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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 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 76 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 77 Adjusting the quality of the external display......78 Using an external keyboard 78 Using a mouse 78 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 52 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 76 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 77 Adjusting the quality of the external display......78 Using an external keyboard 78 Using a mouse 78 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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... your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185 Modem problems... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185 Modem problems... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Application Cards 200 Using the Application Cards 201 Card Case 201 Hot key functions 202 Volume Mute 202 Lock (Instant security 203 Power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 Hibernation mode 206 Output (Display switch 207 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 210 Zoom (Display resolution 211 Keyboard hot key functions 212 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 213 Glossary 214 Index 228
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Application Cards 200 Using the Application Cards 201 Card Case 201 Hot key functions 202 Volume Mute 202 Lock (Instant security 203 Power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 Hibernation mode 206 Output (Display switch 207 Display brightness 208 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............209 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 210 Zoom (Display resolution 211 Keyboard hot key functions 212 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 213 Glossary 214 Index 228
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... a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor...
... a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor...
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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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... external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may want... to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" ...
... external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. See "Setting up your computer for the first time you may want... to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" ...
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...work to step 4. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. NOTE During the... Storage Drive 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 system offers a choice of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. See ...
...work to step 4. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. NOTE During the... Storage Drive 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 system offers a choice of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. See ...
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... external power source via the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be connected to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition...
... external power source via the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all data will be connected to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition...
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... C: partition. 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 C: drive to its out-of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at...
... C: partition. 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 C: drive to its out-of Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at...
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... storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to step 4. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on page 70. To ...drive. 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 them will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery. If you have created other partitions by using the ...
... storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to step 4. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on page 70. To ...drive. 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 them will not be connected to external media before executing the recovery. If you have created other partitions by using the ...
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... drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your system. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to copy the... internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. NOTE The system will be able to copy...
... drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to recover your system if the recovery files have replaced your system. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to copy the... internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. NOTE The system will be able to copy...
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... 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. NOTE If you want to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. 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. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive...
... 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. NOTE If you want to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. 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. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive...
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... displays, indicating that all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
... displays, indicating that all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
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Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from left . Simply move your finger on ...hard disk drive, you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal ...
Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from left . Simply move your finger on ...hard disk drive, you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal ...
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...of the computer's built-in TouchPad. Using a mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. 78 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the... Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible...
...of the computer's built-in TouchPad. Using a mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. 78 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the... Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible...
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... to clean the computer. Customizing your computer This section gives tips on page 122. Caring for details. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set.
... to clean the computer. Customizing your computer This section gives tips on page 122. Caring for details. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set.
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... shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
... shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
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... functions on page 202. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample 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 the Fn key) are... the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in Windows®: ...
... functions on page 202. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample 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 the Fn key) are... the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in Windows®: ...
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...; operating system to handle your file correctly. Any file name with a .doc extension. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on page 80.
...; operating system to handle your file correctly. Any file name with a .doc extension. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on page 80.