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... computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 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 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82
... computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 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 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82
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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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...® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) .......193 Sound system problems... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207
...® operating system can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) .......193 Sound system problems... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207
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36 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the Application Cards 213 Card Case 214 Hot key ... mode 219 Output (Display switch 220 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............222 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 223 Zoom (Display resolution 224 Keyboard hot key functions 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Glossary 227 Index 241
36 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the Application Cards 213 Card Case 214 Hot key ... mode 219 Output (Display switch 220 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............222 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 223 Zoom (Display resolution 224 Keyboard hot key functions 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Glossary 227 Index 241
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... injury. Using your computer on page 46. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are...
... injury. Using your computer on page 46. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are...
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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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...on 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) ❖ ...Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on the computer for the first time you may vary according to set up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
...on 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) ❖ ...Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on the computer for the first time you may vary according to set up your software. 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 system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using...
...) 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 system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using...
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When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. Recovering to a custom size partition ... the procedure below. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to specify the size for the C: partition. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on...
When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. Recovering to a custom size partition ... the procedure below. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to specify the size for the C: partition. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on...
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66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on them will not be affected. ...
66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that all information stored on them will not be affected. ...
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... this time. 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 either using the utilities stored on page 70. Getting Started 67 Recovering...
... this time. 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 either using the utilities stored on page 70. Getting Started 67 Recovering...
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...you to insert several blank DVDs to each DVD sequentially (for your system. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD ...to obtain the Recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to label each item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert a blank...
...you to insert several blank DVDs to each DVD sequentially (for your system. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD ...to obtain the Recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to label each item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert a blank...
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...; Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal... 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 system offers ...
...; Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal... 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 system offers ...
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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 Erase the ... option on the boot menu and then press Enter. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage...
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 Erase the ... option on the boot menu and then press Enter. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage...
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...All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications 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 ...view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer on ...
...All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications 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 ...view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer on ...
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...cable was not included with your printer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you can set up a printer" on page 82. To make the connection, you...came with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer.
...cable was not included with your printer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you can set up a printer" on page 82. To make the connection, you...came with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer.
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... the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. Refer to keep your particular requirements. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. Refer to keep your particular requirements. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. However, if your files to... off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
... suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. However, if your files to... off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
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...el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. 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 ...
...el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. 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 ...
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... in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to work on page 167. If the keyboard backlight setting is to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. Special Windows® keys Learning the Basics 97 Starting a program Windows® button... Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the...
... in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to work on page 167. If the keyboard backlight setting is to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. Special Windows® keys Learning the Basics 97 Starting a program Windows® button... Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the...