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... 93 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the Start menu...........97 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 97 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 98 Saving your work 99 Printing your work 100... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
... 93 Using the keyboard 95 Character keys 95 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 95 Function keys 96 Special Windows® keys 96 Starting a program 96 Starting a program from the Start menu...........97 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 97 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 98 Saving your work 99 Printing your work 100... media 106 Recording optical media 107 Removing a disc with the computer on...........107 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108 Caring for optical discs 108 Toshiba's online resources 108
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 ConfigFree 162 Getting Started 162 ConfigFree® Utilities 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 166 Problems that are easy to fix 166 Problems when you turn on the computer............167 The Windows® operating...operating problems 184 Develop good computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 161 ConfigFree 162 Getting Started 162 ConfigFree® Utilities 163 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 166 Problems that are easy to fix 166 Problems when you turn on the computer............167 The Windows® operating...operating problems 184 Develop good computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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... at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. See "Setting up your software" on -screen instructions. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the...
... at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. See "Setting up your software" on -screen instructions. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the...
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...press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If one another, you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. Back of the slot. NOTE If your internal ...storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the ...
...press Enter to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If one another, you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. Back of the slot. NOTE If your internal ...storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the ...
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... those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 52), The System window appears. Always make sure your computer on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury.... 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or ...
... those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 52), The System window appears. Always make sure your computer on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury.... 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or ...
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If unsure, cancel and try again. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 and then check that the module is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your ... you to recover your computer to its outof-box state. The following program to make changes to this option, any changes you made to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you may have created...
If unsure, cancel and try again. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 and then check that the module is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your ... you to recover your computer to its outof-box state. The following program to make changes to this option, any changes you made to time, Windows® will display a pop-up squarely with the socket latches. NOTE From time to the C: drive and any other drive partitions you may have created...
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...recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's ...70. If not, skip to its out-of erasing your computer be connected to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover... recovery DVDs/media, if you create recovery DVDs/media before executing the recovery. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is...
...recover using the second method, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on your computer's ...70. If not, skip to its out-of erasing your computer be connected to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. To recover... recovery DVDs/media, if you create recovery DVDs/media before executing the recovery. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is...
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To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. Click Yes to specify the size for the C: partition. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have ... your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time.
To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. Click Yes to specify the size for the C: partition. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have ... your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time.
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...'s internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. If you have...
...'s internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is complete, a message displays indicating that your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 9 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. If you have...
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...burned to DVDs/media: 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one of the following options: ... and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process screen appears. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then ... this time. Note: This option deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 With recovery media, you want to recover the original ...
...burned to DVDs/media: 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one of the following options: ... and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process screen appears. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then ... this time. Note: This option deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 With recovery media, you want to recover the original ...
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... storage drive. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to continue. ❖ To.../media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on page 61. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next....Delete all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the computer. NOTE If you want...
... storage drive. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. Select Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to continue. ❖ To.../media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on page 61. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next....Delete all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. 72 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 10 Press any key on the computer. NOTE If you want...
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... Panel. If you disable tapping only, you can also connect the following types of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you are connecting a television or other video display device to ...78. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the TouchPad. Getting Started Using external display devices 77 NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is ...
... Panel. If you disable tapping only, you can also connect the following types of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you are connecting a television or other video display device to ...78. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the TouchPad. Getting Started Using external display devices 77 NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is ...
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... desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The quickest way to change . Getting Started Using external display devices 79 Directing the display output when you turn on . Briefly pause each time you press the...
... desktop) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The quickest way to change . Getting Started Using external display devices 79 Directing the display output when you turn on . Briefly pause each time you press the...
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If you turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. The Add...set it up your printer installation guide for the first time. You only need to your printer. Setting up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. Turning off the power while a disk/... to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Getting Started Turning off .
If you turn off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. The Add...set it up your printer installation guide for the first time. You only need to your printer. Setting up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. Turning off the power while a disk/... to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Getting Started Turning off .
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... sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Be sure to save any open programs and files you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode... the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 88. Factors...
... sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Be sure to save any open programs and files you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode... the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from where you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 88. Factors...
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...can also turn off your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating.... The computer closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. By default, pressing your computer. To use this method, you first need to be customized. To turn off . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to activate ...
...can also turn off your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating.... The computer closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. By default, pressing your computer. To use this method, you first need to be customized. To turn off . The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to activate ...
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... Power Options screen 5 Select the options you press the power button. NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is... action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you want from the drop-down lists. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
... Power Options screen 5 Select the options you press the power button. NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is... action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you want from the drop-down lists. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
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.... 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to go into Hibernation mode when you close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the ...) Advanced settings tab of these methods, you want. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of Power Options...
.... 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to go into Hibernation mode when you close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the ...) Advanced settings tab of these methods, you want. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of Power Options...
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... the main battery runs low" on page 115. Insert a system diskette into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. To continue, select Start Windows normally. If your mouse on page 111. Your computer can be lost . For more information see "Charging batteries" on an area where ... Your computer normally loads the operating system from shutting down successfully message. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Windows did not shut down . The computer is connected to a live wall outlet for long periods of restarting the system. 168 If Something ...
... the main battery runs low" on page 115. Insert a system diskette into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. To continue, select Start Windows normally. If your mouse on page 111. Your computer can be lost . For more information see "Charging batteries" on an area where ... Your computer normally loads the operating system from shutting down successfully message. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Windows did not shut down . The computer is connected to a live wall outlet for long periods of restarting the system. 168 If Something ...
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... Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. Internet problems My Internet connection is... the Internet. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. See your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 171 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating ...
... Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description. Internet problems My Internet connection is... the Internet. To do this, use the options in the Startup menu. See your computer starts and before Windows® starts loading. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 171 Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating ...