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...) that has not been tested with an 802.11a radio device. This device is subject to 5.25 GHz frequency range. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that...
...) that has not been tested with an 802.11a radio device. This device is subject to 5.25 GHz frequency range. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that...
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... achieve our zero-waste-to recycle products at all our production sites. 16 Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in personal and non-commercial activity or was encoded by working Toshiba computers can be implied for free recycling. For additional details, please visit us...
... achieve our zero-waste-to recycle products at all our production sites. 16 Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in personal and non-commercial activity or was encoded by working Toshiba computers can be implied for free recycling. For additional details, please visit us...
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... Learning the Basics 67 Computing tips 67 Using the keyboard 68 Character keys 68 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 69 Function keys 69 Special Windows® keys 69 Starting a program 69 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 70 Starting a program from the Start menu..............70 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Restoring your work 71 Toshiba's online resources 72 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 73 Toshiba's energy-saver design 73 Running the computer on battery power 74 Battery Notice 74 Power management 75 Charging the ...
... Learning the Basics 67 Computing tips 67 Using the keyboard 68 Character keys 68 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 69 Function keys 69 Special Windows® keys 69 Starting a program 69 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 70 Starting a program from the Start menu..............70 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Restoring your work 71 Toshiba's online resources 72 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 73 Toshiba's energy-saver design 73 Running the computer on battery power 74 Battery Notice 74 Power management 75 Charging the ...
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... Utility.....118 Fingerprint Logon 119 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 119 Fingerprint reader limitations 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 121 TOSHIBA Service Station 122 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 122 ConfigFree 123 Getting Started 124 ConfigFree® Utilities 124 Chapter 6: If Something... Goes Wrong 127 Problems that are easy to fix 127 Problems when you turn on the computer............128 The Windows®...
... Utility.....118 Fingerprint Logon 119 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 119 Fingerprint reader limitations 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 121 TOSHIBA Service Station 122 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 122 ConfigFree 123 Getting Started 124 ConfigFree® Utilities 124 Chapter 6: If Something... Goes Wrong 127 Problems that are easy to fix 127 Problems when you turn on the computer............128 The Windows®...
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22 Contents Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ...........141 If you need further assistance 145 Contacting Toshiba 146 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 146 Toshiba's worldwide offices 147 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 148 Hot Key Cards 148 Using the Hot Key Cards 149 Hot key functions 150 Volume Mute 150...
22 Contents Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ...........141 If you need further assistance 145 Contacting Toshiba 146 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 146 Toshiba's worldwide offices 147 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 148 Hot Key Cards 148 Using the Hot Key Cards 149 Hot key functions 150 Volume Mute 150...
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... product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. ...For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in...
... product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. ...For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in...
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...Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that are farther away. Glare on objects that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Place the notebook display away from ...bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the...
...Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that are farther away. Glare on objects that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Place the notebook display away from ...bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the...
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... When you turn on the computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Website at register.toshiba.com or by clicking the Start button and, in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 41...) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 62) 40 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended,...
... When you turn on the computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Website at register.toshiba.com or by clicking the Start button and, in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 41...) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 62) 40 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended,...
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It is strongly recommended that you have created to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your work" on page 71. NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery ... storage drive become corrupted or are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save your computer be connected to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive...
It is strongly recommended that you have created to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your work" on page 71. NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery ... storage drive become corrupted or are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save your computer be connected to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive...
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... 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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Getting Started 43 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive internal storage drive or...
... 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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Getting Started 43 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive internal storage drive or...
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..., skip to begin the recovery. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has...
..., skip to begin the recovery. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has...
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... 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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To resize and...
... 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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To resize and...
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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: ... media using , and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you restore your computer. 3 Turn on page 71. NOTE When you created are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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: ... media using , and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you restore your computer. 3 Turn on page 71. NOTE When you created are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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...information, see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on certain models.) ) button. ❖ Press Fn + F9. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Check your finger along the right edge of the touch pad. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by computer ...model. To enable/disable the touch pad, do one of the Windows Control Panel. If you disable tapping only, you can still use the Mouse Properties option in rapid succession. Scrolling with the touch pad There ...
...information, see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on certain models.) ) button. ❖ Press Fn + F9. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Check your finger along the right edge of the touch pad. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by computer ...model. To enable/disable the touch pad, do one of the Windows Control Panel. If you disable tapping only, you can still use the Mouse Properties option in rapid succession. Scrolling with the touch pad There ...
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...; External monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 2 Release the Fn and F5 keys. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. See "Utilities" on page 81. For more...
...; External monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 2 Release the Fn and F5 keys. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. See "Utilities" on page 81. For more...
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... feature that can be activated. However, if your file to the internal storage drive. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system" on it takes time. See "Saving your files to put off backing up your work stays in a safe place. See your software...
... feature that can be activated. However, if your file to the internal storage drive. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system" on it takes time. See "Saving your files to put off backing up your work stays in a safe place. See your software...
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... the disk, the drive, or both. 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 reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks ...to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is especially important for...
... the disk, the drive, or both. 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 reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks ...to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is especially important for...
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... different things depending on page 150. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you...function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on . For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The ...
... different things depending on page 150. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you...function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on . For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The ...
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...system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. The Windows® operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. NOTE ... field (Sample Image) Search programs and files field in Start menu 2 Start typing the program's name (wordpad) in a separate window. 3 In the search results window, click WordPad under Programs. Starting a program from the Start menu and the Search programs and files field. 70 Learning the Basics Starting...
...system usually puts an icon in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the Windows® WordPad program as an example: 1 Click Start, and then All Programs. The Windows® operating system displays the All Programs menu, which lists programs and program groups. NOTE ... field (Sample Image) Search programs and files field in Start menu 2 Start typing the program's name (wordpad) in a separate window. 3 In the search results window, click WordPad under Programs. Starting a program from the Start menu and the Search programs and files field. 70 Learning the Basics Starting...
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... computer. To back up all the files on the computer's internal storage drive. You may take a considerable amount of the program's window. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your program's documentation to a network, if available. Check your internal storage... drive, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on your files to your work Back up several files at regular intervals. The Accessories menu is one...
... computer. To back up all the files on the computer's internal storage drive. You may take a considerable amount of the program's window. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your program's documentation to a network, if available. Check your internal storage... drive, use the Microsoft® Windows® Backup program preinstalled on your files to your work Back up several files at regular intervals. The Accessories menu is one...