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Contents 31 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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 79 Setting up a printer 80 Turning off the computer 80 Options for turning off the computer 81 Using the...
Contents 31 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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 79 Setting up a printer 80 Turning off the computer 80 Options for turning off the computer 81 Using the...
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... the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Overlay keys 95 Starting a program...
... the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Overlay keys 95 Starting a program...
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... operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer problems 175... habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
... operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer problems 175... habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 187 Hot Key Cards 187 Using the Hot Key Cards 188 Application Cards 189 Using the Application Cards 190 Card Case 190 Hot key functions 191 Volume Mute 191 Lock (Instant security 192 Power plan 193 Sleep mode 194 Hibernation mode 195 Output (Display switch 196 Display brightness 197 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............198 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 199 Zoom (Display resolution 200 Keyboard hot key functions 201 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 202 Glossary 203 Index 217
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 187 Hot Key Cards 187 Using the Hot Key Cards 188 Application Cards 189 Using the Application Cards 190 Card Case 190 Hot key functions 191 Volume Mute 191 Lock (Instant security 192 Power plan 193 Sleep mode 194 Hibernation mode 195 Output (Display switch 196 Display brightness 197 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............198 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 199 Zoom (Display resolution 200 Keyboard hot key functions 201 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 202 Glossary 203 Index 217
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... AC adaptor with your computer. Using your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC...
... AC adaptor with your computer. Using your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC...
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... Using the computer for you to turn it 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
... Using the computer for you to turn it 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
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...on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) Adding optional external devices NOTE ...Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time, do not turn off...
...on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) Adding optional external devices NOTE ...Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time, do not turn off...
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For more information. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to step 4. Getting Started 61 ... Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive 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's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on your system offers a choice of -box state)...
For more information. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to step 4. Getting Started 61 ... Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive 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's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on your system offers a choice of -box state)...
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.... When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save...
.... When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save...
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... this time. 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of...
... this time. 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your system offers a choice of...
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...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. When the process 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: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that the... C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that all ...
...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. When the process 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: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that the... C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that all ...
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... been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your computer's internal storage drive. If your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process....4273. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the...
... been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your computer's internal storage drive. If your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process....4273. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the...
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...the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and 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 recovery DVDs/media:..."Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all data on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on ...
...the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and 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 recovery DVDs/media:..."Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all data on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on ...
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... storage drive for security purposes. 72 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
... storage drive for security purposes. 72 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
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Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or ...activate an item on performing each operation. 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 73...
Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or ...activate an item on performing each operation. 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 73...
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...Refer to your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer through the USB ports. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To make the connection, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer...the printer; Read the documentation that came with your computer may need a suitable USB cable which may want to use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to adjust the video settings. If a USB cable was not included...
...Refer to your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer through the USB ports. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. To make the connection, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer...the printer; Read the documentation that came with your computer may need a suitable USB cable which may want to use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to adjust the video settings. If a USB cable was not included...
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... Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 121. Refer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 121. Refer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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...-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to external media on it takes time. This precaution is active. 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 Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. ❖...
...-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to external media on it takes time. This precaution is active. 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 Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. ❖...
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..., Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the...function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. and a numeric keypad. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The ...
..., Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the...function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. and a numeric keypad. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The ...
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... with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on the computer. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or...cursor overlay. For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has...
... with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on the computer. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or...cursor overlay. For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad™ ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has...