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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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.... Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Always make sure your computer and...
.... Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Always make sure your computer and...
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Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the 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 ...
Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the 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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... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "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...
... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "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...
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... that you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on the drive. You can recover the original factory image (returning...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 drive and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your system for more information. If not, skip to its out-of erasing...
... that you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on the drive. You can recover the original factory image (returning...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 drive and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your system for more information. If not, skip to its out-of erasing...
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... is strongly recommended that all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating...
... is strongly recommended that all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating...
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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 page 69.
... 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 page 69.
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...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 your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: ...storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. To recover using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your work to external media before...
...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 your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: ...storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. To recover using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your work to external media before...
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... drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you have been deleted from your system. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; A confirmation message...the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your computer's internal storage drive. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. NOTE The ...
... drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you have been deleted from your system. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; A confirmation message...the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your computer's internal storage drive. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. NOTE The ...
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...Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on... 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 your system offers this choice...
...Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your data to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on... 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 your system offers this choice...
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.... (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors...
.... (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors...
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... 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. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control...
... 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. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control...
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... you prefer to use . To determine if the printer is then ready for use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If...additional configuration steps. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Getting Started 79 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 ...
... you prefer to use . To determine if the printer is then ready for use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If...additional configuration steps. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Getting Started 79 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 ...
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... keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. If you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage ...the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is especially important for viruses. It is active. Turning off the ...
... see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. If you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage ...the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is especially important for viruses. It is active. Turning off the ...
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... 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 using. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 199. Ctrl, Fn, and ... things depending on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn...
... 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 using. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 199. Ctrl, Fn, and ... things depending on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn...
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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. To start a program that contains the information you install a program, the operating system usually puts ...
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. To start a program that contains the information you install a program, the operating system usually puts ...