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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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... and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
... and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
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... settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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...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) ...10070; Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 81) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 136) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
...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) ...10070; Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 81) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 136) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
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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: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To...
...) 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: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To...
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... the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your C: drive to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 70...
... the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your C: drive to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 70...
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... changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be connected to restart the computer. If you that all information stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your...
... changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be connected to restart the computer. If you that all information stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your...
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... and rewritten. 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 by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. If not...
... and rewritten. 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 by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. If not...
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... so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 70. If your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your system configuration, you may be sure to label each item's Name-recovery...a blank DVD into your internal storage drive or if you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. NOTE The system will know in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete,...
... so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page 70. If your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your system configuration, you may be sure to label each item's Name-recovery...a blank DVD into your internal storage drive or if you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. NOTE The system will know in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete,...
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... 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: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to external media before erasing the...instructions to complete the recovery process. To delete all data on page 60. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one ...
... 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: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to external media before erasing the...instructions to complete the recovery process. To delete all data on page 60. Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one ...
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... DVD option on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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 the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you that the internal storage...
... DVD option on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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 the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you that the internal storage...
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... the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll ...that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open...
... the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll ...that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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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...check its documentation. See the video device documentation for further instructions. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer through... for additional configuration steps. To make the connection, you may automatically recognize the printer; Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer ...
...check its documentation. See the video device documentation for further instructions. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer through... for additional configuration steps. To make the connection, you may automatically recognize the printer; Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer ...
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... you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. To keep dust and dirt...
... you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. To keep dust and dirt...
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... down normally, details such as 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 Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you will lose all the data on page...
... down normally, details such as 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 Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you will lose all the data on page...
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...For more information, see your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 204. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys 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. For example, Fn+F9 turns...
...For more information, see your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 204. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys 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. For example, Fn+F9 turns...
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... Explorer, and the Search programs and files field. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on or always off after a certain interval when you stop typing. You can :...Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you want to work on. To find the ... first, you have a backlight illumination feature. If the keyboard backlight setting is to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility.
... Explorer, and the Search programs and files field. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on or always off after a certain interval when you stop typing. You can :...Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you want to work on. To find the ... first, you have a backlight illumination feature. If the keyboard backlight setting is to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility.