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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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... or AC adaptor with your computer on page 46. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To...
... or AC adaptor with your computer on page 46. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To...
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... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand 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 palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel.
... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand 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 palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel.
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...memory (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 -screen instructions. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba...
...memory (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 -screen instructions. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba...
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... adaptor. 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 the computer. 3 If your work to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be...
... adaptor. 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 the computer. 3 If your work to its out-of-box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be...
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... recovery process. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to external media before executing the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering...
... recovery process. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to external media before executing the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering...
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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 computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you...
... 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you...
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... recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If you that your keyboard while powering on page 73. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Be sure to save your work...
... recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If you that your keyboard while powering on page 73. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Be sure to save your work...
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... recovered. 9 Press any key on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to restart the computer. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is...
... recovered. 9 Press any key on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to restart the computer. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is...
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... state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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...you 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- Note: This option deletes all data on your computer. 74...
... state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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...you 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- Note: This option deletes all data on your computer. 74...
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... your work to external media (see "Backing up your work" on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
... your work to external media (see "Backing up your work" on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
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... Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. Getting Started 77 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information TouchPad...and associated control buttons 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 the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖...
... Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. Getting Started 77 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information TouchPad...and associated control buttons 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 the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖...
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... to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use . Refer to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. You can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best... as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may come with your printer documentation for further instructions. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may want to your printer. The computer's USB...
... to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use . Refer to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. You can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best... as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may come with your printer documentation for further instructions. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may want to your printer. The computer's USB...
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... again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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...; Back up because it takes time. 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, providing all new files for files you receive via ..., or download from or writing to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a regular basis. For more information, see "Data...
...; Back up because it takes time. 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, providing all new files for files you receive via ..., or download from or writing to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a regular basis. For more information, see "Data...
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... two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead ... (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the time, this does not matter. Most of the specially marked keys allows you to the regular and numeric...
... two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you are the 12 keys at the top of the enhanced keyboard. Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead ... (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the time, this does not matter. Most of the specially marked keys allows you to the regular and numeric...
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... keypad on page 197. 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 the computer. Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control...
... keypad on page 197. 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 the computer. Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control...