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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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... the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 51 before...
... the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 51 before...
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... closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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...on page 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 51. Adding optional external devices NOTE ...Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 79) After starting your computer for...
...on page 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 51. Adding optional external devices NOTE ...Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 79) After starting your computer for...
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...on page 69. To recover the original factory image 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 ... 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. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive ...
...on page 69. To recover the original factory image 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 ... 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. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive ...
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.... When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all information...
.... When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all information...
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... the C: partition. 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 your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. You can resize and...
... the C: partition. 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 your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. You can resize and...
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... source via the AC adaptor. If you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to step 4. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by either using ... 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 C: drive. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below.
... source via the AC adaptor. If you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to step 4. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by either using ... 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 C: drive. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below.
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..., you may be lost during the recovery process. If your system. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. ...is (949) 859-4273. When the process is (800) 457-7777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image...
..., you may be lost during the recovery process. If your system. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. ...is (949) 859-4273. When the process is (800) 457-7777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image...
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... then click Yes to complete the recovery process. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the keyboard to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your system offers this choice. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This ...option deletes 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: ...
... then click Yes to complete the recovery process. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the keyboard to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your system offers this choice. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This ...option deletes 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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... its status in the lower portion of your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard...
... its status in the lower portion of your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard...
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Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open ...table below for specific instructions 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting ...
Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open ...table below for specific instructions 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting ...
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... not install the software as described in TouchPad™. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you may need a suitable USB cable which may automatically ...that came with your printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may not function correctly. 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 ...
... not install the software as described in TouchPad™. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you may need a suitable USB cable which may automatically ...that came with your printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may not function correctly. 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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..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Utilities" on page 116. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 138. Never use...
..., gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Utilities" on page 116. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 138. Never use...
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...space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer while it is easy to external media on it takes time. NOTE The Windows® 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 the data on a regular basis. For more...
...space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer while it is easy to external media on it takes time. NOTE The Windows® 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 the data on a regular basis. For more...
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...Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are using. editing ...Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate...
...Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are using. editing ...Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate...
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...keypad on page 191. 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 .... For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay...
...keypad on page 191. 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 .... For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay...