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... computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the quality of the external display......83 Using an external keyboard 83 Using a mouse 83
... computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... or projector.....81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 82 Adjusting the quality of the external display......83 Using an external keyboard 83 Using a mouse 83
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... your computer 95 Cleaning the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 98 Character keys 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 100 Starting a program 100 Starting a program from the...
... your computer 95 Cleaning the computer 95 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 98 Character keys 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 100 Starting a program 100 Starting a program from the...
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...; operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 175 Sound system problems 178 Modem problems...computing 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 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
...; operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 175 Sound system problems 178 Modem problems...computing 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 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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Contents 35 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 functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 221
Contents 35 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 functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 221
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... software" on the computer. 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, and memory. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction...
... software" on the computer. 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, and memory. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction...
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... screen will deteriorate. This is operated on your screen display when you to hold the computer in place and use the 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 .
... screen will deteriorate. This is operated on your screen display when you to hold the computer in place and use the 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 .
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...)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 80) ❖ Connect ...a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 49. Failure to the Internet. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
...)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 83) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 80) ❖ Connect ...a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 49. Failure to the Internet. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba...
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... to its out-of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Backing up your keyboard while powering on page 72. Click Yes to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media...
... to its out-of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Backing up your keyboard while powering on page 72. Click Yes to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media...
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... of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
... of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor.
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...) Warning screen 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To resize and recover the...
...) Warning screen 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To resize and recover the...
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... to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 72. If you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by...(see "Backing up your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that ...
... to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 72. If you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by...(see "Backing up your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that ...
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... original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer.
... original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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...the on-screen instructions to out-of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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 the following..., stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Note: This option deletes all data on your computer.
...the on-screen instructions to out-of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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 the following..., stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Note: This option deletes all data on your computer.
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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 display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Getting Started 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the...
... 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 display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Getting Started 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the...
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Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move ... 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 see more information at once TouchPad...) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ ...
Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move ... 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 see more information at once TouchPad...) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ ...
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...connection, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can purchase one to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics ... ready for use a USB-compatible mouse. If you can use . Refer to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using a mouse You may need a suitable USB cable which may come with ...
...connection, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can purchase one to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics ... ready for use a USB-compatible mouse. If you can use . Refer to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using a mouse You may need a suitable USB cable which may come with ...
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... "Power Plans" on page 127. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 122. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by...
... "Power Plans" on page 127. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 122. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by...
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... space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. It is active...
... space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. It is active...
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Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on the program ... your program documentation. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Ctrl, Fn...
Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on the program ... your program documentation. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Ctrl, Fn...
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Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ...
Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ...