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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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... including "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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
... including "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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
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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. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never...
... 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. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never...
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..."Adding 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 80) Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software. Product registration ...
..."Adding 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 80) Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software. Product registration ...
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...the utilities stored on the drive. 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 system offers a choice of -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. 62 ... 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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery ...
...the utilities stored on the drive. 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 system offers a choice of -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. 62 ... 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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery ...
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... information stored in those partitions. Select Recover to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that all partitions on the keyboard to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your computer be...
... information stored in those partitions. Select Recover to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that all partitions on the keyboard to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your computer be...
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...) Warning screen 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. To recover using the...
...) Warning screen 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. To recover using the...
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... 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 your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To ...you have created such media. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that ...
... 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 your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To ...you have created such media. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that ...
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... Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Be sure to save your system. When the process is complete, a message ... of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If your computer's internal storage drive. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you may be lost during...
... Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Be sure to save your system. When the process is complete, a message ... of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If your computer's internal storage drive. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you may be lost during...
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... more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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...drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and...
... more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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...drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and...
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... status in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management...
... status in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management...
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... can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons 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-screen prompts...
... can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons 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-screen prompts...
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...the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. To determine if the printer is then ready for use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of the external ...your printer, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. 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 come...
...the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. To determine if the printer is then ready for use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of the external ...your printer, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. 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 come...
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... caustic chemical products to suit your particular requirements. For information about taking care of the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings 91 Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light...
... caustic chemical products to suit your particular requirements. For information about taking care of the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings 91 Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light...
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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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...the TouchPad ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens ... function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is 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. You can: ❖...
...the TouchPad ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens ... function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is 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. You can: ❖...
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... assign an extension to the file name that can include spaces. For information on now. HINT: You only need to set up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to handle your Windows® online Help. To print a file: 1 If your...
... assign an extension to the file name that can include spaces. For information on now. HINT: You only need to set up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is assumed to handle your Windows® online Help. To print a file: 1 If your...