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...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...174; Explorer ...97 Starting a program using the Start Search field 98 Saving your work 98 Printing your work 100 Backing up your work 101 Restoring your work 102 Using the optical drive 102 Optical drive components 103 Media control buttons 103 ...Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
...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...174; Explorer ...97 Starting a program using the Start Search field 98 Saving your work 98 Printing your work 100 Backing up your work 101 Restoring your work 102 Using the optical drive 102 Optical drive components 103 Media control buttons 103 ...Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... system is not working ..173 Using Startup options to fix problems 173 Internet problems 174 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 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 ... habits 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
... system is not working ..173 Using Startup options to fix problems 173 Internet problems 174 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 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 ... habits 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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Be sure to save your work to external media before using your system for more information on creating recovery media, see "Restoring ... the information 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 (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to step 4. See "Erasing... storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all information stored in those partitions.
Be sure to save your work to external media before using your system for more information on creating recovery media, see "Restoring ... the information 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 (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to step 4. See "Erasing... storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all information stored in those partitions.
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...Recover to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering 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. A confirmation message displays reminding you...to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
...Recover to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering 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. A confirmation message displays reminding you...to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
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...Drive 67 9 Click Next to step 4. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to save your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not,... process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the computer. 3 If your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the internal storage drive...
...Drive 67 9 Click Next to step 4. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to save your system offers a choice of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not,... process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the computer. 3 If your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the internal storage drive...
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...is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. If your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your system configuration, you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your...to insert several blank DVDs to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to save your...
...is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. If your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your system configuration, you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your...to insert several blank DVDs to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to save your...
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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 internal storage drive will be ... following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to external 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 internal storage drive will be ... following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer.
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100 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is assumed to recognize a strange extension and may use more than one printer or are not case-sensitive. Some applications do ... to no more than eight characters. To print a file: 1 If your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is not on the keyboard, except for your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with a .doc extension. Creating...
100 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is assumed to recognize a strange extension and may use more than one printer or are not case-sensitive. Some applications do ... to no more than eight characters. To print a file: 1 If your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is not on the keyboard, except for your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with a .doc extension. Creating...
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...device's primary button without moving the pointing device. CPU - A small piece of computer storage. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. The shape of specified colors that establishes the colors that indicates the current position on the screen. Any... the computer. The chip that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using and what you can be displayed on printed circuit boards. See also double-click. color palette - See ...
...device's primary button without moving the pointing device. CPU - A small piece of computer storage. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. The shape of specified colors that establishes the colors that indicates the current position on the screen. Any... the computer. The chip that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using and what you can be displayed on printed circuit boards. See also double-click. color palette - See ...
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... A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of computers that represents a function, file, or program. K keyboard shortcut - internal device - L2 (level two) cache - The ability to create a complete screen image. ...cache, L2 cache. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. Memory cache built into the processor...network. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of data. A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that enables ...
... A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 MB of computers that represents a function, file, or program. K keyboard shortcut - internal device - L2 (level two) cache - The ability to create a complete screen image. ...cache, L2 cache. hot swapping - A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. Memory cache built into the processor...network. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of data. A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that enables ...
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... 95 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 running slow 182 ...diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external ...
... 95 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 running slow 182 ...diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external ...
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...-checking 182 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 194 eSATA/USB combo port Using 138 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 181 mouse 78 external display device RGB port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 file extensions 100 file... starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution)...
...-checking 182 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 194 eSATA/USB combo port Using 138 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 181 mouse 78 external display device RGB port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 file extensions 100 file... starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution)...
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using 132 Internet Service Providers ISPs 132 J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 95 hot keys 212 not working 171 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 179 using 94 keyboard, external 78 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 91 M ...memory module slot 55 microphone using 135 modem connecting to telephone line 130 problem solving 186 monitor 75 connecting 76 monitor problems monitor not working 180 mouse installing 78 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 130 Connect to the Internet 130 networking wireless 129 notification area 128 O ...
using 132 Internet Service Providers ISPs 132 J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 95 hot keys 212 not working 171 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 179 using 94 keyboard, external 78 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 91 M ...memory module slot 55 microphone using 135 modem connecting to telephone line 130 problem solving 186 monitor 75 connecting 76 monitor problems monitor not working 180 mouse installing 78 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 130 Connect to the Internet 130 networking wireless 129 notification area 128 O ...
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... 181 checking device properties 176 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched ...noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 modem...
... 181 checking device properties 176 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched ...noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 modem...