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Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering...Creating recovery media 70 Restoring from recovery media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Scrolling with the TouchPad 76 Control buttons 76 TouchPad™ ON/OFF button 76 Disabling or enabling...
Contents 31 Turning on the power 51 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 52 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 61 Recovering...Creating recovery media 70 Restoring from recovery media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Scrolling with the TouchPad 76 Control buttons 76 TouchPad™ ON/OFF button 76 Disabling or enabling...
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Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD by ... can recover your system even if the recovery files have replaced your computer be sure to label each item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert a blank DVD into your work to external media before executing the recovery. ...
Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD by ... can recover your system even if the recovery files have replaced your computer be sure to label each item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert a blank DVD into your work to external media before executing the recovery. ...
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...To move the cursor with your computer. Simply move your finger on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage.... restoring your internal storage drive, you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item...
...To move the cursor with your computer. Simply move your finger on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage.... restoring your internal storage drive, you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item...
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... screen 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.
... screen 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 152 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.
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... fix" on page 183). This can be in the computer's memory has been lost . Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be configured to do when the main battery runs low" on page 119. The computer is running , but when you have prevented Windows®...
... fix" on page 183). This can be in the computer's memory has been lost . Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be configured to do when the main battery runs low" on page 119. The computer is running , but when you have prevented Windows®...
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... video (640x480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® normally When you are trying to access.
... video (640x480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® normally When you are trying to access.
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...programs, and features. If there is still a problem, the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using your computer, the online Help can connect to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or ...by going to Toshiba support at a time. After you in the window and then follow the on the interaction of category links appears. 3 Click a topic under Hardware and drivers and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click one...
...programs, and features. If there is still a problem, the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using your computer, the online Help can connect to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or ...by going to Toshiba support at a time. After you in the window and then follow the on the interaction of category links appears. 3 Click a topic under Hardware and drivers and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click one...
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...conflict. Device Manager is the one or more devices unusable. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device's documentation for instructions about the device. To check a device's properties: 1 ...provides an array of tabs. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its requirements do to view the properties of a device. See "Fixing...
...conflict. Device Manager is the one or more devices unusable. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device's documentation for instructions about the device. To check a device's properties: 1 ...provides an array of tabs. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the computer. ❖ Disable another system component and use its requirements do to view the properties of a device. See "Fixing...
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...these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be faulty. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is causing a problem. For more information ...about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions...
...these first: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to be faulty. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in "Installing a memory module" on page 54, and making sure the module is causing a problem. For more information ...about Device Manager, refer to the monitor, optional external optical drive, optional external diskette drive, and other power-using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. The computer shuts down completely. 3 Remove the memory module, following the instructions...
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... If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 199 The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Adjust the volume control. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is fed to work . Resolving ExpressCard...setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If your system does not have built-in drivers for information about using ExpressCards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of the ExpressCard for your ExpressCard and the card...
... If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 199 The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. Adjust the volume control. ExpressCard® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is fed to work . Resolving ExpressCard...setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If your system does not have built-in drivers for information about using ExpressCards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of the ExpressCard for your ExpressCard and the card...
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... attached to an external device, check that the printer is on. Check that came with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it is properly connected. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on , make sure it . Turn the printer back...
... attached to an external device, check that the printer is on. Check that came with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it is properly connected. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on , make sure it . Turn the printer back...
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... managing SSIDs. ❖ Check the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to open the command prompt. SSIDs are attempting to the Internet. Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for example, the other than the private address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by the Windows® operating system,... and that the driver is recognized by Windows®. 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in Device Manager (part of the Start menu, ...
... managing SSIDs. ❖ Check the Control Panel's Hardware and Sound Device Manager to open the command prompt. SSIDs are attempting to the Internet. Toshiba provides a Client Manager utility for example, the other than the private address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by the Windows® operating system,... and that the driver is recognized by Windows®. 1 Click Start to open the Start menu. 2 Type Cmd in Device Manager (part of the Start menu, ...
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...direction. document - A component attached to communicate with an application and, if saved to by which it can be retrieved. A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to be read /write heads. direct memory access (DMA) - disc - diskette - Diskettes can be external (outside... case). 237 Glossary D default - Devices may be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. device driver - To turn a computer option off. A round, flat piece of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an...
...direction. document - A component attached to communicate with an application and, if saved to by which it can be retrieved. A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to be read /write heads. direct memory access (DMA) - disc - diskette - Diskettes can be external (outside... case). 237 Glossary D default - Devices may be removed from the computer and come in two sizes: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch. device driver - To turn a computer option off. A round, flat piece of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an...
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...of executable files. A device that is ready to expand its capabilities. To hold down the mouse button while moving the pointing device. driver - DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - Other names for reading data. 238 Glossary double-click - ... twice without moving the cursor to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of a high-density diskette). double-density diskette - See device driver. executable file - expansion device - extension - external device - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to receive a file from...
...of executable files. A device that is ready to expand its capabilities. To hold down the mouse button while moving the pointing device. driver - DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - Other names for reading data. 238 Glossary double-click - ... twice without moving the cursor to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of a high-density diskette). double-density diskette - See device driver. executable file - expansion device - extension - external device - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to receive a file from...
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248 Index E eject button optical drive 105, 108 eject, optical drive 105, 108 ENERGY STAR® 38 error messages device driver conflict 189 general hardware problem 189 non-system disk or disk error 186 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 195 warning ...
248 Index E eject button optical drive 105, 108 eject, optical drive 105, 108 ENERGY STAR® 38 error messages device driver conflict 189 general hardware problem 189 non-system disk or disk error 186 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 195 warning ...