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...external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light on the system indicator panel glows green. When you plan to ...connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on your computer. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that...
...external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light on the system indicator panel glows green. When you plan to ...connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on your computer. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that...
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...operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on -screen instructions. Follow the on page 38. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by... either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. 38 Getting Started ...
...operating system has loaded completely. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on -screen instructions. Follow the on page 38. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by... either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. 38 Getting Started ...
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..., then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up slightly. NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up the next...
..., then shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. When Safe Mode is suggested, this could hang up slightly. NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. The memory module pops up the next...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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... computer be lost during the recovery process. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Backing up... to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. Getting Started 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. Be sure to restart the computer.
... computer be lost during the recovery process. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions. For more information, see "Backing up... to save your work to external media before executing the recovery. Getting Started 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. Be sure to restart the computer.
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...while powering on page 59. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using the first method, follow the ...media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state, and allows you have created such media. 52 Getting Started Recovering the ...
...while powering on page 59. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. To recover using the first method, follow the ...media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state, and allows you have created such media. 52 Getting Started Recovering the ...
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Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 5 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 5 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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...Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin ...the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories...
...Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to begin ...the recovery. Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories...
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... the minimum amount of storage space required for example, "1 of 3," "2 of external media you will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to another USB flash drive. NOTE If you are stored. For example, you will need to store the applications... your system's applications on the same drive or disc/disc set sequentially (for copying your system's recovery files to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will be sure to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one USB flash drive...
... the minimum amount of storage space required for example, "1 of 3," "2 of external media you will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to another USB flash drive. NOTE If you are stored. For example, you will need to store the applications... your system's applications on the same drive or disc/disc set sequentially (for copying your system's recovery files to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will be sure to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one USB flash drive...
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..., press F12. 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 one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box ...❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is powered off. ❖ If your recovery files...
..., press F12. 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 one of the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box ...❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is powered off. ❖ If your recovery files...
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... then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to your computer, and then power on which type of erasing the drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and... the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and 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 storage...
... then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. Read the Warning screen that displays and then click Yes to your computer, and then power on which type of erasing the drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and... the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data and 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 storage...
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... its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion of the screen. 62 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk...
... its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion of the screen. 62 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk...
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...bundled with your computer. Getting Started 63 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. You can...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 TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button...
...bundled with your computer. Getting Started 63 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. You can...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 TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button...
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NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer ... on right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (right-hand) control button This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad in rapid succession (Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open /activate. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on...
NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer ... on right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (right-hand) control button This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad in rapid succession (Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open /activate. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on...
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... around "by sliding your hand as you type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen. 66 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ To: Zoom in/out Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental... zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on the TouchPad and then slide them apart. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on -screen pointer may seem to move the pointer by itself" to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For help with these problems, try one or...
... around "by sliding your hand as you type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen. 66 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ To: Zoom in/out Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental... zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on the TouchPad and then slide them apart. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on -screen pointer may seem to move the pointer by itself" to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For help with these problems, try one or...
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...173. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can still use the Mouse Properties option in display, but you first need a larger screen. For more information, see if you can disable only the tapping feature. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and... outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the...
...173. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can still use the Mouse Properties option in display, but you first need a larger screen. For more information, see if you can disable only the tapping feature. To disable tapping only, use the TouchPad's control buttons and... outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the...
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... page 70. Setting up your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on -screen instructions to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. 70 Getting Started Connecting a printer If your printer...
... page 70. Setting up your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on -screen instructions to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. 70 Getting Started Connecting a printer If your printer...
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... the Power Options feature. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer...
... the Power Options feature. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer...
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NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started 75 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing ...
NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started 75 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing ...