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30 Contents Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module ... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 76 Using the touch pad 77 Adjusting touch pad settings 81 Scrolling with the touch pad 81 Control ...when you turn on the computer 84 Adjusting the quality of the external display 85 Using an external keyboard 85
30 Contents Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module ... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 76 Using the touch pad 77 Adjusting touch pad settings 81 Scrolling with the touch pad 81 Control ...when you turn on the computer 84 Adjusting the quality of the external display 85 Using an external keyboard 85
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... your computer 98 Cleaning the computer 98 Moving the computer 99 Using a computer lock 99 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 100 Computing tips 100 Using the keyboard 101 Character keys 102 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 102 Function keys 102 Special Windows® keys 103 Starting a program 103 Starting a program from the...
... your computer 98 Cleaning the computer 98 Moving the computer 99 Using a computer lock 99 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 100 Computing tips 100 Using the keyboard 101 Character keys 102 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 102 Function keys 102 Special Windows® keys 103 Starting a program 103 Starting a program from the...
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...Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 ConfigFree 177 Getting Started 177 ConfigFree® Utilities 178 Chapter 6: If Something ...you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical disc drive problems 193 Sound system...
...Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 ConfigFree 177 Getting Started 177 ConfigFree® Utilities 178 Chapter 6: If Something ...you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical disc drive problems 193 Sound system...
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...backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Hot key functions 212 Optical... mode 217 Output (Display switch 218 Display brightness 219 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............220 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 221 Keyboard hot key functions 222 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 223 Glossary 224 Index 239
...backup in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Hot key functions 212 Optical... mode 217 Output (Display switch 218 Display brightness 219 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............220 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 221 Keyboard hot key functions 222 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 223 Glossary 224 Index 239
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... Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that...
... Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard®. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that...
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... point where it . Do not press or push 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 the display panel and be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can be careful to...
... point where it . Do not press or push 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 the display panel and be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can be careful to...
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... your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 85) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an...
... your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 85) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an...
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...) using the first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Backing up your work " on the drive and...
...) using the first method, follow the procedure below. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Backing up your work " on the drive and...
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... the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any information on the C: drive. 64 Getting Started Recovering the...
... the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any information on the C: drive. 64 Getting Started Recovering the...
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... and rewritten. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 72. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs...
... and rewritten. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 72. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs...
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...to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on the keyboard to save your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. For more information, see "Restoring from ...follow the procedure below. Be sure to restart the computer. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your work " on page 72. The "Recover to a custom size partition"...
...to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on the keyboard to save your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. For more information, see "Restoring from ...follow the procedure below. Be sure to restart the computer. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all partitions on the computer. 3 If your work " on page 72. The "Recover to a custom size partition"...
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... to a new internal storage drive from your original internal storage drive fails, you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on your work to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media...
... to a new internal storage drive from your original internal storage drive fails, you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on your work to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media...
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... that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select...
... that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select...
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... status After restoring your work to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer. Getting Started 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase...
... status After restoring your work to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the Volume list to restart the computer. Getting Started 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase...
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... the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information Using the touch pad The touch pad, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to left. NOTE Some of a finger. Simply move...right. ❖ To move it into place by either double-tapping the touch pad or clicking the control buttons. Getting Started 77 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Secondary button-Performs the same function as the right button on the touch pad. ❖ To move the cursor to the...
... the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information Using the touch pad The touch pad, the small, rectangular area located in front of the keyboard, is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to left. NOTE Some of a finger. Simply move...right. ❖ To move it into place by either double-tapping the touch pad or clicking the control buttons. Getting Started 77 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Secondary button-Performs the same function as the right button on the touch pad. ❖ To move the cursor to the...
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... from your computer. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Using a mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started...
... from your computer. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Using a mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started...
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... handle your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. For more information, see "Taking care of your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer...
... handle your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. For more information, see "Taking care of your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer...
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...during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place... optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 ❖ Back up because it takes time. Turning off backing up your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will ...
...during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place... optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the data on a regular basis. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 101 ❖ Back up because it takes time. Turning off backing up your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will ...
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For more information, see your program documentation. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on a ...Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key...
For more information, see your program documentation. 102 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the character keys is very much like typing on a ...Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are using. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key...
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...; Explorer, and the Search programs and files field. 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 the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to...
...; Explorer, and the Search programs and files field. 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 the Start menu The next three sections explain how to start a program is to...