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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 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 76 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 77 Adjusting the quality of the external display......78 Using an external keyboard 78 Using a mouse 78 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 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 76 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 77 Adjusting the quality of the external display......78 Using an external keyboard 78 Using a mouse 78 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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... your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185 Modem problems... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185 Modem problems... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Application Cards 200 Using the Application Cards 201 Card Case 201 Hot key functions 202 Volume Mute 202 Lock (Instant security 203 Power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 Hibernation mode 206 Output (Display switch 207 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 210 Zoom (Display resolution 211 Keyboard hot key functions 212 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 213 Glossary 214 Index 228
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Application Cards 200 Using the Application Cards 201 Card Case 201 Hot key functions 202 Volume Mute 202 Lock (Instant security 203 Power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 Hibernation mode 206 Output (Display switch 207 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 210 Zoom (Display resolution 211 Keyboard hot key functions 212 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 213 Glossary 214 Index 228
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..., possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
..., possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
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... the point where it . 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...
... the point where it . 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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...optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 78) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 75) ❖ Connect a ...local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 51. 52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
...optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 78) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 75) ❖ Connect a ...local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 51. 52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
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...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 Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one ...created recovery discs. For more information. To recover using your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to an external power source via ...
...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 Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one ...created recovery discs. For more information. To recover using your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to an external power source via ...
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... drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all data will be connected to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of...
... drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all data will be connected to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of...
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... this time. 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 system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. To recover using recovery media, if you to...
... this time. 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 system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. To recover using recovery media, if you to...
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...the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to save your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using recovery... using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your keyboard while powering on page 70. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on ...
...the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to save your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using recovery... using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your keyboard while powering on page 70. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on ...
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... files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to save your system. Creating recovery media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you may be lost during the recovery process. If your optical...outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; Be sure to restart the computer. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files...
... files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to save your system. Creating recovery media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you may be lost during the recovery process. If your optical...outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; Be sure to restart the computer. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files...
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... all data on the drive, including the partitions. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore ...Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on page 61. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. Select Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit ...
... all data on the drive, including the partitions. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore ...Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on page 61. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. Select Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit ...
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... media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage...
... media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage...
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...the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left to the right ...to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on certain models) allows you to ...
...the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left to the right ...to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on certain models) allows you to ...
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.... Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. 78 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options... window 3 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can attach one to your television (or other video display device), you ...
.... Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. 78 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options... window 3 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can attach one to your television (or other video display device), you ...
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... of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 122. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. Caring for details.
... of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 122. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. Caring for details.
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... off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. 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 active. See "Using and configuring ...operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. Turning off the computer while it is reading...
... off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. 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 active. See "Using and configuring ...operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. Turning off the computer while it is reading...
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...F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see...
...F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see...
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..., turn it . HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time 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 page 80. To print a file: 1 If your printer is assumed to be a Microsoft...
..., turn it . HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time 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 page 80. To print a file: 1 If your printer is assumed to be a Microsoft...