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.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the... on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen
.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the... on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen
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... battery power. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started 53...on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When the computer is operated on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating...
... battery power. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started 53...on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When the computer is operated on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating...
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... of today's popular applications. See "Setting up your computer with enough memory to the Internet. Registering your software" on -screen instructions. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at for more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using...
... of today's popular applications. See "Setting up your computer with enough memory to the Internet. Registering your software" on -screen instructions. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at for more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 54) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using...
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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 57 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 57 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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If you that your computer be connected to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been ...process is strongly recommended that all information stored on page 98). 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on page 98). 7 ...
If you that your computer be connected to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been ...process is strongly recommended that all information stored on page 98). 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on page 98). 7 ...
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... stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the C: drive ...
... stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the C: drive ...
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Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen
Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen
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62 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
62 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
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.... Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to restart the computer. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery... of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Use the on the keyboard to set the partition size. 7 Click Next.
.... Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to restart the computer. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery... of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Use the on the keyboard to set the partition size. 7 Click Next.
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NOTE If you 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 your computer. Or, store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on a USB flash drive, or ...to another USB flash drive. 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. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE You cannot store your system...
NOTE If you 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 your computer. Or, store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on a USB flash drive, or ...to another USB flash drive. 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. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE You cannot store your system...
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...changing the hard drive partitions-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery ... type of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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 recovery options instead of erasing...
...changing the hard drive partitions-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery ... type of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. 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 recovery options instead of erasing...
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... the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose 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...
... the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose 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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... Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any ...key on -screen prompts to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating ...
... Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any ...key on -screen prompts to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating ...
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...button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. 70 Getting Started Using the touch ... the touch pad NOTE Some of 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 the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications.
...button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. 70 Getting Started Using the touch ... the touch pad NOTE Some of 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 the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications.
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... a longer distance. (Sample Illustration) Vertical scrolling active area This feature varies by program. To move the pointer. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to...
... a longer distance. (Sample Illustration) Vertical scrolling active area This feature varies by program. To move the pointer. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to...
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... is less responsive to random locations on the screen. If you disable tapping only, you can still use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer... pad may select an item or text on page 73. ❖ Disable the tapping feature. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Getting Started 73 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch ...
... is less responsive to random locations on the screen. If you disable tapping only, you can still use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the touch pad. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer... pad may select an item or text on page 73. ❖ Disable the tapping feature. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Getting Started 73 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch ...
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... the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual that came with the monitor to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the television or display device for more information. Your computer will automatically detect the external display...
... the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual that came with the monitor to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the television or display device for more information. Your computer will automatically detect the external display...
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..., Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. Refer to set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on -screen instructions to your printer documentation for the first time. Refer to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC...
..., Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. Refer to set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on -screen instructions to your printer documentation for the first time. Refer to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC...
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The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to be customized. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to be customized. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
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... Power Options feature. 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. The computer saves the state of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the...
... Power Options feature. 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. The computer saves the state of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the...