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34 Contents Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 209 Changing screen resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Appendix C: USB Sleep and Charge Function and USB Wakeup Function 213 USB Sleep and Charge function 213 USB Sleep and Charge Function Settings 215 Troubleshooting 215 USB Wakeup Function 216 Troubleshooting 216 Glossary 217 Index 231
34 Contents Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 209 Changing screen resolution 210 Keyboard hot key functions 211 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 212 Appendix C: USB Sleep and Charge Function and USB Wakeup Function 213 USB Sleep and Charge function 213 USB Sleep and Charge Function Settings 215 Troubleshooting 215 USB Wakeup Function 216 Troubleshooting 216 Glossary 217 Index 231
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...turn on page 44. Setting up 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 and including "Setting up your software setup choices. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer, the Setup ...Wizard guides you must complete all setup steps up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has...
...turn on page 44. Setting up 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 and including "Setting up your software setup choices. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer, the Setup ...Wizard guides you must complete all setup steps up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to your software" on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has...
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... you have selected all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your select model may ...appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Below are empty. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed...
... you have selected all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your select model may ...appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Below are empty. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed...
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... that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws.
... that you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws.
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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 a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on... -screen prompts for completing the copy process. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive ...
... 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 a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on... -screen prompts for completing the copy process. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive ...
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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. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for...
...'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. The options are: ❖ Recovery of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for...
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... Recover to restart the computer. 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. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ...
... Recover to restart the computer. 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. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ...
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To delete the data and partitions from 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to ..., a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved 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 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to ..., a message displays informing you that all data will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next.
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... displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, if you have saved your information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Click the up/down arrows... Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. To recover only 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:...
... displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, if you have saved your information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. Click the up/down arrows... Recovering the C: partition of the HDD without changing the hard drive partitions. To recover only 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:...
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...system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 58, to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover... your hard disk drive using your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs...
...system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 58, to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover... your hard disk drive using your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you can rebuild the system using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs...
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... Volume list to right. ❖ To move the cursor with your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to left to display its status in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to... cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the screen. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the lower portion of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to complete ...
... Volume list to right. ❖ To move the cursor with your computer. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The TOSHIBA Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to left to display its status in the direction you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor to... cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the screen. Simply move your finger on the TouchPad in the lower portion of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad from right to complete ...
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...right-clicking"). To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. To scroll horizontally, run your finger several times across the screen often means having to move the cursor to the left -hand) button. It usually corresponds to scroll as you would with any wheel... The function of device you are connecting. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your operating system and devices. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your cursor across the ...
...right-clicking"). To change the enable/disable TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. To scroll horizontally, run your finger several times across the screen often means having to move the cursor to the left -hand) button. It usually corresponds to scroll as you would with any wheel... The function of device you are connecting. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your operating system and devices. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for your cursor across the ...
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... choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on. The quickest way to change . NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to use... display and external monitor, with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop Briefly pause each time you need a larger screen.
... choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on. The quickest way to change . NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to use... display and external monitor, with one acting as the primary display and the other as an extended desktop Briefly pause each time you need a larger screen.
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Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive Getting Started 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.
Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive Getting Started 69 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.
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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 display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on ...
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 display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on ...
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... mode when you close the display panel. 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 be set separately for the options you can be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced...
... mode when you close the display panel. 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 be set separately for the options you can be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced...
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The Shut Down menu appears. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button ...
The Shut Down menu appears. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button ...
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..., you first need to be customized. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display...
..., you first need to be customized. You can place the computer into Sleep mode. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display...
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... the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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 display the actions that you can be set separately for the options you want the computer to go into...
... the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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 display the actions that you can be set separately for the options you want the computer to go into...
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The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue. Closing the display panel After you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, ...
The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off light glows blue. Closing the display panel After you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, ...