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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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... Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal...
... Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal...
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... settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly...
... settings, and features used. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly...
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... 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) Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows...
... 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) Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows...
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... an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that when the recovery is executed all...
... an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that when the recovery is executed all...
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... save your work to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 105.
... save your work to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 105.
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... the C: partition. Click Yes 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 the computer. 3 If your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this...
... the C: partition. Click Yes 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 the computer. 3 If your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this...
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... stored on your work " on page 73. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, ... created other partitions by either using recovery DVDs/media, if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to step 4. If you have created such media. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions RRecovering without affecting other partitions (for example...
... stored on your work " on page 73. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, ... created other partitions by either using recovery DVDs/media, if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to step 4. If you have created such media. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions RRecovering without affecting other partitions (for example...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to restart the computer. If the recovery files on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key ...
A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to restart the computer. If the recovery files on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key ...
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74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type ... out-of media you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- 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 the following options...
74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type ... out-of media you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- 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 the following options...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 70) before proceeding. 5 Click Next ...
A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 70) before proceeding. 5 Click Next ...
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... 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 complete the installation 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: ❖ Move ...
... 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 complete the installation 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: ❖ Move ...
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...steps. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Refer to use . See the video device documentation for use an external keyboard, you prefer to your printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may not function correctly. If your printer supports Plug and ...Play, your computer may come with your printer, you can attach one from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you can purchase one to use a USB-compatible mouse. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To...
...steps. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Refer to use . See the video device documentation for use an external keyboard, you prefer to your printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may not function correctly. If your printer supports Plug and ...Play, your computer may come with your printer, you can attach one from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you can purchase one to use a USB-compatible mouse. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To...
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... customize your battery" on page 120. 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. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 125. NOTE Please handle your particular requirements...
... customize your battery" on page 120. 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. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 125. NOTE Please handle your particular requirements...
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...and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a regular basis. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such ...have a separate backup copy. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on it unless you will lose...
...and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a regular basis. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such ...have a separate backup copy. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on it unless you will lose...
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... simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the program you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending...number 0 are the 12 keys at the top of the time, this does not matter. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. and a numeric keypad. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the Fn...
... simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the program you to emulate a full-size keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending...number 0 are the 12 keys at the top of the time, this does not matter. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. and a numeric keypad. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the Fn...
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...programmed functions when pressed. 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 a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them ...
...programmed functions when pressed. 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 a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the front of them ...