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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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... at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode).
... at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode).
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
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...computer, the Setup Wizard guides you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to your software ...by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" 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...
...computer, the Setup Wizard guides you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to your software ...by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" 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...
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... software. The following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted. This option allows you to recover your software" on page 56. Toshiba will not be accessed by improper installation of a memory module. Your computer has two memory module slots. Both slots are a technically... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your internal storage drive if necessary. Note: With this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for information...
... software. The following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted. This option allows you to recover your software" on page 56. Toshiba will not be accessed by improper installation of a memory module. Your computer has two memory module slots. Both slots are a technically... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your internal storage drive if necessary. Note: With this option, any changes you made to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for information...
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... partitions. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that your work " on page 64. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created...
... partitions. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that your work " on page 64. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created...
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... utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer 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 specify the size for the C: partition. If not, skip to external media before proceeding... Internal Storage Drive 6 Click Next. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all partitions on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on page ...
... utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer 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 specify the size for the C: partition. If not, skip to external media before proceeding... Internal Storage Drive 6 Click Next. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all partitions on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on page ...
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... to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" 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...
... to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" 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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.../media, if you have created such media. If not, skip to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your keyboard while powering on page 95). Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 59 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other...
.../media, if you have created such media. If not, skip to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your keyboard while powering on page 95). Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 59 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other...
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... can restore your system from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on page 95). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. Getting Started Recovering...
... can restore your system from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on page 95). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. Getting Started Recovering...
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... specify a custom size for the C: drive. Note: This option deletes all data on your computer. 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 ... recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to your computer. 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you...
... specify a custom size for the C: drive. Note: This option deletes all data on your computer. 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 ... recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to your computer. 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you...
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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 external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the size of the screen. Be sure you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start...
... 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 external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the size of the screen. Be sure you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start...
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...Zoom out to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ...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 see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control...
...Zoom out to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ...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 see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control...
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... may want to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer.... The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended desktop) ❖...
... may want to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer.... The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended desktop) ❖...
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... carefully to customize your computer. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings...
... carefully to customize your computer. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings...
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...system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking 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 creates...
...system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking 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 creates...
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... simultaneously in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with one Enter key. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending ...on page 194. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. editing keys; For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions...
... simultaneously in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with one Enter key. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending ...on page 194. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. editing keys; For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions...