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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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... adding external or internal components to your computer. Using your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious...
... adding external or internal components to your computer. Using your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious...
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... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display...
... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display...
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... names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (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 (...
... names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (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 (...
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... any other drive partitions you to specify a custom size for information. The following internal storage drive recovery options 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 ...computer's memory if you to recover your computer to its outof-box state. See "Recovering to a custom size partition" on page 53. Toshiba will not be accessed by improper installation of a memory module. Getting Started 52 Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To ...
... any other drive partitions you to specify a custom size for information. The following internal storage drive recovery options 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 ...computer's memory if you to recover your computer to its outof-box state. See "Recovering to a custom size partition" on page 53. Toshiba will not be accessed by improper installation of a memory module. Getting Started 52 Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To ...
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... and rewritten. 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time.
... and rewritten. 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time.
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To recover using the utilities on the keyboard to specify the size for the C: partition. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you 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 work to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 62. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the second...
To recover using the utilities on the keyboard to specify the size for the C: partition. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you 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 work to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 62. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the second...
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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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... that your work to step 4. 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 your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using...
... that your work to step 4. 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 your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using...
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... if you to insert several blank DVDs to save your system. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover without... Depending on your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. If your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...
... if you to insert several blank DVDs to save your system. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover without... Depending on your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. If your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...
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...recovery DVDs/media and back up your system offers this choice. 64 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of 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 recovery DVDs/media: ...
...recovery DVDs/media and back up your system offers this choice. 64 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of 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 recovery DVDs/media: ...
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... the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the size of the screen. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status...
... the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the size of the screen. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status...
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...-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to reinstall the 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 ...control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ ...
...-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to reinstall the 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 ...control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ ...
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... the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best ...picture quality from your computer. 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 monitor when using ...
... the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best ...picture quality from your computer. 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 monitor when using ...
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... 114. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 136. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to clean the computer. If you...
... 114. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 136. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to clean the computer. If you...
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...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 not... or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. This precaution is especially important for viruses. 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 ...
...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 not... or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. This precaution is especially important for viruses. 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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...letter O and the number 0 are using. 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 space bar creates a space ...Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Most of the enhanced keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter ...
...letter O and the number 0 are using. 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 space bar creates a space ...Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Most of the enhanced keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter ...