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... on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on your screen display when you plan to increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery.... The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your computer. Over a period of the screen technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating...
... on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on your screen display when you plan to increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery.... The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your computer. Over a period of the screen technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating...
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Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows ...appear, may restart your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Product registration can be connected to the Internet...
Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows ...appear, may restart your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. Product registration can be connected to the Internet...
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... memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. 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.
... memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, then press Enter. 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.
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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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..., a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all ...your work to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to save your computer be lost during the recovery process.
..., a message displays indicating that all information stored in those partitions. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the drive and all ...your work to external media before executing the recovery. Be sure to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to save your computer be lost during the recovery process.
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To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. 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 C: .... To resize and recover the C: drive using recovery media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data...
To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. 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 C: .... To resize and recover the C: drive using recovery media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data...
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... a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. 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...
... a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. 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...
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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 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.
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...files. NOTE The system will be lost during the recovery process. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the computer. ...Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the...
...files. NOTE The system will be lost during the recovery process. outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your work to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the computer. ...Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin the...
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... on page 70. For information on using the recovery media you have created with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click... Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to...
... on page 70. For information on using the recovery media you have created with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click... Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to...
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... to out-of-box state ❖ Recover to a custom size partition ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time.
... to out-of-box state ❖ Recover to a custom size partition ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time.
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...the DVD option on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on page 61. When the initial screen displays, press F12. NOTE If you... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs: Insert...
...the DVD option on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on page 61. When the initial screen displays, press F12. NOTE If you... Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs: Insert...
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Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click ...Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. ...
Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click ...Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. ...
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... reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad.... ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the screen...
... reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the TouchPad.... ❖ To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger toward yourself. ❖ To move the cursor to the right side of the screen...
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... and release the primary (left mouse button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move the cursor to determine whether it into place by default. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Control...
... and release the primary (left mouse button. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move the cursor to determine whether it into place by default. This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. Control...
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... to the manual that came with display options. Then click OK. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the television for more information. Refer to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of system *Available on certain models Connecting the... display device If you need a larger screen. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI...
... to the manual that came with display options. Then click OK. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the television for more information. Refer to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of system *Available on certain models Connecting the... display device If you need a larger screen. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI...
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... display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on the external device. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 5 Select the settings you desire...
... display and external monitor (extended desktop) ❖ Built-in display and TV (extended desktop) Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on the external device. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 5 Select the settings you desire...
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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 for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to set...
... 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 for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to set...
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... the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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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... feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be customized. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the...
... feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be customized. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the...