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... display device 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 72 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a printer 74 Setting up a printer 75 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........76 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
... display device 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 72 Adjusting the quality of the external display......74 Using an external keyboard 74 Using a mouse 74 Connecting a printer 74 Setting up a printer 75 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........76 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
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... your computer 86 Cleaning the computer 86 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 87 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 91 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the.../DVD/HD DVD 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........103 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD discs 104 Toshiba's online resources 104
... your computer 86 Cleaning the computer 86 Moving the computer 86 Using a computer lock 87 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 88 Computing tips 88 Using the keyboard 89 Character keys 90 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 90 Function keys 90 Special Windows® keys 91 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the.../DVD/HD DVD 102 Removing a disc with the computer on...........103 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........103 Caring for CD or DVD discs 104 Toshiba's online resources 104
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... help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 ExpressCard™ problems 189 Printer problems 191 Modem...
... help you 179 Resolving a hardware conflict 179 A plan of action 179 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........180 Memory problems 181 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 183 Display problems 184 Disk drive problems 186 Optical drive problems 187 Sound system problems 188 ExpressCard™ problems 189 Printer problems 191 Modem...
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...backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the...brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............217 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 218 Changing screen resolution 219 Keyboard hot key functions 220 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 236
...backup in the Windows® operating system 197 If you need further assistance 201 Before you contact Toshiba 201 Contacting Toshiba 202 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 202 Toshiba's worldwide offices 203 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 205 Hot Key Cards 205 Using the Hot Key Cards 206 Application Cards 207 Using the...brightness 216 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............217 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Dual Mode Pad 218 Changing screen resolution 219 Keyboard hot key functions 220 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 221 Glossary 222 Index 236
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... remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. Getting Started 41 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all...
... remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. These components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. Getting Started 41 Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all...
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...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 74) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 74) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting...10070; Install an ExpressCard (see "Using an ExpressCard™" on page 135) (available on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the...
...see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 74) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 74) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 68) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting...10070; Install an ExpressCard (see "Using an ExpressCard™" on page 135) (available on your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be...
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... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard...
... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard...
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Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press ...) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer.
Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press ...) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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... the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from 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 have saved your HDD. (Sample..., depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk.
... the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from 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 have saved your HDD. (Sample..., depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk.
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... the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your keyboard to external media first. NOTE The size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you have created other partitions (...Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in ...
... the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your keyboard to external media first. NOTE The size of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you have created other partitions (...Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. If you have saved your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in ...
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... 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 begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that 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 begin the restoration. Once complete, a message displays that the...
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...; Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower portion of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger...you to left side, slide your finger from right to move the cursor with your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click ...
...; Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower portion of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger...you to left side, slide your finger from right to move the cursor with your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click ...
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...modes, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer through the USB ports. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, ... a resolution of the external display device. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. You can use one from your television (or other video display device), you may need...
...modes, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer through the USB ports. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, ... a resolution of the external display device. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. You can use one from your television (or other video display device), you may need...
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...system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 119. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 139. For information about taking care of the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display....place the computer in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 114. There ...
...system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 119. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 139. For information about taking care of the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display....place the computer in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 114. There ...
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...system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on it unless you have a separate backup copy. Learning... the Basics 89 Using the keyboard It is easy to put off backing up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid...
...system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard See "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on it unless you have a separate backup copy. Learning... the Basics 89 Using the keyboard It is easy to put off backing up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid...
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...to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 210. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample ... do different things depending on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
...to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 210. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample ... do different things depending on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
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...® Explorer. Special Windows® keys Learning the Basics 91 Starting a program Windows® Application button key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that has an icon in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to work on. You can...
...® Explorer. Special Windows® keys Learning the Basics 91 Starting a program Windows® Application button key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that has an icon in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to work on. You can...
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... system supports long file names that identifies the file as being created in "Setting up to 260 characters and can contain up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your printer as described in the program with a particular format. HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you...
... system supports long file names that identifies the file as being created in "Setting up to 260 characters and can contain up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your printer as described in the program with a particular format. HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first time you...
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Learning the Basics 99 Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is currently playing. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). The Media button ...
Learning the Basics 99 Using the optical drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models) The media control buttons located above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is currently playing. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). The Media button ...