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... computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the quality of the external display......83 Using an external keyboard 83 Using a mouse 83
... computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the quality of the external display......83 Using an external keyboard 83 Using a mouse 83
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... your computer 95 Cleaning the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 98 Character keys 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 100 Starting a program 100 Starting a program from the...
... your computer 95 Cleaning the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 98 Character keys 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 100 Starting a program 100 Starting a program from the...
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...; operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 175 Sound system problems 178 Modem problems...computing 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 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
...; operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 175 Sound system problems 178 Modem problems...computing 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 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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Contents 35 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 functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 221
Contents 35 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 functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 221
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..., observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
..., observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of...
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...memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 80) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 49. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
...memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 80) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 49. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
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..., stating that your computer be deleted and rewritten. NOTE During the recovery process it 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 work " on page 72. Be sure to save your system offers a choice...
..., stating that your computer be deleted and rewritten. NOTE During the recovery process it 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 work " on page 72. Be sure to save your system offers a choice...
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... partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be connected to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your work to an...
... partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be connected to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your work to an...
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... the C: partition. 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 72. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will...
... the C: partition. 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 72. 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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... or by using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your work " on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will be affected. If you that the C: drive has been ... on page 72. 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 computer. 3 If your work " on the C: drive. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To ...
... or by using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your work " on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will be affected. If you that the C: drive has been ... on page 72. 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 computer. 3 If your work " on the C: drive. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To ...
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... on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media.
... on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media.
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... out-of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on...❖ Recover to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- 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 media ...
... out-of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on...❖ Recover to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- 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 media ...
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.... 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased...
.... 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased...
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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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer...
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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer...
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... picture quality from your printer, you can purchase one to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to adjust the video settings. To make the connection, you need to use a USB-compatible mouse. TECHNICAL NOTE:...the printer to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one from a computer or electronics store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer through the USB ports....
... picture quality from your printer, you can purchase one to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to adjust the video settings. To make the connection, you need to use a USB-compatible mouse. TECHNICAL NOTE:...the printer to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one from a computer or electronics store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer through the USB ports....
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... computer, close the display panel to suit your computer carefully to the screen(s) you were using. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your particular requirements.
... computer, close the display panel to suit your computer carefully to the screen(s) you were using. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your particular requirements.
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...the drive, or both. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows...® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off backing up your files to external media on it is reading...
...the drive, or both. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows...® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off backing up your files to external media on it is reading...
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Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ...To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not ... very much like typing on the program you are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys
Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ...To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not ... very much like typing on the program you are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys
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..., use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 icons...
..., use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 icons...