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...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...174; Explorer ...97 Starting a program using the Start Search field 98 Saving your work 98 Printing your work 100 Backing up your work 101 Restoring your work 102 Using the optical drive 102 Optical drive components 103 Media control buttons 103 ...Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
...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...174; Explorer ...97 Starting a program using the Start Search field 98 Saving your work 98 Printing your work 100 Backing up your work 101 Restoring your work 102 Using the optical drive 102 Optical drive components 103 Media control buttons 103 ...Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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... system is not working ..173 Using Startup options to fix problems 173 Internet problems 174 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 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 ... habits 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
... system is not working ..173 Using Startup options to fix problems 173 Internet problems 174 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 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 ... habits 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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...an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ It is strongly recommended that your work to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your system for more information...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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 70.... see "Creating recovery media" on the drive and all partitions on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state deletes ...
...an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ It is strongly recommended that your work to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your system for more information...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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 70.... see "Creating recovery media" on the drive and all partitions on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state deletes ...
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...Next to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to ... the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
...Next to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to ... the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
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... to restart the computer. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using recovery media, if you have created recovery discs. Getting Started...begin the recovery. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to save your computer be affected. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on them will remain intact ...
... to restart the computer. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using recovery media, if you have created recovery discs. Getting Started...begin the recovery. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to save your computer be affected. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on them will remain intact ...
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... drive or if you have replaced your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States ... blank DVDs to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; If your system. Select Recover without changing the hard...
... drive or if you have replaced your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States ... blank DVDs to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; If your system. Select Recover without changing the hard...
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... internal storage drive for security purposes. 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. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 3 Choose one of the following options on the... Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive....
... internal storage drive for security purposes. 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. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 3 Choose one of the following options on the... Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive....
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....doc extension. To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it . For information on now. 100 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for these characters File names are changing printers, you will need to set up the Windows® operating...page 80. You may refuse to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your file correctly. Printing your Windows® online Help. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names ...
....doc extension. To print a file: 1 If your printer is not on, turn it . For information on now. 100 Learning the Basics Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for these characters File names are changing printers, you will need to set up the Windows® operating...page 80. You may refuse to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your file correctly. Printing your Windows® online Help. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names ...
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...output, and/or control functions. chip - click - See also double-click. The extent to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using and what you are set of components that make up (that indicates the current position on printed circuit boards. ... "brain" of data from outside sources, such as a paragraph break in a word-processing program. compatibility - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU cache - CPU - 218 Glossary central processing unit (CPU) - The chip that functions as another device that...
...output, and/or control functions. chip - click - See also double-click. The extent to which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using and what you are set of components that make up (that indicates the current position on printed circuit boards. ... "brain" of data from outside sources, such as a paragraph break in a word-processing program. compatibility - For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU cache - CPU - 218 Glossary central processing unit (CPU) - The chip that functions as another device that...
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...turn the computer off . high-density diskette - A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of data. K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 ...and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - Compare non-interlaced. A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area ...
...turn the computer off . high-density diskette - A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of data. K keyboard shortcut - See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. A 3.5-inch diskette that holds 1.44 ...and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. LAN (local area network) - Compare non-interlaced. A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area ...
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... 95 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 running slow 182 ...diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external ...
... 95 D desktop creating new icon 127 major features 127 desktop exploration 126 desktop icons 127 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 devices keyboard 78 mouse 78 Disk Defragmenter 182 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 183 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 running slow 182 ...diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 183 cannot read a diskette 183 display does not look normal/flickers 180 external monitor not working 181 display device connecting 76 external 75 display output settings 77 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 180 display, external ...
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...-checking 182 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 194 eSATA/USB combo port Using 138 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 181 mouse 78 external display device RGB port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 file extensions 100 file... starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution)...
...-checking 182 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 194 eSATA/USB combo port Using 138 exploring the desktop 126 external monitor not working 181 mouse 78 external display device RGB port 76 external display, adjusting 78 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 182 file extensions 100 file... starting again from 87 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution)...
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using 132 Internet Service Providers ISPs 132 J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 95 hot keys 212 not working 171 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 179 using 94 keyboard, external 78 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 91 M ...memory module slot 55 microphone using 135 modem connecting to telephone line 130 problem solving 186 monitor 75 connecting 76 monitor problems monitor not working 180 mouse installing 78 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 130 Connect to the Internet 130 networking wireless 129 notification area 128 O ...
using 132 Internet Service Providers ISPs 132 J jack RJ-11 131 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 95 hot keys 212 not working 171 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 179 using 94 keyboard, external 78 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 103 lock computer, using 91 M ...memory module slot 55 microphone using 135 modem connecting to telephone line 130 problem solving 186 monitor 75 connecting 76 monitor problems monitor not working 180 mouse installing 78 mouse utility 153 N network accessing 130 Connect to the Internet 130 networking wireless 129 notification area 128 O ...
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... 181 checking device properties 176 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched ...noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 modem...
... 181 checking device properties 176 computer will not power up 170 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 183 Device Manager 176 disk drive is slow 182 display is blank 180 external display not working 181 external monitor 180 faulty memory 177 hardware conflict 175 high-pitched ...noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 Internet connection is slow 174 keyboard not responding 171 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 182 modem...