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...29 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51... Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 76 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 77 Using the TouchPad 77 Scrolling with the TouchPad 78 Control buttons 78 Disabling or ... 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82
...29 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 49 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51... Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 76 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 77 Using the TouchPad 77 Scrolling with the TouchPad 78 Control buttons 78 Disabling or ... 80 Adjusting the quality of the external display......81 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82
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... your computer 93 Cleaning the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 96 Character keys 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 97 Function keys 97 Special Windows® keys 97 Starting a program 98 Starting a program from the...
... your computer 93 Cleaning the computer 93 Moving the computer 94 Using a computer lock 94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 95 Computing tips 95 Using the keyboard 96 Character keys 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 97 Function keys 97 Special Windows® keys 97 Starting a program 98 Starting a program from the...
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... Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191 Error-checking 191 Optical disc drive problems 193 Sound ...the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 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 211 Using...
... Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191 Error-checking 191 Optical disc drive problems 193 Sound ...the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 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 211 Using...
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Contents 35 Sleep mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Output (Display switch 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 222 Zoom (Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 223 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 224 Glossary 225 Index 240
Contents 35 Sleep mode 217 Hibernation mode 218 Output (Display switch 219 Display brightness 220 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............221 Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 222 Zoom (Display resolution 223 Keyboard hot key functions 223 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 224 Glossary 225 Index 240
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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 ExpressCard®.
... 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 ExpressCard®.
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... lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not 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...
... lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not 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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...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer...
...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard... (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer...
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To recover the original factory image using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on page 72. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice ...
To recover the original factory image using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on page 72. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice ...
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..." on page 72. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work " on the keyboard to step 4. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page ... Storage Drive 7 Click Next. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all data will be connected to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to begin the recovery. Be...
..." on page 72. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. A confirmation message displays reminding you that your work " on the keyboard to step 4. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on page ... Storage Drive 7 Click Next. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all data will be connected to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to begin the recovery. Be...
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... partitions deletes all data will be affected. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory...
... partitions deletes all data will be affected. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory...
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... the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 72. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your computer be deleted...
... the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 72. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your computer be deleted...
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... need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to your recovery DVDs/media. Any files that you created are not backed up on page 103. When the process is strongly recommended that you...
... need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to your recovery DVDs/media. Any files that you created are not backed up on page 103. When the process is strongly recommended that you...
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If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on -screen instructions to ...drive. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. NOTE If you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Read the...
If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on -screen instructions to ...drive. Be sure to create recovery DVDs/media and back up your internal storage drive: Press and hold the 0 (zero) key while powering on the keyboard to complete the recovery process. NOTE If you want to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Read the...
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...storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to reinstall the drivers and applications that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to restart the computer. A confirmation message ... the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. 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 can check its status in the Volume list to begin erasing the ...
...storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to reinstall the drivers and applications that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to restart the computer. A confirmation message ... the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. 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 can check its status in the Volume list to begin erasing the ...
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Primary button-Performs the same function as the right button on the screen. To double-click, press the primary button twice in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag ... cursor, gently push the pointing device in the direction you to click or choose an item, move . For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on the pointing device moves the cursor faster. When a step instructs you want the cursor to move the cursor to the top...
Primary button-Performs the same function as the right button on the screen. To double-click, press the primary button twice in front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag ... cursor, gently push the pointing device in the direction you to click or choose an item, move . For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on the pointing device moves the cursor faster. When a step instructs you want the cursor to move the cursor to the top...
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...), you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. Refer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your printer. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key. Read the documentation that came with your printer, you can purchase ...Plug and Play, your computer may come with your computer through the USB ports. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. If you may need a suitable USB cable which may automatically recognize...
...), you do not install the software as described in TouchPad™. Refer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one from your printer. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key. Read the documentation that came with your printer, you can purchase ...Plug and Play, your computer may come with your computer through the USB ports. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to adjust the video settings. If you may need a suitable USB cable which may automatically recognize...
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... to suit your particular requirements. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 120. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to clean the computer. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Cleaning...
... to suit your particular requirements. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 120. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to clean the computer. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Cleaning...
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...or both. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do ...; Take frequent breaks to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is especially important for viruses. This precaution is very much like typing on a typewriter, ...
...or both. If you receive via diskette, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do ...; Take frequent breaks to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is especially important for viruses. This precaution is very much like typing on a typewriter, ...
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... functions on page 213. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. For more information, ...
... functions on page 213. Special Windows® keys Windows® key 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. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. For more information, ...
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... can contain up to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. Learning the Basics Saving your work 101 Saving files 1 Click on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces. If you want your file to no more than eight characters...
... can contain up to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. Learning the Basics Saving your work 101 Saving files 1 Click on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can include spaces. If you want your file to no more than eight characters...