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... computer NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 44 Getting Started 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 computer..... 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
... computer NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 44 Getting Started 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 computer..... 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
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... dots may not be careful to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Your select model may appear on your computer. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. This is also an... intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery...
... dots may not be careful to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Your select model may appear on your computer. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. This is also an... intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery...
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... and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. If one another...
... and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is highlighted, then press Enter. If one another...
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... recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on page 66. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact... to obtain the Recovery media for completing the copy process. To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVDs). 3 Select the items... 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts for your system.
... recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on page 66. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United States it is not writable, contact... to obtain the Recovery media for completing the copy process. To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVDs). 3 Select the items... 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts for your system.
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... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
... default, or recovering just your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk
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...63 Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media first.... 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next...
...63 Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of box state deletes all data will be lost . Be sure to save your work to external media first.... 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next...
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...Next to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that all data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed..., then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. Be sure you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard ...
...Next to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you that all data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed..., then overwrites the entire HDD for security purposes. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. Be sure you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the hard ...
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...complete, a message displays that all partitions on them will remain intact. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the ...your work to external media first. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. To resize and recover your C: drive to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of...
...complete, a message displays that all partitions on them will remain intact. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the current partition size Recovering the ...your work to external media first. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of the C: drive. To resize and recover your C: drive to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of...
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... refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5...on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your selections. 4 Click Next to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. The system will display on the ...
... refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using your keyboard to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5...on page 61): 1 Insert the first recovery DVD into your selections. 4 Click Next to "Creating Recovery DVDs" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. The system will display on the ...
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...67 Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the direction you... to move the cursor to the top of the screen. Simply move your finger toward yourself. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and ...
...67 Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, rectangular area located in the direction you... to move the cursor to the top of the screen. Simply move your finger toward yourself. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and ...
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... and release the primary (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 move your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to left. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling...
... and release the primary (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 move your finger several times across the TouchPad from right to left. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling...
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.... 3 Connect the device's power cable to work together over an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that came with the monitor to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK...
.... 3 Connect the device's power cable to work together over an HDMI cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that came with the monitor to launch, operate and close applications on your computer if you desire and click Apply. 6 Click OK...
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... recognize the printer; If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on -screen instructions to your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware...
... recognize the printer; If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on -screen instructions to your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware...
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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 display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on...
... 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 display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on...
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... Hibernate if you close the display panel. 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 go into Hibernation mode when you want . Getting Started Turning off the computer 79 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...
... Hibernate if you close the display panel. 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 go into Hibernation mode when you want . Getting Started Turning off the computer 79 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System...
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... button or closing the display panel, depending on your model. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button...
... button or closing the display panel, depending on your model. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button...
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... Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode. Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer...
... Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Sleep mode. Getting Started Turning off light blinks amber indicating the computer...
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The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for the options you want the computer to Sleep if ...
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for the options you want the computer to Sleep if ...
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..., you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Refer to the screen(s) you were using. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 136.
..., you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set. Refer to the screen(s) you were using. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on page 136.
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... the power plan to suit your needs. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to be set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to...
... the power plan to suit your needs. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to be set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to...