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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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... main battery that is in serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 38...
... main battery that is in serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 38...
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... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid...
... display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid...
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... names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (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 (...
... names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (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 (...
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... factory image using the second method, see "Backing up your work 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 page 92. To recover using the 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 page 59. For more information. ❖ When you have created such media. You can recover the original factory image (returning the ...
... factory image using the second method, see "Backing up your work 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 page 92. To recover using the 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 page 59. For more information. ❖ When you have created such media. You can recover the original factory image (returning the ...
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... media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 8 Press any key on page 92. Select...
... media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 8 Press any key on page 92. Select...
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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 recover using recovery ... C: drive using the utilities stored on page 59. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. You can resize...
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 recover using recovery ... C: drive using the utilities stored on page 59. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. You can resize...
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To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any information on page 92). ... without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any information on page 92). ... without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
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...Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up 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. Also, if your recovery DVDs/media. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory ...
...Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up 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. Also, if your recovery DVDs/media. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory ...
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...to recover the C: drive to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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 ... option, depending on which type of media you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to your computer. 3 Turn on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. If you are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning...
...to recover the C: drive to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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 ... option, depending on which type of media you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to your computer. 3 Turn on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. If you are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning...
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... created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right...
... created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right...
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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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...use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may automatically recognize the printer; You can use an external keyboard, you may not function correctly. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may require you to install the printer... a USB-compatible printer to your computer. Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may come with your computer. Read the documentation that...
...use a USB-compatible mouse. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may automatically recognize the printer; You can use an external keyboard, you may not function correctly. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may require you to install the printer... a USB-compatible printer to your computer. Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may come with your computer. Read the documentation that...
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Getting Started 81 Customizing your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you have turned off the computer, close the display ...
Getting Started 81 Customizing your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you have turned off the computer, close the display ...
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... a drive is easy to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 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, providing all new files for files you have ...
... a drive is easy to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 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, providing all new files for files you have ...
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...not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. 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 a typewriter, except that: ❖... letter O and the number 0 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys and a numeric keypad. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key...
...not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. 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 a typewriter, except that: ❖... letter O and the number 0 are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys and a numeric keypad. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key...
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... functions when pressed. 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 ...For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay ...
... functions when pressed. 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 ...For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay ...