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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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.... Overheating your computer is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your...
.... Overheating your computer is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your...
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... NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you 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...
... NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you 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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...Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard... completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software"...
...Toshiba Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard... completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software"...
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... procedure below. 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 using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. 62 Getting Started...
... procedure below. 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 using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. 62 Getting Started...
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...Next to step 4. 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 a custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 70. To recover using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your work to specify ...media, if you to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer be connected to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
...Next to step 4. 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 a custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 70. To recover using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your work to specify ...media, if you to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer be connected to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
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... During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not...
... During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not...
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... page 70. 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 your system offers a choice of Windows...
... page 70. 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 your system offers a choice of Windows...
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... the preceding steps, see "Restoring from your optical disc drive is (800) 457-7777; To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. If your internal storage drive or if you to insert... 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 restart the computer. NOTE As you create your recovery DVD set, be able to copy the internal storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media, ...
... the preceding steps, see "Restoring from your optical disc drive is (800) 457-7777; To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. If your internal storage drive or if you to insert... 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 restart the computer. NOTE As you create your recovery DVD set, be able to copy the internal storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media, ...
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...If you want to recover the C: drive to restart the computer. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating ...all data on the computer. Be sure 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 internal storage drive...
...If you want to recover the C: drive to restart the computer. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating ...all data on the computer. Be sure 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 internal storage drive...
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... press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. This process may take several hours, depending on the internal storage drive will be lost. 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.... (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. 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.
... press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. This process may take several hours, depending on the internal storage drive will be lost. 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.... (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. 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.
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Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the ...list to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to see more information at once You can ...check its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll...
Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the ...list to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to see more information at once You can ...check its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll...
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... for further instructions. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may automatically recognize the printer; Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your...-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards.
... for further instructions. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may automatically recognize the printer; Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your...-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards.
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... to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you were using. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 92 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light...
... to clean the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you were using. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 92 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light...
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Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 202. ❖ ... injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is easy to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 202. ❖ ... injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is easy to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
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... in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on page 214. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. For example, Fn+F9 turns the... different things depending 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 not interchangeable. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are...
... in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on page 214. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. For example, Fn+F9 turns the... different things depending 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 not interchangeable. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are...
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... backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off using the Illumination tab of the file that have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. To find the file..., use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to always on certain models) Your keyboard may have four options. You can : ❖ Double-click the icon for the...
... backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off using the Illumination tab of the file that have special functions in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. To find the file..., use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to always on certain models) Your keyboard may have four options. You can : ❖ Double-click the icon for the...