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Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display......82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting a printer 83 Setting up a printer 84 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer 85 Using the...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display......82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting a printer 83 Setting up a printer 84 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer 85 Using the...
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... your computer 94 Cleaning the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 99 Character keys 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 100 Special Windows® keys 100 Backlit... Keyboard 100 Starting a program 101 Starting a program from the Start menu.........101 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 102 Starting a program using the Search programs and ...
... your computer 94 Cleaning the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 99 Character keys 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 100 Special Windows® keys 100 Backlit... Keyboard 100 Starting a program 101 Starting a program from the Start menu.........101 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 102 Starting a program using the Search programs and ...
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... operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 196 Sound system problems 197 ExpressCard® problems... habits 203 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
... operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 196 Sound system problems 197 ExpressCard® problems... habits 203 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
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Contents 37 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 213 Hot Key Cards 213 Using the Hot Key Cards 214 Application Cards 215 Using the Application Cards 216 Card Case 217 Hot key functions 217 Volume Mute 218 Lock (Instant security 219 Power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Output (Display switch 223 Display brightness 224 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............225 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 226 Zoom (Display resolution 227 Keyboard hot key functions 228 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 229 Glossary 230 Index 244
Contents 37 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 213 Hot Key Cards 213 Using the Hot Key Cards 214 Application Cards 215 Using the Application Cards 216 Card Case 217 Hot key functions 217 Volume Mute 218 Lock (Instant security 219 Power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Output (Display switch 223 Display brightness 224 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............225 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 226 Zoom (Display resolution 227 Keyboard hot key functions 228 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 229 Glossary 230 Index 244
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... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. To use it. NOTE The cooling fan location will...
... be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. To use it. NOTE The cooling fan location will...
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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. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand...
... 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. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand...
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...turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. After starting your software. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has ...(see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "...
...turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. After starting your software. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has ...(see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "...
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...an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip ... the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of erasing your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you create...
...an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip ... the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of erasing your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you create...
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... Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding...
... Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding...
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... media. 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 your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Getting Started...
... media. 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 your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Getting Started...
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...bit operating system, select one at this time. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer be lost ...During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. If you have created other partitions by using the utilities on the computer. 3 If your ...
...bit operating system, select one at this time. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer be lost ...During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. If you have created other partitions by using the utilities on the computer. 3 If your ...
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.... If your system. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you have replaced your system configuration...is (949) 859-4273. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating that ...
.... If your system. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you have replaced your system configuration...is (949) 859-4273. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating that ...
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... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs.... ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. To delete all data on -screen instructions to restore the internal storage drive, use one...
... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs.... ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. To delete all data on -screen instructions to restore the internal storage drive, use one...
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... data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen...
... data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen...
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Using the TouchPad™ Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ...
Using the TouchPad™ Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ...
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... can attach one to your television (or other video display device), you prefer to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you may want to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. ... You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key...
... can attach one to your television (or other video display device), you prefer to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you may want to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. ... You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key...
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... display. You may also wish to suit your battery" on page 130. See "Utilities" on page 124. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. NOTE Please handle your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. The computer returns to your operating system...
... display. You may also wish to suit your battery" on page 130. See "Utilities" on page 124. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. NOTE Please handle your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. The computer returns to your operating system...
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... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 99 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you...
... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 99 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you...
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... that have a backlight illumination feature. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 167. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off ...the TouchPad. You can modify the backlight settings using the Toshiba Hardware Setup Utility. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar ...
... that have a backlight illumination feature. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 167. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off ...the TouchPad. You can modify the backlight settings using the Toshiba Hardware Setup Utility. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar ...
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...®-based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. 104 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document...
...®-based application to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. 104 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that already has a file name, this dialog box to specify where to store the document...