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Contents 31 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 ... display devices 80 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 82 Setting up a printer 83 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer ...
Contents 31 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 ... display devices 80 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 82 Setting up a printer 83 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer ...
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... the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 96 Computing tips 96 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 98 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 98 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 98 Function keys 98 Special Windows® keys 99 Overlay keys 99 Starting a program...
... the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 96 Computing tips 96 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 98 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 98 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 98 Function keys 98 Special Windows® keys 99 Overlay keys 99 Starting a program...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 ConfigFree 162 Getting Started 162 ConfigFree® Utilities 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 166 Problems that are easy to fix ...® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 178 Optical disc drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 ConfigFree 162 Getting Started 162 ConfigFree® Utilities 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 166 Problems that are easy to fix ...® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 178 Optical disc drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems...
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36 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key ... mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 224
36 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key ... mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 224
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your ...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your ...
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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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for...
... 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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for...
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...optional)" on page 52) ❖ 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 80) ❖ Connect ...a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 82) Follow the on page 51. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
...optional)" on page 52) ❖ 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 80) ❖ Connect ...a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 82) Follow the on page 51. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
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... media. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 105. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting...
... media. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 105. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting...
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... work " on page 105). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored in those partitions. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete...
... work " on page 105). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored in those partitions. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete...
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... screen 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 73. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its...
... screen 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 73. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its...
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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 them will not be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your computer be connected to step 4. If not, skip...AC adaptor. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, ...
...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 them will not be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your computer be connected to step 4. If not, skip...AC adaptor. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, ...
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... DVDs/media. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Creating recovery DVDs/media...
... DVDs/media. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Creating recovery DVDs/media...
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...are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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 ...
...are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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 ...
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... portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. A confirmation message...
... portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. A confirmation message...
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...Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on... process. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.
...Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on... process. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.
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... can purchase one to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics... instructions when connecting a printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you need to your computer. Refer to your printer documentation for use a USB-...
... can purchase one to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics... instructions when connecting a printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you need to your computer. Refer to your printer documentation for use a USB-...
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... again by opening the display panel. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you were using. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including...
... again by opening the display panel. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you were using. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including...
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... do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on a regular basis. NOTE The Windows... precaution is active. However, if your files to external media on it unless you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
... do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on a regular basis. NOTE The Windows... precaution is active. However, if your files to external media on it unless you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
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...one of the specially marked keys allows you to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you are not interchangeable. and a numeric keypad. editing keys; Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase ... Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate ...
...one of the specially marked keys allows you to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you are not interchangeable. and a numeric keypad. editing keys; Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase ... Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate ...
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...you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ...ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on...
...you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ...ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on...