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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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... 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.
... 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.
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Do not press or push on the palm rest 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 display panel and be careful to turn it on the applications, power management settings, ...
Do not press or push on the palm rest 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 display panel and be careful to turn it on the applications, power management settings, ...
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... 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 (...Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. See "Setting up your software. ...
... 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 (...Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. See "Setting up your software. ...
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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 page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on your internal storage drive, without restoring the information...
... 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 page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on your internal storage drive, without restoring the information...
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...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process.
...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process.
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... page 70. 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. Getting Started Recovering the Internal...
... page 70. 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. Getting Started Recovering the Internal...
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...a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using the utilities on the keyboard to restart the computer. If you have created other partitions by either using recovery media, if you have created recovery discs. If not, skip ... To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to...
...a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using the utilities on the keyboard to restart the computer. If you have created other partitions by either using recovery media, if you have created recovery discs. If not, skip ... To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to...
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Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777...; Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Creating recovery media Depending on the keyboard to...
Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777...; Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Creating recovery media Depending on the keyboard to...
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... 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. When the process... 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... DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive...
... 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. When the process... 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... DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive...
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... erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the...
... erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the...
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...TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move ...applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to left side, slide your finger from left to...To move the cursor with your computer. 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. ...
...TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move ...applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to left side, slide your finger from left to...To move the cursor with your computer. 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. ...
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...to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. 78 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample ...of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you can use a full-size keyboard, you may want to your computer. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad.
...to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. 78 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample ...of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you can use a full-size keyboard, you may want to your computer. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad.
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... the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to your computer carefully to suit your particular requirements. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the...
... the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to your computer carefully to suit your particular requirements. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the ... off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep.
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the ... off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep.
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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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... unwise, since the program is assumed to 260 characters and can include spaces. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to be a Microsoft® Word file. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with the...
... unwise, since the program is assumed to 260 characters and can include spaces. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to be a Microsoft® Word file. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with the...