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Contents 31 Using an external keyboard 84 Using a mouse 85 Connecting a printer 85 Setting up a printer 86 Turning off the computer 86 Options for turning off the computer 87 Using the ... your computer 97 Cleaning the computer 97 Moving the computer 98 Using a computer lock 98 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 99 Computing tips 99 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 101 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 102 Starting a program 102 Starting a program from the...
Contents 31 Using an external keyboard 84 Using a mouse 85 Connecting a printer 85 Setting up a printer 86 Turning off the computer 86 Options for turning off the computer 87 Using the ... your computer 97 Cleaning the computer 97 Moving the computer 98 Using a computer lock 98 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 99 Computing tips 99 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 101 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 102 Starting a program 102 Starting a program from the...
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... 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 Sound system... the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 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...
... 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 Sound system... the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 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...
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36 Contents Sleep mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Output (Display switch 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zoom (Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 224 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 225 Glossary 226 Index 241
36 Contents Sleep mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Output (Display switch 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zoom (Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 224 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 225 Glossary 226 Index 241
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... located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and...
... located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and...
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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.
... 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.
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...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 85) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard... register online, you must be 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. Registering your computer with Toshiba The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup...
...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 85) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard... register online, you must be 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. Registering your computer with Toshiba The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup...
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... rewritten. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 73. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all information stored...
... rewritten. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 73. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all information stored...
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... your work to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. When the process is...
... your work to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. When the process is...
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... and rewritten. 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 page 73. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery...
... and rewritten. 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 page 73. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery...
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..." on the computer. 3 If your work to step 4. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using...: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your work " on page 107). 9 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on page 107). 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next.
..." on the computer. 3 If your work to step 4. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using...: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your work " on page 107). 9 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your keyboard while powering on page 107). 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next.
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.... 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays...
.... 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your recovery DVDs/media. A confirmation message displays...
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When the initial screen displays, press F12. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ... size partition-If you are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD...
When the initial screen displays, press F12. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of the following options: ... size partition-If you are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD...
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Be sure you have saved your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Checking the ...
Be sure you have saved your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Checking the ...
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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 TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The... view ❖ Zoom out to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate ...
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 TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The... view ❖ Zoom out to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate ...
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See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖... and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. 84 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video ...
See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖... and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. 84 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video ...
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... with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section...
... with a lightly dampened cloth. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section...
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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 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 201... backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is especially important for viruses. It is active. 100 Learning the Basics 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 Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 201... backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is especially important for viruses. It is active. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time.
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... to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT...
... to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT...
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..., Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has...
..., Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has...
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... NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with...
... NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with...