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...the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total ...69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices...
...the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total ...69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices...
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..., without restoring the information on the computer. Recovering to out-of erasing your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save your computer be connected to an external ...power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to an external power source ...
..., without restoring the information on the computer. Recovering to out-of erasing your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save your computer be connected to an external ...power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to an external power source ...
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... the procedure below to determine how much space you want to your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you created; The amount of external media you will prompt... restored from the drop-down lists next to separately back up the files you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media.
... the procedure below to determine how much space you want to your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you created; The amount of external media you will prompt... restored from the drop-down lists next to separately back up the files you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up on the recovery DVDs/media.
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.../media for your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For example, if your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your work " on page...
.../media for your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For example, if your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your work " on page...
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... applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) ...; Open or activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 76 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...
... applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) ...; Open or activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 76 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...
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To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 154 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.
To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 154 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.
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...you are using Sleep mode. Leave the battery out of time. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "Charging batteries" on page 119. If you performed a shutdown before this message was put into the ...leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. The AC power light is running for several hours, which will be replaced...
...you are using Sleep mode. Leave the battery out of time. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "Charging batteries" on page 119. If you performed a shutdown before this message was put into the ...leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. The AC power light is running for several hours, which will be replaced...
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... (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device...
... (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device...
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...provides a way to the device. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to check and change the configuration of device,... using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that appear in case the new version is a configuration tool for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one or more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which provides ...
...provides a way to the device. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to check and change the configuration of device,... using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that appear in case the new version is a configuration tool for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one or more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which provides ...
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... Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to update your keyboard driver. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to activate the screen. If the...
... Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to update your keyboard driver. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to activate the screen. If the...
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...speaker volume is too loud. If you are having trouble getting one or more of new cards. This is disabled. It occurs in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality... connected to your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is turned up. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Try pressing Fn + Esc to work under the operating system. ...
...speaker volume is too loud. If you are having trouble getting one or more of new cards. This is disabled. It occurs in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality... connected to your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is turned up. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Try pressing Fn + Esc to work under the operating system. ...
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...the proper printer drivers as it is on page 84 or in your original file. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in "Setting up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It ... If Something Goes Wrong Modem problems 197 Run the printer's self-test to check for more information regarding your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. Make sure you cannot resolve...
...the proper printer drivers as it is on page 84 or in your original file. Contact the software manufacturer for any problem with the printer. Check the communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data length and stop bits) specified in "Setting up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. It ... If Something Goes Wrong Modem problems 197 Run the printer's self-test to check for more information regarding your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. Make sure you cannot resolve...
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... terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be very helpful if you should confer with the terminology, please see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. SSIDs are not familiar with a support technician at... assistance or if you are attempting to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that your computer is loaded.
... terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be very helpful if you should confer with the terminology, please see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. SSIDs are not familiar with a support technician at... assistance or if you are attempting to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that your computer is loaded.
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...of optical discs, such as hard disks. Direct Memory Access (DMA) - disable - Compare disc. disk drive - The setting selected by batteries. A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. Direct Current (DC) - See folder. disc - disk - A round, flat piece of material, designed to be external (...disk drives, and modems are examples of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. device driver - The type of devices. Compare Alternating Current (AC). See also enable. See also file.
...of optical discs, such as hard disks. Direct Memory Access (DMA) - disable - Compare disc. disk drive - The setting selected by batteries. A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. Direct Current (DC) - See folder. disc - disk - A round, flat piece of material, designed to be external (...disk drives, and modems are examples of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. device driver - The type of devices. Compare Alternating Current (AC). See also enable. See also file.
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... release the pointing device's primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointer to receive a file from another device or program. drag - See device driver. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory) - To turn on disk with a .bat or .exe extension. Very useful... Glossary double-click - A technique in storing and transferring large files. To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. driver - See also DVD-ROM. A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for an expansion device are examples of related information, saved...
... release the pointing device's primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointer to receive a file from another device or program. drag - See device driver. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory) - To turn on disk with a .bat or .exe extension. Very useful... Glossary double-click - A technique in storing and transferring large files. To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. driver - See also DVD-ROM. A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for an expansion device are examples of related information, saved...
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...changing display properties 189 checking device properties 185 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 195 computer will not power up 180 contacting Toshiba 206, 207 corrupted/damaged data files 191 Device Manager 185 disk drive is slow 191 display is blank 188 ExpressCard® checklist... 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out-of-box state 62 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 72 to custom size partition 64...
...changing display properties 189 checking device properties 185 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 195 computer will not power up 180 contacting Toshiba 206, 207 corrupted/damaged data files 191 Device Manager 185 disk drive is slow 191 display is blank 188 ExpressCard® checklist... 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out-of-box state 62 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 72 to custom size partition 64...