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30 Contents 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 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal... display device 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 83 Setting up a printer 84 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer 85 Using the...
30 Contents 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 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal... display device 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 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 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 99 Special Windows® keys 99 Backlit... Keyboard 99 Overlay keys 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 ...
... your computer 94 Cleaning 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 99 Special Windows® keys 99 Backlit... Keyboard 99 Overlay keys 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 ...
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...; operating system can help you 188 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 190 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Error-checking 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 196 Sound system problems 197... computing habits 204 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 205 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
...; operating system can help you 188 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 190 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Error-checking 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 196 Sound system problems 197... computing habits 204 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 205 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 210 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
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36 Contents 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
36 Contents 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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... the AC adaptor. Using your computer on the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
... the AC adaptor. Using your computer on the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
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... settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to your product....(see "Adding 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 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "...
... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to your product....(see "Adding 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 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "...
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...: 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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 70. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state (recommended...
...: 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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 70. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state (recommended...
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... state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started Recovering the...
... state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started Recovering the...
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...) Warning screen 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...
...) Warning screen 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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...'s internal storage drive or by using the utilities on the C: drive. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Be sure to restart... will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on them will remain intact and any key on page 71.
...'s internal storage drive or by using the utilities on the C: drive. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Be sure to restart... will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on them will remain intact and any key on page 71.
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...storage drive or if you may be lost during the recovery process. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-...7777; 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to ...
...storage drive or if you may be lost during the recovery process. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-...7777; 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to ...
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... custom size partition-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on page 62. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one... screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays, indicating that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to DVDs: 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Note...
... custom size partition-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on page 62. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one... screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays, indicating that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to DVDs: 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Note...
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... the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the size of the screen. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk...
... the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the size of the screen. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk...
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...to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample... Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 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 ...
...to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample... Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 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 ...
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...obtain the best picture quality from your computer. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended desktop) ❖ ... desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad™. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other video display device), you can use a USB-compatible mouse.
...obtain the best picture quality from your computer. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended desktop) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended desktop) ❖ ... desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad™. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other video display device), you can use a USB-compatible mouse.
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... panel After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To...
... panel After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To...
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... from or writing to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Label the backup copies clearly and store them ...174; operating system" on it takes time. Turning off backing up 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 new files for files you do...
... from or writing to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Label the backup copies clearly and store them ...174; operating system" on it takes time. Turning off backing up 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 new files for files you do...
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...The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing... lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular...
...The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing... lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular...
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... on certain models) Your keyboard may have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key ...functions" on page 217. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on the keyboard and turns off after a ...
... on certain models) Your keyboard may have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key ...functions" on page 217. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on the keyboard and turns off after a ...