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... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for... the computer 74 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........78 Using and configuring Sleep mode 80 Closing the display panel 83 Customizing your computer's settings 83 Caring for your computer 83 Cleaning the computer...
... display devices 68 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........73 Turning off the computer 73 Options for... the computer 74 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........78 Using and configuring Sleep mode 80 Closing the display panel 83 Customizing your computer's settings 83 Caring for your computer 83 Cleaning the computer...
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Contents 29 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 84 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Special Windows® keys 88 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay to... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
Contents 29 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 84 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 85 Computing tips 85 Using the keyboard 87 Character keys 87 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 87 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 88 Function keys 88 Special Windows® keys 88 Overlay keys 89 Using the overlay to... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
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... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem...
... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the... switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
... in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the... switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
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... and including "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, memory, and ExpressCard®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power...
... and including "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, memory, and ExpressCard®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power...
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... memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (...174;" on page 43. See "Setting up your software. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer.
... memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (...174;" on page 43. See "Setting up your software. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed during the initial start up process of your computer.
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... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Opening the display panel...
... Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Opening the display panel...
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... your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next.
... your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next.
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... media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image...hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended ...
... media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image...hard disk drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box-state, and then click Next. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended ...
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... the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that all data will be...on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you have saved your HDD...
... the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you that all data will be...on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you have saved your HDD...
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...a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the ...that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on your work to external media first. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive...
...a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the ...that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on your work to external media first. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive...
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... Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will display on .... To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12.
... Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 60, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. The system will display on .... To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, square area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. ... to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, push your finger forward on certain models)...
Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, square area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. ... to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, push your finger forward on certain models)...
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...use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. To make the connection, you can use . See the video device ...from your computer may automatically recognize the printer; Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may ...
...use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. To make the connection, you can use . See the video device ...from your computer may automatically recognize the printer; Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. Getting Started 71 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may ...
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...use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you were using. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Closing the display panel After you have turned off... light glows white or green, depending on page 117. Getting Started 83 Customizing your computer's settings Once the computer is configured, you can place it again by opening the display panel. See "Utilities" on the...
...use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you were using. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Closing the display panel After you have turned off... light glows white or green, depending on page 117. Getting Started 83 Customizing your computer's settings Once the computer is configured, you can place it again by opening the display panel. See "Utilities" on the...
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... keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Most of the page. ❖ The... has fewer keys. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space ...
... keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Most of the page. ❖ The... has fewer keys. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space ...
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... execute programmed functions when pressed. 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. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn...
... execute programmed functions when pressed. 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. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn...
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... F11 again. 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 the gray arrows and symbols on . To..., hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on the...
... F11 again. 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 the gray arrows and symbols on . To..., hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on the...
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... the drive and folder where you need 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 working with a document that can include spaces. HINT: To make another copy of the file you created a new...
... the drive and folder where you need 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 working with a document that can include spaces. HINT: To make another copy of the file you created a new...
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.../Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it . The Previous track button returns to the following track on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to press the manual eject button. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the disc.
.../Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it . The Previous track button returns to the following track on the system control panel above the keyboard let you to press the manual eject button. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the disc.