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... display device 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
... display device 66 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 74 Options for...
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... your computer 84 Cleaning the computer 84 Moving the computer 85 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Special Windows® keys 89 Starting a program 89 Starting a program from the.../DVD/HD DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
... your computer 84 Cleaning the computer 84 Moving the computer 85 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Special Windows® keys 89 Starting a program 89 Starting a program from the.../DVD/HD DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or DVD discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
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... help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 187 Printer problems 189 Modem...
... help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 185 Sound system problems 186 ExpressCard™ problems 187 Printer problems 189 Modem...
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...backup in the Windows® operating system 195 If you need further assistance 199 Before you contact Toshiba 199 Contacting Toshiba 200 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 200 Toshiba's worldwide offices 201 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 203 Hot Key Cards 203 Using the Hot Key Cards 204 Application Cards 205 Using the...brightness 214 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............215 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 216 Changing screen resolution 217 Keyboard hot key functions 218 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 219 Glossary 220 Index 234
...backup in the Windows® operating system 195 If you need further assistance 199 Before you contact Toshiba 199 Contacting Toshiba 200 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 200 Toshiba's worldwide offices 201 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 203 Hot Key Cards 203 Using the Hot Key Cards 204 Application Cards 205 Using the...brightness 214 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............215 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 216 Changing screen resolution 217 Keyboard hot key functions 218 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 219 Glossary 220 Index 234
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... software setup choices. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
... software setup choices. To use it. These components include, but are not limited to charge the battery you can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards.
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...click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Internet. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 46) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page... not to register at a later time. If you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Adding optional external ...
...click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Internet. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 46) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page... not to register at a later time. If you may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Adding optional external ...
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... time Using the computer for you to turn 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 your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch to...
... time Using the computer for you to turn 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 your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Slide the display latch to...
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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 your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size...
... 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 your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size...
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... to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its... reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.
... to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its... reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.
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To delete the data and partitions from 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 ... option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the...
To delete the data and partitions from 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 ... option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the...
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... Press any information on your C: drive to external media first. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your keyboard to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. NOTE The size of the C: drive will be affected and will remain intact...D: drive) those partitions and any key on them will not be lost during the recovery process) and 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 the...
... Press any information on your C: drive to external media first. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your keyboard to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. NOTE The size of the C: drive will be affected and will remain intact...D: drive) those partitions and any key on them will not be lost during the recovery process) and 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 the...
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The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 55, to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays ... 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to its...
The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 55, to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays ... 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to its...
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...the right side of the screen. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your hard disk drive, you can check its ...reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the lower portion of ...
...the right side of the screen. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your hard disk drive, you can check its ...reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the lower portion of ...
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...attach one from your computer. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. You can connect... a USB-compatible printer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need a suitable USB cable which may not function correctly. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Connecting a ...
...attach one from your computer. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. You can connect... a USB-compatible printer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need a suitable USB cable which may not function correctly. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Connecting a ...
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... "Taking care of the computer. Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows blue. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 84 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Once the computer is configured, you can place it again by either pressing the...
... "Taking care of the computer. Closing the display panel After you have turned off light glows blue. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 84 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Once the computer is configured, you can place it again by either pressing the...
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... 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 NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions...down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard It is easy to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. See "Using and configuring...
... 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 NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions...down normally, details such as your hard disk suddenly fails, you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 87 Using the keyboard It is easy to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. See "Using and configuring...
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... 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. 88 Learning the Basics Using ...the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more ...
... 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. 88 Learning the Basics Using ...the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more ...
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... complete list. Learning the Basics 89 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the Start menu The...
... complete list. Learning the Basics 89 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the Start menu The...
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... information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the printer the first time you connect it. Using a file extension Most programs assign an...
... information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the printer the first time you connect it. Using a file extension Most programs assign an...
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... is turned on. Learning the Basics 97 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 powered on. The Previous track button returns to the following track on and play audio CDs...
... is turned on. Learning the Basics 97 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 powered on. The Previous track button returns to the following track on and play audio CDs...