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... 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 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
... 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 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........71 Turning off the computer 72 Options for...
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... computer 80 Moving the computer 80 Using a computer lock 80 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 82 Computing tips 82 Using the keyboard 84 Character keys 84 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 85 Function keys 85 Special Windows® keys 85 Overlay keys 86 Using the overlay... Creating a CD/DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99
... computer 80 Moving the computer 80 Using a computer lock 80 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 82 Computing tips 82 Using the keyboard 84 Character keys 84 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 84 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 85 Function keys 85 Special Windows® keys 85 Overlay keys 86 Using the overlay... Creating a CD/DVD 97 Removing a disc with the computer on 98 Removing a disc with the computer off 98 Caring for CD or DVD discs 99 Toshiba's online resources 99
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... 150 Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 151 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 151 Viewing existing key assignments 153 Changing or removing existing key assignments 153 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 153 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........154 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 155 Booting from a bootable SD...
... 150 Using drag-and-drop to assign a key 151 Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key 151 Viewing existing key assignments 153 Changing or removing existing key assignments 153 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility 153 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility .........154 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Boot Utility 155 Booting from a bootable SD...
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... conflicts on your 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 ...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 ...
... conflicts on your 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 ...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 ...
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... 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 Doctor 214 Search for Wireless...
... 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 Doctor 214 Search for Wireless...
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... 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 , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. If an Internet connection could not be chosen." NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next...
... 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 , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. If an Internet connection could not be chosen." NOTE The names of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next...
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...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on 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 "...the final screen, your software. After starting your desktop or go to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Once you must be completed during the initial start up process of your software" on page 127) Adding optional ...
...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on 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 "...the final screen, your software. After starting your desktop or go to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Once you must be completed during the initial start up process of your software" on page 127) Adding optional ...
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... Battery life and charge time may vary depending 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for...
... Battery life and charge time may vary depending 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for...
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... files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your keyboard while powering on the computer. For more information on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image...
... files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your keyboard while powering on the computer. For more information on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image...
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... to out-of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the ...recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive ...
... to out-of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the ...recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive ...
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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 that the HDD has been ... the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you can choose: ❖ Delete all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. This may take several hours, depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖...
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 that the HDD has been ... the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you can choose: ❖ Delete all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. This may take several hours, depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖...
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...that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. 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 C: drive will be lost . If you have saved your work to external media first. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size...
...that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. 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 C: drive will be lost . If you have saved your work to external media first. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size...
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The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your writable optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, ... the restoration. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you...
The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your writable optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, ... the restoration. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you...
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... data will remain intact. A confirmation message displays, reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on your keyboard to external media first. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to out-of the HDD only...process. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery process. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard ...
... data will remain intact. A confirmation message displays, reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on your keyboard to external media first. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to out-of the HDD only...process. A confirmation message appears, reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery process. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard ...
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... Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the lower portion of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover using all partitions on your keyboard to display its factory default state without the recovery partition reformats all HDD space (no HDD recovery partition), and then click Next. Checking the HDD...
... Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the lower portion of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover using all partitions on your keyboard to display its factory default state without the recovery partition reformats all HDD space (no HDD recovery partition), and then click Next. Checking the HDD...
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... page, slide your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. Getting Started 65 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Using the TouchPad™... in front of the page, push your cursor across the screen often means having to move the cursor to the top of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to move it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control ...
... page, slide your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. Getting Started 65 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Using the TouchPad™... in front of the page, push your cursor across the screen often means having to move the cursor to the top of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to move it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control ...
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...attach one of the computer's built-in TouchPad. Follow the manufacturer's 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 ...may want to your printer. The external display device must set the resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Using an external keyboard If you must support a resolution of the internal display panel to adjust the video settings. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer ...
...attach one of the computer's built-in TouchPad. Follow the manufacturer's 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 ...may want to your printer. The external display device must set the resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Using an external keyboard If you must support a resolution of the internal display panel to adjust the video settings. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer ...
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... information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your battery...
... information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your battery...
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... and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖... O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. editing keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Ctrl key. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and...
... and Alt keys, or to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the right side of the enhanced keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖... O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. editing keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Ctrl key. Your computer's keyboard has only one Enter and one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate these separate keys, as follows: ❖ Press Fn and...
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...programmed functions when pressed. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12...174; key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the program you are using. For example, Fn...
...programmed functions when pressed. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has two keys that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12...174; key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Learning the Basics 85 Using the keyboard ❖ Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the program you are using. For example, Fn...