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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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... to a power source" 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®. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer...
... to a power source" 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®. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer...
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...can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on page 45. Failure 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) ...ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 131) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your product. After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed during the initial start...
...can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on page 45. Failure 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) ...ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 131) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your product. After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed during the initial start...
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... not force it beyond the point where it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it. Do not press or push on the applications, power management settings...
... not force it beyond the point where it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it. Do not press or push on the applications, power management settings...
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... ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default...
... ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default...
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... your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays... that all partitions on the keyboard to its out of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a...
... your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays... that all partitions on the keyboard to its out of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a...
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...hard disk-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. 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... on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data...
...hard disk-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. 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... on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 65 Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data...
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... only your information on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats your drive and 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... save your selections. Be sure to save your C: drive to restart the computer. If you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to begin the restoration.
... only your information on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats your drive and 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... save your selections. Be sure to save your C: drive to restart the computer. If you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to begin the restoration.
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... displays, press F12. To recover your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your computer to explain the available recovery options.... (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you can rebuild the system using...Press any key on page 63, to its default factory state, you need to recover your keyboard to restart the computer.
... displays, press F12. To recover your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your computer to explain the available recovery options.... (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you can rebuild the system using...Press any key on page 63, to its default factory state, you need to recover your keyboard to restart the computer.
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...Install. 5 Follow the on certain models) allows you to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. 68 Getting... 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 left side, slide your finger from right to move the cursor with your finger across ...
...Install. 5 Follow the on certain models) allows you to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. 68 Getting... 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 left side, slide your finger from right to move the cursor with your finger across ...
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...in the above illustration is split into two sides, one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. See the video device documentation for the SWAP image Display mode....picture quality from your computer. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external ...
...in the above illustration is split into two sides, one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. In extended desktop mode, the image is for additional configuration steps. See the video device documentation for the SWAP image Display mode....picture quality from your computer. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. 2 Release the Fn key. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external ...
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... closing the display panel, depending on cleaning and moving your computer. Refer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can customize your computer to avoid scratching or damaging the surface...
... closing the display panel, depending on cleaning and moving your computer. Refer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can customize your computer to avoid scratching or damaging the surface...
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For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains 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. Ctrl...
For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 89 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains 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. Ctrl...
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...have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is 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 more information, see ... you want to work on. 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. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖...
...have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is 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 more information, see ... you want to work on. 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. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop ❖...
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...® online Help. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. If you connect it. For information on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are changing printers, you will need to handle your work Ensure the operating system is unlikely to recognize a strange...
...® online Help. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. If you connect it. For information on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are changing printers, you will need to handle your work Ensure the operating system is unlikely to recognize a strange...
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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 to mute the sound. Play/Pause button* Media button* Mute button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next track button* *Available on the disc...
... 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 to mute the sound. Play/Pause button* Media button* Mute button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next track button* *Available on the disc...
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...external devices even if they are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. 150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ Display-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and enable or disable USB Sleep and Charge USB ...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 charge certain USB-compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music ...
...external devices even if they are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. 150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ Display-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and enable or disable USB Sleep and Charge USB ...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 charge certain USB-compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music ...