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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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... up your computer Important information on the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly...
... up your computer Important information on the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly...
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... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
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... "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...according to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. See "Setting up your software setup choices. The first time you turn on -screen instructions. Getting ...
... "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...according to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. See "Setting up your software setup choices. The first time you turn on -screen instructions. Getting ...
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... DVDs/media, if you create recovery DVDs/media before executing the recovery. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 71 for the first time. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method..., see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. For more information.
... DVDs/media, if you create recovery DVDs/media before executing the recovery. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 71 for the first time. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method..., see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. For more information.
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... 7 Click Next. Select Recover to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your computer be connected to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is...
... 7 Click Next. Select Recover to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your computer be connected to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is...
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... such media. 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 page 69. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will...
... such media. 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 page 69. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will...
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...C: drive. 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 them will not be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 ... If you have created such media. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by using the utilities stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will remain intact ...
...C: drive. 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 them will not be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 ... If you have created such media. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by using the utilities stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will remain intact ...
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...C: drive will prompt you have been deleted from your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files.... When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-...
...C: drive will prompt you have been deleted from your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files.... When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-...
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...the 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 recovery DVDs/media:.... Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the internal storage drive without overwriting the 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 ...
...the 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 recovery DVDs/media:.... Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the internal storage drive without overwriting the 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 ...
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... the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the size of the screen. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen...
... the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the size of the screen. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen...
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...™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. 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...the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer...
...™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. 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...the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer...
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... Play, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If you may need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), ... video settings. Read the documentation that came with your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 79 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 not...
... Play, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If you may need a suitable USB cable which may come with your printer. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), ... video settings. Read the documentation that came with your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 79 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 not...
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... 116. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For more information, see "Taking care of your particular requirements. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you...
... 116. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For more information, see "Taking care of your particular requirements. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you...
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... viruses. If you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. NOTE The Windows® operating..." on it unless you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to external media on a regular basis. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
... viruses. If you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. NOTE The Windows® operating..." on it unless you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to external media on a regular basis. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
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... in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see your...
... in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see your...
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... up . 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.
... up . 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.