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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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.... Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Overheating your computer on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the computer. In this condition, observe the following...
.... Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Overheating your computer on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the computer. In this condition, observe the following...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand...
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... "Adding 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 (see...computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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. Follow the on your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before ...
... "Adding 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 (see...computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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. Follow the on your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before ...
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... before using the 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 deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those... or using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on page 70.
... before using the 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 deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those... or using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on page 70.
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... the drive and all information stored in those partitions. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected...
... the drive and all information stored in those partitions. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected...
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... below. If not, skip 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: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. You can resize and...
... below. If not, skip 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: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. You can resize and...
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... see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. 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 or by either using the first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During the...bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using the utilities stored on them will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all ...
... see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. 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 or by either using the first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During the...bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using the utilities stored on them will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all ...
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... The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your computer's internal storage drive. NOTE The system will prompt you that the C: drive...the computer. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...
... The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your computer's internal storage drive. NOTE The system will prompt you that the C: drive...the computer. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...
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...click Yes to restart the computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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 the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and...
...click Yes to restart the computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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 the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and...
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... media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start...
... media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start...
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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 Started...
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 Started...
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..., check its documentation. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To make the connection, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. 80 Getting Started Using an external... keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 81. See the video device documentation for use an external keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through...
..., check its documentation. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To make the connection, you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. 80 Getting Started Using an external... keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 81. See the video device documentation for use an external keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through...
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... for your computer This section gives tips on page 140. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can choose.
... for your computer This section gives tips on page 140. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can choose.
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... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 95 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains 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...
... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 95 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains 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...
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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 have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu...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 the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. You can: ❖ ...
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 have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu...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 the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. You can: ❖ ...
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... work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as being created in "Setting up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your printer as described in the program with a particular format. To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it . For example...
... work File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as being created in "Setting up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your printer as described in the program with a particular format. To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it . For example...