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... operating system will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Any small bright... dots that may appear on your screen display when you may not be able to ensure that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness...
... operating system will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Any small bright... dots that may appear on your screen display when you may not be able to ensure that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness...
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...can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn off the power again until the operating system has ...displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ..." on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on -screen instructions.
...can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software When you turn off the power again until the operating system has ...displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ..." on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on -screen instructions.
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... of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If...
... of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. If...
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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 63 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 63 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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... recovery. Be sure to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all data will be... sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
... recovery. Be sure to restart the computer. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all data will be... sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
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To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 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...
To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 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...
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... partition size. 8 Click Next. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 external media before proceeding. A confirmation message displays reminding...
... partition size. 8 Click Next. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 external media before proceeding. A confirmation message displays reminding...
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68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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
68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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
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...8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is (949) 859-4273. NOTE The system will be able to copy the internal storage drive recovery files ...to DVDs/media, which gives you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating that ...
...8 Click Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is (949) 859-4273. NOTE The system will be able to copy the internal storage drive recovery files ...to DVDs/media, which gives you to insert several blank DVDs to begin the recovery. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating that ...
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...storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. ...your optical disc drive when prompted. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD ...
...storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 70. ...your optical disc drive when prompted. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD ...
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...recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 61. When the process is executed all other partitions ...the recovery is complete, a message displays, indicating that the drive has been recovered. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state ❖ Recover to out-of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select...
...recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 61. When the process is executed all other partitions ...the recovery is complete, a message displays, indicating that the drive has been recovered. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state ❖ Recover to out-of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select...
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... drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: ...the 0 (zero) key while powering on page 61. To delete all sectors on the boot menu and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the ...
... drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive: ...the 0 (zero) key while powering on page 61. To delete all sectors on the boot menu and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the ...
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... 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Getting... Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage...
... 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. Getting... Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage...
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74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 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 TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Using the TouchPad...
74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 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 TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Using the TouchPad...
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...-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (righthand) control button NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move ...the pointer to the item you want to your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer. Check your computer. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger ...
...-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (righthand) control button NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move ...the pointer to the item you want to your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer. Check your computer. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger ...
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...Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move the pointer by sliding your finger on the screen, and potentially the item or text may select an item or text on the TouchPad. ...text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on -screen pointer may be replaced by itself" to random locations on the screen. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ To: Scroll vertically Do the...
...Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move the pointer by sliding your finger on the screen, and potentially the item or text may select an item or text on the TouchPad. ...text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on -screen pointer may be replaced by itself" to random locations on the screen. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ To: Scroll vertically Do the...
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... display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: ❖...
... display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: ❖...
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... to set it up your printer installation guide for the first time. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc...
... to set it up your printer installation guide for the first time. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc...
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... panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want from the drop-down lists. The Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you press the power button. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
... panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want from the drop-down lists. The Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you press the power button. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
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...-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you want . NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display...
...-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you want . NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display...