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... display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 74 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for...
... display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 73 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 74 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for...
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Contents 31 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Starting a program 90 Starting a... media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105
Contents 31 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 86 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips 87 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 89 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 90 Starting a program 90 Starting a... media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105
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... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem... good computing habits 187 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193
... help you 170 Resolving a hardware conflict 170 A plan of action 170 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........171 Memory problems 172 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 174 Display problems 175 Disk drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 178 Sound system problems 179 ExpressCard® problems 180 Printer problems 182 Modem... good computing habits 187 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193
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Contents 35 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 194 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the Application Cards 199 Card Case 199 Hot key ... mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
Contents 35 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 194 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the Application Cards 199 Card Case 199 Hot key ... mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
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... into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is shipped with your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before adding external or internal components to be charged before...
... into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is shipped with your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 45 before adding external or internal components to be charged before...
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... rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 73) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72... setting up your software" on page 45. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. ...
... rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 73) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72... setting up your software" on page 45. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. ...
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50 Getting Started 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, place one hand on the palm rest to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never ...
50 Getting Started 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, place one hand on the palm rest to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never ...
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... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Hard Disk Drive...
... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen When the computer powers on the computer. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 63 Hard Disk Drive...
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...the hard disk Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software .... (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of the options, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of -box-state, ...
...the hard disk Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software .... (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of the options, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select one of -box-state, ...
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... partitions from your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all... data will be lost. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data and partitions from the hard disk.
... partitions from your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all... data will be lost. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data and partitions from the hard disk.
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...complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next ... your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your selections. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the...
...complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next ... your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your selections. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the...
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Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 63, to restart the...
Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 63, to restart the...
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... Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. 68 ...8482; The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the...
... Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. 68 ...8482; The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the...
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... mode. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor... setting is split into two sides, one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in ...
... mode. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor... setting is split into two sides, one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in ...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you have turned off light glows white. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Starting again from Sleep mode To start it into Sleep mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to clean...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you have turned off light glows white. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Starting again from Sleep mode To start it into Sleep mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to clean...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your program ...
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. For more information, see your program ...
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... work on page 200. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. 90 Learning the Basics Starting a program Function keys The function keys (not to... Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The easiest way to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn+F9 ...
... work on page 200. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. 90 Learning the Basics Starting a program Function keys The function keys (not to... Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The easiest way to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn+F9 ...
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... extension of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use more than one printer or are not case-sensitive. For information on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to 260 characters and can include spaces. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with...
... extension of ".doc" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use more than one printer or are not case-sensitive. For information on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to 260 characters and can include spaces. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with...
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... the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Play/Pause button* Media button* Mute button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next...
... the Basics Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Play/Pause button* Media button* Mute button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next...
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150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Illumination-Turns the panel LED lights on and off (available on certain models) ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to enable/disable the network port and...
150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Illumination-Turns the panel LED lights on and off (available on certain models) ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to enable/disable the network port and...