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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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... all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you turn on page 41 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and...
... all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software When you turn on page 41 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but are not limited to your computer. The Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and...
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...the first time you may want to your product. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable 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...
...the first time you may want to your product. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable 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...
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... is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots 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 operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots 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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...-set 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 computer. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of... turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
...-set 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 computer. Getting Started 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of... turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your C: drive and then recovering it. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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... information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 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. Be sure to save...
... information will be lost during the recovery process. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 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. Be sure to save...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. This may take several hours, depending on the hard disk-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD ...) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. 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 two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all...
A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. This may take several hours, depending on the hard disk-This option deletes all data, then overwrites the entire HDD ...) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. 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 two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all...
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... to save your information will not be lost . To resize and recover your keyboard to external media first. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next....user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive will display on the recovered drive will remain intact. NOTE The size of Factory ...
... to save your information will not be lost . To resize and recover your keyboard to external media first. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next....user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to its factory default setting reformats your drive and your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive will display on the recovered drive will remain intact. NOTE The size of Factory ...
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... or DVD into your optical drive and power on your keyboard to begin the restoration. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using your computer 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 "Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
... or DVD into your optical drive and power on your keyboard to begin the restoration. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using your computer 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 "Hard Disk Drive Recovery...
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... the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor with your computer. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in... 3 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. 64 Getting ...
... the small, smooth, square cutout located in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to move the cursor with your computer. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in... 3 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. 64 Getting ...
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... you must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you may need a suitable USB cable which may not function correctly. You can purchase one of the simultaneous modes, you need ...to your printer, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. 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. Read the documentation that...
... you must support a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you may need a suitable USB cable which may not function correctly. You can purchase one of the simultaneous modes, you need ...to your printer, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. 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. Read the documentation that...
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...close the display panel to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light ... dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 119. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including...
...close the display panel to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. See "Toshiba Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light ... dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 119. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including...
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...fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk..., use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard It is active. This precaution is especially important for viruses.
...fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk..., use the Shut Down command or Sleep command. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard It is active. This precaution is especially important for viruses.
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... 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. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the computer. Ctrl, Fn, and...
... 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. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the computer. Ctrl, Fn, and...
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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 ...
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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... the program with a .doc extension. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your Windows® online Help. If you connect it. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions...
... the program with a .doc extension. For information on showing or hiding file extensions, see your printer as being created in "Setting up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your Windows® online Help. If you connect it. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default, the Windows® operating system does not show file extensions...
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... drive (about 1 inch). 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. Play/Pause button* Media button* Internet browser button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next...
... drive (about 1 inch). 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. Play/Pause button* Media button* Internet browser button* Stop button* Previous track button* Next...