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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Turning off the computer 82 Options for turning off the computer 83 Using the...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Turning off the computer 82 Options for turning off the computer 83 Using the...
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... your computer 92 Cleaning the computer 92 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 94 Computing tips 94 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 96 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 97 Backlit... keyboard 97 Starting a program 97 Starting a program from the Start menu...........98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 98 Starting a program using the Search programs and ...
... your computer 92 Cleaning the computer 92 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 94 Computing tips 94 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 96 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 97 Backlit... keyboard 97 Starting a program 97 Starting a program from the Start menu...........98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 98 Starting a program using the Search programs and ...
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... USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 165 ConfigFree 166 Getting Started 166 ConfigFree® Utilities 167...you 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 177 Checking device properties 177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or storage drive problems 182 Error-checking 182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system ...
... USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 165 ConfigFree 166 Getting Started 166 ConfigFree® Utilities 167...you 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 177 Checking device properties 177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or storage drive problems 182 Error-checking 182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system ...
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... in the Windows® operating system 192 If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 197 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 198 Toshiba's worldwide offices 198 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 200 Hot Key Cards 200 Using the Hot Key Cards 201 Application Cards 202 Using the... (Display switch 210 Display brightness 211 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............212 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 213 Zoom (Display resolution 214 Keyboard hot key functions 215 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 216 Glossary 217 Index 231
... in the Windows® operating system 192 If you need further assistance 197 Before you contact Toshiba 197 Contacting Toshiba 197 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 198 Toshiba's worldwide offices 198 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 200 Hot Key Cards 200 Using the Hot Key Cards 201 Application Cards 202 Using the... (Display switch 210 Display brightness 211 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............212 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 213 Zoom (Display resolution 214 Keyboard hot key functions 215 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 216 Glossary 217 Index 231
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... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make...
... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make...
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Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and ...
Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and ...
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...turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you may vary according to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ ...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
...turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you may vary according to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ ...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
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...) Warning screen 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using...
...) Warning screen 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using...
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... drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you to restart the computer. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on the keyboard to specify the size for the C: partition. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on ...your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has ...
... drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you to restart the computer. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on the keyboard to specify the size for the C: partition. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on ...your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has ...
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... proceeding. 9 Click Next to begin the recovery. Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on them will remain intact and any key on -screen arrow...
... proceeding. 9 Click Next to begin the recovery. Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on them will remain intact and any key on -screen arrow...
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...-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70.
...-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70.
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... to obtain the Recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. NOTE As you will prompt you want to copy to DVD by clicking the check box next ... several blank DVDs to restart the computer. When the process is (949) 859-4273. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on -screen prompts to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted...
... to obtain the Recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. NOTE As you will prompt you want to copy to DVD by clicking the check box next ... several blank DVDs to restart the computer. When the process is (949) 859-4273. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on -screen prompts to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted...
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... the C: drive. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive... 64-bit operating system, if your data to restart the computer. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that displays and then click ...
... the C: drive. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive... 64-bit operating system, if your data to restart the computer. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that displays and then click ...
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... the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on...be lost. When the initial screen displays, press F12. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your ...
... the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on...be lost. When the initial screen displays, press F12. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your ...
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...Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open ...the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in certain applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the ...
...Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open ...the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in certain applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the ...
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... a mouse You may not function correctly. If you can use . Refer to use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. If a USB cable was not included with your printer. the printer is USB-... one from your television (or other video display device), you prefer to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you may come with your printer. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 82.
... a mouse You may not function correctly. If you can use . Refer to use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. If a USB cable was not included with your printer. the printer is USB-... one from your television (or other video display device), you prefer to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you may come with your printer. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 82.
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... wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your computer carefully to keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. See "Utilities" on page 118. For more information, see...
... wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your computer carefully to keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. See "Utilities" on page 118. For more information, see...
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... turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard It is easy to external media on it unless you will lose all new files...This precaution is active. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to check and optimize...
... turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard It is easy to external media on it unless you will lose all new files...This precaution is active. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to check and optimize...
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... is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key...
... is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key...
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...is to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. Learning the Basics 97 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains ...10070; Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on the keyboard and turns off using the Illumination tab of the file that have a backlight illumination feature. You can : ❖ Double-...
...is to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. Learning the Basics 97 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains ...10070; Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on the keyboard and turns off using the Illumination tab of the file that have a backlight illumination feature. You can : ❖ Double-...