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Contents 27 Using the computer for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding...the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting... Hibernation mode .........76 Using and configuring Sleep mode 78 Closing the display panel 81 Caring for your computer 81 Cleaning the computer 81 Moving the computer 81
Contents 27 Using the computer for the first time 45 Opening the display panel 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Turning on the power 46 Adding...the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 68 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 69 Using a mouse 69 Connecting... Hibernation mode .........76 Using and configuring Sleep mode 78 Closing the display panel 81 Caring for your computer 81 Cleaning the computer 81 Moving the computer 81
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... Resolving a hardware conflict 172 A plan of action 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 PC Card problems 182 Printer problems 184 Wireless networking problems 185...
... Resolving a hardware conflict 172 A plan of action 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk drive problems 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 PC Card problems 182 Printer problems 184 Wireless networking problems 185...
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32 Contents If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196 Appendix A: Hot Keys 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Application Cards 200 Using... the Application Cards 200 Card Case 201 Hot Key Functions 202 Volume Mute 202 Password security 203 Power plan 205 Sleep mode 206 Hibernation mode 207 Display modes 208 Display...
32 Contents If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196 Appendix A: Hot Keys 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Application Cards 200 Using... the Application Cards 200 Card Case 201 Hot Key Functions 202 Volume Mute 202 Password security 203 Power plan 205 Sleep mode 206 Hibernation mode 207 Display modes 208 Display...
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... the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. See "Connecting...
... the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. See "Connecting...
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... 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 "Connecting a printer" on page 69) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (...Cards" on page 40. After starting your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to the Internet. Product registration can either double-click ...
... 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 "Connecting a printer" on page 69) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (...Cards" on page 40. After starting your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer. NOTE To register online, you can be connected to the Internet. Product registration can either double-click ...
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.... Getting Started Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the... display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may ...
.... Getting Started Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the... display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 45 NOTE Battery life and charge time may ...
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...) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on...your computer. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may...
...) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on...your computer. Below are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. 46 Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may...
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... locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
... locate the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 112. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery.
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... Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition (available on your computer without your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you can : ...create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE It is displayed under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is ...
... Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your computer has been configured with the socket latches. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition (available on your computer without your C: drive, leaving any other partitions you can : ...create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to perform the action, click Continue; NOTE It is displayed under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The total memory is ...
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... Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just...
... Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just...
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...image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to save your work to ...proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Be sure to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of Factory Default Software, then click Next. The Recovery ...
...image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to save your work to ...proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Be sure to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to out-of Factory Default Software, then click Next. The Recovery ...
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... process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase ...Select the desired method, then click Next. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the ...
... process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. Be sure you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase ...Select the desired method, then click Next. This may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the ...
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... the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your information on the recovered drive will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on them will not be affected and will be...C: drive size in 1GB increments. If you created a D: drive, it will remain intact. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears, reminding you ...
... the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your information on the recovered drive will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on them will not be affected and will be...C: drive size in 1GB increments. If you created a D: drive, it will remain intact. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. A confirmation message appears, reminding you ...
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...has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will display on page 57, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of ...the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "...
...has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will display on page 57, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of ...the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "...
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Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to display its status in the lower portion of a finger. Simply move the cursor with your hard disk drive, you can check its status ...list to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you to move your finger from left to right....
Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to display its status in the lower portion of a finger. Simply move the cursor with your hard disk drive, you can check its status ...list to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you to move your finger from left to right....
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... the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. The primary button usually corresponds to click...
... the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. The primary button usually corresponds to click...
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... of cable entrance, or attachment, as practicable and the connection complies with all local cable installation requirements that it is associated with display options. 4 Select the settings you must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by default. To do... "Enabling Dual Mode" on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you are connecting. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a function. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in your operating system and devices. Getting Started ...
... of cable entrance, or attachment, as practicable and the connection complies with all local cable installation requirements that it is associated with display options. 4 Select the settings you must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by default. To do... "Enabling Dual Mode" on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you are connecting. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a function. To configure a virtual button: 1 Perform steps 1-5 in your operating system and devices. Getting Started ...
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... cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV ❖ TV only (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation ... turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to change . Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you press the F5 key to allow time for...
... cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV ❖ TV only (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation ... turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to change . Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you press the F5 key to allow time for...
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.... TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the computer's built-in TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. If you must support a resolution ...
.... TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the computer's built-in TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. If you must support a resolution ...
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Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Once the computer is configured, you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ ... this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to display the actions that you click the power button in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK...
Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Once the computer is configured, you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ ... this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to display the actions that you click the power button in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK...