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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 ... display device 73 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 74 Adjusting the quality of the external display......75 Using an external keyboard 75 Using a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 76 Setting up a printer 77 Turning off the computer 77 Options for turning off the computer 78 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 ... display device 73 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 74 Adjusting the quality of the external display......75 Using an external keyboard 75 Using a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 76 Setting up a printer 77 Turning off the computer 77 Options for turning off the computer 78 Using the...
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...89 Using a computer lock 89 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 91 Computing tips 91 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 93 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 94 ...Overlay keys 94 Backlit keyboard 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the Start menu...........96 Starting a program from Windows®...Recording optical media 105 Removing an optical disc 106 Caring for optical discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107
...89 Using a computer lock 89 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 91 Computing tips 91 Using the keyboard 92 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 93 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 93 Function keys 93 Special Windows® keys 94 ...Overlay keys 94 Backlit keyboard 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the Start menu...........96 Starting a program from Windows®...Recording optical media 105 Removing an optical disc 106 Caring for optical discs 106 Toshiba's online resources 107
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...operating system can help you 169 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 176 Sound system problems...Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards ...
...operating system can help you 169 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 176 Sound system problems...Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards ...
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36 Contents Card Case 194 Hot key functions 194 Optical disk drive 195 Volume Mute 196 Lock (Instant security 197 Power plan 198 Sleep mode 199 Hibernation mode 200 Output (Display switch 201 Display brightness 202 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............203 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 204 Zoom (Display resolution 205 Keyboard hot key functions 206 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 207 Glossary 208 Index 223
36 Contents Card Case 194 Hot key functions 194 Optical disk drive 195 Volume Mute 196 Lock (Instant security 197 Power plan 198 Sleep mode 199 Hibernation mode 200 Output (Display switch 201 Display brightness 202 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............203 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 204 Zoom (Display resolution 205 Keyboard hot key functions 206 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 207 Glossary 208 Index 223
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... you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have...
... you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have...
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... the display panel. 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, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly...
... the display panel. 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, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly...
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...)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 75) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 72) ❖ Connect ...a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 76) Follow the on-screen instructions. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
...)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 75) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 72) ❖ Connect ...a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 76) Follow the on-screen instructions. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
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... keyboard and should only be responsible for information. Toshiba will not be accessed by improper installation of a memory module. Note: With this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by a Toshiba-...software or process large amounts of -box state. The following internal storage drive recovery options are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for any other drive partitions you to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recover to a custom size partition...
... keyboard and should only be responsible for information. Toshiba will not be accessed by improper installation of a memory module. Note: With this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by a Toshiba-...software or process large amounts of -box state. The following internal storage drive recovery options are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for any other drive partitions you to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) Recover to a custom size partition...
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... the computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is strongly recommended that your computer be deleted and rewritten. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on the drive and all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities...
... the computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is strongly recommended that your computer be deleted and rewritten. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on the drive and all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities...
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... system, select one at this time. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to begin the recovery. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on page 95). 7 Click Next to restart the...
... system, select one at this time. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to begin the recovery. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on page 95). 7 Click Next to restart the...
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Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be lost during the recovery process. 58 Getting Started ...
Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be lost during the recovery process. 58 Getting Started ...
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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 work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will remain ...
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 work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will remain ...
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Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you create recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly ...
Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you create recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly ...
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... size partition-If you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options...; If your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
... size partition-If you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options...; If your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion ...
This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion ...
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...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. 68 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba... applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary control...
...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. 68 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba... applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary control...
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...documentation for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to your television (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and ...desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 75 ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ External monitor and TV simultaneously ❖ Built-...
...documentation for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to your television (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and ...desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 75 ❖ TV (or other external video device) only ❖ External monitor and TV simultaneously ❖ Built-...
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... again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Closing the display panel After you can choose. 88 Getting Started Customizing your battery" on page 116.
... again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Closing the display panel After you can choose. 88 Getting Started Customizing your battery" on page 116.
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...and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar ...174; operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 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 ...
...and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar ...174; operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 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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... to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the program you to simulate the Enter key on the computer. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 93 ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0...Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with one Enter...
... to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the program you to simulate the Enter key on the computer. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 93 ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0...Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with one Enter...