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... computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82
... computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 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 58 Checking total memory 60 Recovering the Internal... display device 78 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 79 Adjusting the quality of the external display......80 Using an external keyboard 81 Using a mouse 81 Connecting a printer 81 Setting up a printer 82
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... your computer 92 Cleaning the computer 92 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 94 Computing tips 94 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 96 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 97 Backlit... keyboard 97 Starting a program 97 Starting a program from the Start menu...........98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 98 Starting a program using the Search programs and ...
... your computer 92 Cleaning the computer 92 Moving the computer 93 Using a computer lock 93 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 94 Computing tips 94 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 96 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 96 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 97 Backlit... keyboard 97 Starting a program 97 Starting a program from the Start menu...........98 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 98 Starting a program using the Search programs and ...
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...® operating system can help 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 drive problems (tray-type drive only) .......193 Sound system problems... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207
...® operating system can help 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 drive problems (tray-type drive only) .......193 Sound system problems... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 202 Saving system configuration with restore points 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 207
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36 Contents 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 Application Cards 212 Using the Application Cards 213 Card Case 214 Hot key ... mode 219 Output (Display switch 220 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............222 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 223 Zoom (Display resolution 224 Keyboard hot key functions 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Glossary 227 Index 241
36 Contents 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 Application Cards 212 Using the Application Cards 213 Card Case 214 Hot key ... mode 219 Output (Display switch 220 Display brightness 221 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............222 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 223 Zoom (Display resolution 224 Keyboard hot key functions 225 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 226 Glossary 227 Index 241
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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 ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is...
.... 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 ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is...
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... Using the computer for you to turn 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
... Using the computer for you to turn 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel...
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... 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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect...
... 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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 81) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 81) ❖ Connect...
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...) Warning screen 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 70.
...) Warning screen 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 70.
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...Drive 8 Click Next to step 4. 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 "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on ...and all information stored in those partitions. To recover using the utilities on your work to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to specify the size for the C: partition. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your C: drive to an external power...
...Drive 8 Click Next to step 4. 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 "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on ...and all information stored in those partitions. To recover using the utilities on your work to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to specify the size for the C: partition. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that your C: drive to an external power...
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... changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be connected to restart the computer. If you that all information stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to external media...
... changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be connected to restart the computer. If you that all information stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 9 Click Next to external media...
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... this time. 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 your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to...
... this time. 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 your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to...
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... from recovery DVDs/media" on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to each item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the...each DVD sequentially (for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. NOTE As you create your system. outside...
... from recovery DVDs/media" on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to each item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the...each DVD sequentially (for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. NOTE As you create your system. outside...
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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 the drive, including ...delete all data and partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on the computer. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Note: This option deletes all other partitions you may have created ...
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 the drive, including ...delete all data and partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on the computer. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Note: This option deletes all other partitions you may have created ...
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...storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the internal... storage drive will be lost. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the ...
...storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the internal... storage drive will be lost. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the ...
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Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 ... 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 can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start...
Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 ... 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 can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start...
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...does not support Plug and Play, you can set up a printer" on page 82. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Read the documentation that came with your printer documentation for use. If a USB cable was not included with your computer through the ...the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation.
...does not support Plug and Play, you can set up a printer" on page 82. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Read the documentation that came with your printer documentation for use. If a USB cable was not included with your computer through the ...the manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your computer. Getting Started 81 Using an external keyboard Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation.
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... suit 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.
... suit 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.
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... for files you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is easy to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. ...(Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. For...
... for files you have a separate backup copy. Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is easy to a disk may be lost. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. ...(Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. For...
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...el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys 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. Function keys The function ...
...el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are using. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys 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. Function keys The function ...
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...out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to open the program first, you stop typing. If the keyboard backlight setting is to ... the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on page 167. For more information, see "Illumination" on certain models) Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature...Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in the...Auto, the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off using the Illumination tab of the file ...
...out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to open the program first, you stop typing. If the keyboard backlight setting is to ... the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on page 167. For more information, see "Illumination" on certain models) Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature...Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in the...Auto, the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off using the Illumination tab of the file ...