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... 104 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 105 Function keys 105 Special Windows® keys 105 Overlay keys 106 Starting a program 107 Starting a program from the Start menu.........107 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 108 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 109 Saving your work 109 Printing your work 111 Backing up...
... 104 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 105 Function keys 105 Special Windows® keys 105 Overlay keys 106 Starting a program 107 Starting a program from the Start menu.........107 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 108 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 109 Saving your work 109 Printing your work 111 Backing up...
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...drive, leaving any other changing the internal partitions you may have created (for the C: partition and then restores your internal storage drive if necessary. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer ... default software with the socket latches. If unsure, cancel and try again. See "Recovering of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to perform the action, click Continue; This option allows you were trying to your internal storage drive, returning...
...drive, leaving any other changing the internal partitions you may have created (for the C: partition and then restores your internal storage drive if necessary. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer ... default software with the socket latches. If unsure, cancel and try again. See "Recovering of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to perform the action, click Continue; This option allows you were trying to your internal storage drive, returning...
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... recommended that you have created to external media using your work to separately save your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage drive, ...via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in the sections below. It is strongly recommended that your computer be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from...
... recommended that you have created to external media using your work to separately save your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage drive, ...via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in the sections below. It is strongly recommended that your computer be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from...
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To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen If not, skip to ... of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state) using the...
To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 76. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen If not, skip to ... of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is turned off. 2 While powering on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state) using the...
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..., see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will be deleted and rewritten unless the Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering ...Be sure to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that your work " on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to save your computer be affected. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 ...
..., see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on them will be deleted and rewritten unless the Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering ...Be sure to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that your work " on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to save your computer be affected. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 ...
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...the C: drive using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the utilities on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A...choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you have created such media. You can resize...
...the C: drive using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using the utilities on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A...choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of-box state, and allows you have created such media. You can resize...
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... the C: drive has been recovered. 11 Click Finish to restart the computer. Follow the procedure below to the external media and can restore your system's recovery files. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications,... much space you can be lost during the recovery process. 74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 9 Click Next. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that all data will be restored from your recovery DVDs/media. The amount of a certain minimum capacity ...
... the C: drive has been recovered. 11 Click Finish to restart the computer. Follow the procedure below to the external media and can restore your system's recovery files. A confirmation message displays reminding you that you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications,... much space you can be lost during the recovery process. 74 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 9 Click Next. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that all data will be restored from your recovery DVDs/media. The amount of a certain minimum capacity ...
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... computer be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from your system from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on using the Recovery ...instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 76. 76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 74. NOTE If you will know in...
... computer be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from your system from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on using the Recovery ...instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 76. 76 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 74. NOTE If you will know in...
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...F12 key on your work" on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of media you restore your computer. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.... to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program.
...F12 key on your work" on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of media you restore your computer. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.... to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program.
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... drive, including the partitions. To delete all other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery...will delete all data on page 62. Using the arrow keys to restart the computer. 78 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want to recover... files to your computer, and then power on your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of media you are using, ...
... drive, including the partitions. To delete all other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery...will delete all data on page 62. Using the arrow keys to restart the computer. 78 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want to recover... files to your computer, and then power on your data to restore the internal storage drive, use one of the recovery options instead of media you are using, ...
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You can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. 80 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area... pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. 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...
You can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. 80 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area... pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. 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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...way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 ...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 experience any of these problems, use the options in...
...way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. To open the Startup menu: 1 ...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 experience any of these problems, use the options in...
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... - 'snapshots' of your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane, click System protection...installing Brand X Accounting app." Follow these features to -use features for later recall. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. Then click Create. documents and other important files. 200 If ...
... - 'snapshots' of your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-consuming restoration procedures, and to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. 2 In the left pane, click System protection...installing Brand X Accounting app." Follow these features to -use features for later recall. The Windows® operating system creates the restore point, automatically stamps it was successfully created. 5 Click Close. Then click Create. documents and other important files. 200 If ...
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To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point, and then click Next. The timestamp and description of your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. If it is not, click Back to return to ... backup of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your computer system is the data you did not create. An external hard drive is recommended in when the chosen restore point was in case the internal storage drive fails....
