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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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... the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your...
... the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your...
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...-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may...
...-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may...
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... memory (optional)" 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. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba...
... memory (optional)" 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. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba...
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... time. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer be deleted and rewritten. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the...
... time. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer be deleted and rewritten. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the...
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... is strongly recommended that all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to...
... is strongly recommended that all information stored in those partitions. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work to...
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...) Warning screen You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 72.
...) Warning screen You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 72.
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.... NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be affected. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to step 4. If you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on page 105). If not, skip to restart the... computer. 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 computer's internal storage drive or by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created other partitions by either...
.... NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be affected. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to step 4. If you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on page 105). If not, skip to restart the... computer. 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 computer's internal storage drive or by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created other partitions by either...
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...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on the keyboard to restart the computer. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding...
...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on the keyboard to restart the computer. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding...
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Note: This option deletes all data on your computer. 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... A warning screen appears, 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 its out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)-If you want to complete the recovery process. Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
Note: This option deletes all data on your computer. 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... A warning screen appears, 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 its out-of -box state (recommended recovery method)-If you want to complete the recovery process. Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
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... created recovery DVDs/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 begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage...
... created recovery DVDs/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 begin erasing the internal storage drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage...
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... 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™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer... on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba...
... 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™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer... on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba...
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... (or other video display device), you may require you can purchase one to your computer. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. If you prefer to use . Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting... a printer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. ...
... (or other video display device), you may require you can purchase one to your computer. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. If you prefer to use . Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting... a printer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. ...
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... by closing the display panel, you were using. See "Utilities" on page 122. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 95 Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light...
... by closing the display panel, you were using. See "Utilities" on page 122. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 95 Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light...
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98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive ... new files for files you have a separate backup copy. It is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 182...
98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive ... new files for files you have a separate backup copy. It is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 182...
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Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the character keys is ... key. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using.
Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the character keys is ... key. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using.
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...; Double-click the icon for the program on . Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key...
...; Double-click the icon for the program on . Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key...