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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 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 79 Setting up a printer 80 Turning off the computer 80 Options for turning off the computer 81 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 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 79 Setting up a printer 80 Turning off the computer 80 Options for turning off the computer 81 Using the...
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... the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Overlay keys 95 Starting a program...
... the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Overlay keys 95 Starting a program...
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... operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer problems 175... habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
... operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer problems 175... habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 187 Hot Key Cards 187 Using the Hot Key Cards 188 Application Cards 189 Using the Application Cards 190 Card Case 190 Hot key functions 191 Volume Mute 191 Lock (Instant security 192 Power plan 193 Sleep mode 194 Hibernation mode 195 Output (Display switch 196 Display brightness 197 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............198 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 199 Zoom (Display resolution 200 Keyboard hot key functions 201 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 202 Glossary 203 Index 217
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 187 Hot Key Cards 187 Using the Hot Key Cards 188 Application Cards 189 Using the Application Cards 190 Card Case 190 Hot key functions 191 Volume Mute 191 Lock (Instant security 192 Power plan 193 Sleep mode 194 Hibernation mode 195 Output (Display switch 196 Display brightness 197 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............198 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 199 Zoom (Display resolution 200 Keyboard hot key functions 201 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 202 Glossary 203 Index 217
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... and including "Setting up your computer 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.
... and including "Setting up your computer 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.
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... depending 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, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
... depending 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, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
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...79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) NOTE To register ...online, you may vary according to your software setup choices. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
...79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) NOTE To register ...online, you may vary according to your software setup choices. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
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...) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state) using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of... recover using 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 drive.
...) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state) using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of... recover using 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 drive.
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... state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to...
... state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to...
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... C: partition. If not, skip 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on page 69. To recover using the first method, follow...
... C: partition. If not, skip 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on page 69. To recover using the first method, follow...
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... media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to begin the recovery. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be lost...
... media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to begin the recovery. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be lost...
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... on your system. If your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive... your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to begin the recovery. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you that the C: drive...
... on your system. If your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive... your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to begin the recovery. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you that the C: drive...
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... before erasing the internal storage drive. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions ...then press Enter. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. 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...
... before erasing the internal storage drive. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions ...then press Enter. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. 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...
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... entire internal storage drive for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of your internal storage drive, you have saved your work to...
... entire internal storage drive for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of your internal storage drive, you have saved your work to...
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...™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on performing each operation. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to:...the drivers and 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 complete the installation process.
...™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on performing each operation. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to:...the drivers and 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 complete the installation process.
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...Plug and Play, check its documentation. Refer to your printer. You can set up a printer" on page 80. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use . TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer documentation for further instructions. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting... a printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 79 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may ...
...Plug and Play, check its documentation. Refer to your printer. You can set up a printer" on page 80. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use . TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer documentation for further instructions. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting... a printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 79 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may ...
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... operating system documentation or Help and Support for your battery" on page 138. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 121. NOTE Please handle your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly...
... operating system documentation or Help and Support for your battery" on page 138. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 121. NOTE Please handle your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly...
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...Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing ...and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, ...
...Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing ...and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, ...
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... the program you to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you are using. Most of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to... emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ...
... the program you to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you are using. Most of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to... emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ...
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...numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. This overlay lets you ...keypad on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and ...
...numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. This overlay lets you ...keypad on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and ...