To do this: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. 2 Select Recommended restore or Choose a different restore point, and then click Next. The timestamp and description of your Windows® configuration using the saved restore point. If it is not, click Back to return to ... backup of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can re-establish your computer system is the data you did not create. An external hard drive is recommended in when the chosen restore point was in case the internal storage drive fails....
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..., or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your computer or files to the computer. It is connected first..., it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up the computer while running on -screen instructions...
..., or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for your computer or files to the computer. It is connected first..., it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click Back up the computer while running on -screen instructions...
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...is disabled and to enable it much easier to the computer, the computer's battery power may be below the limit specified in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility, if your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are attempting to charge a device without an AC ... depleted. Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to enable charging at a time. Ports that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one at a time, creating restore points immediately before each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems...
...is disabled and to enable it much easier to the computer, the computer's battery power may be below the limit specified in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility, if your critical applications (email, business applications, etc.) are attempting to charge a device without an AC ... depleted. Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility to enable charging at a time. Ports that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one at a time, creating restore points immediately before each additional hardware or software item, repeat these steps, starting at step 1 if any new problems...
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...RGB (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 88 F file extensions using 111 files backing up 102, 112 file names 110 printing 111 restore 112 saving 109, 110 using a file extension 111 fingerprint authentication 172 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 172 function keys 105 H headphones using 144 Help... and Support troubleshooting 185 Hibernation mode 91 configuring 95 configuring options 95 hot key 215 powering down 95 Shut down 95 starting again from 97 using 95 hot key backlight 221 disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 display brightness 217 Hibernation mode 215 keyboard ...
...RGB (monitor) port 85 external display, adjusting 88 F file extensions using 111 files backing up 102, 112 file names 110 printing 111 restore 112 saving 109, 110 using a file extension 111 fingerprint authentication 172 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 172 function keys 105 H headphones using 144 Help... and Support troubleshooting 185 Hibernation mode 91 configuring 95 configuring options 95 hot key 215 powering down 95 Shut down 95 starting again from 97 using 95 hot key backlight 221 disabling or enabling wireless devices 218 display brightness 217 Hibernation mode 215 keyboard ...
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... printer connecting 88 setting up 89 troubleshooting 195 USB-compatible 88 printing a file 111 problem solving contacting Toshiba 205 Startup options 184 program, starting 107 program, starting from Start menu 107 projector connecting 86 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 122 recording sounds 144 recovery checking ...with computer off 120 battery from the computer 132 memory module 59 memory module slot cover 55 restarting computer 95 restore points troubleshooting 200 restoring your work 112 running computer on battery power 121 S safety computer 138 disposing of batteries 136 icons 40 precautions...
... printer connecting 88 setting up 89 troubleshooting 195 USB-compatible 88 printing a file 111 problem solving contacting Toshiba 205 Startup options 184 program, starting 107 program, starting from Start menu 107 projector connecting 86 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 122 recording sounds 144 recovery checking ...with computer off 120 battery from the computer 132 memory module 59 memory module slot cover 55 restarting computer 95 restore points troubleshooting 200 restoring your work 112 running computer on battery power 121 S safety computer 138 disposing of batteries 136 icons 40 precautions...
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... power light is blinking 182 battery light is blinking 183 bookmarked site not found 185 checking device properties 186 computer will not start 181 contacting Toshiba 204 corrupted/damaged data files 192 data/entire system backup 201 Device Manager 186 Disk Defragmenter 192 display error message 190 display ...drive 191 online content, Blu-ray Disc™ 193 on-screen eject button 193 optical disc drive 192 power and batteries 187 printer 195 restore points 200 screen does not look correct/ flickers 190 slow Internet connection 185 sound system 195 sound, Blu-ray Disc™ 193 trouble running...
... power light is blinking 182 battery light is blinking 183 bookmarked site not found 185 checking device properties 186 computer will not start 181 contacting Toshiba 204 corrupted/damaged data files 192 data/entire system backup 201 Device Manager 186 Disk Defragmenter 192 display error message 190 display ...drive 191 online content, Blu-ray Disc™ 193 on-screen eject button 193 optical disc drive 192 power and batteries 187 printer 195 restore points 200 screen does not look correct/ flickers 190 slow Internet connection 185 sound system 195 sound, Blu-ray Disc™ 193 trouble running...