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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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 79 Setting up a printer 80 Turning off the computer 80 Options for turning off the computer 81 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 57 Checking total memory 59 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 79 Using a mouse 79 Connecting a printer 79 Setting up a printer 80 Turning off the computer 80 Options for turning off the computer 81 Using the...
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... your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
... your computer 90 Cleaning the computer 90 Moving the computer 91 Using a computer lock 91 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 92 Computing tips 92 Using the keyboard 93 Character keys 94 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 94 Function keys 94 Special Windows® keys 95 Starting a program 95 Starting a program from the... media 105 Recording optical media 106 Removing a disc with the computer on...........106 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107 Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy ... operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy ... operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard® problems...
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... in the Windows® operating system 187 If you need further assistance 191 Before you contact Toshiba 191 Contacting Toshiba 192 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 192 Toshiba's worldwide offices 193 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 195 Hot Key Cards 195 Using the Hot Key Cards 196 Application Cards 197 Using the... (Display switch 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 Zoom (Display resolution 208 Keyboard hot key functions 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Glossary 211 Index 225
... in the Windows® operating system 187 If you need further assistance 191 Before you contact Toshiba 191 Contacting Toshiba 192 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 192 Toshiba's worldwide offices 193 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 195 Hot Key Cards 195 Using the Hot Key Cards 196 Application Cards 197 Using the... (Display switch 204 Display brightness 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............206 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 207 Zoom (Display resolution 208 Keyboard hot key functions 209 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 210 Glossary 211 Index 225
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... vary depending on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in Sleep mode...
... vary depending on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in Sleep mode...
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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. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display...
... 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. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display...
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...page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ...10070; Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 136) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
...page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 76) ...10070; Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on page 136) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
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..., skip to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ It 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 Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...create recovery DVDs/media before executing the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly...
..., skip to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ It 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 Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...create recovery DVDs/media before executing the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly...
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... recommended that your computer be lost during the recovery process. 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. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key...
... recommended that your computer be lost during the recovery process. 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. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key...
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... C: partition. 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and...
... C: partition. 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 computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and...
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...at 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 the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to restart the computer. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. ... Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. If you have created ...
...at 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 the computer. 3 If your computer be connected to restart the computer. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. ... Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. If you have created ...
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Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to begin the recovery. NOTE The system will be able to copy...storage drive or if you have replaced your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to copy the internal storage ...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 work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the ...
Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to begin the recovery. NOTE The system will be able to copy...storage drive or if you have replaced your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to copy the internal storage ...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 work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the ...
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... continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes 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...
... continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. To delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes 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...
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... the hard disk-This option deletes all sectors on the internal storage drive will be lost. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
... the hard disk-This option deletes all sectors on the internal storage drive will be lost. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
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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. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE:... the connection, you need to your computer. You can purchase one to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 79 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 ...
... 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. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE:... the connection, you need to your computer. You can purchase one to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 79 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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... taking care of the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 116. 90 Getting Started Customizing your computer...
... taking care of the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on page 116. 90 Getting Started Customizing your computer...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you have a separate backup copy. It is easy to external media on a regular basis. However, if your files to put off the computer if a ... Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Turning off the computer while it...
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you have a separate backup copy. It is easy to external media on a regular basis. However, if your files to put off the computer if a ... Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Turning off the computer while it...
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... Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. For more information, see your program documentation. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of...
... Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. For more information, see your program documentation. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of...
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Learning the Basics 95 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows¬Æ butto Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. Starting a program from the Start menu, Windows® Explorer, and the Search programs and files ...
Learning the Basics 95 Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows¬Æ butto Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. Starting a program from the Start menu, Windows® Explorer, and the Search programs and files ...