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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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.... To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU...
.... To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU...
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... center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
... center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
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...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 "Connecting a printer" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
...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 "Connecting a printer" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
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... 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 drive. Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state...utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. ❖ 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 offers a...
... 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 drive. Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state...utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. ❖ 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 offers a...
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... stored in those partitions. Be sure to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to an external power source via the...
... stored in those partitions. Be sure to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to an external power source via the...
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... media. 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 your C: drive to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage...
... media. 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 your C: drive to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage...
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... deletes all information stored on page 71. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to restart the computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of Windows... 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 your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
... deletes all information stored on page 71. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to restart the computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of Windows... 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 your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
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... the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. If your optical disc drive... it is (949) 859-4273. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key 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 recover your ...
... the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. If your optical disc drive... it is (949) 859-4273. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key 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 recover your ...
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... drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite 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... the drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all sectors...
... drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite 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... the drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 10 Press any key on the keyboard to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all sectors...
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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. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to...
... 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. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to...
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... 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. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control...
... 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. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control...
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...and Play, your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can purchase one to adjust the video settings. Read the documentation that came...Refer to your computer through the USB ports. If a USB cable was not included with your computer. 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 automatically...
...and Play, your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can purchase one to adjust the video settings. Read the documentation that came...Refer to your computer through the USB ports. If a USB cable was not included with your computer. 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 automatically...
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... There are additional custom settings you can choose. Refer to customize your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to keep...
... There are additional custom settings you can choose. Refer to customize your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. If you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to keep...
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Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files ...separate backup copy. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. This precaution is especially important for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records ... and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration...
Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files ...separate backup copy. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. This precaution is especially important for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records ... and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration...
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...top of the time, this does not matter. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. editing keys; and a numeric keypad. Pressing the Fn key ... on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l...
...top of the time, this does not matter. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. editing keys; and a numeric keypad. Pressing the Fn key ... on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l...
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... TouchPad ON/OFF. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the computer. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot key functions"... or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows®...
... TouchPad ON/OFF. This overlay lets you would using the 10-key keypad on the computer. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Hot key functions"... or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows®...