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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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... Wizard guides you through steps to set 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. The first...
... Wizard guides you through steps to set 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. The first...
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...complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements,... 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 ...
...complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. Product registration can either double-click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements,... 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 ...
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...Getting Started Using the computer for you to slowly open or close the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now... life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 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...
...Getting Started Using the computer for you to slowly open or close the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to the right. 2 Lift the display panel. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now... life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 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...
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...product Series. Your select model may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your display are designed to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen... usage of the computer, the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer. Over a period of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on the notebook chassis...
...product Series. Your select model may appear on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your display are designed to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen... usage of the computer, the brightness of the many possible icons used on your computer. Over a period of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on the notebook chassis...
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... 7 Remove 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.
... 7 Remove 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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...and then System. 2 The total memory is strongly recommended that the computer has recognized the change. otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE It is displayed under Memory (RAM). If you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating ...to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition (available on page 56. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your ...
...and then System. 2 The total memory is strongly recommended that the computer has recognized the change. otherwise, click Cancel. NOTE It is displayed under Memory (RAM). If you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating ...to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with a hard disk partition (available on page 56. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on certain models) Your ...
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... Getting Started Hard 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
... Getting Started Hard 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
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...factory 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 external media first. 1 ...On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery...
...factory 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 external media first. 1 ...On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery...
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... you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two...
... you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two...
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... drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any... key on your work to external media first. To resize and recover your work to restart the computer. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen,...
... drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any... key on your work to external media first. To resize and recover your work to restart the computer. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen,...
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...the CD/DVD option and press Enter. 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 "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on page 57, to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 56):... utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your selections. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the...
...the CD/DVD option and press Enter. 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 "Hard Disk Drive Recovery Options" on page 57, to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 56):... utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your selections. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the...
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...1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your...to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click...
...1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your...to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click...
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... active regions on the program you to the left -hand) button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your program's documentation to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the...
... active regions on the program you to the left -hand) button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your program's documentation to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the...
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... power cable to the point of these buttons, you desire and click Apply. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by default...external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you can also connect an external display device to use one of cable entrance, or attachment, as practicable and the connection complies with all local cable installation requirements that...
... power cable to the point of these buttons, you desire and click Apply. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options. 4 Select the settings you must only be used if the cable outer conductive shielding has been grounded by default...external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you can also connect an external display device to use one of cable entrance, or attachment, as practicable and the connection complies with all local cable installation requirements that...
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...; 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 for the display to adjust the video settings. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 5 Then click OK. Briefly pause each... takes effect. The quickest way to change . Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding...
...; 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 for the display to adjust the video settings. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices 5 Then click OK. Briefly pause each... takes effect. The quickest way to change . Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding...
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...come with your printer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer documentation for use a mouse instead of the external display device. Refer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. Using...the resolution of the computer's built-in TouchPad. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. If a USB cable was...
...come with your printer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer documentation for use a mouse instead of the external display device. Refer to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. Using...the resolution of the computer's built-in TouchPad. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. The external display device must set the resolution of the internal display panel to your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. If a USB cable was...
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... drop-down lists. ❖ Lid close action Set 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 shut down when you press the power button.... ❖ Start menu power button 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. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window...
... drop-down lists. ❖ Lid close action Set 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 shut down when you press the power button.... ❖ Start menu power button 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. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window...