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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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... (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan...
... (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan...
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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.
... 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.
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... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding 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...
... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding 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...
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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 computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover the ...
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 computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover the ...
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... of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on the keyboard to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any...
... of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on the keyboard to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any...
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... below. If not, skip 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. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom...
... below. If not, skip 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. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom...
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... powering on page 72. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your work " on the keyboard to step 4. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your computer be connected to begin the recovery. When the process is turned off. 2 ...
... powering on page 72. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your work " on the keyboard to step 4. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your computer be connected to begin the recovery. When the process is turned off. 2 ...
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... of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is strongly recommended that you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your work to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work " on page 105). 8 Click Next to external...
... of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is strongly recommended that you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your work to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work " on page 105). 8 Click Next to external...
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... partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the 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...
... partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the 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...
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... disk screen 4 Click Next. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal storage drive will be...
... disk screen 4 Click Next. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal storage drive will be...
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... in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖...Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 76 Getting Started 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...
... in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖...Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 76 Getting Started 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...
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...which may come with your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is then ready for use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may want to your printer documentation for additional...can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer. Using a mouse You may not function correctly. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may automatically recognize...
...which may come with your computer through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is then ready for use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may want to your printer documentation for additional...can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer. Using a mouse You may not function correctly. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may automatically recognize...
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... the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your power usage settings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer.
... the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your power usage settings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer.
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... setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution 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 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system...
... setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution 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 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system...
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... (not to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. 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. ❖ The ..., press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt...
... (not to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. 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. ❖ The ..., press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt...
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...; Explorer, and the Search programs and files field. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key...
...; Explorer, and the Search programs and files field. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key...