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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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... when the power is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in Sleep mode).
... when the power is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in Sleep mode).
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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 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 "... up your software. You may want to run most of data. After starting your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. See "Setting up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding ...
... "Adding memory (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 "... up your software. You may want to run most of data. After starting your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. See "Setting up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding ...
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... image 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 and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to its out-of Windows Vista® 32-bit... discs. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 70. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using your work to step 4.
... image 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 and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to its out-of Windows Vista® 32-bit... discs. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 70. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using your work to step 4.
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... appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process.
... appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process.
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... screen 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 your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. To recover using the utilities on the computer...
... screen 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 your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. To recover using the utilities on the computer...
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... the first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to step 4. When the process is...
... the first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to step 4. When the process is...
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...Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is (800) 457-777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your optical disc drive is (949)...internal storage drive recovery files. 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 system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover without changing the hard drive...
...Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is (800) 457-777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your optical disc drive is (949)...internal storage drive recovery files. 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 system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover without changing the hard drive...
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... Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the drive, including the partitions. To delete all data on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on page 61..... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs: Insert ...
... Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the drive, including the partitions. To delete all data on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on page 61..... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs: Insert ...
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... storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data 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...
... storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data 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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... on -screen prompts to move your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the lower portion of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad in the direction you can check its ...hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the screen. 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 to complete the installation process.
... on -screen prompts to move your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the lower portion of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad in the direction you can check its ...hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the screen. 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 to complete the installation process.
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.... 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. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may want to... use a full-size keyboard, you can use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you may need to use a mouse instead of the external display To ...
.... 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. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may want to... use a full-size keyboard, you can use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you may need to use a mouse instead of the external display To ...
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... computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 122. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 139.
... computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 122. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 139.
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... creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. 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. This precaution is especially important for viruses....® 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.
... creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. 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. This precaution is especially important for viruses....® 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.
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... as the secondary mouse button 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...
... as the secondary mouse button 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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...; operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with the additional printer(s). If you connect it on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the Windows® operating system to be a Microsoft® Word file. For example, Microsoft®...
...; operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with the additional printer(s). If you connect it on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the Windows® operating system to be a Microsoft® Word file. For example, Microsoft®...