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Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal ... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Turning off the computer 82 Options for turning off the computer 83
Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal ... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82 Turning off the computer 82 Options for turning off the computer 83
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... your computer 92 Cleaning the computer 92 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 97 Function keys 98 Special Windows® keys 98 Starting a program 98 Starting a program from the...
... your computer 92 Cleaning the computer 92 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 97 Function keys 98 Special Windows® keys 98 Starting a program 98 Starting a program from the...
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...conflict 190 A plan of action 190 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........191 Memory problems 192 Power and the batteries 193 Keyboard problems 194 Display problems 195 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........197 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........198 Sound system ...174; operating system 207 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 216 Hot Key Cards 216 Using the Hot Key Cards 217 Application ...
...conflict 190 A plan of action 190 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........191 Memory problems 192 Power and the batteries 193 Keyboard problems 194 Display problems 195 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........197 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........198 Sound system ...174; operating system 207 If you need further assistance 212 Before you contact Toshiba 212 Contacting Toshiba 213 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 214 Toshiba's worldwide offices 214 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 216 Hot Key Cards 216 Using the Hot Key Cards 217 Application ...
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Contents 37 Using the Application Cards 219 Card Case 220 Hot key functions 220 Volume Mute 221 Lock (Instant security 222 Power plan 223 Sleep mode 224 Hibernation mode 225 Output (Display switch 226 Display brightness 227 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............228 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 229 Zoom (Display resolution 230 Keyboard hot key functions 231 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 232 Glossary 233 Index 247
Contents 37 Using the Application Cards 219 Card Case 220 Hot key functions 220 Volume Mute 221 Lock (Instant security 222 Power plan 223 Sleep mode 224 Hibernation mode 225 Output (Display switch 226 Display brightness 227 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............228 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 229 Zoom (Display resolution 230 Keyboard hot key functions 231 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 232 Glossary 233 Index 247
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Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in ...
Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in ...
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... depending 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise...
... depending 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise...
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...toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "...
...toshiba.com. You may want to run most of data. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "...
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... on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 73 for the first time. For more information. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be... connected to step 4. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 70. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive and all partitions on the drive...
... on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 73 for the first time. For more information. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be... connected to step 4. To recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery media" on page 70. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive and all partitions on the drive...
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... the process is strongly recommended that your computer be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory...
... the process is strongly recommended that your computer be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory...
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... below. If not, skip 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 71. To recover using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data...
... below. If not, skip 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 71. To recover using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data...
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..., select one at this time. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 71. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), ...storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using recovery media, if you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your...
..., select one at this time. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 71. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), ...storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to begin the recovery. To recover using recovery media, if you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your...
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Creating recovery media Depending on the keyboard to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; A confirmation message displays reminding you... the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. If your system. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt...
Creating recovery media Depending on the keyboard to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; A confirmation message displays reminding you... the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. If your system. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the C: drive will prompt...
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...Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs: Insert...0 (zero) key while powering on the drive, including the partitions. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 9 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Select Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to restore the internal storage drive,...
...Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs: Insert...0 (zero) key while powering on the drive, including the partitions. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 9 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer. Select Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to restore the internal storage drive,...
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Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 74 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the ...
Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 74 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the ...
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... the right side of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, slide your... on the TouchPad in the lower portion of a finger. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk ...
... the right side of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the top of the page, slide your... on the TouchPad in the lower portion of a finger. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk ...
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See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. You ... attach one to your television (or other video display device), you can use a USB-compatible mouse. Using a mouse You may need to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible...
See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. You ... attach one to your television (or other video display device), you can use a USB-compatible mouse. Using a mouse You may need to use a full-size keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible...
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... handle your battery" on page 127. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. Closing the display panel After...
... handle your battery" on page 127. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. Closing the display panel After...
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For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 97 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. Ctrl...
For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 97 Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. Ctrl...
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...or Start Search field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. For example, ... first, you want to work on. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the...
...or Start Search field in the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to double-click the name of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of the file that have four options. For example, ... first, you want to work on. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that contains the information you have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the...
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... page 82. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in "Setting up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in the program with the additional printer(s). HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first...
... page 82. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that identifies the file as described in "Setting up a printer" on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in the program with the additional printer(s). HINT: You only need to set up the printer the first...