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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 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display......82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting a printer 83 Setting up a printer 84 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer 85 Using the...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 52 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 53 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 79 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 81 Adjusting the quality of the external display......82 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting a printer 83 Setting up a printer 84 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer 85 Using the...
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... your computer 94 Cleaning the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 99 Character keys 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 100 Special Windows® keys 100 Backlit... Keyboard 100 Starting a program 101 Starting a program from the Start menu.........101 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 102 Starting a program using the Search programs and ...
... your computer 94 Cleaning the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 97 Computing tips 97 Using the keyboard 99 Character keys 99 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 100 Special Windows® keys 100 Backlit... Keyboard 100 Starting a program 101 Starting a program from the Start menu.........101 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 102 Starting a program using the Search programs and ...
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... operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 196 Sound system problems 197 ExpressCard® problems... habits 203 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
... operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 189 Checking device properties 189 Memory problems 190 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 192 Display problems 192 Disk or storage drive problems 194 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 196 Sound system problems 197 ExpressCard® problems... habits 203 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 204 If you need further assistance 209 Before you contact Toshiba 209 Contacting Toshiba 209 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 210 Toshiba's worldwide offices 211
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Contents 37 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 213 Hot Key Cards 213 Using the Hot Key Cards 214 Application Cards 215 Using the Application Cards 216 Card Case 217 Hot key functions 217 Volume Mute 218 Lock (Instant security 219 Power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Output (Display switch 223 Display brightness 224 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............225 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 226 Zoom (Display resolution 227 Keyboard hot key functions 228 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 229 Glossary 230 Index 244
Contents 37 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 213 Hot Key Cards 213 Using the Hot Key Cards 214 Application Cards 215 Using the Application Cards 216 Card Case 217 Hot key functions 217 Volume Mute 218 Lock (Instant security 219 Power plan 220 Sleep mode 221 Hibernation mode 222 Output (Display switch 223 Display brightness 224 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............225 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 226 Zoom (Display resolution 227 Keyboard hot key functions 228 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 229 Glossary 230 Index 244
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... a power source" on a hard flat surface. To use it. Using your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
... a power source" on a hard flat surface. To use it. Using your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor.
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... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it.
... Using the computer for you to turn it on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it.
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...Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 83) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends ...
...Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 83) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends ...
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... the utilities 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 70. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The... Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on page 72 for the first time. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal...
... the utilities 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 70. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The... Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on page 72 for the first time. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal...
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... it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 64...
... it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 64...
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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 your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to its out-of Windows®...
... 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to its out-of Windows®...
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... either using the utilities 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 the keyboard to begin the recovery.
... either using the utilities 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 the keyboard to begin the recovery.
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... Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. Be sure to begin the recovery. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample .... A confirmation message displays reminding you may be lost during the recovery process. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files.
... Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. Be sure to begin the recovery. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample .... A confirmation message displays reminding you may be lost during the recovery process. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to copy the internal storage drive recovery files.
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... Erase the hard disk and then click Next. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. When ... 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/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. NOTE...
... Erase the hard disk and then click Next. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. When ... 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/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. NOTE...
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... on the size of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the...
... on the size of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the...
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Using the TouchPad™ Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ...
Using the TouchPad™ Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ...
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...instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse... You may need to adjust the video settings. 82 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 ...
...instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse... You may need to adjust the video settings. 82 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 ...
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... computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 149. Cleaning the computer...
... computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 149. Cleaning the computer...
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... number 0 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 99 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...
... number 0 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 99 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...
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...Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit Keyboard (Available on page 167. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 217. You can modify the backlight settings using the Toshiba Hardware Setup Utility. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad.... Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that ...
...Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit Keyboard (Available on page 167. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 217. You can modify the backlight settings using the Toshiba Hardware Setup Utility. For example, Fn+F9 turns off the TouchPad.... Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that ...
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... case-sensitive. Use this is assumed to 260 characters and can include spaces. 104 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with an extension of your Windows®-based application to be a
... case-sensitive. Use this is assumed to 260 characters and can include spaces. 104 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with an extension of your Windows®-based application to be a