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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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... set up your software" on page 41 before you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on...
... set up your software" on page 41 before you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on...
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...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (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) ❖...
...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (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) ❖...
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... intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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... your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on 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.
... your system using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on 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.
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...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to restart...
...) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to restart...
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... entire HDD for security purposes. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all... sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. This may take several hours, depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD...
... entire HDD for security purposes. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all... sectors on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. This may take several hours, depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD...
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...media first. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Click the up/down arrows to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. If you that ...To resize and recover your selections. Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you make 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. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your keyboard to restart the computer. Click the up/down arrows to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. If you that ...To resize and recover your selections. Be sure you have created other partitions (for example, if you make 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...
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... Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. To recover your ... using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you...
... Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 57): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. To recover your ... using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you...
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...cursor to the right side of a finger. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, ... direction you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 ...
...cursor to the right side of a finger. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, smooth, square cutout located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, ... direction you to move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 ...
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... computer. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. If a USB cable ...need to your printer. You can use one to match the resolution of the external display device. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using a mouse You ...
... computer. To determine if the printer is USBcompatible, check its documentation. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you can attach one of the simultaneous modes, you must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. If a USB cable ...need to your printer. You can use one to match the resolution of the external display device. 74 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using a mouse You ...
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... settings you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 119. For information about taking care of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see... "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can choose. Refer to customize your computer, even ...
... settings you can start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 119. For information about taking care of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see... "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can choose. Refer to customize your computer, even ...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not ... space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on it takes time. If you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard It is easy to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. For more about Sleep. NOTE The Windows® operating...
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not ... space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on it takes time. If you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard It is easy to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. For more about Sleep. NOTE The Windows® operating...
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... is very much like typing 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. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the...
... is very much like typing 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. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the...
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... Search field. 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 have four options. If you prefer to open the program first, you install a program, the operating system usually...
... Search field. 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 have four options. If you prefer to open the program first, you install a program, the operating system usually...
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... extension and may use more than one printer or are not case-sensitive. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your own extension is usually unwise, since...
... extension and may use more than one printer or are not case-sensitive. If you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on showing or hiding file extensions, see your own extension is usually unwise, since...
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... drive's eject 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 powered on the disc.
... drive's eject 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 powered on the disc.