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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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 Using the...
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... your computer 91 Cleaning the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... your computer 91 Cleaning the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem problems 182... habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
... operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem problems 182... habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
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... computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to...
... computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to...
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... or closing the display panel. 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the...
... or closing the display panel. 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the...
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... memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 51. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba...
... memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 51. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba...
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...that you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 72 for the first time. To ...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 system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on page 70. For more information. 62 Getting...
...that you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 72 for the first time. To ...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 system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on page 70. For more information. 62 Getting...
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... to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
... to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
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... executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your computer's internal storage...
... executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your computer's internal storage...
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... have created other partitions by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the internal storage ...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 them will not be connected to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select...
... have created other partitions by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the internal storage ...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 them will not be connected to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select...
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... Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. A ... C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your internal storage drive or if you the ability to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...
... Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. A ... C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your internal storage drive or if you the ability to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...
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...174; 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. 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 of erasing the... keys, select the DVD option on the drive, including the partitions. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the...
...174; 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. 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 of erasing the... keys, select the DVD option on the drive, including the partitions. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the...
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... media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data 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...
... media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data 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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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 or... activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information TouchPad™ ...
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 or... activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information TouchPad™ ...
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...and Play, your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To make the connection, you need to use an external keyboard, you prefer to adjust the video settings. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can ...before physically connecting the printer to your computer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. 80 Getting Started 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 ...
...and Play, your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To make the connection, you need to use an external keyboard, you prefer to adjust the video settings. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can ...before physically connecting the printer to your computer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. 80 Getting Started 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 ...
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... cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 140. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 140. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 95 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you...
... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 95 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you...
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...; Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. To find the file, use... the program on page 197. 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 the Fn key) are the...
...; Use the Search programs and files field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. To find the file, use... the program on page 197. 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 the Fn key) are the...
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... usually unwise, since the program is assumed to no more than eight characters. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. For information...
... usually unwise, since the program is assumed to no more than eight characters. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. For information...