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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 Using the...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 77 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 78 Adjusting the quality of the external display......79 Using an external keyboard 80 Using a mouse 80 Connecting a printer 80 Setting up a printer 81 Turning off the computer 81 Options for turning off the computer 82 Using the...
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... your computer 91 Cleaning the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... your computer 91 Cleaning the computer 91 Moving the computer 92 Using a computer lock 92 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 93 Computing tips 93 Using the keyboard 94 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 95 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 ConfigFree 162 Getting Started 162 ConfigFree® Utilities 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 166 Problems that are easy to fix ...® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 173 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 178 Error-checking 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 ConfigFree 162 Getting Started 162 ConfigFree® Utilities 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 166 Problems that are easy to fix ...® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 173 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 174 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 178 Error-checking 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems...
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36 Contents If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the Application Cards 199 Card Case...(Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
36 Contents If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using the Application Cards 199 Card Case...(Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
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... and including "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®. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air...
... and including "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®. 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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... 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, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do...
... 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, place one hand on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do...
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... devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external...
... devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 80) ❖ Connect an external...
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... is executed all data will be connected to external media before executing the recovery. To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 70. Be sure to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one...
... is executed all data will be connected to external media before executing the recovery. To recover the original factory image using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 70. Be sure to save your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one...
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... will be connected to restart the computer. Select Recover to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click...
... will be connected to restart the computer. Select Recover to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click...
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... size partition" option restores your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 70. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the...
... size partition" option restores your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 70. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the...
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... the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by using the utilities on the keyboard to save your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on page 70. When the process is turned off.... 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive...
... the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by using the utilities on the keyboard to save your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities stored on page 70. When the process is turned off.... 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the C: drive. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive...
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... Default Software screen appears. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to restart the computer. outside the United States it...several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. If your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to save your system. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A...
... Default Software screen appears. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be sure to restart the computer. outside the United States it...several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. If your optical disc drive is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to save your system. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A...
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... image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time.... to complete the recovery process. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on the keyboard to out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one of the following options: ❖ Recover to restart the computer....
... image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time.... to complete the recovery process. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on the keyboard to out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one of the following options: ❖ Recover to restart the computer....
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... list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved your work...
... list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved your work...
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Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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 item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 74 Getting ...
Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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 item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 74 Getting ...
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... your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up a printer" on page 81. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your printer documentation for use. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible... keyboards. Refer to your computer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer. If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. ...
... your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up a printer" on page 81. 80 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your printer documentation for use. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible... keyboards. Refer to your computer. If a USB cable was not included with your printer. If you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. ...
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... about taking care of your computer This section gives tips on page 123. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel...
... about taking care of your computer This section gives tips on page 123. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel...
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... easy to a disk may be lost. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard It is especially important for viruses. If you do not let the Windows...
... easy to a disk may be lost. 94 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard It is especially important for viruses. If you do not let the Windows...
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... is very much like typing on a typewriter, except 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see your program documentation...
... is very much like typing on a typewriter, except 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 called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see your program documentation...
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... field. 96 Learning the Basics Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows¬Æ butto Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. If your mouse on All Programs, it up or down to locate the program file...
... field. 96 Learning the Basics Starting a program Special Windows® keys Windows¬Æ butto Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have four options. If your mouse on All Programs, it up or down to locate the program file...