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30 Contents Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal... or projector.....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Turning off the computer 83 Options for turning off the computer 83 Using ...
30 Contents Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 50 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal... or projector.....79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Turning off the computer 83 Options for turning off the computer 83 Using ...
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... the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 96 Character keys 97 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 98 Function keys 98 Special Windows® keys 98 Overlay keys 99 Starting a program...
... the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 96 Character keys 97 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 98 Function keys 98 Special Windows® keys 98 Overlay keys 99 Starting a program...
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34 Contents Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Optical disc drive problems 169 Sound system problems 170 Printer problems ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 176 If you need further assistance 180 Before you contact Toshiba 180 Contacting Toshiba 180 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 181 Toshiba's worldwide offices 182 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 184 Hot Key Cards 184 Using the Hot Key Cards 185 Application Cards 186 Using the Application...
34 Contents Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Optical disc drive problems 169 Sound system problems 170 Printer problems ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 176 If you need further assistance 180 Before you contact Toshiba 180 Contacting Toshiba 180 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 181 Toshiba's worldwide offices 182 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 184 Hot Key Cards 184 Using the Hot Key Cards 185 Application Cards 186 Using the Application...
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Contents 35 Zoom (Display resolution 197 Keyboard hot key functions 198 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 199 Glossary 200 Index 215
Contents 35 Zoom (Display resolution 197 Keyboard hot key functions 198 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 199 Glossary 200 Index 215
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... vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual...
... vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on and begin using...
... 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on and begin using...
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...(optional)" on page 50) ❖ 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 79) ❖ Connect a ...local printer (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
...(optional)" on page 50) ❖ 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 79) ❖ Connect a ...local printer (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
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... "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be deleted and rewritten.
... "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer be deleted and rewritten.
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... that your work to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external...
... that your work to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external...
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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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. You can resize and recover...
... 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. You can resize and recover...
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.... 3 If your work to restart the computer. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer be affected. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will be lost...complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on them will remain intact and any information on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on page 71. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your...
.... 3 If your work to restart the computer. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer be affected. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will be lost...complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on them will remain intact and any information on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on page 71. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your...
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... your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software...
... your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software...
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...on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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 ...Recover to a custom size partition-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which...
...on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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 ...Recover to a custom size partition-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which...
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... drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you have saved your work " on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery...
... drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you have saved your work " on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery...
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... drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control... and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 complete the installation process. You can use the TouchPad™...
... drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control... and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 complete the installation process. You can use the TouchPad™...
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...determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Refer to use . If your computer. You can use an external keyboard, you may need a suitable USB cable which may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your ... computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. Using an external keyboard If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings...
...determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Refer to use . If your computer. You can use an external keyboard, you may need a suitable USB cable which may require you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your ... computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly. Using an external keyboard If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings...
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..., including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 120. Getting Started Customizing your computer clean, gently wipe the display...
..., including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 120. Getting Started Customizing your computer clean, gently wipe the display...
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...or writing 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) Keyboard for C640 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information... procedure. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all...
...or writing 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) Keyboard for C640 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information... procedure. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all...
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... simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the C640 series. 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 enhanced... keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are ...
... simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the C640 series. 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 enhanced... keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are ...
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... information, see your program documentation. 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 combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. Function keys The...
... information, see your program documentation. 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 combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. Function keys The...