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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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... connected to your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. These components include, but are...
... connected to your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. These components include, but are...
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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, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly ...
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, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly ...
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...first time you may vary according to your software setup choices. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 51. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and ..., and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "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 ...
...first time you may vary according to your software setup choices. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 51. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and ..., and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "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 ...
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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 -box state deletes all information stored in those partitions. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure ... image 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) using the utilities stored on page 72 for the first time. If...
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 deletes all information stored in those partitions. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure ... image 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) using the utilities stored on page 72 for the first time. If...
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... indicating that your computer be lost during the recovery process. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any...
... indicating that your computer be lost during the recovery process. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any...
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... rewritten. 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. You can resize and recover...
... rewritten. 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. You can resize and recover...
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...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 them will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has...partitions by either using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can ...
...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 them will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has...partitions by either using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can ...
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...Software screen appears. When the process is (949) 859-4273. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your computer's internal storage drive. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating ...that all data on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen ...
...Software screen appears. When the process is (949) 859-4273. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your computer's internal storage drive. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating ...that all data on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen ...
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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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: .... ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and then...
...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 recovery DVDs/media: .... ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and then...
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When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved your work to external media ...
When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved your work to external media ...
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... can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. 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-screen prompts...
... can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. 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-screen prompts...
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...cable was not included with your computer through the USB ports. Refer to your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To determine if the printer is then ready for use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from...computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. To make the connection, you need to use an external keyboard, you can use a USB-compatible mouse. Read the documentation that came with your television (or other video display device), you may need...
...cable was not included with your computer through the USB ports. Refer to your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To determine if the printer is then ready for use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from...computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. To make the connection, you need to use an external keyboard, you can use a USB-compatible mouse. Read the documentation that came with your television (or other video display device), you may need...
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... products to keep your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start up the computer from Sleep mode...
... products to keep your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start up the computer from Sleep mode...
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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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...you want to work on. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on your desktop ❖ Use...; Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The easiest way 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. You can: ❖ ...
...you want to work on. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on your desktop ❖ Use...; Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Starting a program The easiest way 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. You can: ❖ ...
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... name with an extension of ".doc/.docx" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on , turn it . To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on page 81...
... name with an extension of ".doc/.docx" is unlikely to recognize a strange extension and may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on , turn it . To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on page 81...