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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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... including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to...
... including "Setting up your computer 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to...
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... Battery life and charge time may vary depending 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on and...
... Battery life and charge time may vary depending 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on and...
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... Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want 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...
... Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want 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...
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...all information stored in those partitions. 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using... 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 work to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system...
...all information stored in those partitions. 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using... 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 work to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system...
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... save your work to external media before executing the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. When the process is strongly recommended that your...
... save your work to external media before executing the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. When the process is strongly recommended that your...
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... procedure below. 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on page 70. To resize and recover the C: drive...
... procedure below. 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on page 70. To resize and recover the C: drive...
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...executing the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities... on your computer be affected. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your system offers a...
...executing the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities... on your computer be affected. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your system offers a...
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...message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you have been deleted from 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 not a writable drive, contact... storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media, which gives you the ability to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending 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...
...message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you have been deleted from 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 not a writable drive, contact... storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media, which gives you the ability to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending 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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... entire internal storage drive for security purposes. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive, including the partitions. 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...or 64-bit operating system, if your internal storage drive. 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 ...
... entire internal storage drive for security purposes. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive, including the partitions. 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...or 64-bit operating system, if your internal storage drive. 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 ...
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When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive ...
When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive ...
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... 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. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control...
... 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. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control...
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...81. To make the connection, you need to your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can use . Using an external keyboard If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best...printer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may want to use an external keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. If a USB cable was ...
...81. To make the connection, you need to your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can use . Using an external keyboard If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best...printer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may want to use an external keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. If a USB cable was ...
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... taking care of your particular requirements. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. 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 were using. To keep dust and dirt out...
... taking care of your particular requirements. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. 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 were using. To keep dust and dirt out...
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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 are not interchangeable. Ctrl...
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 are not interchangeable. Ctrl...
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... 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 contains the information you have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the...options. Used 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. 96 Learning the Basics...
... 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 contains the information you have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the...options. Used 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. 96 Learning the Basics...
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... Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up the Windows® operating system to run with a .doc/.docx extension. For information on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are changing printers, you will need to set up for your printer as being created in "Setting up to...
... Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up the Windows® operating system to run with a .doc/.docx extension. For information on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are changing printers, you will need to set up for your printer as being created in "Setting up to...