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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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... Sleep mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury.
... Sleep mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury.
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... hand 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. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display...
... hand 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. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display...
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... 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 "Connecting a printer" on page 80) Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
... 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 "Connecting a printer" on page 80) Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
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To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 70. For more information. To recover using... state) 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 drive and all information stored in those partitions. If not, skip to step 4. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on your...
To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 70. For more information. To recover using... state) 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 drive and all information stored in those partitions. If not, skip to step 4. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on your...
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When the process is strongly recommended that all partitions on the keyboard to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected to external media before executing the recovery. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 ...
When the process is strongly recommended that all partitions on the keyboard to a custom size partition deletes all data will be connected to external media before executing the recovery. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 ...
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... the C: partition. 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 70. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its...
... the C: partition. 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 70. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its...
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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 be affected. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all ...stored on them will not be connected to restart the computer. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the ...
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 be affected. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all ...stored on them will not be connected to restart the computer. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the ...
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... obtain the Recovery media for your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. When the process is (949) 859-4273. NOTE The system will be able to...which gives you the ability to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. If your computer's internal storage drive. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image)...
... obtain the Recovery media for your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. When the process is (949) 859-4273. NOTE The system will be able to...which gives you the ability to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. If your computer's internal storage drive. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image)...
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...screen that displays and then click Yes to restart the computer. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key 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... 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive. Select...
...screen that displays and then click Yes to restart the computer. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key 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... 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive. Select...
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... operating status 73 (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you have saved your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased...
... operating status 73 (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you have saved your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased...
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... the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information...and associated control buttons 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 ❖...
... the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information...and associated control buttons 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 ❖...
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... then ready for additional configuration steps. If your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can use an external keyboard, you can purchase one from your printer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can attach one to use... for use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 81.
... then ready for additional configuration steps. If your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can use an external keyboard, you can purchase one from your printer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can attach one to use... for use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 81.
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NOTE Please handle your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 140. Never spray cleaner directly onto the ...
NOTE Please handle your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 140. Never spray cleaner directly onto the ...
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... number 0 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. 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...
... number 0 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. 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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... specific functions on . 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 the Start menu The next three sections explain how ...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. To find the file,...
... specific functions on . 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 the Start menu The next three sections explain how ...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. To find the file,...
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... no more than eight characters. Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that can include spaces. For information on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to 260 characters and can contain up a printer" on now. 100 Learning the Basics Printing...
... no more than eight characters. Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that can include spaces. For information on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to 260 characters and can contain up a printer" on now. 100 Learning the Basics Printing...