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Contents 31 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 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 Using the...
Contents 31 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 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 Using the...
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... the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 95 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 96 Overlay keys 96 Starting a program...
... the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 95 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 96 Overlay keys 96 Starting a program...
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... operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical drive problems 176 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems 177... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
... operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical drive problems 176 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems 177... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 187
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 189 Hot Key Cards 189 Using the Hot Key Cards 190 Application Cards 191 Using the Application Cards 192 Card Case 192 Hot key functions 193 Volume Mute 193 Lock (Instant security 194 Power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 Hibernation mode 197 Output (Display switch 198 Display brightness 199 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zoom (Display resolution 202 Keyboard hot key functions 203 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 204 Glossary 205 Index 219
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 189 Hot Key Cards 189 Using the Hot Key Cards 190 Application Cards 191 Using the Application Cards 192 Card Case 192 Hot key functions 193 Volume Mute 193 Lock (Instant security 194 Power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 Hibernation mode 197 Output (Display switch 198 Display brightness 199 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............200 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 201 Zoom (Display resolution 202 Keyboard hot key functions 203 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 204 Glossary 205 Index 219
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... when the power is turned on page 51 before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). To use it. Setting up your software" on or when an...
... when the power is turned on page 51 before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). To use it. Setting up your software" on or when an...
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... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
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..." on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 51. NOTE To register online, you must... be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba ...
..." on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 51. NOTE To register online, you must... be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba ...
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... recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 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 system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on page 70. To recover using recovery DVDs...
... recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 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 system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on page 70. To recover using recovery DVDs...
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...the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to step 4. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to specify the size for the C: partition. To recover using... the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70. If not, skip to restart the computer. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key...
...the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to step 4. The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to specify the size for the C: partition. To recover using... the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70. If not, skip to restart the computer. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key...
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... size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will be affected. 66...
... size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will be affected. 66...
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... page 70. 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 computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your...
... page 70. 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 computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your...
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.... 6 Follow the on DVD). 3 Select the items you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that you will prompt you the ability to label each item... blank DVD into your system. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on -screen prompts to...
.... 6 Follow the on DVD). 3 Select the items you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that you will prompt you the ability to label each item... blank DVD into your system. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on -screen prompts to...
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... on page 60. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage ...drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory...
... on page 60. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage ...drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory...
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...have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the boot menu and ...then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the ...
...have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the boot menu and ...then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the ...
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...the Volume list to display its status in front of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in the... lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. Getting Started 73 Checking the internal storage drive ...
...the Volume list to display its status in front of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in the... lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. Getting Started 73 Checking the internal storage drive ...
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Getting Started 79 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other video display device), you may want to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the ...-in TouchPad™. Using a mouse You may need to your computer. You can use an external keyboard, you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you can attach one to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer...
Getting Started 79 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other video display device), you may want to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the ...-in TouchPad™. Using a mouse You may need to your computer. You can use an external keyboard, you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you can attach one to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer...
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... computer. See "Utilities" on page 123. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... computer. See "Utilities" on page 123. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... computer while it is easy to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 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 not let... the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your files to a disk may be lost. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
... computer while it is easy to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 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 not let... the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your files to a disk may be lost. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
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...interchangeable. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the Fn key) are using. cursor positioning keys; 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 over... an area of the specially marked keys allows you to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys...
...interchangeable. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the Fn key) are using. cursor positioning keys; 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 over... an area of the specially marked keys allows you to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys...
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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 gray numbers and symbols on ... turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on page 193. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer...
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 gray numbers and symbols on ... turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on page 193. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer...