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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 61 Recovering the Internal... display device 79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Turning off the computer 83 Options for turning off the computer 83 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 61 Recovering the Internal... display device 79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Turning off the computer 83 Options for turning off the computer 83 Using the...
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... the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 96 Character keys 97 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 97 Function keys 97 Special Windows® keys 98 Overlay keys 98 Starting a program...
... the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 96 Character keys 97 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 97 Function keys 97 Special Windows® keys 98 Overlay keys 98 Starting a program...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 161 TOSHIBA eco Utility 162 TOSHIBA Service Station 163 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 163 ConfigFree 164 Getting Started 164 ConfigFree® Utilities 165 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 168 Problems that are easy to ...; operating system can help you 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 175 Checking device properties 175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk or storage drive problems 180 Error-checking 180 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 Printer problems 183...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 161 TOSHIBA eco Utility 162 TOSHIBA Service Station 163 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 163 ConfigFree 164 Getting Started 164 ConfigFree® Utilities 165 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 168 Problems that are easy to ...; operating system can help you 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 175 Checking device properties 175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk or storage drive problems 180 Error-checking 180 Optical drive problems 182 Sound system problems 183 Printer problems 183...
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36 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 194 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the Application Cards 199 Card Case 199 Hot key ... mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
36 Contents Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 194 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the Application Cards 199 Card Case 199 Hot key ... mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
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... setup steps up to a power source" on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
... setup steps up to a power source" on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory.
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... or closing the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used...
... or closing the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn it on the applications, power management settings, and features used...
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...your product. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you may vary according to your software" on your software. NOTE To ...(see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ...
...your product. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you may vary according to your software" on your software. NOTE To ...(see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 78) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ...
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... 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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. You... that you create recovery DVDs/media before executing the recovery. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 70. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive.
... 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 internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. You... that you create recovery DVDs/media before executing the recovery. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 70. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your system offers a choice of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive.
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... recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 6 The...
... recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 6 The...
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... the C: partition. 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 page 71. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage...
... the C: partition. 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 page 71. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage...
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...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 C: drive. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the computer. ... an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to save your computer be affected. If not, skip to begin the recovery. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have ...
...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 C: drive. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the computer. ... an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to save your computer be affected. If not, skip to begin the recovery. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have ...
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...confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to save your computer's internal storage drive. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your internal storage drive or if you to insert several... blank DVDs to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is (949) 859-4273. 70 Getting ...
...confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to save your computer's internal storage drive. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your internal storage drive or if you to insert several... blank DVDs to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is (949) 859-4273. 70 Getting ...
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...of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ 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/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: ... drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restart the computer. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the ...
...of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ 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/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: ... drive. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to restart the computer. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the ...
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... hard disk screen 4 Click Next. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer.
... hard disk screen 4 Click Next. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer.
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... control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 complete the installation process. 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 ...
... control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 complete the installation process. 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 ...
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... If you need to your printer. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 81 Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not ...support Plug and Play, you may need a suitable USB cable which may come with your computer through the USB ports. Using an external keyboard If you can set up a printer" on page 82. See the video device documentation for further instructions. Connecting a printer NOTE Your ...
... If you need to your printer. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 81 Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may not ...support Plug and Play, you may need a suitable USB cable which may come with your computer through the USB ports. Using an external keyboard If you can set up a printer" on page 82. See the video device documentation for further instructions. Connecting a printer NOTE Your ...
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... start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer's settings...
... start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer's settings...
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... light indicates a drive is easy to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. However, if...not turn off the computer while it unless you will lose all the data on a regular basis. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place.
... light indicates a drive is easy to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. However, if...not turn off the computer while it unless you will lose all the data on a regular basis. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place.
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... is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ...as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with one Enter key. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 97 Character keys Typing with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on the program you...
... is compatible with the character keys is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys ...as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to be confused with one Enter key. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 97 Character keys Typing with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. Function keys The function keys (not to simulate the Enter key on the program you...
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...functions on page 200. 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 gray numbers and ...symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad ON/OFF. This overlay lets you would using...
...functions on page 200. 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 gray numbers and ...symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay For example, Fn+F9 turns the TouchPad ON/OFF. This overlay lets you would using...