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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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... cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51 before adding external or internal components to your computer or AC...
... cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51 before adding external or internal components to your computer or AC...
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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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...setting up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 79) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase ... 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...
...setting up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 79) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase ... 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...
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... sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all information stored in...
... sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all information stored in...
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... process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to...
... process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to...
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... the C: partition. 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...
... the C: partition. 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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...media before executing the recovery. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to restart the computer. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on them will remain intact and any ... below. 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 your computer's internal storage drive or by either using recovery media, if you have created recovery discs. Be sure to save...
...media before executing the recovery. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to restart the computer. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on them will remain intact and any ... below. 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 your computer's internal storage drive or by either using recovery media, if you have created recovery discs. Be sure to save...
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... screen appears. Be sure to save your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Creating recovery media Depending on your work .... outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. If your computer's internal storage drive. Getting Started Recovering ... drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
... screen appears. Be sure to save your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Creating recovery media Depending on your work .... outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. If your computer's internal storage drive. Getting Started Recovering ... drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
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... sure to create recovery DVDs and back up your recovery DVDs: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the computer. When .... 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 system offers this choice...
... sure to create recovery DVDs and back up your recovery DVDs: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the computer. When .... 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 system offers this choice...
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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 on the hard disk-This option deletes...
... 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 on the hard disk-This option deletes...
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... Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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 reinstall the drivers and ... left side, slide your finger from right to left. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your computer.
... Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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 reinstall the drivers and ... left side, slide your finger from right to left. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your computer.
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...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 full-size keyboard, you may need to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad. You can... attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may want to your television (or other video display device),...
...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 full-size keyboard, you may need to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad. You can... attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may want to your television (or other video display device),...
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.... For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 139. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
.... For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 139. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to ...; operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 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 page 87 to avoid...
94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to ...; operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 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 page 87 to avoid...
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...see your program documentation. 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. Used in Windows®: ...
...see your program documentation. 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. Used in Windows®: ...
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For information on now. You may refuse to set up for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are changing printers, you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on page 80. Printing your work File ...
For information on now. You may refuse to set up for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are changing printers, you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on page 80. Printing your work File ...