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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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 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 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 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 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
... your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy ... operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy ... operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems...
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... in the Windows® operating system 187 If you need further assistance 191 Before you contact Toshiba 191 Contacting Toshiba 192 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 192 Toshiba's worldwide offices 193 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 195 Hot Key Cards 195 Using the Hot Key Cards 196 Application Cards 197 Using the... (Display switch 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 Zoom (Display resolution 208 Keyboard hot key functions 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Glossary 211 Index 225
... in the Windows® operating system 187 If you need further assistance 191 Before you contact Toshiba 191 Contacting Toshiba 192 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 192 Toshiba's worldwide offices 193 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 195 Hot Key Cards 195 Using the Hot Key Cards 196 Application Cards 197 Using the... (Display switch 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 Zoom (Display resolution 208 Keyboard hot key functions 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Glossary 211 Index 225
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... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on...
... and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on...
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... not force it beyond the point where 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.
... not force it beyond the point where 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.
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...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ... choices. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Follow the on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps...
...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ... choices. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Follow the on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps...
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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 the computer. 3 If your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. ...To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive. Be sure to...
... 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 computer. 3 If your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. ...To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive. Be sure to...
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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. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing ...
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. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing ...
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... state, and allows 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 computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media.
... state, and allows 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 computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media.
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... have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your computer be affected. If you that your work to...
... have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your computer be affected. If you that your work to...
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... Support to restart the computer. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; NOTE The system will be ... to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your system configuration, you may be...
... Support to restart the computer. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; NOTE The system will be ... to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your system configuration, you may be...
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... following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ 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/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your data to restore...When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that displays and then click Yes to restart the computer. To delete all data on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered...
... following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ 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/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your data to restore...When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that displays and then click Yes to restart the computer. To delete all data on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered...
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... status After restoring your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk...
... status After restoring your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk...
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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 ...activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Getting Started 73 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information TouchPad™ Primary...
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 ...activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Getting Started 73 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information TouchPad™ Primary...
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... the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer, you can purchase one...Using a mouse You may not function correctly. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Getting Started...
... the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer, you can purchase one...Using a mouse You may not function correctly. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Getting Started...
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.... For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 140. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 116. Refer to the screen(s) you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to clean...
.... For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 140. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 116. Refer to the screen(s) you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to clean...
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...to put off the computer while it is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to ...system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on...
...to put off the computer while it is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to ...system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on...
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... information, see "Hot key functions" on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON... Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on page 199.
... information, see "Hot key functions" on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON... Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on page 199.
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Learning the Basics 95 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows¬Æ butto Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. If you have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start ...
Learning the Basics 95 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows¬Æ butto Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. If you have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start ...