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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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... resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
... resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
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Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the 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 NOTE Battery life ...
Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the 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 NOTE Battery life ...
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...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)... ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on -screen instructions. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
...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)... ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) ❖ Install an ExpressCard® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on -screen instructions. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba...
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...recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. NOTE During the recovery...connected 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 computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you create recovery DVDs/media before executing the...
...recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 68. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. NOTE During the recovery...connected 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 computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you create recovery DVDs/media before executing the...
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... to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
... to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
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... screen 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 recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. To resize and...
... screen 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 recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. To resize and...
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... indicating that all information stored on page 69. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on them will be connected to external media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to restart the computer. You can recover the C: drive without... to step 4. If not, skip to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. If you that the C: drive has been recovered....
... indicating that all information stored on page 69. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on them will be connected to external media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to restart the computer. You can recover the C: drive without... to step 4. If not, skip to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. If you that the C: drive has been recovered....
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The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your computer's internal storage drive. Be sure to ... 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) 457-7777; 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...
The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your computer's internal storage drive. Be sure to ... 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) 457-7777; 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...
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...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 internal storage drive...Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that displays and then click Yes to external media before...
...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 internal storage drive...Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that displays and then click Yes to external media before...
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This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status ...
This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can check its status ...
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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 the...
... 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 the...
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... other video display device), you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. 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... your printer. See the video device documentation for use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To make the connection, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer documentation for further instructions...
... other video display device), you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. 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... your printer. See the video device documentation for use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To make the connection, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer documentation for further instructions...
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... the ON/OFF light glows green. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. You may also wish to keep your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the...
... the ON/OFF light glows green. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. You may also wish to keep your computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the...
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Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. It is easy to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your ... normally, details such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. Label the backup...
Learning the Basics 93 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. It is easy to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your ... normally, details such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. Label the backup...
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... marked with icons execute specific functions on the program you are using. 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 page 199. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with... information, see "Hot key functions" on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable.
... marked with icons execute specific functions on the program you are using. 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 page 199. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with... information, see "Hot key functions" on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable.
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... list. 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. NOTE If you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All...
... list. 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. NOTE If you install a program, the operating system usually puts an icon in the All...