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... display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for...
... display devices 70 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 73 Setting up a printer 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........74 Turning off the computer 75 Options for...
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... computer 86 Moving the computer 87 Using a computer lock 87 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 90 Character keys 90 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 91 Function keys 91 Special Windows® keys 91 Overlay keys 92 Using the overlay... media 103 Recording optical media 104 Removing a disc with the computer on...........104 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........105 Caring for optical discs 105 Toshiba's online resources 105
... computer 86 Moving the computer 87 Using a computer lock 87 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 90 Character keys 90 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 91 Function keys 91 Special Windows® keys 91 Overlay keys 92 Using the overlay... media 103 Recording optical media 104 Removing a disc with the computer on...........104 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........105 Caring for optical discs 105 Toshiba's online resources 105
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... help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 182 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 ExpressCard® problems 187 Printer problems 189 Modem...
... help you 177 Resolving a hardware conflict 177 A plan of action 177 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........178 Memory problems 179 Power and the batteries 180 Keyboard problems 181 Display problems 182 Disk drive problems 184 Optical drive problems 186 Sound system problems 187 ExpressCard® problems 187 Printer problems 189 Modem...
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... in the Windows® operating system 195 If you need further assistance 199 Before you contact Toshiba 199 Contacting Toshiba 199 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 200 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 202 Hot Key Cards 202 Using the Hot Key Cards 203 Application Cards 204 Using the... (Display switch 211 Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 214 Zoom (Display resolution 215 Keyboard hot key functions 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Glossary 218 Index 232
... in the Windows® operating system 195 If you need further assistance 199 Before you contact Toshiba 199 Contacting Toshiba 199 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 200 Toshiba's worldwide offices 200 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 202 Hot Key Cards 202 Using the Hot Key Cards 203 Application Cards 204 Using the... (Display switch 211 Display brightness 212 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............213 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 214 Zoom (Display resolution 215 Keyboard hot key functions 216 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 217 Glossary 218 Index 232
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... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing...
... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing...
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... memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (...click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send ...
... memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 70) ❖ Connect a local printer (...click the Toshiba Registration icon on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at a later time. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send ...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
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... ❖ Checking the HDD operating status 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...
... ❖ Checking the HDD operating status 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...
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...be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image)... Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the hard disk...
...be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the keyboard to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image)... Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the hard disk...
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... on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all data will be lost. Be sure you 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 methods you can choose: ❖ Delete...
... on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all data will be lost. Be sure you 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 methods you can choose: ❖ Delete...
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... your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the... C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats all information on the C: drive will be lost . If you that the HDD has been recovered....
... your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the... C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your keyboard to its factory default setting reformats all information on the C: drive will be lost . If you that the HDD has been recovered....
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... and press Enter. Getting Started 65 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 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to restart the computer.
... and press Enter. Getting Started 65 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 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your keyboard to restart the computer.
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... -hand) button. Getting Started 69 Using the TouchPad™ Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger up or down along the...
... -hand) button. Getting Started 69 Using the TouchPad™ Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger up or down along the...
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...-compatible mouse. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. You can use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop)... ❖ Built-in TouchPad. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended...
...-compatible mouse. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. You can use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other external video device) only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop)... ❖ Built-in TouchPad. 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended...
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... to clean the computer. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start...
... to clean the computer. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start...
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... keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The... Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the time, this does not matter. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ ...
... keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The... Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Your computer's keyboard has only one of the time, this does not matter. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ ...
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...page 206. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 91 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called ...execute programmed functions when pressed. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are ...
...page 206. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 91 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called ...execute programmed functions when pressed. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are ...
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... panel goes out. The numeric mode light on . 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control ...the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and...
... panel goes out. The numeric mode light on . 92 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control ...the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and...
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The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that has an icon in the All Programs ... light on your program is displayed. If you have four options. Learning the Basics 93 Starting a program Using the overlay for the program on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To start a program from the Start menu When you pause with the gray arrows and symbols on All Programs, it will...
The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that has an icon in the All Programs ... light on your program is displayed. If you have four options. Learning the Basics 93 Starting a program Using the overlay for the program on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. To start a program from the Start menu When you pause with the gray arrows and symbols on All Programs, it will...
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... that can contain up to no more than eight characters. Some applications do . Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As...
... that can contain up to no more than eight characters. Some applications do . Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are currently working with , click File, and then Save As, and give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As...