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...will load automatically. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of... using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Turning on the power To turn on your computer. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, ...
...will load automatically. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of... using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Turning on the power To turn on your computer. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, ...
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... send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting 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 product. Failure...
... send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting 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 product. Failure...
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... from the memory module. 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. The...
... from the memory module. 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. The...
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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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... size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the... complete, 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.
... size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Select Recover to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the... complete, 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.
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... C: partition. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on page 70. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 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 the computer...
... C: partition. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on page 70. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 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 the computer...
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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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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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...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be...files have replaced your system. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Creating recovery media Depending on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your computer's internal storage drive. NOTE ...
...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to restart the computer. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (949) 859-4273. Be...files have replaced your system. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Creating recovery media Depending on the keyboard to obtain the Recovery media for your computer's internal storage drive. NOTE ...
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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 DVD by clicking ... or if you can recover your system even if the recovery files have been deleted from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to complete the copy process.
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 DVD by clicking ... or if you can recover your system even if the recovery files have been deleted from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to complete the copy process.
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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. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows ...drive partitions- The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process screen appears. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71...
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. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows ...drive partitions- The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process screen appears. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71...
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...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...a message displays, indicating that displays and then click Yes to restart the computer. To delete all data on the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your...
...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...a message displays, indicating that displays and then click Yes to restart the computer. To delete all data on the computer. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on the keyboard to continue. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your...
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...internal storage drive. 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. This process may take several hours, depending on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you that the internal ...
...internal storage drive. 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. This process may take several hours, depending on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you that the internal ...
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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-screen prompts to move the cursor with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The ...TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to complete the installation process. Simply move your finger on...
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-screen prompts to move the cursor with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ The ...TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to complete the installation process. Simply move your finger on...
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... button ("right-clicking"). This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. 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 the left -hand) button.
... button ("right-clicking"). This hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. 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 the left -hand) button.
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.... Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you first need a larger screen. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port ... Read the directions that came with the television for more information. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other video display device to ...
.... Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you first need a larger screen. 76 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port ... Read the directions that came with the television for more information. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with your computer) to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other video display device to ...
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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. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected...
... 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. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected...
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... require a specific installation process. You only need to set up your printer. 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.
... require a specific installation process. You only need to set up your printer. 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.
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... want the computer to Shut down lists. 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...
... want the computer to Shut down lists. 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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... appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can be customized. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to go into Hibernation mode when you close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to...
... appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can be customized. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to go into Hibernation mode when you close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to...