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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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... Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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... the display panel. Do not press or push 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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable...
... the display panel. Do not press or push 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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable...
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... 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 your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba...
... 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 your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba...
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...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 drive. 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 erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the computer. 3 If your system offers ...
...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 drive. 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 erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the computer. 3 If your system offers ...
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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 external media before executing the recovery. Select Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that...
... 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 external media before executing the recovery. Select Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the process is strongly recommended that...
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... the C: partition. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen Getting...
... the C: partition. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen Getting...
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... AC adaptor. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to restart the computer. If you have created such media. Be sure to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-... this time. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's ...
... AC adaptor. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to restart the computer. If you have created such media. Be sure to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-... this time. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer's ...
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... may be lost during the recovery process. If your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to... copy the internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete,... restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to save your system. When the process is (949) 859-4273.
... may be lost during the recovery process. If your optical disc drive is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to... copy the internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete,... restart the computer. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on the keyboard to save your system. When the process is (949) 859-4273.
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... 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 ...system offers this choice. NOTE If you want to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. Read...first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 61.
... 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 ...system offers this choice. NOTE If you want to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. Read...first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 61.
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... storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage...
... storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage...
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..., slide your finger across the TouchPad in certain applications only. 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...
..., slide your finger across the TouchPad in certain applications only. 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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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 Release the Fn key. See ... a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to your television (or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of the external display To...
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 Release the Fn key. See ... a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to your television (or other video display device), you can use a mouse instead of the external display To...
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... spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Refer to the screen(s) you can choose. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 94 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light...
... spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Refer to the screen(s) you can choose. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 94 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light...
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... 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, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample ...
... 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, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample ...
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...Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have a backlight illumination feature. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 217. You can modify the backlight settings using the Toshiba Hardware Setup Utility. For more information, see... "Illumination" on certain models) Your keyboard may have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn ...
...Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have a backlight illumination feature. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 217. You can modify the backlight settings using the Toshiba Hardware Setup Utility. For more information, see... "Illumination" on certain models) Your keyboard may have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn ...
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... name that identifies the file as being created in the upper-left corner of ".docx" is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with an extension of your program displays a Save As dialog box. You may use all you want...
... name that identifies the file as being created in the upper-left corner of ".docx" is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with an extension of your program displays a Save As dialog box. You may use all you want...