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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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... block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation...
... block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation...
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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. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery...
... 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. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery...
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... Product registration can be connected to set up your software setup choices. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. Failure 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 external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer ...
... Product registration can be connected to set up your software setup choices. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 51. Failure 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 external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ 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 for more information on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70...an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. See "Erasing the ...
... 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 for more information on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70...an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. See "Erasing the ...
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... to begin the recovery. Select Recover to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those...
... to begin the recovery. Select Recover to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all information stored in those...
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... below. 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 system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using recovery DVDs...
... below. 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 system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using recovery DVDs...
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...If you have created other partitions by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to external media before executing the ... storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to step 4. NOTE...
...If you have created other partitions by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 70. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to external media before executing the ... storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to step 4. NOTE...
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... a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will prompt you that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. A confirmation message displays reminding you to insert several blank DVDs to save... to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...
... a message displays, indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will prompt you that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. A confirmation message displays reminding you to insert several blank DVDs to save... to begin the recovery. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...
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.... 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 internal storage drive:... the drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the keyboard to restart the computer. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on your data to external media before erasing...
.... 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 internal storage drive:... the drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the keyboard to restart the computer. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on your data to external media before erasing...
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... erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. 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 have saved your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right...
... erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. 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 have saved your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right...
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... the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information...and associated control buttons 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 ❖...
... the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information...and associated control buttons 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 ❖...
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... not included with your television (or other video display device), you need to your printer. 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...use . Read the documentation that came with your computer through the USB ports. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may automatically recognize the printer; If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer documentation for additional ...
... not included with your television (or other video display device), you need to your printer. 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...use . Read the documentation that came with your computer through the USB ports. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may automatically recognize the printer; If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer documentation for additional ...
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... several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. You may also wish to your operating...
... several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. You may also wish to your operating...
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... number 0 are using. 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...
... number 0 are using. 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...
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...the Search programs and files field. 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 Start ... or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you want 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.
...the Search programs and files field. 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 Start ... or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you want 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.
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... that identifies the file as described in the program with the additional printer(s). If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the printer the first time you connect it on , turn it . To print a file: 1 If...
... that identifies the file as described in the program with the additional printer(s). If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the printer the first time you connect it on , turn it . To print a file: 1 If...