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... display devices 73 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 74 Adjusting the quality of the external display......75 Using an external keyboard 75 Using a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........77 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
... display devices 73 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 74 Adjusting the quality of the external display......75 Using an external keyboard 75 Using a mouse 75 Connecting a printer 75 Setting up a printer 76 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........77 Turning off the computer 77 Options for...
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... computer 88 Moving the computer 88 Using a computer lock 88 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 90 Computing tips 90 Using the keyboard 91 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 92 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 92 Function keys 92 Special Windows® keys 93 Overlay keys 93 Using the overlay... media 103 Recording optical media 103 Removing a disc with the computer on...........104 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........104 Caring for optical discs 105 Toshiba's online resources 105
... computer 88 Moving the computer 88 Using a computer lock 88 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 90 Computing tips 90 Using the keyboard 91 Character keys 92 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 92 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 92 Function keys 92 Special Windows® keys 93 Overlay keys 93 Using the overlay... media 103 Recording optical media 103 Removing a disc with the computer on...........104 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........104 Caring for optical discs 105 Toshiba's online resources 105
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...conflict 182 A plan of action 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........189 Optical drive problems 191 Sound system problems 192 PC ...Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 205 Before you contact Toshiba 205 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 207 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 209 Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot Key Cards 210 Application Cards...
...conflict 182 A plan of action 182 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........183 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 187 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........189 Optical drive problems 191 Sound system problems 192 PC ...Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 205 Before you contact Toshiba 205 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 207 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 209 Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot Key Cards 210 Application Cards...
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36 Contents Hibernation mode 218 Output (Display switch 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zoom (Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 224 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 225 Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 226 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 227 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed 228 Cleaning the cooling module 229 Glossary 231 Index 245
36 Contents Hibernation mode 218 Output (Display switch 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 222 Zoom (Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 224 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 225 Appendix C: TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 226 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 227 If a TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor message is displayed 228 Cleaning the cooling module 229 Glossary 231 Index 245
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.... Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 48.
.... Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 48.
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...the first time you may want to your product. Getting Started 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add... more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" ...
...the first time you may want to your product. Getting Started 47 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add... more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 53) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 75) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" ...
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... not force it beyond the point where 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 the first time The computer is now...
... not force it beyond the point where 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 the first time The computer is now...
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To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your keyboard while powering on your computer be connected to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, ...
To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that your keyboard while powering on your computer be connected to the factory-set default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, ...
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...save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to ...Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next.
...save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to ...Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next.
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...C: drive to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. To resize and recover your C: drive to a custom...Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any information on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to its factory default ...
...C: drive to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. To resize and recover your C: drive to a custom...Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any information on the keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to its factory default ...
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...message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your keyboard to begin the restoration. To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to increase/...DVDs" on page 63): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your selections. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. The options are: ❖ Toshiba Recovery wizard ❖ System Recovery Options (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option...
...message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your keyboard to begin the restoration. To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to increase/...DVDs" on page 63): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your selections. 4 Click Next to restart the computer. The options are: ❖ Toshiba Recovery wizard ❖ System Recovery Options (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option...
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... trackball. 72 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to move your finger along the right edge of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the Mouse Properties dialog box. To scroll vertically, run your finger...
... trackball. 72 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to move your finger along the right edge of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in the Mouse Properties dialog box. To scroll vertically, run your finger...
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... further instructions. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you can purchase one to your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to adjust the video settings. To make the connection, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer...software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. If you need to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store...
... further instructions. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you can purchase one to your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to adjust the video settings. To make the connection, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer...software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. If you need to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store...
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... (where the ports are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is no way for your...
... (where the ports are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The easiest way to do this is no way for your...
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...a drive is especially important for viruses. Learning the Basics 91 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows®...page 84 to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is active. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion ...
...a drive is especially important for viruses. Learning the Basics 91 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to learn more about Sleep. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows®...page 84 to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is active. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion ...
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... regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the program you to be confused with the Fn key) are using. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not ...Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; cursor positioning keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you are the 12 keys at the top ...
... regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the program you to be confused with the Fn key) are using. For more information, see your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not ...Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the full-sized keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; cursor positioning keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you are the 12 keys at the top ...
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... or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows...174; 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 gray numbers...
... or control the cursor as the secondary mouse button Overlay keys The keys with icons execute specific functions on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows...174; 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 gray numbers...
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... the program first, you prefer to start a program from the Start menu When you want to work on. To turn the numeric overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program that contains the information you install a program, the operating system usually puts...Windows® Explorer. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that has an icon in the All Programs...
... the program first, you prefer to start a program from the Start menu When you want to work on. To turn the numeric overlay on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. Starting a program The easiest way to start a program that contains the information you install a program, the operating system usually puts...Windows® Explorer. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to double-click the name of the file that has an icon in the All Programs...
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... your Windows® online Help. Any file name with an extension of the file you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to 260 characters and can contain up a printer" on page 76. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default...
... your Windows® online Help. Any file name with an extension of the file you use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard, except for your printer as being created in "Setting up to 260 characters and can contain up a printer" on page 76. TECHNICAL NOTE: By default...
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160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes...the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set to enable or ...10070; General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you are using either the battery or the AC adaptor ❖...
160 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes...the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set to enable or ...10070; General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you are using either the battery or the AC adaptor ❖...