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... Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 69 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a ...off the computer 75 Using the Shut Down command 77 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........79 Using and configuring Sleep mode 82 Closing the display panel 84 Customizing your computer's settings 85 Caring for your computer 85 Cleaning the computer 85
... Scrolling with the TouchPad 69 Control buttons 69 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 69 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 70 Adjusting the quality of the external display......72 Using an external keyboard 72 Using a mouse 72 Connecting a printer 72 Setting up a ...off the computer 75 Using the Shut Down command 77 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........79 Using and configuring Sleep mode 82 Closing the display panel 84 Customizing your computer's settings 85 Caring for your computer 85 Cleaning the computer 85
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint...Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems 183 Modem problems 184 Wireless...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 157 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 158 Fingerprint utility limitations 158 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....158 Fingerprint Logon 159 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint...Resolving a hardware conflict 171 A plan of action 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk drive problems 178 Optical drive problems 180 Sound system problems 181 ExpressCard® problems 181 Printer problems 183 Modem problems 184 Wireless...
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... A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the Application Cards 200 Card Case 200 Hot key functions 201 Volume Mute 201 Lock (Instant security 202 Power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 Hibernation mode 205 Output (Display switch 206 Display brightness 207...
... A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 197 Hot Key Cards 197 Using the Hot Key Cards 198 Application Cards 199 Using the Application Cards 200 Card Case 200 Hot key functions 201 Volume Mute 201 Lock (Instant security 202 Power plan 203 Sleep mode 204 Hibernation mode 205 Output (Display switch 206 Display brightness 207...
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... modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy...with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating ...
... modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy...with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating ...
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... checks the system's performance, and then may restart your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your computer.
... checks the system's performance, and then may restart your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Setting up your computer.
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...page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 72) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (...® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on your software. See "Setting up your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer...
...page 72) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 72) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 72) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (...® (see "Using an ExpressCard®" on your software. See "Setting up your desktop or go to the Toshiba Web site at www.register.toshiba.com at that time, you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer...
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... is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the... 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and...
... is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the... 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and...
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... information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may ... of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery ...
... information applies to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may ... of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery ...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and ...
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and ...
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... to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission to work. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is a security feature to perform the action, ...least one memory module installed for the computer to continue." If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...
... to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission to work. NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is a security feature to perform the action, ...least one memory module installed for the computer to continue." If you can check that says, "Windows® needs your permission. This is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ...
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... computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options...
... computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options...
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...the hard disk drive and your 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. Be sure to save your work to out-of-box-state, and then ...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 Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original...
...the hard disk drive and your 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. Be sure to save your work to out-of-box-state, and then ...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 Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original...
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...you can choose: ❖ Delete all data will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard... before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from 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...
...you can choose: ❖ Delete all data will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard... before proceeding. 4 Click Next to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from 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...
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...of the C: drive. Be sure to save your C: drive to restart the computer. 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 a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size... message appears, reminding you have created other partitions (for example, if you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. Once complete,...
...of the C: drive. Be sure to save your C: drive to restart the computer. 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 a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size... message appears, reminding you have created other partitions (for example, if you make your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of the C: drive will display on the progress bar as you created a D: drive, it will be deleted during the recovery process. Once complete,...
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...): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your keyboard to recover your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 62, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image... you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk drive using your computer to begin the restoration. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you...
...): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your keyboard to recover your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 62, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image... you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk drive using your computer to begin the restoration. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you...
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... on the TouchPad in the direction you want to install. 4 Click Install. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Follow the on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and... Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across...
... on the TouchPad in the direction you want to install. 4 Click Install. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Follow the on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and... Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across...
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...your program's documentation to your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the RGB (monitor) port on the program you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to an ...available video port via the RGB (monitor) port. Check your finger up or down along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Mouse Properties dialog box. To scroll vertically, run your computer if you are two active ...
...your program's documentation to your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to the RGB (monitor) port on the program you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to an ...available video port via the RGB (monitor) port. Check your finger up or down along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Mouse Properties dialog box. To scroll vertically, run your computer if you are two active ...
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... both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. NOTE In the future you can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 70 Getting... Started Using external display devices 4 Turn on the computer Once you have...
... both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. NOTE In the future you can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. 70 Getting... Started Using external display devices 4 Turn on the computer Once you have...
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In extended desktop mode, the image is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in the above illustration is for the display to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you press the... change. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device...
In extended desktop mode, the image is an extended desktop mode (Built-in Display and External Monitor, or Built-in the above illustration is for the display to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you press the... change. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ External monitor only ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously ❖ TV (or other external video device...
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...was not included with your printer, you can purchase one to your computer through the USB ports. If your television (or other video display device), you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. ...The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use . To determine ...
...was not included with your printer, you can purchase one to your computer through the USB ports. If your television (or other video display device), you do not install the software as described in TouchPad. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. ...The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer or electronics store. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use . To determine ...