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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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... 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel.
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...To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external ... (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...
...To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. 52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external ... (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...
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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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of erasing your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Creating recovery... the original factory image using the first method, follow the procedure below. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" 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.
... 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 erasing your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Creating recovery... the original factory image using the first method, follow the procedure below. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" 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.
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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. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. When the process is strongly recommended that your work ...
Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. When the process is strongly recommended that your work ...
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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 system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. If not, skip to continue...
... 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 system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. If not, skip to continue...
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... recover 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 computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on the... keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. To recover using recovery media, if you have created recovery discs. If not, skip to begin the recovery. ...
... recover 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 computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on the... keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. To recover using recovery media, if you have created recovery discs. If not, skip to begin the recovery. ...
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...to begin the recovery. Creating recovery media Depending on your system configuration, you to insert several blank DVDs to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; Getting...confirmation message displays reminding you have been deleted from your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to obtain ...
...to begin the recovery. Creating recovery media Depending on your system configuration, you to insert several blank DVDs to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; Getting...confirmation message displays reminding you have been deleted from your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to obtain ...
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... on your system offers this choice. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. 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 9 ... into the optical drive and power on the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to create recovery DVDs and back up your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. Be...
... on your system offers this choice. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. 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 9 ... into the optical drive and power on the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to create recovery DVDs and back up your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the computer. Be...
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... media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
... media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key 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 can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5... to right. ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your computer. 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger....
Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5... to right. ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your computer. 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger....
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...use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. 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 ...can attach one to your television (or other video display device), you can use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration ...
...use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. 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 ...can attach one to your television (or other video display device), you can use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration ...
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... To start it into Sleep mode by opening the display panel. See "Utilities" on page 122. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.
... To start it into Sleep mode by opening the display panel. See "Utilities" on page 122. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.
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94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. Turning off the computer while it is active. NOTE The Windows® ... files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. Turning off the computer while it is active. NOTE The Windows® ... files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration...
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...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 using. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions... "Hot key functions" on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 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 ...
...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 using. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions... "Hot key functions" on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 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 ...
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..., since the program is set up for these characters File names are changing printers, 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. Printing your work File names The Windows® operating system supports...
..., since the program is set up for these characters File names are changing printers, 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. Printing your work File names The Windows® operating system supports...