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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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... Started Setting up your computer 45 Important information 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...
... Started Setting up your computer 45 Important information 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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... beyond the point where it . Getting Started Using the computer for you 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 palm rest to turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used...
... beyond the point where it . Getting Started Using the computer for you 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 palm rest to turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used...
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... 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 an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 72) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on -screen instructions. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard ...
... 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 an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 72) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on -screen instructions. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard ...
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... to your internal storage drive, returning your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for any product damage, data loss,...See "Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 54. Both slots are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for the C: partition and then restores your internal storage drive if necessary. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional...
... to your internal storage drive, returning your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you are located under the keyboard and should only be responsible for any product damage, data loss,...See "Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)" on page 54. Both slots are a technically advanced user, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com for the C: partition and then restores your internal storage drive if necessary. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional...
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... storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all information stored in those partitions. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on page 64...
... storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all information stored in those partitions. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on page 64...
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... the 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on your system offers a choice of -box state, and...the internal storage drive has been recovered. 8 Press any key on page 64. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. The "Recover to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
... the 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on your system offers a choice of -box state, and...the internal storage drive has been recovered. 8 Press any key on page 64. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. The "Recover to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
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... to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The...
... to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The...
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... save your computer be affected. 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 page 64. To...
... save your computer be affected. 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 page 64. To...
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... process. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to begin the recovery. If the recovery files...
... process. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to begin the recovery. If the recovery files...
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... the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. 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 ... from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Note: This option deletes all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 ❖ If your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5...
... the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. 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 ... from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Note: This option deletes all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 ❖ If your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5...
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... in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your work " on page 95) and created recovery DVDs/media (see...
... in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your work " on page 95) and created recovery DVDs/media (see...
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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 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...
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 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...
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...external video device) simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad™. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to 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. Using a mouse You may need to use an external keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display...
...external video device) simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad™. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to 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. Using a mouse You may need to use an external keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display...
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... in which you were using. NOTE Please handle your battery" on page 135. Caring for details. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 122. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Never spray cleaner directly...
... in which you were using. NOTE Please handle your battery" on page 135. Caring for details. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 122. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Never spray cleaner directly...
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...a drive is especially important for viruses. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® ...from or writing 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 ...
...a drive is especially important for viruses. 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® ...from or writing 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 ...
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...and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the ...; The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. cursor positioning keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the time, this does not matter. Most of the specially marked keys allows you are the 12 keys at the top...
...and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the ...; The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. cursor positioning keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the time, this does not matter. Most of the specially marked keys allows you are the 12 keys at the top...