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... display device 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 72 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a printer 74 Setting up a printer 75 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........76 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
... display device 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 72 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a printer 74 Setting up a printer 75 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........76 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
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... your computer 86 Cleaning the computer 86 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 87 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 91 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the.../DVD/HD DVD 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........103 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD discs 104 Toshiba's online resources 104
... your computer 86 Cleaning the computer 86 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 87 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 91 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the.../DVD/HD DVD 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........103 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD discs 104 Toshiba's online resources 104
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... help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 ExpressCard™ problems 189 Printer problems 191 Modem...
... help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 ExpressCard™ problems 189 Printer problems 191 Modem...
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...backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the...brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............217 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 218 Changing screen resolution 219 Keyboard hot key functions 220 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 236
...backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the...brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............217 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 218 Changing screen resolution 219 Keyboard hot key functions 220 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 236
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... License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started 41 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See...
... License Agreement and click Next. 3 Enter your desired user name and password, choose a picture to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started 41 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See...
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...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 74) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 74) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "...an ExpressCard™" on page 135) (available on your desktop or go to the Internet. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on certain models) Failure to your product. NOTE To register online, you must be completed during the initial start up ...
...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 74) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 74) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "...an ExpressCard™" on page 135) (available on your desktop or go to the Internet. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on certain models) Failure to your product. NOTE To register online, you must be completed during the initial start up ...
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... display panel. Over a period of time, and 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 usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn...
... display panel. Over a period of time, and 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 usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn...
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... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive...
... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive...
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... to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen...
... to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen...
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... the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all..., depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD.
... the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all..., depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD.
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...Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the C: drive will be deleted during the recovery process. Be sure... to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering...
...Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your information on the C: drive will be deleted during the recovery process. Be sure... to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering...
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To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to begin the restoration. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer 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...
To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to begin the restoration. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer 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...
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... Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from left . 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on...
... Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from left . 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on...
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... Using a mouse You may not function correctly. Read the documentation that came with your computer. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. The computer's USB ...ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To make the connection, you do not install the software as instructed by the ...
... Using a mouse You may not function correctly. Read the documentation that came with your computer. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. The computer's USB ...ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To make the connection, you do not install the software as instructed by the ...
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... the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. You may also wish to... until the on/off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. The computer returns to customize your battery" on page 139. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 119.
... the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. You may also wish to... until the on/off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. The computer returns to customize your battery" on page 139. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 119.
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.... ❖ Do not turn off the computer, use the Shut Down 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 However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows®... about Sleep. This precaution is easy to put off the computer while it unless you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard It is especially important for viruses.
.... ❖ Do not turn off the computer, use the Shut Down 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 However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows®... about Sleep. This precaution is easy to put off the computer while it unless you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard It is especially important for viruses.
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...your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the program you are not interchangeable. 90 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys...
...your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the program you are not interchangeable. 90 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys...
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... Search field. Special Windows® keys Learning the Basics 91 Starting a program Windows® Application button key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. To find the file, use the Windows® WordPad program as the secondary mouse button...
... Search field. Special Windows® keys Learning the Basics 91 Starting a program Windows® Application button key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. To find the file, use the Windows® WordPad program as the secondary mouse button...
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... are not case-sensitive. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to handle your file correctly. For information on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on page 75. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on...
... are not case-sensitive. Creating your own extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to handle your file correctly. For information on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on page 75. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on...
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... is currently playing. Learning the Basics 99 Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is turned on. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).
... is currently playing. Learning the Basics 99 Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is turned on. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).