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... before closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and depending on the... usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now...
... before closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and depending on the... usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now...
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... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software setup choices. 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...
... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software setup choices. 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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... Hibernation mode. Do not try to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When Safe...
... Hibernation mode. Do not try to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. You can damage the computer and the memory module. When Safe...
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.... To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your computer be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that your work to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. Getting...
.... To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your computer be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that your work to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. Getting...
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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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... to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be connected to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the...
... to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be connected to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the...
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...internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a... choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. Click Yes 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 page 71. 64 ...
...internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your system offers a... choice of -box state, and allows you have created such media. Click Yes 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 page 71. 64 ...
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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 set the partition size. Select Recover 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.
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 set the partition size. Select Recover 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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... DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can...
... DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can...
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... system recovery files are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to DVDs, be erased during recovery. All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will need and/or... the system recovery files on another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to insert the discs during the process of creating the recovery DVDs/media.
... system recovery files are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to DVDs, be erased during recovery. All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will need and/or... the system recovery files on another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to insert the discs during the process of creating the recovery DVDs/media.
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... the keyboard to restart the computer. Note: This option deletes all data on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. 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... you want to recover the C: drive to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Do one of the following : ❖ If your recovery files are...
... the keyboard to restart the computer. Note: This option deletes all data on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. 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... you want to recover the C: drive to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Do one of the following : ❖ If your recovery files are...
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... files to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ 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...
... files to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ 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...
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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. 74 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. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk...
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...view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with 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.
...view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with 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.
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NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer. Check your computer. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Refer to the...
NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer. Check your computer. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Refer to the...
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...sliding your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad, so that it is less responsive to random locations on the screen. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on the TouchPad and then slide them apart. For help with the heel of the following : ...Example: To zoom in (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move the pointer by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the TouchPad, so that it does not respond...
...sliding your finger on the TouchPad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad, so that it is less responsive to random locations on the screen. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on the TouchPad and then slide them apart. For help with the heel of the following : ...Example: To zoom in (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move the pointer by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the TouchPad, so that it does not respond...
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... external display devices 79 NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you first need a larger screen. RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video port on side of computer Connecting an external monitor or projector You...
... external display devices 79 NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you first need a larger screen. RGB (Monitor) port (Sample Illustration) Video port on side of computer Connecting an external monitor or projector You...
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... up your printer. Setting up for instructions before completing the following procedure. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Refer to set it up a printer NOTE Some...
... up your printer. Setting up for instructions before completing the following procedure. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet. Refer to set it up a printer NOTE Some...
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... plan settings under the power plan to activate it using the Power Options feature. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. By default, pressing your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security...
... plan settings under the power plan to activate it using the Power Options feature. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. By default, pressing your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security...