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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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... information on your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your...
... information on your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for you to turn it on and begin using it moves easily and...
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...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 an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on -screen instructions. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends ...
...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 an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer... (see "Connecting a printer" on -screen instructions. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends ...
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... procedure below. 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on page 70. To recover using the utilities on...
... procedure below. 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 the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on page 70. To recover using the utilities on...
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...-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 70. To recover using the utilities on the...
...-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. When the process is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on page 70. To recover using the utilities on the...
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... example, a D: drive), those partitions will be affected. Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. 66 Getting Started...
... example, a D: drive), those partitions will be affected. Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. 66 Getting Started...
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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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. ...
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...Recovery media 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 recover your system if the recovery files have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from your optical disc drive when prompted. To create... recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to begin the recovery. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to ...
...Recovery media 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 recover your system if the recovery files have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from your optical disc drive when prompted. To create... recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to begin the recovery. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to ...
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...the drive. 9 Follow the on the drive, including the partitions. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 8 Select... factory image (returning the computer 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 your internal ...
...the drive. 9 Follow the on the drive, including the partitions. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the keyboard to its outof-box state). ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Getting Started 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 8 Select... factory image (returning the computer 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 your internal ...
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... Next to restart the computer. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 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...
... Next to restart the computer. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 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...
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... storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open ...or activate an item on -screen prompts to see more information at once 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 ...
... storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open ...or activate an item on -screen prompts to see more information at once 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 ...
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... computer or electronics store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To connect a printer to your computer. Read the documentation that came with your printer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its ...the printer; Refer to your computer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may not function correctly. You can use an external keyboard, you can set up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may require you to install the printer software...
... computer or electronics store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To connect a printer to your computer. Read the documentation that came with your printer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its ...the printer; Refer to your computer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may not function correctly. You can use an external keyboard, you can set up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may require you to install the printer software...
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... clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to the screen(s) you can choose. 92 Getting Started Customizing your power usage settings. You may also wish to customize...
... clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to the screen(s) you can choose. 92 Getting Started Customizing your power usage settings. You may also wish to customize...
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Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your files to external ... files you will lose all new files for viruses. If you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 202...
Learning the Basics 95 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your files to external ... files you will lose all new files for viruses. If you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on page 202...
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... key functions" 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 keys (not ...to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the program you are not interchangeable. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on page 214. Used in combination with the Fn key, ...
... key functions" 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 keys (not ...to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the program you are not interchangeable. 96 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on page 214. Used in combination with the Fn key, ...
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..., use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. If the keyboard backlight setting is to always on page 167. Special Windows® keys Learning the Basics 97 Starting a program...
..., use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to double-click the name of the TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility. If the keyboard backlight setting is to always on page 167. Special Windows® keys Learning the Basics 97 Starting a program...