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Contents 19 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Adding memory (optional 39 Installing a memory module 39 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 47 Recovering the Internal ... or projector 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 69 Setting up a printer 70 Turning off the computer 71 Options for turning off the computer 71 Using the...
Contents 19 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Adding memory (optional 39 Installing a memory module 39 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 47 Recovering the Internal ... or projector 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......69 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting a printer 69 Setting up a printer 70 Turning off the computer 71 Options for turning off the computer 71 Using the...
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... Moving the computer 82 Using a computer lock 82 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 83 Computing tips 83 Using the keyboard 84 Character keys 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 85 Function keys 85 Special Windows® keys 86 Overlay keys 86 Starting...field 89 Saving your work 90 Printing your work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional...
... Moving the computer 82 Using a computer lock 82 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 83 Computing tips 83 Using the keyboard 84 Character keys 85 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 85 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 85 Function keys 85 Special Windows® keys 86 Overlay keys 86 Starting...field 89 Saving your work 90 Printing your work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional...
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...a supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are easy...you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking 148 Sound system problems 149 Printer problems 150...
...a supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are easy...you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking 148 Sound system problems 149 Printer problems 150...
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Contents 23 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 159 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 161 Hot Key Cards 161 Using the Hot Key Cards 162 Application Cards 163 Using the Application Cards 163 Card Case 164 Hot key ... mode 169 Output (Display switch 170 Display brightness 171 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............172 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 173 Zoom (Display resolution 174 Keyboard hot key functions 175 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 176 Glossary 177 Index 191
Contents 23 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 159 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 161 Hot Key Cards 161 Using the Hot Key Cards 162 Application Cards 163 Using the Application Cards 163 Card Case 164 Hot key ... mode 169 Output (Display switch 170 Display brightness 171 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............172 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 173 Zoom (Display resolution 174 Keyboard hot key functions 175 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 176 Glossary 177 Index 191
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... contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 33. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are protected from...
... contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 33. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are protected from...
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... the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest 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...
... the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest 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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...on page 39) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ ...Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on the computer for the first time you through steps to set up your software. See "Setting up your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba...
...on page 39) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 69) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ ...Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on the computer for the first time you through steps to set up your software. See "Setting up your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba...
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... on page 61 for more information. ❖ When you have created to external media using recovery DVDs/media, if you restore your keyboard while powering on page 92. For more information, see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the... recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on your system, only the operating system...
... on page 61 for more information. ❖ When you have created to external media using recovery DVDs/media, if you restore your keyboard while powering on page 92. For more information, see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the... recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on your system, only the operating system...
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... process. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 8 Press any key on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of...
... process. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 8 Press any key on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of...
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...the computer. 3 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 your C: drive to its out-of Factory Default Software and then click Next. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring ..." option restores your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover ...
...the computer. 3 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 your C: drive to its out-of Factory Default Software and then click Next. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring ..." option restores your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover ...
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... computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Be sure to save your work...partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will be connected to restart the computer. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your keyboard while powering on page 59. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you that your work " on page 92). 8 Click Next to external media before...
... computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. Be sure to save your work...partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will be connected to restart the computer. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your keyboard while powering on page 59. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you that your work " on page 92). 8 Click Next to external media before...
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.... A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs..., please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears...
.... A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs..., please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears...
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... recovered. 9 Press any key on your optional external writable optical disc drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options... one of the following : ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer.
... recovered. 9 Press any key on your optional external writable optical disc drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options... one of the following : ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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... 56) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion...
... 56) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion...
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... 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. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ...-up view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. Getting Started 63 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or ...
... 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. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ...-up view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. Getting Started 63 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or ...
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...To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. To make the connection, you can use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may automatically recognize the printer; The ...computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer, you need to your computer....
...To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. To make the connection, you can use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may automatically recognize the printer; The ...computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer, you need to your computer....
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... of the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Getting Started 81 Customizing your computer. Customizing your computer This section gives tips on page 120. See "Utilities...
... of the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Getting Started 81 Customizing your computer. Customizing your computer This section gives tips on page 120. See "Utilities...
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...is especially important for viruses. If you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is active. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly ...motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on a regular basis....
...is especially important for viruses. If you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is active. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly ...motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on a regular basis....
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editing keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Using the Fn key, you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys... confused with one Enter key. cursor positioning keys; A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the Fn key) are ...
editing keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Using the Fn key, you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys... confused with one Enter key. cursor positioning keys; A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with the Fn key) are ...
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...8482; ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 ... mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
...8482; ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 ... mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay 86 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.