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... computer for the first time 54 Opening the display panel 54 Turning on the power 55 Setting up your software 56 Registering your computer with Toshiba 56 Adding optional external devices 57 Adding memory (optional 57 Installing a memory module 58 Removing a memory module 63 Checking total memory 65 Recovering the Internal... display device 81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 83 Adjusting the quality of the external display......84 Using an external keyboard 84 Using a mouse 84
... computer for the first time 54 Opening the display panel 54 Turning on the power 55 Setting up your software 56 Registering your computer with Toshiba 56 Adding optional external devices 57 Adding memory (optional 57 Installing a memory module 58 Removing a memory module 63 Checking total memory 65 Recovering the Internal... display device 81 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 83 Adjusting the quality of the external display......84 Using an external keyboard 84 Using a mouse 84
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... the computer 96 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 98 Computing tips 98 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 100 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 100 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 101 Overlay keys 102 Starting a program...
... the computer 96 Moving the computer 96 Using a computer lock 96 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 98 Computing tips 98 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 100 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 100 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 101 Overlay keys 102 Starting a program...
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...Resolving a hardware conflict 195 A plan of action 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........196 Memory problems 197 Power and the batteries 198 Keyboard problems 199 Display problems 200 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........202 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........203 Sound system problems 204 ExpressCard®... Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 212 If you need further assistance 217 Before you contact Toshiba 217 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218
...Resolving a hardware conflict 195 A plan of action 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........196 Memory problems 197 Power and the batteries 198 Keyboard problems 199 Display problems 200 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........202 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........203 Sound system problems 204 ExpressCard®... Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 212 If you need further assistance 217 Before you contact Toshiba 217 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218
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Contents 41 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 220 Hot Key Cards 220 Using the Hot Key Cards 221 Application Cards 222 Using the Application Cards 223 Card Case 224 Hot key functions 224 Volume Mute 225 Lock (Instant security 226 Power plan 227 Sleep mode 228 Hibernation mode 229 Output (Display switch 230 Display brightness 231 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............232 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 233 Zoom (Display resolution 234 Keyboard hot key functions 235 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 236 Glossary 237 Index 251
Contents 41 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 220 Hot Key Cards 220 Using the Hot Key Cards 221 Application Cards 222 Using the Application Cards 223 Card Case 224 Hot key functions 224 Volume Mute 225 Lock (Instant security 226 Power plan 227 Sleep mode 228 Hibernation mode 229 Output (Display switch 230 Display brightness 231 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............232 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 233 Zoom (Display resolution 234 Keyboard hot key functions 235 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 236 Glossary 237 Index 251
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... located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power...
... located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power...
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... 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate...
... 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate...
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... memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 84) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 84) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 81) ❖ Connect a local printer (...external devices 57 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 56. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 147) Adding memory (optional) HINT...
... memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 84) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 84) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 81) ❖ Connect a local printer (...external devices 57 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 56. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 147) Adding memory (optional) HINT...
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To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 74. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on your internal storage drive, without restoring... Internal Storage Drive 67 NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your work to its out-of -box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to step 4. Be...
To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 74. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on your internal storage drive, without restoring... Internal Storage Drive 67 NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your work to its out-of -box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to step 4. Be...
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... external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer be lost...
... external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer be lost...
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... C: partition. 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on page 75. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage...
... C: partition. 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on page 75. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage...
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... computer is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the C: drive. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 9 Click Next to step 4. Recovering without changing the... connected to restart the computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 75.
... computer is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the C: drive. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 9 Click Next to step 4. Recovering without changing the... connected to restart the computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 75.
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... Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to save your system. A ... 9 Press any key on your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery media Depending on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default...
... Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to save your system. A ... 9 Press any key on your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery media Depending on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default...
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...the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on page 66. For more information, see "Recovering the ... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice...
...the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on page 66. For more information, see "Recovering the ... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system offers this choice...
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... lower portion of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
... lower portion of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
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... move it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move ... side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to move your cursor across the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your finger several times across the screen often means having to left.
... move it into place by either double-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move ... side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to move your cursor across the TouchPad in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your finger several times across the screen often means having to left.
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... USB cable was not included with your printer, you can purchase one to your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can set up a printer" on page 85. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may come with your computer through the .... To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store...
... USB cable was not included with your printer, you can purchase one to your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can set up a printer" on page 85. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may come with your computer through the .... To determine if the printer is then ready for further instructions. the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store...
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... desk. Make sure there is to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of a heavy object.... optical drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop.
... desk. Make sure there is to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of a heavy object.... optical drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop.
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... control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. and a numeric keypad. Using ...Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except ...
... control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. and a numeric keypad. Using ...Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. cursor positioning keys; However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except ...
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...Hot key functions" on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® button 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 the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. For example, Fn+F9 turns off...
...Hot key functions" on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® button 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 the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. For example, Fn+F9 turns off...
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... Fn key and press F11 again. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter... numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their left front are the...
... Fn key and press F11 again. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right front are the cursor control overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter... numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their left front are the...