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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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 Using the...
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... your computer 91 Cleaning the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... your computer 91 Cleaning the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem problems 182... 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 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
... operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem problems 182... 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 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 193 Hot Key Cards 193 Using the Hot Key Cards 194 Application Cards 195 Using the Application Cards 196 Card Case 196 Hot key functions 197 Volume Mute 197 Lock (Instant security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Output (Display switch 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............204 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Keyboard hot key functions 207 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 208 Glossary 209 Index 223
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... material can use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or...
... material can use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or...
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... the display panel. 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for...
... the display panel. 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for...
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... memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer...off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. See "Setting ...
... memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer...off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. See "Setting ...
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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 system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or... to save your work to external media before using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ...
... 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 system offers a choice of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or... to save your work to external media before using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ...
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Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external ...
Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external ...
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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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using the utilities ...
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. To recover using the utilities ...
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... Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to step 4. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will remain intact and... method, follow the procedure below. 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 your work to restart the computer.
... Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to step 4. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will remain intact and... method, follow the procedure below. 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 your work to restart the computer.
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... Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. If your optical disc drive 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 begin the recovery. Be sure to... all data on the C: drive will prompt you have replaced your computer's internal storage drive. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you to insert several blank DVDs ...
... Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. If your optical disc drive 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 begin the recovery. Be sure to... all data on the C: drive will prompt you have replaced your computer's internal storage drive. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you to insert several blank DVDs ...
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...may take several hours, depending on the computer. Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of ...This option deletes all data on the boot menu and then press Enter. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restart the...
...may take several hours, depending on the computer. Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of ...This option deletes all data on the boot menu and then press Enter. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restart the...
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When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion ...
When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion ...
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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 -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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. 74 Getting ...
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 -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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. 74 Getting ...
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...to your printer. To make the connection, you can set up a printer" on page 81. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may come ...printer; Refer to your computer. If you prefer to your computer. See the video device documentation for further instructions. Using an external keyboard If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you may need...
...to your printer. To make the connection, you can set up a printer" on page 81. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may come ...printer; Refer to your computer. If you prefer to your computer. See the video device documentation for further instructions. Using an external keyboard If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may require you may need...
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... start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer...
... start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample ...
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample ...
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Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you want to work on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows... key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you want to work on your desktop ❖ Use the Start menu ❖ Use Windows... key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
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... extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with...
... extension is usually unwise, since the program is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in the program with...