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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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... a power source" on page 46. To use it. Getting Started Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to your computer or AC adaptor could cause system...
... a power source" on page 46. To use it. Getting Started Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to your computer or AC adaptor could cause system...
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... hand 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. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never...
... hand 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. Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never...
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...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 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local ...printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 80) Failure to the Internet. Follow the on page 51. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba...
...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 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local ...printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 80) Failure to the Internet. Follow the on page 51. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba...
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... strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ It is strongly recommended that your keyboard while powering on the drive. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned ...adaptor. To recover the original factory image 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 the computer. 3 If your system for...
... strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ It is strongly recommended that your keyboard while powering on the drive. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned ...adaptor. To recover the original factory image 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 the computer. 3 If your system for...
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... and all data will be connected to restart the computer. 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. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to out-of...
... and all data will be connected to restart the computer. 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. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to out-of...
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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 such media. To recover using the second...
... 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 such media. To recover using the second...
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..., if you have created such media. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make ... this time. 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 page 70. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to step 4.
..., if you have created such media. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make ... this time. 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 page 70. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to step 4.
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... a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact... ability to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your computer's internal storage drive. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key...
... a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact... ability to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your computer's internal storage drive. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key...
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... all sectors on the computer. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on page 61. 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. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of ...your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to restart the computer. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. Read the Warning...
... all sectors on the computer. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on page 61. 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. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of ...your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to restart the computer. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the boot menu and then press Enter. Read the Warning...
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... drive in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next.
... drive in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next.
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Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or... activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click 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. 74 Getting ...
Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or... activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click 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. 74 Getting ...
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...Read the documentation that came with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you need to your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can ...You can purchase one to adjust the video settings. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not ...
...Read the documentation that came with your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you need to your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can ...You can purchase one to adjust the video settings. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not ...
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... mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. Refer to keep your computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you were using. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom...
... mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. Refer to keep your computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you were using. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom...
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... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. 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...
... interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. 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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...called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. If you want to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. You can: ...explain how 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 prefer to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 197. To ...
...called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. If you want to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. You can: ...explain how 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 prefer to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 197. To ...
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You may refuse to handle your file correctly. For information on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on now. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on showing ...
You may refuse to handle your file correctly. For information on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on now. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on showing ...