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... display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
... display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 70 Setting up a printer 70 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
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28 Contents Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 87 Starting a program 87 Starting a program from the ... 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 102
28 Contents Using a computer lock 83 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 84 Computing tips 84 Using the keyboard 85 Character keys 86 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 86 Function keys 86 Special Windows® keys 87 Starting a program 87 Starting a program from the ... 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Running the computer on battery power 100 Battery Notice 101 Power management 102 Using additional batteries 102
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... help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems 187 Modem...
... help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk drive problems 182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 PC Card problems 185 Printer problems 187 Modem...
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32 Contents If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 199 Appendix A: Hot Keys 201 Hot Key Cards 201 Using the Hot Key Cards 202 Application Cards 203 Using the Application Cards 203 ... Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 214 Zooming applications in/out 215 Keyboard hot key functions 215 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 216 Glossary 217 Index 231
32 Contents If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 198 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 199 Toshiba's worldwide offices 199 Appendix A: Hot Keys 201 Hot Key Cards 201 Using the Hot Key Cards 202 Application Cards 203 Using the Application Cards 203 ... Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 214 Zooming applications in/out 215 Keyboard hot key functions 215 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 216 Glossary 217 Index 231
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... screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and...
... screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. See "Connecting to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and...
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...to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on... to your product. See "Setting up your software. Getting Started 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. Failure ...
...to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 47) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on... to your product. See "Setting up your software. Getting Started 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer. Failure ...
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... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display...
... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display...
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When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive ... and then recovering it. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on the computer.
When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive ... and then recovering it. 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on the computer.
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...Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software, then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive... and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3...
...Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software, then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive... and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3...
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This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you that the HDD ...-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you to begin deleting the HDD. To...
This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you that the HDD ...-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you to begin deleting the HDD. To...
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...user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD ...Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. To resize and recover your information will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then ...
...user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. Getting Started 61 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD ...Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your keyboard to begin the restoration. To resize and recover your information will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then ...
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...CDs/DVDs" on page 56): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on page ...57, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical drive and power on ...
...CDs/DVDs" on page 56): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on page ...57, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your optical drive and power on ...
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...Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation ... The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you to left side, slide your finger on the TouchPad....
...Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation ... The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you to left side, slide your finger on the TouchPad....
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... NOTE: To use one to your television (or other video display device), you have a projector or a monitor connected to use a full-size keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the external display device. You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of ...the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to the DVI video port (available on certain models) (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Using...
... NOTE: To use one to your television (or other video display device), you have a projector or a monitor connected to use a full-size keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the external display device. You can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of ...the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to the DVI video port (available on certain models) (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Using...
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82 Getting Started Caring for your computer Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on page 114. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Never use.../off light glows blue. For more information, see "Taking care of your particular requirements. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. ...
82 Getting Started Caring for your computer Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on page 114. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 109. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. Never use.../off light glows blue. For more information, see "Taking care of your particular requirements. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. ...
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... ❖ Do not turn off computer command or Sleep command. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is active. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79... operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. If you receive via diskette, email, or download...
... ❖ Do not turn off computer command or Sleep command. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is active. See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 79... operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. If you receive via diskette, email, or download...
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... are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in /out" on page 215. 86 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 not interchangeable. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific...
... are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in /out" on page 215. 86 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 not interchangeable. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific...
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...® Explorer. Learning the Basics 87 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have four options.
...® Explorer. Learning the Basics 87 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have four options.
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... names and require file names limited to 260 characters and can include spaces. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. You may use all you are working with a document that can contain up to no...
... names and require file names limited to 260 characters and can include spaces. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. You may use all you are working with a document that can contain up to no...
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...: 1 Make sure the computer is currently playing. 94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on . Internet browser button Media button Play/Pause button (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons Next...
...: 1 Make sure the computer is currently playing. 94 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is powered on . Internet browser button Media button Play/Pause button (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons Next...