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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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... Started 45 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®. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a hard flat...
... Started 45 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®. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a hard flat...
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... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life...
... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life...
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...may vary according to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 136) Failure to your product.... 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...
...may vary according to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 136) Failure to your product.... 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...
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...before using your system for more information on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal... 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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 71 for the first time. Recovering to out-...
...before using your system for more information on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal... 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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 71 for the first time. Recovering to out-...
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... Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
... Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
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... DVDs/media, if you 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 page 69. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will...
... DVDs/media, if you 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 page 69. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will...
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...computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will... be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to save your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your...
...computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will... be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to save your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your...
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...obtain the Recovery media for your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you have replaced your optical ...storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media, which gives you the ability to restart the computer. If your computer's internal storage drive. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory...
...obtain the Recovery media for your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you have replaced your optical ...storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media, which gives you the ability to restart the computer. If your computer's internal storage drive. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory...
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...disk-This option deletes all data on the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on 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 the computer. For more ...
...disk-This option deletes all data on the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on 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 the computer. For more ...
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... internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the screen. A confirmation message displays reminding you...
... internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the screen. A confirmation message displays reminding you...
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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 install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or ...
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 install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or ...
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... USB cable which may come with your computer. If your printer documentation for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. the printer is USB-.... To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may not function correctly. Using an external keyboard If you can set up a printer" on page 80. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer may require you to install the printer...
... USB cable which may come with your computer. If your printer documentation for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. the printer is USB-.... To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may not function correctly. Using an external keyboard If you can set up a printer" on page 80. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer may require you to install the printer...
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... operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 140. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the...
... operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 140. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the...
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... while it is especially important for viruses. This precaution is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
... while it is especially important for viruses. This precaution is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
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... 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration...
... 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration...
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... groups. 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 can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on . To start a program from...
... groups. 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 can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on . To start a program from...