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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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... your software setup choices. If an Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set...
... your software setup choices. If an Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Click Next to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Setting up your software When you can use external power or to charge the battery you through steps to set...
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... "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 ...external diskette drive" on page 71) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 42. Registering your computer with Toshiba NOTE If you are connecting your computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings. 6...
... "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 ...external diskette drive" on page 71) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on page 42. Registering your computer with Toshiba NOTE If you are connecting your computer to a network, consult your system administrator before you choose your computer name and network settings. 6...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Do not press or...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Do not press or...
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... stored on your 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 When the computer powers on the computer. For more information on using the Hard Drive Recovery partition...
... stored on your 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 When the computer powers on the computer. For more information on using the Hard Drive Recovery partition...
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...Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. 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. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD ... drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a...
...Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. 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. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD ... drive and your information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a...
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To delete the data and partitions from 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 ..., depending 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 restart the computer. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message...
To delete the data and partitions from 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 ..., depending 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 restart the computer. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message...
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... message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on 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 C: drive ... and your information will be lost during the recovery process) and your information on them will not be lost . To recover only your keyboard to increase/decrease the C: drive size by 5 GB. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click...
... message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on 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 C: drive ... and your information will be lost during the recovery process) and your information on them will not be lost . To recover only your keyboard to increase/decrease the C: drive size by 5 GB. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click...
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... the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to begin the restoration. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. (Sample Image...
... the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to begin the restoration. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. (Sample Image...
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... your work to external media first. 1 Select Recovery of -the-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. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Be sure to save your... keyboard to external media first. To recover only your work to restart the computer. If you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on ...
... your work to external media first. 1 Select Recovery of -the-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. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Be sure to save your... keyboard to external media first. To recover only your work to restart the computer. If you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on ...
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... Recovering your C: drive without creating the HDD Recovery Utilities partition. Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you have saved your keyboard to restart the computer. This will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start, and then...
... Recovering your C: drive without creating the HDD Recovery Utilities partition. Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you have saved your keyboard to restart the computer. This will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start, and then...
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Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger on the TouchPad. ...page, push your finger forward on 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. Simply move your computer. Follow...
Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger on the TouchPad. ...page, push your finger forward on 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. Simply move your computer. Follow...
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...of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a... for additional configuration steps. If you must support a resolution of the external display device. 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 ...
...of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a full-size keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a... for additional configuration steps. If you must support a resolution of the external display device. 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 ...
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80 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Doing so could damage the ... moving your battery" on page 114. For more information on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Do not pick up the computer ...
80 Getting Started Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Doing so could damage the ... moving your battery" on page 114. For more information on cleaning and moving your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. Do not pick up the computer ...
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...❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. 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 Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the full-sized keyboard. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality ...
...❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. 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 Ctrl simultaneously to simulate the Ctrl key on the full-sized keyboard. 84 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality ...
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... specific functions on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information,...as the secondary mouse button 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 using. Ctrl...
... specific functions on the computer. Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information,...as the secondary mouse button 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 using. Ctrl...