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... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
... display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display......70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for...
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... computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
... computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay... media 100 Recording optical media 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........101 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for optical discs 102 Toshiba's online resources 102
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... Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 ExpressCard® problems 174 Printer...181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... Resolving a hardware conflict 164 A plan of action 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........171 Optical drive problems 173 Sound system problems 174 ExpressCard® problems 174 Printer...181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 220
34 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 220
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... flat surface. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air...
... flat surface. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air...
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After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your software" on page 132) NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more ...memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on...
After starting your computer for the first time you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by double-clicking the Toshiba Resources icon on your software" on page 132) NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more ...memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on...
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Do not press or push on the display panel and 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 ...
Do not press or push on the display panel and 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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...) intact, or changing the size of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer.
...) intact, or changing the size of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk The options are: ❖ Recovery of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer.
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... work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover ...HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the ...
... work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover ...HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the ...
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To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. Be sure you have saved 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 that all data will be ..., depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to delete all of your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. When the process is...
To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk. Be sure you have saved 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 that all data will be ..., depending on the size of the data on the hard disk without overwriting the HDD. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the keyboard to delete all of your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. When the process is...
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... intact. Click the up/down arrows to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover only your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the restoration. Getting Started 65 ...Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB...
... intact. Click the up/down arrows to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. Be sure to save your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover only your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the restoration. Getting Started 65 ...Recovery Utilities Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB...
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...Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on page 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the... Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to...
...Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on page 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the... Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your keyboard to restart the computer. To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to...
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...click My Computer. 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the ...of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to move the cursor with your computer.
...click My Computer. 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to the ...of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to move the cursor with your computer.
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70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-... of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to your television (or other as the primary display and the other video display device), you can...
70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-... of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you may need to your television (or other as the primary display and the other video display device), you can...
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... are disconnected. Caring for details. To keep your computer This section gives tips on page 118. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. Refer to clean...
... are disconnected. Caring for details. To keep your computer This section gives tips on page 118. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. Refer to clean...
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... programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a... (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a...
... programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the enhanced keyboard. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a... (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a...
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...-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 89 Using the...
...-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 89 Using the...
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... and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right... panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on . To turn the numeric overlay on . To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the ...
... and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on their right... panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on . To turn the numeric overlay on . To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the ...
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... that can contain up to no more than eight characters. Some applications do . Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. If you need to give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog box 3 Choose...
... that can contain up to no more than eight characters. Some applications do . Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are not case-sensitive. If you need to give it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog box 3 Choose...
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150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, ... you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ LED-Turns the panel LED lights...
150 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, ... you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to configure an external keyboard to emulate the Fn function key and access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ LED-Turns the panel LED lights...