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28 Contents Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 ... enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73...
28 Contents Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 Your computer's features and specifications ....48 Turning on the power 48 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 49 Removing a memory module 55 ... enabling the TouchPad 66 Using the Dual Mode Pad 67 Using Dual Mode 67 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......71 Using an external keyboard 71 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a printer 73...
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... Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank ... Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 189
... Support 156 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 157 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 159 Fingerprint utility limitations 159 Fingerprint Enrollment 159 Fingerprint Logon 161 Power-on Security 161 Control Center 161 Password Bank ... Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 PC Card problems 189
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...the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209... Using the Application Cards 210 Card Case 210 Hot key functions 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 Hibernation mode 216 Display modes 217 Display ...
...the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209... Using the Application Cards 210 Card Case 210 Hot key functions 212 Volume Mute 212 Password security 213 Power plan 214 Sleep mode 215 Hibernation mode 216 Display modes 217 Display ...
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... page 44. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
... page 44. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL...
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... page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 72) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see...;" on page 136) (available on certain models) Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. After starting your software" on your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory...
... page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 72) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see...;" on page 136) (available on certain models) Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. After starting your software" on your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory...
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... and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of time, and depending on battery power. Over a period of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready ...for you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE...
... and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of time, and depending on battery power. Over a period of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready ...for you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time NOTE...
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Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the two screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover.
Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that you can retrieve them later. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. 8 Place the two screws and the cover in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover.
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... right side up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check...
... right side up squarely with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check...
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... try again. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on page 58. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you were trying to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities.
... try again. Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on page 58. Getting Started 57 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you were trying to recover your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities.
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... just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer. The options are: ❖...
... just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer. The options are: ❖...
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... On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions...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 ...
... On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions...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 ...
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... ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard disk-This option deletes all sectors on the keyboard to ...restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all of your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two...
... ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard disk-This option deletes all sectors on the keyboard to ...restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all of your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two...
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...the up/down arrows to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. NOTE The size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your work to begin the restoration. Getting Started 63...during the recovery process) and your information 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 your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 ...
...the up/down arrows to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. NOTE The size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you have created other partitions (for example, if you have saved your work to begin the restoration. Getting Started 63...during the recovery process) and your information 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 your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 ...
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...will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 59, to begin the restoration. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been ...Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to ...
...will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 59, to begin the restoration. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been ...Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to ...
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... as follows: 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 front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your finger from left to right...right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to left. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to the left side, slide your computer. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction ...
... as follows: 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 front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your finger from left to right...right side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to left. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to the left side, slide your computer. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the direction ...
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... to move the cursor to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. To scroll horizontally, run your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad. This...
... to move the cursor to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. To scroll horizontally, run your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad. This...
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... options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to the same device at the top of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a built-in the Properties for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. To... Out port and the HDMI Out port to close the Mouse Properties window. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD ...
... options, and then click OK. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK to the same device at the top of the Dual Mode Pad (buttons 4, 5, and 6 in display, but you must first configure that button so that it is associated with a built-in the Properties for the Email, ConfigFree, and Print functions. To... Out port and the HDMI Out port to close the Mouse Properties window. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD ...
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... with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your television. Directing the display output when you want takes effect. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between ... click OK. This hot key 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 (or other end of the cable to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an ...
... with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your television. Directing the display output when you want takes effect. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly, pausing between ... click OK. This hot key 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 (or other end of the cable to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an ...
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... must set the resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Using an external keyboard If you must support a resolution of the internal display panel to use one side per display device. This mode is available only if the current setting is split into two sides, one of the simultaneous modes, you prefer ...to match the resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. In extended desktop mode, the image is an extended desktop mode (Built-in...
... must set the resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. Using an external keyboard If you must support a resolution of the internal display panel to use one side per display device. This mode is available only if the current setting is split into two sides, one of the simultaneous modes, you prefer ...to match the resolution of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. In extended desktop mode, the image is an extended desktop mode (Built-in...
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... settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can turn it off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Once the computer is running on the options set separately... Select the options you want the computer to shut down lists. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want...
... settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can turn it off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Once the computer is running on the options set separately... Select the options you want the computer to shut down lists. 78 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want...