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... computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the quality of the external display......83 Using an external keyboard 83
... computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the quality of the external display......83 Using an external keyboard 83
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... the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 98 Character keys 99 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 100 Overlay keys 100 Starting a program...
... the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 98 Character keys 99 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 100 Overlay keys 100 Starting a program...
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Contents 35 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 186 Disk or storage drive problems 188 Error-checking 188 Optical disc drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 ExpressCard®...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the Application...
Contents 35 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 186 Disk or storage drive problems 188 Error-checking 188 Optical disc drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 ExpressCard®...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the Application...
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36 Contents Sleep mode 214 Hibernation mode 215 Output (Display switch 216 Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 219 Cursor control overlay 220 Numeric overlay 220 Zoom (Display resolution 221 Keyboard hot key functions 221 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 222 Glossary 223 Index 238
36 Contents Sleep mode 214 Hibernation mode 215 Output (Display switch 216 Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............218 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 219 Cursor control overlay 220 Numeric overlay 220 Zoom (Display resolution 221 Keyboard hot key functions 221 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 222 Glossary 223 Index 238
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... 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation...
... 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation...
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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 . Any small bright dots...
... 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 . Any small bright dots...
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...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 80) ❖ Connect a local printer...
...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 80) ❖ Connect a local printer...
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... rewritten. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
... rewritten. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
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... will be connected to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any...
... will be connected to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any...
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...7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To resize and recover...Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your C: drive to its out-of Factory Default Software and then click Next. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure...
...7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To resize and recover...Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your C: drive to its out-of Factory Default Software and then click Next. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure...
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... the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key... on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to step 4. If not, skip to external media before executing the recovery (...
... the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key... on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. Be sure to save your work to step 4. If not, skip to external media before executing the recovery (...
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...Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on the keyboard to restart the computer. If the recovery files on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Also, if your original internal ... drive from your recovery DVDs/media. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, ...
...Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on the keyboard to restart the computer. If the recovery files on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Also, if your original internal ... drive from your recovery DVDs/media. To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, ...
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Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ... size partition-If you are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which...
Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ... size partition-If you are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which...
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... lower portion of your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to external media (see "Backing up your work to restart the computer.
... lower portion of your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to external media (see "Backing up your work to restart the computer.
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... close-up view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information... ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open...
... close-up view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information... ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open...
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...your computer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Refer to use . The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you can set up a printer" on page 84. Follow the manufacturer's instructions ...as described in TouchPad™. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the ...
...your computer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Refer to use . The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you can set up a printer" on page 84. Follow the manufacturer's instructions ...as described in TouchPad™. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the ...
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... gives tips on page 128. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 122. Caring for details. For information about taking care of your computer. To keep dust and dirt...
... gives tips on page 128. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 122. Caring for details. For information about taking care of your computer. To keep dust and dirt...
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... frequent breaks to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for viruses. This... damage the disk, the drive, or both. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
... frequent breaks to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for viruses. This... damage the disk, the drive, or both. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
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... and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press... Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space ...
... and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press... Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space ...
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... the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® ...keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers...
... the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® ...keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers...