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...63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 71 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 73 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 73 Using... devices 73 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 74 Adjusting the quality of the external display......75 Using an external keyboard 75 Using a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 76 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........77 Turning off the ...
...63 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 68 Checking the HDD operating status 71 Installing drivers and applications 71 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 71 Using the TouchPad 72 Scrolling with the TouchPad 73 Control buttons 73 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 73 Using... devices 73 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 74 Adjusting the quality of the external display......75 Using an external keyboard 75 Using a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 76 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........77 Turning off the ...
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... computer 89 Moving the computer 89 Using a computer lock 89 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 91 Computing tips 91 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 93 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 93 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 94 Overlay keys 95 Using the overlay... media 105 Recording optical media 105 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........106 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
... computer 89 Moving the computer 89 Using a computer lock 89 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 91 Computing tips 91 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 93 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 93 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 94 Overlay keys 95 Using the overlay... media 105 Recording optical media 105 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........106 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
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... A plan of action 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 189 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........191 Optical drive problems 193 Sound system problems 194 ...the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 ...
... A plan of action 184 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 189 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........191 Optical drive problems 193 Sound system problems 194 ...the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 ...
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Contents 35 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............222 Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 223 Zoom (Display resolution 224 Keyboard hot key functions 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 227 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 228 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed 229 Cleaning the cooling module 230 Glossary 232 Index 246
Contents 35 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............222 Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 223 Zoom (Display resolution 224 Keyboard hot key functions 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 227 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 228 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed 229 Cleaning the cooling module 230 Glossary 232 Index 246
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.... NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in...
.... NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in...
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Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" ...on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 75) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 73) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting ...
Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" ...on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 75) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 73) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting ...
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... close the display panel. 50 Getting Started 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.
... close the display panel. 50 Getting Started 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.
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... the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of your C: drive and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the...
... the hard disk ❖ Recovering the C: partition of your C: drive and then recovering it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the...
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... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has...
... screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has...
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...recovered drive will be lost . If you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Once complete, a message displays that all data will be... lost during the recovery process. To recover only your keyboard to external media first. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have created other ...
...recovered drive will be lost . If you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Once complete, a message displays that all data will be... lost during the recovery process. To recover only your keyboard to external media first. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have created other ...
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... its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive... power on the HDD (for example, if you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process) and your information will display on your keyboard to restart the computer.
... its factory default setting reformats all partitions on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive... power on the HDD (for example, if you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process) and your information will display on your keyboard to restart the computer.
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... your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your finger forward on a mouse. NOTE Because the TouchPad is sensitive to touch and enables you can.... ❖ To move it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on a mouse.
... your finger on the TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your finger forward on a mouse. NOTE Because the TouchPad is sensitive to touch and enables you can.... ❖ To move it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on a mouse.
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...), you can use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may want to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to use a mouse instead of the external... display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 75 ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3...
...), you can use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may want to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to use a mouse instead of the external... display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 75 ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3...
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... case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer 89 Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out...
... case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer 89 Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out...
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... two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 93 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and...
... two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 93 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and...
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...similar function as the secondary mouse button Special Windows® keys Windows® button 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 the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. 94 Learning the Basics Using the...
...similar function as the secondary mouse button Special Windows® keys Windows® button 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 the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. 94 Learning the Basics Using the...
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...press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 95 Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or... control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of...
...press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 95 Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or... control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of...
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If you want your file to no more than eight characters. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. If you need to do not support long file names and require file names limited ...
If you want your file to no more than eight characters. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. If you need to do not support long file names and require file names limited ...
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...running on page 74. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for Sleep mode. 162 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ Button Setting-Lets you set the resume speed for the built-in Sleep Mode, press Fn + F5. Switching the CPU... to low allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set ...
...running on page 74. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for Sleep mode. 162 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ Button Setting-Lets you set the resume speed for the built-in Sleep Mode, press Fn + F5. Switching the CPU... to low allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set ...
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... connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer...
... connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer...