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Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 58 Recovering the Internal ... or projector ....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
Contents 29 Turning on the power 48 Setting up your software 48 Registering your computer with Toshiba 49 Adding optional external devices 49 Adding memory (optional 49 Installing a memory module 50 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 58 Recovering the Internal ... or projector ....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
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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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... operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key ... brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Cursor control overlay 204 Numeric overlay 204 Keyboard hot key functions 205 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 206 Glossary 207 Index 222
34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key ... brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Cursor control overlay 204 Numeric overlay 204 Keyboard hot key functions 205 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 206 Glossary 207 Index 222
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...; Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in the...
...; Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in the...
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... the brightness of the screen while on your screen display when you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Small bright dots may...
... the brightness of the screen while on your screen display when you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Small bright dots may...
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..., or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Product registration can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an...
..., or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Product registration can be connected to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 49) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an...
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... Yes to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that when the recovery is executed all information stored in...
... Yes to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that when the recovery is executed all information stored in...
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Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 104). 8 Click Next to save your work " on page 104. 62 ...
Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 104). 8 Click Next to save your work " on page 104. 62 ...
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... or using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this... time. Click Yes to specify the size for the C: partition. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on page 70.
... or using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this... time. Click Yes to specify the size for the C: partition. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on page 70.
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...media. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to step 4. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit...Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer ...
...media. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to step 4. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit...Next to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer ...
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... on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
... on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
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...you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all other partitions you have ... C: drive to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of ...
...you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all other partitions you have ... C: drive to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one of ...
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... work to external media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 67) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to display its...
... work to external media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 67) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to display its...
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...8482; Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons ... and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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.
...8482; Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons ... and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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.
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... included with your computer may need a suitable USB cable which may not function correctly. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can purchase one to adjust the video settings. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer, you may automatically recognize ...the printer; Refer to your television (or other video display device), you can use an external keyboard, you need to your printer. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 81 Using an external...
... included with your computer may need a suitable USB cable which may not function correctly. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can purchase one to adjust the video settings. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer, you may automatically recognize ...the printer; Refer to your television (or other video display device), you can use an external keyboard, you need to your printer. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 81 Using an external...
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... may also wish to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Closing the display panel After you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON...
... may also wish to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Closing the display panel After you can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON...
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... The Windows® operating system records information, 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, providing all the functionality of a full-size... see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. It is easy to a disk may be lost. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to external media on page 182. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk ...
... The Windows® operating system records information, 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, providing all the functionality of a full-size... see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. It is easy to a disk may be lost. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to external media on page 182. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk ...
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...10070; The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the...) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending 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 page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖...
...10070; The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the specially marked keys allows you to emulate a full-size keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the...) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending 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 page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖...
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... cursor overlay. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 ... on page 194. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example,...
... cursor overlay. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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 ... on page 194. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example,...