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... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
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30 Contents Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
30 Contents Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to... media 101 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103
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... help you 166 Resolving a hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems 176 PC Card problems 176 ExpressCard... good computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191
... help you 166 Resolving a hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems 176 PC Card problems 176 ExpressCard... good computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191
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... offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards 196 Using the Application Cards 197 Card Case 197 Hot key ... mode 202 Output (Display switch 203 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Zoom (Display resolution 207 Keyboard hot key functions 208 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 209 Glossary 210 Index 224
... offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards 196 Using the Application Cards 197 Card Case 197 Hot key ... mode 202 Output (Display switch 203 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Zoom (Display resolution 207 Keyboard hot key functions 208 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 209 Glossary 210 Index 224
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... it. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components...
... it. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components...
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... See "Setting up your software. Failure to your product. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" ...on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ...
... See "Setting up your software. Failure to your product. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" ...on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ...
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Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn ...
Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn ...
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When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery ...partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard...
When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery ...partition to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard...
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...to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to restart the computer. 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. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been ...
...to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to restart the computer. 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. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been ...
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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. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows...Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from 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 to restart the computer. A...
...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. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows...Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from 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 to restart the computer. A...
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...3 Click Next to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to begin the restoration. A confirmation message appears,...drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. Be sure you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on your keyboard to external media first. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to increase/decrease the C: ...
...3 Click Next to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to begin the restoration. A confirmation message appears,...drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. Be sure you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on your keyboard to external media first. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to increase/decrease the C: ...
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...the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities....Click Next to begin the restoration. 66 Getting Started 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...
...the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities....Click Next to begin the restoration. 66 Getting Started 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...
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...to move the cursor with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. To reinstall drivers and applications...your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 ...
...to move the cursor with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. To reinstall drivers and applications...your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 ...
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Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. 70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected):...monitor, with one to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one acting as the primary display and the other video display device), you may need to your ...
Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. 70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected):...monitor, with one to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one acting as the primary display and the other video display device), you may need to your ...
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... care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your battery" on page 138.
... care of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your battery" on page 138.
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...keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all ...the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. and a numeric keypad. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you ...
...keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. 88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all ...the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. and a numeric keypad. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you ...
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...menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 89 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...specific functions on the computer. 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...
...menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 89 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...specific functions on the computer. 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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...their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 90 Learning the Basics ...panel goes out. 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 the numbers on their left front are the...
...their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. Using the overlay for cursor control The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The cursor control mode light on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 90 Learning the Basics ...panel goes out. 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 the numbers on their left front are the...
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... require file names limited to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can contain up to give the new file a different name. File names The Windows...
... require file names limited to be stored. 4 Type a file name, then click Save. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can contain up to give the new file a different name. File names The Windows...
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... movies when the computer is glowing. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Play/Pause buttons* Media button* Mute button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next...
... movies when the computer is glowing. Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies. Play/Pause buttons* Media button* Mute button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next...