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... appear on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the... screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close ...
... appear on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the... screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close ...
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The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to ensure that all drives and slots are ...
The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to ensure that all drives and slots are ...
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... configuration will be saved. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer...
... configuration will be saved. In either of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 51 to go into Safe Mode, then shut down the computer...
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... media before executing the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your work " on page 105. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that your computer be deleted and rewritten. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state...
... media before executing the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your work " on page 105. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that your computer be deleted and rewritten. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state...
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62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 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 6 The Recovery of -box state. Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software screen appears.
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 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 6 The Recovery of -box state. Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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... deletes all data will be connected to restart the computer. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
... deletes all data will be connected to restart the computer. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
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... one at this time. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your... the first method, follow the procedure below. You can resize and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen
... one at this time. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your... the first method, follow the procedure below. You can resize and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen
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Select Recover to set the partition size. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 5 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 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Select Recover to set the partition size. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 5 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 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 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 5 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 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 4 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 5 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 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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... proceeding (see "Backing up your work to restart the computer. 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 C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails... the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
... proceeding (see "Backing up your work to restart the computer. 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 C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails... the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
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All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. Be sure to save the information stored on your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one USB ...are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of 3," etc.), so that you will be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. NOTE If you will need to store the applications on one of the following: ❖ If you are...
All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. Be sure to save the information stored on your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one USB ...are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of 3," etc.), so that you will be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. NOTE If you will need to store the applications on one of the following: ❖ If you are...
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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...you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the ...will be deleted and rewritten. Note: This option deletes all data on your computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Do one of the following :...
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...you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the ...will be deleted and rewritten. Note: This option deletes all data on your computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Do one of the following :...
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...DVDs/media and back up your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. NOTE If you are using, and then press ...see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the hard disk-This option deletes 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 drive: ...
...DVDs/media and back up your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. NOTE If you are using, and then press ...see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the hard disk-This option deletes 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 drive: ...
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74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" ...: 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. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up your internal storage...
74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" ...: 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. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up your internal storage...
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...your computer. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 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. ...To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item...
...your computer. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 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. ...To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item...
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... or activate an 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to item open/activate. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on the screen when you want to the table below for specific instructions on right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (right-hand) control button To: Do the... pointer direction you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your computer. This feature varies by program.
... or activate an 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to item open/activate. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on the screen when you want to the table below for specific instructions on right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (right-hand) control button To: Do the... pointer direction you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your computer. This feature varies by program.
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...responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Zooming in (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The on the... screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by itself" to random locations on the TouchPad and then slide them (Sample Illustration) together. If...
...responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Zooming in (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The on the... screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by itself" to random locations on the TouchPad and then slide them (Sample Illustration) together. If...
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For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can also connect an external display device via the RGB (monitor) port. To do ... Control Panel. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by computer model. If you disable tapping only, you first need a larger screen. To enable/disable the TouchPad, press Fn + F9. For more information, see if you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to see "Disabling...
For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can also connect an external display device via the RGB (monitor) port. To do ... Control Panel. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by computer model. If you disable tapping only, you first need a larger screen. To enable/disable the TouchPad, press Fn + F9. For more information, see if you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to see "Disabling...
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... steps to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. 82...
... steps to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. 82...
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... into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer...
... into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer...