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... the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using... (Display switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
... the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using... (Display switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
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...Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. Setting up 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 restart your software setup ... your computer NOTE Please handle your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
...Windows® operating system checks the system's performance, and then may vary according to your computer. Setting up 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 restart your software setup ... your computer NOTE Please handle your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
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...large number of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your screen display when you have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that may appear on your display are designed to all possible configurations ...operated on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you turn...
...large number of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your screen display when you have all the features and specifications corresponding to ensure that may appear on your display are designed to all possible configurations ...operated on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you turn...
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The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you may need to a 30-...
The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you may need to a 30-...
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... Recovery media you want to copy by clicking the check box next to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on... -screen prompts for completing the copy process. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD or DVD (to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original ...
... Recovery media you want to copy by clicking the check box next to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on... -screen prompts for completing the copy process. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD or DVD (to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original ...
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...'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 the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to...
...'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 the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to...
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.... Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery...
.... Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery...
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... completed, a message displays informing you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of 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 two methods you that all data will be lost. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities...
... completed, a message displays informing you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. To delete the data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of 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 two methods you that all data will be lost. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities...
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...drive) those partitions and any key on the C: drive will remain intact. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: ... Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. A confirmation message appears, reminding you created a D: drive, it will be lost during the recovery...
...drive) those partitions and any key on the C: drive will remain intact. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the C: ... Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. A confirmation message appears, reminding you created a D: drive, it will be lost during the recovery...
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... CDs/DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make... CD/DVD option and press Enter. Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has...
... CDs/DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make... CD/DVD option and press Enter. Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has...
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...the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you to move the cursor with the stroke of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad....the TouchPad in the lower portion of a finger. Simply move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to move the cursor: ❖ To move your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, square area ...
...the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you to move the cursor with the stroke of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad....the TouchPad in the lower portion of a finger. Simply move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on -screen prompts to move the cursor: ❖ To move your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, square area ...
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... usually corresponds to the left -hand) button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left...
... usually corresponds to the left -hand) button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left...
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Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. ... external device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the same time.
Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. ... external device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the same time.
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..., press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn on the TV when the...allow you want takes effect. The quickest way to work together over an HDMI cable. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Toshiba notebooks with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer. NOTE Some modes are only available with HDMI-CEC include...
..., press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn on the TV when the...allow you want takes effect. The quickest way to work together over an HDMI cable. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Toshiba notebooks with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer. NOTE Some modes are only available with HDMI-CEC include...
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You only need to set up your printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. If your printer installation ...
You only need to set up your printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. If your printer installation ...
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The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. Once the computer is running on the options set separately for how they operate while the ...
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. Once the computer is running on the options set separately for how they operate while the ...
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... the actions that you can be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to Hibernate if you click the power button in the Start menu.
... the actions that you can be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to Hibernate if you click the power button in the Start menu.
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...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it into a low-power mode. The on/off the computer using . If you can...
...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of all open programs and files to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it into a low-power mode. The on/off the computer using . If you can...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. Getting Started 81 Turning ...
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. Getting Started 81 Turning ...
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... go into Sleep mode when you want . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to...
... go into Sleep mode when you want . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to go into Sleep mode when you press the power button. ❖ Start menu power button Set this option to...