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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 59 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 79 Setting up a printer 80 Turning off the computer 80 Options for turning off the computer 81 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 59 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 79 Setting up a printer 80 Turning off the computer 80 Options for turning off the computer 81 Using the...
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... your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
... your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy ... operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy ... operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems...
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... in the Windows® operating system 187 If you need further assistance 191 Before you contact Toshiba 191 Contacting Toshiba 192 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 192 Toshiba's worldwide offices 193 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 195 Hot Key Cards 195 Using the Hot Key Cards 196 Application Cards 197 Using the... (Display switch 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 Zoom (Display resolution 208 Keyboard hot key functions 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Glossary 211 Index 225
... in the Windows® operating system 187 If you need further assistance 191 Before you contact Toshiba 191 Contacting Toshiba 192 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 192 Toshiba's worldwide offices 193 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 195 Hot Key Cards 195 Using the Hot Key Cards 196 Application Cards 197 Using the... (Display switch 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 Zoom (Display resolution 208 Keyboard hot key functions 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Glossary 211 Index 225
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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 ExpressCards®.
... 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 ExpressCards®.
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
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... to set up your software" on page 51. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Failure to your software. After starting ... "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
... to set up your software" on page 51. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software setup choices. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Failure to your software. After starting ... "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
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...this time. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ... on your system for more information on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 69. If not, skip to external media before using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can recover the...
...this time. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ... on your system for more information on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 69. If not, skip to external media before using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can recover the...
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... it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
... it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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... and rewritten. 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 using the utilities stored on page 69. You can resize and recover the...
... and rewritten. 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 using the utilities stored on page 69. You can resize and recover the...
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... drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 69. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on the keyboard to step 4. If not, skip to restart the computer. You can recover the C: drive without changing the...
... drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 69. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on the keyboard to step 4. If not, skip to restart the computer. You can recover the C: drive without changing the...
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...media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to save your system. If...system if the recovery files have replaced your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
...media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to save your system. If...system if the recovery files have replaced your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
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...the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and 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 ...: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the boot menu and then press Enter. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of..., press F12. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer.
...the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and 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 ...: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the boot menu and then press Enter. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of..., press F12. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click ...
This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click ...
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Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or ...activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 73...
Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or ...activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 73...
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..."Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use . If you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you may need a ...connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may not function correctly. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you to install the printer software...
..."Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use . If you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you may need a ...connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may not function correctly. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you to install the printer software...
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... tips on page 121. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to customize your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your particular requirements. The computer returns to the screen...
... tips on page 121. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to customize your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your particular requirements. The computer returns to the screen...
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...turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. NOTE The Windows® operating... 187. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
...turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. NOTE The Windows® operating... 187. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
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...; The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys 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 keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys...
...; The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys 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 keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys...
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...; Explorer. Learning the Basics 95 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows¬Æ butto Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. You may need to scroll up . If you prefer to open it up or down...
...; Explorer. Learning the Basics 95 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows¬Æ butto Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. You may need to scroll up . If you prefer to open it up or down...