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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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.... Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
.... Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
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... push 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 display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Using...
... push 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 display panel and be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Using...
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...Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen instructions. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system ...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 ...
...Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen instructions. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system ...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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... your computer be connected 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 page 75.
... your computer be connected 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 page 75.
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... your work to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. To resize and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to begin the recovery...
... your work to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery. To resize and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to begin the recovery...
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... of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to an external power source via the AC...
... of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to an external power source via the AC...
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... recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on page 75. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive...
... recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on page 75. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive...
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... copy to DVD by clicking the check box next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on using... DVDs to each DVD sequentially (for your system if the recovery files have replaced your optical disc drive when prompted. For information on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to restart the computer.
... copy to DVD by clicking the check box next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on using... DVDs to each DVD sequentially (for your system if the recovery files have replaced your optical disc drive when prompted. For information on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to restart the computer.
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...key on page 65. 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 your internal storage ... 0 (zero) key while powering on the drive, including the partitions. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to continue. NOTE If you want to recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without ...
...key on page 65. 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 your internal storage ... 0 (zero) key while powering on the drive, including the partitions. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to continue. NOTE If you want to recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without ...
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... drive will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. 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... on the size of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
... drive will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. 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... on the size of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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...Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in certain applications. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in for a close-up view 78 Getting Started ...computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the TouchPad operations described in this section are only supported in the lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖...
...Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in certain applications. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in for a close-up view 78 Getting Started ...computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the TouchPad operations described in this section are only supported in the lower portion 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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Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. 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...to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) simultaneously ...
Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. 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...to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) simultaneously ...
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... products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 97 Customizing your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Utilities...
... products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 97 Customizing your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Utilities...
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...suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on a regular basis. This precaution is active. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain...Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. For more information, see ...
...suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on a regular basis. This precaution is active. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain...Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. For more information, see ...
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...and Alt keys do different things depending on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you are not interchangeable. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the time, this does not matter. However, some... l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ...
...and Alt keys do different things depending on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you are not interchangeable. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the time, this does not matter. However, some... l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ...
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...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 gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay... 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For...
...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 gray numbers and symbols on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay... 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For...