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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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... computer 84 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... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
... computer 84 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... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
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... Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 ExpressCard® problems 174 Printer...181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 ExpressCard® problems 174 Printer...181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 220
34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 220
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... object. ❖ Never place your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to and including "Setting up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can...
... object. ❖ Never place your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to and including "Setting up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can...
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...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) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "... After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your software" on page 132) Failure to complete Product Registration will not ...
...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) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "... After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your software" on page 132) Failure to complete Product Registration will not ...
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... closing the display panel. 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...
... closing the display panel. 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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... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive...
... stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive...
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... your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the...
... your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the...
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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 have saved your HDD. (Sample ... data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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 have saved your HDD. (Sample ... data, then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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...the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats all information on the C: drive will remain intact. 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 a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of...be affected and will be lost during the recovery process) and your information will be lost . Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive ...
...the C: drive to its factory default setting reformats all information on the C: drive will remain intact. 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 a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of...be affected and will be lost during the recovery process) and your information will be lost . Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive ...
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...Enter. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will display on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk ...burned to DVDs (refer to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 60): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on the progress bar as you make...
...Enter. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will display on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk ...burned to DVDs (refer to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on page 60): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your optical drive and power on the progress bar as you make...
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Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your finger from left to right. ❖ To move the cursor to the ... reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor...
Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your finger from left to right. ❖ To move the cursor to the ... reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor...
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Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to your television (or other video display device), you can attach one acting as the primary ...) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 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): ...
Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to your television (or other video display device), you can attach one acting as the primary ...) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 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): ...
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... page 118. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. 84 Getting Started Customizing...
... page 118. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 136. 84 Getting Started Customizing...
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... are not interchangeable. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size 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 ...does not matter. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to...
... are not interchangeable. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size 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 ...does not matter. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to...
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..., Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 the...secondary mouse button For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 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 ...
..., Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 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 the...secondary mouse button For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 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 ...
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... simultaneously. 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...Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. Using the overlay for cursor control ...
... simultaneously. 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...Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. Using the overlay for cursor control ...
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... that can contain up to no more than eight characters. Some applications do . Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. You may use all you want your file to give the new file a different name...
... that can contain up to no more than eight characters. Some applications do . Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. You may use all you want your file to give the new file a different name...
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... you can reconfigure that you change will become default settings when you to change various default settings for slower processing. 150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting...the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ LED-Turns ...
... you can reconfigure that you change will become default settings when you to change various default settings for slower processing. 150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting...the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ LED-Turns ...