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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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... protected from overheating when the power is turned on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the...
... protected from overheating when the power is turned on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the...
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... the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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... Internet. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to complete...(see "Adding 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 "...
... Internet. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to complete...(see "Adding 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 "...
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... recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery...
... recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery...
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NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering ...
NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering ...
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... 72. 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. You can resize...
... 72. 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. You can resize...
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...utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your work " on page 105). 9 Click Next to step 4. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. If...internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer's internal storage drive or by using the first method, follow the procedure below....
...utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your work " on page 105). 9 Click Next to step 4. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. If...internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer's internal storage drive or by using the first method, follow the procedure below....
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... become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding...
... become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding...
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... from the drive. 8 Follow the on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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...screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your computer. Note: This option deletes all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. When the...
... from the drive. 8 Follow the on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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...screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your computer. Note: This option deletes all data on the keyboard to restart the computer. Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. When the...
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.../media" on page 69) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Getting Started 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click...
.../media" on page 69) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Getting Started 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click...
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...reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 ...supported in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. 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 ❖...
...reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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 ...supported in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. 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 ❖...
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...printer documentation for further instructions. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer through the USB ports. See the video device documentation for use a USB-compatible ...the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting ...
...printer documentation for further instructions. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer through the USB ports. See the video device documentation for use a USB-compatible ...the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Getting Started 83 Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. If you to install the printer software before physically connecting ...
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... display panel After you can choose. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on...
... display panel After you can choose. You may also wish to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you were using. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on...
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...in a safe place. This precaution 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 NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions ...-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it takes time. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to check and optimize disk space and...
...in a safe place. This precaution 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 NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions ...-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it takes time. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to check and optimize disk space and...
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... 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. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics 99 Using the... keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC ...
... 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. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics 99 Using the... keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC ...
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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 have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on...
.... 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 have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on...