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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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..." section in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to your computer on a hard...
..." section in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to your computer on a hard...
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... push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise...
... push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise...
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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 the computer for the first time 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....
... 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 the computer for the first time 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....
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... on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system for more information. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out...Internal Storage Drive" on the drive. 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 deletes all information stored in those partitions. To recover the original factory image using recovery ...
... on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your system for more information. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out...Internal Storage Drive" on the drive. 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 deletes all information stored in those partitions. To recover the original factory image using recovery ...
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... stored in those partitions. Be sure to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears...
... stored in those partitions. Be sure to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears...
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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 69. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer ...
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 69. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer ...
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...utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer 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 by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on... the keyboard to restart the computer. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will remain intact and ...
...utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer 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 by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on... the keyboard to restart the computer. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will remain intact and ...
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... drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you have been deleted from your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a ...drive or if you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery...
... drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the C: drive will prompt you have been deleted from your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a ...drive or if you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery...
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...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 ...erasing the drive. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your system offers this choice. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose... Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
...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 ...erasing the drive. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your system offers this choice. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose... Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the screen. When the process is complete, a ...
Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the screen. When the process is complete, a ...
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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 ❖... table below for specific instructions on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Getting Started 73 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on performing each operation. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start...
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 ❖... table below for specific instructions on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Getting Started 73 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on performing each operation. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start...
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...printer NOTE Your printer documentation may want to your computer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store... printer may automatically recognize the printer; The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If a USB cable was not included with your printer. Refer to use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. Getting Started 79 ...
...printer NOTE Your printer documentation may want to your computer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store... printer may automatically recognize the printer; The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If a USB cable was not included with your printer. Refer to use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. Getting Started 79 ...
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... customize your power usage settings. Closing the display panel After you can choose. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 90 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel...
... customize your power usage settings. Closing the display panel After you can choose. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 90 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel...
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...Turning off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you ... check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk...
...Turning off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you ... check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk...
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Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. and a numeric keypad. cursor positioning keys; Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, ...10070; The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that...
Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. and a numeric keypad. cursor positioning keys; Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, ...10070; The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that...
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...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 gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control ...overlay Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For...
...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 gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control ...overlay Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For...