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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 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 Using the...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 Using the...
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... your computer 91 Cleaning the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... your computer 91 Cleaning the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem problems 182... habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
... operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem problems 182... habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
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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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to...
... 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to...
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... Using the computer for you to turn it 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
... Using the computer for you to turn it 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
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... memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba...
... memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.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 drive and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.... See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" 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 page 70...
...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 an external power source via the AC adaptor.... See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" 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 page 70...
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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 external media before executing the recovery. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be...
... 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 external media before executing the recovery. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be...
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... DVDs/media, if you 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 Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
... DVDs/media, if you 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 Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
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... process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on them will remain intact and any information on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. You can recover the C: drive ...174; 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your work to restart the computer...
... process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on them will remain intact and any information on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. You can recover the C: drive ...174; 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your work to restart the computer...
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... Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to save your system. Be sure to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you have replaced ... screen 7 Click Next. When the process is (949) 859-4273. If your optical disc drive 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 ...
... Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to save your system. Be sure to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you have replaced ... screen 7 Click Next. When the process is (949) 859-4273. If your optical disc drive 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 ...
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... while powering on the boot menu and then press Enter. NOTE If you want to restart the computer. To delete all data on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions...7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of your ...
... while powering on the boot menu and then press Enter. NOTE If you want to restart the computer. To delete all data on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions...7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of your ...
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... work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you have saved your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased...
... work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you have saved your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased...
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Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or... want to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document ...
Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or... want to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document ...
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...the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may... a USB-compatible mouse. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you prefer to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you can purchase one to use . If a USB cable was not included with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation...
...the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may... a USB-compatible mouse. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you prefer to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you can purchase one to use . If a USB cable was not included with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation...
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... dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of your power usage settings. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Closing the display panel After you...
... dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of your power usage settings. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Closing the display panel After you...
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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 very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your program ...
... 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 the program you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your program ...
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...and files field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. Special Windows...174; keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the...
...and files field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. Special Windows...174; keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the...
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For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with the additional printer(s). If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to handle your file correctly. You may refuse to 260 characters and can contain up a ...
For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with the additional printer(s). If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to handle your file correctly. You may refuse to 260 characters and can contain up a ...