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Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 58 Recovering the Internal ... or projector ....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82
Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 58 Recovering the Internal ... or projector ....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82
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... the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 96 Character keys 97 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 97 Function keys 97 Special Windows® keys 98 Overlay keys 98 Starting a program...
... the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 96 Character keys 97 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 97 Function keys 97 Special Windows® keys 98 Overlay keys 98 Starting a program...
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... operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key ... brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Cursor control overlay 204 Numeric overlay 204 Keyboard hot key functions 205 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 206 Glossary 207 Index 222
34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key ... brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Cursor control overlay 204 Numeric overlay 204 Keyboard hot key functions 205 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 206 Glossary 207 Index 222
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... Started 43 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, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on page 48 before you must complete all setup...
... Started 43 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, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on page 48 before you must complete all setup...
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... the center of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... the center of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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...Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard...computer for the first time you may want to your product. After starting your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Product registration can be connected to run most of data. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or...
...Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard...computer for the first time you may want to your product. After starting your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Product registration can be connected to run most of data. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or...
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NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended 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 -box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be connected ...
NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended 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 -box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be connected ...
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... and all information stored in those partitions. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work to an external power source...
... and all information stored in those partitions. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work to an external power source...
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...1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one...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 70. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your system offers a choice of Factory Default Software and...
...1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one...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 70. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your system offers a choice of Factory Default Software and...
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NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: ... using the 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 your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using...
NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: ... using the 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 your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using...
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... has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your work" on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. If the recovery files on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media. When the process...
... has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your work" on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. If the recovery files on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media. When the process...
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... on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following... screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. If you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions-
... on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following... screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. If you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions-
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... created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management...
... created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management...
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... 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 ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control...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 see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary control ...
... 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 ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control...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 see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary control ...
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... picture quality from a computer or electronics store. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer. Using an external keyboard If you can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. If your computer through...you need to your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can use an external keyboard, you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by...
... picture quality from a computer or electronics store. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer. Using an external keyboard If you can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. If your computer through...you need to your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can use an external keyboard, you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by...
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... carefully to keep your particular requirements. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to suit your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth...
... carefully to keep your particular requirements. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to suit your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 182. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk ...174; operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you receive via external media, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost.
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 182. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk ...174; operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you receive via external media, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost.
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... Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-...one of the specially marked keys allows you to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and ...
... Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-...one of the specially marked keys allows you to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and ...
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...and cursor control overlay Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and ...The keys with icons execute specific functions on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key...
...and cursor control overlay Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and ...The keys with icons execute specific functions on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key...