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26 Using the computer for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory ... Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you...
26 Using the computer for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory ... Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you...
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... and depending on your screen display when you may vary depending on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest ...use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be able to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may not ...
... and depending on your screen display when you may vary depending on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest ...use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be able to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may not ...
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... turned on. In either of the Safe Mode options is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows...
... turned on. In either of the Safe Mode options is best to press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. If one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows...
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... the top of the Dual Mode Pad have the following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. You...
... the top of the Dual Mode Pad have the following default settings: ❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application ❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba online Help for more information) ❖ Right button: Opens the Windows® Photo Gallery The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. You...
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... data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all open programs and files you were using the Shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the computer again...
... data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all open programs and files you were using the Shut down completely, but it , including all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on the computer again...
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If you left off. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE ... command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main...
If you left off. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. NOTE ... command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main...
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This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Turning off ... click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the computer. The Shut Down menu appears. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your work or the current state of the Start menu. Use the following steps to...
This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Turning off ... click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the computer. The Shut Down menu appears. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your work or the current state of the Start menu. Use the following steps to...
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... then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of these methods, you can also specify an amount of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off. Getting Started Turning off the computer 77 Restarting your computer To start it ...again by opening the display panel. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Hibernate. You can start the computer up again, press the power...
... then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of these methods, you can also specify an amount of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off. Getting Started Turning off the computer 77 Restarting your computer To start it ...again by opening the display panel. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Hibernate. You can start the computer up again, press the power...
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The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 ...Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it into a low-power mode. Start (Sample Image...
The computer returns to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 ...Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it into a low-power mode. Start (Sample Image...
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... the computer in which you were using. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to customize your battery" on /off the computer, close the display...
... the computer in which you were using. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 111. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to customize your battery" on /off the computer, close the display...
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Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Ctrl, Fn, and ...
Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. Ctrl, Fn, and ...
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... or the Start menu to double-click the name of the program's window. WordPad opens. NOTE If you want to scroll up . You may need to work on All Programs, it will open the program first, you prefer to open it up or down to start a program from the Start menu When you...
... or the Start menu to double-click the name of the program's window. WordPad opens. NOTE If you want to scroll up . You may need to work on All Programs, it will open the program first, you prefer to open it up or down to start a program from the Start menu When you...
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This example opens WordPad using Windows® Explorer. 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. NOTE If you pause with .exe). Windows® ...2 Click Accessories. 3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 In the left part of the window, double-click Computer to scroll up . The operating system opens WordPad. The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder. 7 In the left part of the window, ...contents of your computer. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on All Programs, it will open it from Windows® Explorer.
This example opens WordPad using Windows® Explorer. 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. NOTE If you pause with .exe). Windows® ...2 Click Accessories. 3 Click Windows Explorer. 4 In the left part of the window, double-click Computer to scroll up . The operating system opens WordPad. The left side of the window shows all the folders contained within the Program Files folder. 7 In the left part of the window, ...contents of your computer. Windows® Explorer shows the contents of the Program Files folder on All Programs, it will open it from Windows® Explorer.
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... glowing. The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it . Manual eject hole-Use if you access the Internet when the computer is open, be careful not to press the manual eject button located inside the computer and damage it. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive...
... glowing. The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it . Manual eject hole-Use if you access the Internet when the computer is open, be careful not to press the manual eject button located inside the computer and damage it. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive...
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... is currently playing. The Next track button skips to the preceding track on the disc. If the disc is turned on. The drive will not open . (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. The Previous track... the optical drive 97 The Stop button stops a disc that it is free of the drive (about 1 inch). 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on page 101. The disc tray slides partially...
... is currently playing. The Next track button skips to the preceding track on the disc. If the disc is turned on. The drive will not open . (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the disc by its edges and check that is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. The Previous track... the optical drive 97 The Stop button stops a disc that it is free of the drive (about 1 inch). 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on page 101. The disc tray slides partially...
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... to play. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Do not stack discs. You can open it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it... 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in by pressing gently on , Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to control the CD. If you could lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is turned...
... to play. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. Do not stack discs. You can open it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it... 6 Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in by pressing gently on , Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to control the CD. If you could lose data. 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is turned...
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For other types of media, use the associated software to open the files on the drive. and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. Do not press the eject button while the in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not record on your computer may come with ... DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in -use indicator light is a music CD, open the disc tray, wait for listing of certain optical media. For example, if it is glowing. Please refer to your Toshiba computer or optical drive. For details on other computers or optical media recorders. Additionally, certain...
For other types of media, use the associated software to open the files on the drive. and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. Do not press the eject button while the in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may not record on your computer may come with ... DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in -use indicator light is a music CD, open the disc tray, wait for listing of certain optical media. For example, if it is glowing. Please refer to your Toshiba computer or optical drive. For details on other computers or optical media recorders. Additionally, certain...
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... top of online sites to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can connect. Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources 101 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. The disc tray slides... partially out of the drive (about Toshiba products, give help with the computer turned off To remove a disc with...
... top of online sites to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can connect. Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources 101 2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to close it. The disc tray slides... partially out of the drive (about Toshiba products, give help with the computer turned off To remove a disc with...
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... page 73. Setting battery notifications You can also set to alert you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down when the notification goes off. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power...
... page 73. Setting battery notifications You can also set to alert you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting down when the notification goes off. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power...
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... cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears. You can use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE... icon. Notification Area The Notification Area displays icons of the file contents appears. With some programs, a button appears on the Taskbar. Taskbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that you...
... cursor over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears. You can use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE... icon. Notification Area The Notification Area displays icons of the file contents appears. With some programs, a button appears on the Taskbar. Taskbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that you...