...
...The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Most of the enhanced keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The... a numeric keypad. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; editing keys; Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and ...