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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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.... Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. Using your computer on your computer's cooling...
.... Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. Using your computer on your computer's cooling...
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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, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting...
... 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, place one hand on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting...
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... (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 78) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends...
... (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 78) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends...
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...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 your computer's internal storage drive or using your system for more information on creating recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on ...page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover the...
...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 your computer's internal storage drive or using your system for more information on creating recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on ...page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover the...
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Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to begin the ...
Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to begin the ...
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... this time. 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 recover using the first method...
... this time. 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 recover using the first method...
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... external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on the keyboard to step 4. If you have created other partitions by using the utilities on the computer. 3 If your computer be affected. NOTE During... to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process 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 complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of...
... external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on the keyboard to step 4. If you have created other partitions by using the utilities on the computer. 3 If your computer be affected. NOTE During... to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process 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 complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of...
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The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. 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 restart the computer. Be sure to save ...files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you have replaced your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click...
The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. 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 restart the computer. Be sure to save ...files have been deleted from your internal storage drive or if you have replaced your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click...
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...if your data to restart the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key 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 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: Insert...
...if your data to restart the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key 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 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: Insert...
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.... ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the internal storage drive will be lost. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen...
.... ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the internal storage drive will be lost. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen...
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...lower portion of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left . To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer.... 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, ...
...lower portion of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from left . To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer.... 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, ...
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...may need to adjust the video settings. 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 your television (or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of ...the best picture quality from your computer. You can attach one 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 ...
...may need to adjust the video settings. 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 your television (or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of ...the best picture quality from your computer. You can attach one 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 ...
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... computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 139. For information about taking care of the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer carefully to customize your computer. 90 Getting Started Customizing...
... computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 139. For information about taking care of the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer carefully to customize your computer. 90 Getting Started Customizing...
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...; Do not turn off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. 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 active. Turning off the computer while it is reading... Windows® operating system 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 learn more about Sleep.
...; Do not turn off the computer, use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. 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 active. Turning off the computer while it is reading... Windows® operating system 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 learn more about Sleep.
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... functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 95 ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 ...are using. 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...
... functions on the computer. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 95 ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 ...are using. 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...
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... limited to be a Microsoft® Word file. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the Windows® operating system to 260 characters and can include spaces. Printing your work...
... limited to be a Microsoft® Word file. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions. For information on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the Windows® operating system to 260 characters and can include spaces. Printing your work...