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28 Contents Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 54 ... Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using external display devices 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...
28 Contents Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 54 ... Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 Using external display devices 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...
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30 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Outdoor display switch 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main ...
30 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 100 Toshiba's energy-saver design 100 Outdoor display switch 101 Running the computer on battery power 101 Battery Notice 101 Power management 103 Using additional batteries 103 Charging batteries 103 Charging the main ...
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... own .....175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 183 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 PC Card problems 186 Printer problems 188...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 195 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 200 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 201 Toshiba's worldwide offices 201 Appendix A: Hot Keys 203 Volume Mute 203 Password security 204 Without a password 204...
... own .....175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 179 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 181 Disk drive problems 183 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 PC Card problems 186 Printer problems 188...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 195 If you need further assistance 200 Before you contact Toshiba 200 Contacting Toshiba 200 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 201 Toshiba's worldwide offices 201 Appendix A: Hot Keys 203 Volume Mute 203 Password security 204 Without a password 204...
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34 Contents Display modes 207 Display brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Zooming applications in/out 208 Keyboard hot keys 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 211 Getting Started 212 Starting ConfigFree 212 ConfigFree Utilities 214 Connectivity...
34 Contents Display modes 207 Display brightness 207 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 208 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Zooming applications in/out 208 Keyboard hot keys 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer 211 Getting Started 212 Starting ConfigFree 212 ConfigFree Utilities 214 Connectivity...
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...to your computer. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to charge the battery you can use external power or to your software setup... Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be found, a window will pause for a moment while checking for the first time, do not...
...to your computer. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to charge the battery you can use external power or to your software setup... Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be found, a window will pause for a moment while checking for the first time, do not...
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...you must be completed during the initial start up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. After starting your computer for the first time you click the final screen, your ...page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size 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 page 69) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (...
...you must be completed during the initial start up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. After starting your computer for the first time you click the final screen, your ...page 69) ❖ Connect a full-size 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 page 69) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (...
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... 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using ...it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the...
... 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using ...it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the...
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... for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your ...computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of some of the screen while on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. This information applies to accommodate all the features and ...
... for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the many possible icons used on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your ...computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of some of the screen while on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. This information applies to accommodate all the features and ...
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Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can retrieve them later.
Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can retrieve them later.
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... computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you have the options of recovering your system using the...
... computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 58 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 3 Select the items you have the options of recovering your system using the...
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...will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to save your information will be... lost during the recovery process. Be sure to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. ...
...will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to save your information will be... lost during the recovery process. Be sure to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. ...
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...the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the size of 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 that all data will be... lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you to delete all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. This...
...the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the size of 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 that all data will be... lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you to delete all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. This...
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...a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive 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 the current partition size Recovering the... media first. To resize and recover your information will be deleted during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on your work to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions...
...a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive 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 the current partition size Recovering the... media first. To resize and recover your information will be deleted during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on your work to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions...
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...writable optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The ...size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to ...
...writable optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The ...size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to ...
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...of the HDD only Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting deletes all data will be affected and will remain intact. A confirmation message displays, reminding you that all information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you that all partitions on the hard ... recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message...
...of the HDD only Recovering the C: drive to its factory default setting deletes all data will be affected and will remain intact. A confirmation message displays, reminding you that all information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you that all partitions on the hard ... recovery process. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message...
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...Administrative Tools icon. 3 Double-click the Computer Management icon. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its factory default state without creating the HDD Recovery Utilities partition. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press...Be sure you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. This will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions will be reformatted and all partitions on your work to its status in the lower portion of the screen.
...Administrative Tools icon. 3 Double-click the Computer Management icon. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its factory default state without creating the HDD Recovery Utilities partition. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press...Be sure you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. This will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions will be reformatted and all partitions on your work to its status in the lower portion of the screen.
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Getting Started 65 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to install. 4 Click Install. Simply move your ...several times across the TouchPad from right to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to left to the right side of a finger. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad...finger across the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your finger from left .
Getting Started 65 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to install. 4 Click Install. Simply move your ...several times across the TouchPad from right to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to left to the right side of a finger. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad...finger across the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your finger from left .
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... Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 208. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also use a hot key to the documentation for your computer for the type of device you are connecting. Before...
... Printers and Other Hardware window. 9 Close the Control Panel window. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad" on page 208. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also use a hot key to the documentation for your computer for the type of device you are connecting. Before...
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... This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are only available with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop Briefly pause each time you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. To do this: 1 Connect...the external device. 4 Select the settings you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor-...
... This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are only available with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop Briefly pause each time you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. To do this: 1 Connect...the external device. 4 Select the settings you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor-...
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... USB-compatible keyboard. Using an external keyboard If you may need to your computer. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. If you to install the printer...instructions when connecting a printer. Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you...
... USB-compatible keyboard. Using an external keyboard If you may need to your computer. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. If you to install the printer...instructions when connecting a printer. Getting Started 69 Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you...