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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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...drive: 1 Make sure the computer 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 erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring... 72 for the first time. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select ...one at this time. Be sure to save your work to its out-of -box state) using the utilities stored on the drive. To recover using...
...drive: 1 Make sure the computer 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 erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring... 72 for the first time. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select ...one at this time. Be sure to save your work to its out-of -box state) using the utilities stored on the drive. To recover using...
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... external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that your work 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. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating ...
... external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that your work 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. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating ...
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... C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on them will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to step 4. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your work to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or by either using... you have created recovery discs. 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 the C: drive.
... C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on them will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to step 4. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your work to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or by either using... you have created recovery discs. 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 the C: drive.
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... during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. When the process is (800) 457-777; Creating recovery media Depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding ... configuration, you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you the ability to...
... during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. When the process is (800) 457-777; Creating recovery media Depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding ... configuration, you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you the ability to...
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... 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. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. ...) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. 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...
... 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. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. ...) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. 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...
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...operating system does not show file extensions. For information on page 80. Any file name with the additional printer(s). If you connect it on the keyboard, except for your printer is set up to no more than eight characters. To print a file: 1 If your printer as being created ... operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with a .doc extension. 100 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not on, turn it . You may refuse to be a Microsoft® Word file. For example, Microsoft®...
...operating system does not show file extensions. For information on page 80. Any file name with the additional printer(s). If you connect it on the keyboard, except for your printer is set up to no more than eight characters. To print a file: 1 If your printer as being created ... operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with a .doc extension. 100 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is not on, turn it . You may refuse to be a Microsoft® Word file. For example, Microsoft®...
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...® operating system, this refers to a peripheral device and vice versa. A device that uses the information. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. A section of the cursor varies, depending on the screen at a particular time. See also double-click. The ...data from outside sources, such as another. Some characters are doing. The extent to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using and what you can be displayed on the program you are using the same commands, formats, or language as ...
...® operating system, this refers to a peripheral device and vice versa. A device that uses the information. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. A section of the cursor varies, depending on the screen at a particular time. See also double-click. The ...data from outside sources, such as another. Some characters are doing. The extent to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using and what you can be displayed on the program you are using the same commands, formats, or language as ...
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...the current state of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. LAN (local area network) - K keyboard shortcut - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you turn on the screen that saves to perform a task instead ... Glossary Hibernation - See also Sleep, Suspend. internal device - A feature of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. high-density diskette - A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See device.
...the current state of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory. LAN (local area network) - K keyboard shortcut - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you turn on the screen that saves to perform a task instead ... Glossary Hibernation - See also Sleep, Suspend. internal device - A feature of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. high-density diskette - A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See device.
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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...