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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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... computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Always make sure your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location...
... computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Always make sure your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . 36 Getting Started Using...
... 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . 36 Getting Started Using...
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...for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to complete Product Registration ...(see "Adding memory (optional)" 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...
...for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may vary according to complete Product Registration ...(see "Adding memory (optional)" 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...
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...) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of erasing your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that... sure to external media using the first method, follow the procedure below. Be sure to save the files you have created to separately save your keyboard while powering on page 92.
...) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of erasing your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that... sure to external media using the first method, follow the procedure below. Be sure to save the files you have created to separately save your keyboard while powering on page 92.
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... that your work to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 8 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the drive and all data will be connected to begin the recovery.
... that your work to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 8 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the drive and all data will be connected to begin the recovery.
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Click Yes 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 resize and recover ... the utilities stored on 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below.
Click Yes 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 resize and recover ... the utilities stored on 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below.
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... have created other partitions by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. If you that all information stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7... either using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your keyboard while powering on page 92). Be sure to save your work " on them will be connected to an external power source via the ...
... have created other partitions by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. If you that all information stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7... either using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your keyboard while powering on page 92). Be sure to save your work " on them will be connected to an external power source via the ...
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... 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. If the recovery files on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that...
... 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. If the recovery files on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that...
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... size partition-If you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- 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... the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Consult the documentation that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
... size partition-If you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- 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... the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. Consult the documentation that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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... up your internal storage drive, you have saved your work " on page 92) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure you can check its status in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 62 Getting Started...
... up your internal storage drive, you have saved your work " on page 92) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure you can check its status in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 62 Getting Started...
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...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. Getting Started 63 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba... applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary control...
...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. Getting Started 63 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba... applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary control...
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... mouse. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. You can use an external keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to use . If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the...To make the connection, you prefer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. ...
... mouse. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. You can use an external keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to use . If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the...To make the connection, you prefer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. ...
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... moving your battery" on page 120. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Customizing your computer to avoid scratching or damaging the...
... moving your battery" on page 120. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Customizing your computer to avoid scratching or damaging the...
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...disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard However, if 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, ...drive is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" ...
...disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard However, if 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, ...drive is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" ...
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... and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to be confused with one Enter key. and a numeric keypad. Using the... Fn key, you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Pressing ...
... and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to be confused with one Enter key. and a numeric keypad. Using the... Fn key, you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the time, this does not matter. Pressing ...
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...and cursor overlay. 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 symbols 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. For more...
...and cursor overlay. 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 symbols 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. For more...