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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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... main battery that is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is shipped with...
... main battery that is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is shipped with...
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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. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision...
... 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. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision...
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...)" 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 your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba...
...)" 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 your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba...
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... work to external media before executing the recovery. 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 data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover the original factory...
... work to external media before executing the recovery. 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 data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover the original factory...
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.... Be sure to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all partitions on page 105). 8 Click Next to save your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected...
.... Be sure to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all partitions on page 105). 8 Click Next to save your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected...
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... C: partition. 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...
... C: partition. 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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... using the first method, follow the procedure below. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your work " on page 72. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. If not,... internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 105). 9 Click Next to external media before proceeding...
... using the first method, follow the procedure below. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your work " on page 72. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. If not,... internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 105). 9 Click Next to external media before proceeding...
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Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. If the recovery files on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your system to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your recovery DVDs/media. When the ...
Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. If the recovery files on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your system to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your recovery DVDs/media. When the ...
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If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. When the process is executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you ...want to out-of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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 options...
If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. When the process is executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you ...want to out-of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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 options...
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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 display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion...
... 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 display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion...
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... the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 ❖ Zoom in certain applications. 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 ❖ Open...
... the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 ❖ Zoom in certain applications. 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 ❖ Open...
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... make the connection, you can use a USB-compatible mouse. Refer to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video... printer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer, you may need a...
... make the connection, you can use a USB-compatible mouse. Refer to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video... printer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer, you may need a...
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... button until the ON/OFF light glows white. Caring for details. Refer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to keep your power usage settings. You may also...
... button until the ON/OFF light glows white. Caring for details. Refer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to keep your power usage settings. You may also...
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... or writing to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 182... your files to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
... or writing to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 182... your files to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
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... interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. For more information, see your program documentation. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn... the program you are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the...
... interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. For more information, see your program documentation. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn... the program you are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the...
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... ❖ Use Windows® Explorer to work on. 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 Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu...
... ❖ Use Windows® Explorer to work on. 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 Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu...