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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 vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on...
... the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on...
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... brightness of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and...
... brightness of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and...
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...) ❖ 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 83) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software...
...) ❖ 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 83) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software...
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... rewritten. 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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using...
... rewritten. 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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover using...
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Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer ...
Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer ...
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... the C: partition. 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 your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To resize and recover...
... the C: partition. 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 your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To resize and recover...
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... has been recovered. 10 Press any information on page 105). 9 Click Next to restart the computer. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created other partitions by using the utilities on your... keyboard while powering on page 105). Be sure to external media before proceeding (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. Recovering without ...
... has been recovered. 10 Press any information on page 105). 9 Click Next to restart the computer. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created other partitions by using the utilities on your... keyboard while powering on page 105). Be sure to external media before proceeding (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the C: drive. Recovering without ...
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... recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media.
... recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media.
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Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type ... recovery method)-If you want 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 the following options...
Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type ... recovery method)-If you want 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 the following options...
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... to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen.
... to restart the computer. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen.
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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 ... control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) 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 ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications...
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 ... control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) 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 ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications...
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...printer manufacturer, the printer may want to your printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your printer. See the video device documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if... your computer may require you need to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings...
...printer manufacturer, the printer may want to your printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your printer. See the video device documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if... your computer may require you need to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings...
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... page 122. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you were using. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to clean the computer. The...
... page 122. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you were using. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to clean the computer. The...
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...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 Turning off the computer while it unless you receive via external media, email, or... download from or writing to external media on it is active. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on...
...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 Turning off the computer while it unless you receive via external media, email, or... download from or writing to external media on it is active. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on...
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... keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the...
... keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the...
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.... For more information, see "Hot key functions" on . 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 the Start menu The next three sections explain how to...
.... For more information, see "Hot key functions" on . 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 the Start menu The next three sections explain how to...