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Contents 35 Turning on the power 55 Setting up your software 56 Registering your computer with Toshiba 56 Adding optional external devices 56 Adding memory (optional 57 Installing a memory module 57 Removing a memory module 62 Checking total memory 65 Recovering the Internal... display device 83 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 84 Adjusting the quality of the external display......85 Using an external keyboard 85 Using a mouse 86 Connecting a printer 86 Setting up a printer 87 Turning off the computer 87 Options for turning off the computer 88 Using the...
Contents 35 Turning on the power 55 Setting up your software 56 Registering your computer with Toshiba 56 Adding optional external devices 56 Adding memory (optional 57 Installing a memory module 57 Removing a memory module 62 Checking total memory 65 Recovering the Internal... display device 83 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 84 Adjusting the quality of the external display......85 Using an external keyboard 85 Using a mouse 86 Connecting a printer 86 Setting up a printer 87 Turning off the computer 87 Options for turning off the computer 88 Using the...
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...computer 97 Moving the computer 98 Using a computer lock 98 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 99 Computing tips 99 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 101 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 101 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 102 Overlay keys 102 Backlit... Keyboard 103 Starting a program 103 Starting a program from the Start menu.........104 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 104 Starting a program using the ...
...computer 97 Moving the computer 98 Using a computer lock 98 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 99 Computing tips 99 Using the keyboard 100 Character keys 101 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 101 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 101 Function keys 101 Special Windows® keys 102 Overlay keys 102 Backlit... Keyboard 103 Starting a program 103 Starting a program from the Start menu.........104 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 104 Starting a program using the ...
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... operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 190 Checking device properties 190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 193 Disk or storage drive problems 195 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 197 Sound system problems 198 ExpressCard® problems... habits 204 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 205 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
... operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 190 Checking device properties 190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 193 Disk or storage drive problems 195 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 197 Sound system problems 198 ExpressCard® problems... habits 204 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 205 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
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Contents 41 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 214 Hot Key Cards 214 Using the Hot Key Cards 215 Application Cards 216 Using the Application Cards 217 Card Case 218 Hot key functions 218 Volume Mute 219 Lock (Instant security 220 Power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 Hibernation mode 223 Output (Display switch 224 Display brightness 225 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............226 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 227 Zoom (Display resolution 228 Keyboard hot key functions 229 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 230 Glossary 231 Index 245
Contents 41 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 214 Hot Key Cards 214 Using the Hot Key Cards 215 Application Cards 216 Using the Application Cards 217 Card Case 218 Hot key functions 218 Volume Mute 219 Lock (Instant security 220 Power plan 221 Sleep mode 222 Hibernation mode 223 Output (Display switch 224 Display brightness 225 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............226 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 227 Zoom (Display resolution 228 Keyboard hot key functions 229 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 230 Glossary 231 Index 245
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... at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on page 56 before you must complete all setup steps up...
... at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on page 56 before you must complete all setup steps up...
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... depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
... depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
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...page 146) 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. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows ...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 86) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 85) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 82) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ...
...page 146) 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. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows ...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 57) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 86) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 85) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 82) ❖ Connect a local printer (see ...
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... Drive 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 the computer. 3 If your computer be deleted and rewritten.
... Drive 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 the computer. 3 If your computer be deleted and rewritten.
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... message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to specify the size for the C: partition. The "Recover to a ...partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. 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: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that...
... message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to specify the size for the C: partition. The "Recover to a ...partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. 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: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that...
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...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer be...
...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to set the partition size. 8 Click Next. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your computer be...
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... this time. 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on page 75. To recover using the...
... this time. 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on page 75. To recover using the...
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...copy the internal storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media, which order to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your optical disc drive when prompted. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on... ability to restart the computer. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to each DVD sequentially (for your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that you will prompt you create your ...
...copy the internal storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media, which order to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on the keyboard to recover your system if the recovery files have been deleted from your optical disc drive when prompted. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on... ability to restart the computer. outside the United States it is (800) 457-7777; When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to each DVD sequentially (for your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that you will prompt you create your ...
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If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. Be sure to...64-bit operating system, if your system offers this choice. Note: This option deletes all data and partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on the keyboard to continue. NOTE If you want to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive, including the...
If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. Be sure to...64-bit operating system, if your system offers this choice. Note: This option deletes all data and partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on the keyboard to continue. NOTE If you want to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive, including the...
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Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the ... Drive ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the ... Drive ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive.
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... the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close-up view Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in certain applications. 78 Getting Started Checking the internal storage ...list to display its status in the lower portion of the TouchPad operations described in this section are only supported in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ...
... the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close-up view Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in certain applications. 78 Getting Started Checking the internal storage ...list to display its status in the lower portion of the TouchPad operations described in this section are only supported in front 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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... window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Getting Started 85 Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external... TV simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other video display device), you can attach one to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may need to your computer.
... window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Getting Started 85 Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external... TV simultaneously ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other video display device), you can attach one to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may need to your computer.
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Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. Caring for details. You may also wish to keep ...
Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. Caring for details. You may also wish to keep ...
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...10070; Take frequent breaks to put off the computer while it is especially important for viruses. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions... separate backup copy. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in...
...10070; Take frequent breaks to put off the computer while it is especially important for viruses. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions... separate backup copy. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in...
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...computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although ...your program documentation. Most of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Using the Fn key, you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys...
...computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with one Enter key. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although ...your program documentation. Most of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Using the Fn key, you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys...
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...one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. Used in Windows®: ...as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on page 218. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad...
...one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. Used in Windows®: ...as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on page 218. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, Fn + F9 turns the TouchPad...