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... AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To... any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the ...
... AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To... any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the ...
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... again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When 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 computer. Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by ...
... again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When 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 computer. Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by ...
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... module pops up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. 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...
... module pops up normally. NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. 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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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. 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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... to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software...
... to a custom size partition deletes all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software...
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... your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to its out-of Windows Vista® 32...
... your keyboard while powering on page 70. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on the computer. 3 If your C: drive to its out-of Windows Vista® 32...
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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. Be sure to save your work to set... you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover to 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...
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. Be sure to save your work to set... you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover to 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...
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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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... to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the computer. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery... of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your system configuration, you to...
... to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to restart the computer. outside the United States it is (800) 457-777; The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery... of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your system configuration, you to...
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... optical disc drive when prompted. 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... on the internal storage drive. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE As you have created recovery DVDs for example, "1 of 3", "2 of 3", etc...
... optical disc drive when prompted. 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... on the internal storage drive. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery. NOTE As you have created recovery DVDs for example, "1 of 3", "2 of 3", etc...
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...Next. 8 Select one at this time. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process screen appears. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your internal storage drive using the utilities burned to step 6. 6 A warning...options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state-If you want to recover the original factory image (returning the computer to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive.
...Next. 8 Select one at this time. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process screen appears. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your internal storage drive using the utilities burned to step 6. 6 A warning...options: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state-If you want to recover the original factory image (returning the computer to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of -box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive.
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...Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to create recovery DVDs and back up your system offers this choice. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. Be sure to external media before erasing the ...recovered. 10 Press any key on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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 ...
...Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, if your data to create recovery DVDs and back up your system offers this choice. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. Be sure to external media before erasing the ...recovered. 10 Press any key on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. 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 ...
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... storage drive for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you that... 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...
... storage drive for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. This process may take several hours, depending on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Be sure you that... 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...
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... TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the lower portion of the screen. 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 to move the cursor with your computer... front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating ...
... TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the lower portion of the screen. 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 to move the cursor with your computer... front of the keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating ...
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... usually corresponds to the left -hand) 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 the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. To double-click, press the primary button twice...
... usually corresponds to the left -hand) 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 the item, then press and release the primary (left mouse button. To double-click, press the primary button twice...
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...click OK. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on... the side of system *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you 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 HDMI™...
...click OK. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with display options. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on... the side of system *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you 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 HDMI™...
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... Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖...
... Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: ❖ Built-in display only ❖...
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... you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. Refer to your printer...
... you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. Refer to your printer...
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... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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 shut down when you want the computer to display the actions that you can be set separately for how...
... the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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 shut down when you want the computer to display the actions that you can be set separately for how...
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.... (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of these methods, you can be customized. 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 first need to go into Hibernation mode when you want.
.... (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of these methods, you can be customized. 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 first need to go into Hibernation mode when you want.