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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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... process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End...
... process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your computer. NOTE The names of Microsoft's End...
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..."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...the first time you can be connected to the Internet. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Adding optional ...
..."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...the first time you can be connected to the Internet. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Adding optional ...
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... is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you 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...
... is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you 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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... 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 Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the...
... 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 Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk When the computer powers on the...
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.... 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click... your work to its out of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer.
.... 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click... your work to its out of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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... lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. To delete the 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...
... lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. To delete the 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...
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...to begin the restoration. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on your keyboard to restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive ...your information will be affected and will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save 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 ...
...to begin the restoration. A confirmation message appears, reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any information on your keyboard to restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive ...your information will be affected and will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save 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 ...
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... any key on your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery 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 hard disk ...
... any key on your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery 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 hard disk ...
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...Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your computer. 64 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Checking the...reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. 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....
...Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your computer. 64 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Checking the...reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of the screen. 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....
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...quality from a computer or electronics store. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. If you can use a full-size keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to match the resolution of the external display device. Using a mouse You may come with ..., the printer may need a suitable USB cable which may want to your printer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer....
...quality from a computer or electronics store. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. If you can use a full-size keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to match the resolution of the external display device. Using a mouse You may come with ..., the printer may need a suitable USB cable which may want to your printer. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in TouchPad. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer....
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You may also wish to your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 114. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 139. Never spray cleaner directly onto... start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. If you place the computer in which you...
You may also wish to your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on page 114. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 139. Never spray cleaner directly onto... start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. If you place the computer in which you...
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.... ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as ... light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to put off the computer while it takes time. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard It is easy to a disk may be lost. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure.
.... ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as ... light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to put off the computer while it takes time. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard It is easy to a disk may be lost. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure.
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...different things depending on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see your program documentation. Used in combination with ...key functions" 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 using. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad.
...different things depending on the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see your program documentation. Used in combination with ...key functions" 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 using. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad.
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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. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your program is to...
... 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. You can: ❖ Double-click the icon for the program on your program is to...
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... 260 characters and can contain up to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the Windows® operating system to no more than eight characters. Using a file extension Most...
... 260 characters and can contain up to set up the printer the first time you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up the Windows® operating system to no more than eight characters. Using a file extension Most...
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... on the disc. 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. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer...
... on the disc. 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. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer...