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... Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a ...off the computer 70 Using the Shut Down command 73 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........75 Using and configuring Sleep mode 78 Closing the display panel 80 Customizing your computer's settings 81 Caring for your computer 81 Cleaning the computer 81
... Scrolling with the TouchPad 65 Control buttons 65 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 65 Using external display devices 65 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 66 Adjusting the quality of the external display......67 Using an external keyboard 67 Using a mouse 67 Connecting a printer 68 Setting up a ...off the computer 70 Using the Shut Down command 73 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........75 Using and configuring Sleep mode 78 Closing the display panel 80 Customizing your computer's settings 81 Caring for your computer 81 Cleaning the computer 81
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32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™ problems 176 Printer problems 178...
32 Contents CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 152 TOSHIBA Accessibility 153 ConfigFree 154 Getting Started 154 ConfigFree Utilities 155 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 158 Problems that are easy to fix 158 Problems when ... Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk drive problems 171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 PC Card problems 174 ExpressCard™ problems 176 Printer problems 178...
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Contents 33 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 190 Toshiba's worldwide offices 190 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 192 Hot Key Cards 192 Using the Hot Key Cards 193 Application Cards 194 Using the Application Cards 195 Card Case 195 Hot key ...functions 196 Volume Mute 197 Password security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling...
Contents 33 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 190 Toshiba's worldwide offices 190 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 192 Hot Key Cards 192 Using the Hot Key Cards 193 Application Cards 194 Using the Application Cards 195 Card Case 195 Hot key ...functions 196 Volume Mute 197 Password security 198 Power plan 199 Sleep mode 200 Hibernation mode 201 Display modes 202 Display brightness 203 Disabling...
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... Started 41 Setting up your computer Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may...
... Started 41 Setting up your computer Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup choices. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may...
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... 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 68) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (...PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on your desktop or go to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. After starting your computer for the first time you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. 42...
... 67) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 65) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 68) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (...PC Cards (see "Using PC Cards" on your desktop or go to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. After starting your computer for the first time you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. 42...
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... the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it 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 and begin using it. Do not press or push on the applications, power management settings, and features used. 46 Getting...
... the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it 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 and begin using it. Do not press or push on the applications, power management settings, and features used. 46 Getting...
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...power. This information applies to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen ... on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to all those features. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the computer:...
...power. This information applies to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen ... on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to all those features. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the computer:...
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... secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer...
... secures the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer...
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... lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover ...
56 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that you create recovery CDs/DVDs before using a writable drive ❖ Recover your hard disk drive to the factory-set default ❖ Recover ...
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When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery ...
When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery ...
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... the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to its out of ... Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the...
... the recovery. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to its out of ... Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the...
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... HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you ...key on the hard disk-This option deletes all sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you can choose: ❖ Delete all data will be lost. To delete the data and partitions from your work to external media ...
... HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you ...key on the hard disk-This option deletes all sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you can choose: ❖ Delete all data will be lost. To delete the data and partitions from your work to external media ...
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...information on the recovered drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your selections. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the...media first. To resize and recover your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the C: drive will be lost . Be...
...information on the recovered drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your selections. To recover only your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the...media first. To resize and recover your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on the C: drive will be lost . Be...
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... on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard... Disk Drive Recovery options" on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been...
... on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard... Disk Drive Recovery options" on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been...
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... 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that ...to the top of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to left. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you would like to move the cursor: ❖...
... 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that ...to the top of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to left. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you would like to move the cursor: ❖...
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... to determine whether it into place by default. Check your finger up or down along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the preferred direction. To scroll vertically, run your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad... 205. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in display, but you can also connect an external display device to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. This hot ...
... to determine whether it into place by default. Check your finger up or down along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the preferred direction. To scroll vertically, run your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad... 205. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in display, but you can also connect an external display device to the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. This hot ...
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... or projector to your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Briefly pause each time you want takes effect. Directing the display output when you turn on . NOTE Some modes are connecting. To do this , refer to change . This hot key cycles through the... settings in the following order (the last option is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of ...
... or projector to your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. Briefly pause each time you want takes effect. Directing the display output when you turn on . NOTE Some modes are connecting. To do this , refer to change . This hot key cycles through the... settings in the following order (the last option is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of ...
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...window 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one to match the resolution of the external display device. Getting Started 67 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USB-...compatible keyboard. You can attach one of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Adjusting the quality of the simultaneous modes, you may want to use a full-size...
...window 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one to match the resolution of the external display device. Getting Started 67 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in TouchPad. The computer's USB ports support any USB-...compatible keyboard. You can attach one of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Adjusting the quality of the simultaneous modes, you may want to use a full-size...
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.... The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC... power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button...
.... The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC... power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you press the power button...