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... display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it... easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a...
... display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it... easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to a...
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... time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices...
... time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices...
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.... If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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 so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 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.
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... using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. Click Yes to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next step. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the original... computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning...
... using the first method, follow the procedure below. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. Click Yes to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next step. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the original... computer's internal storage drive or using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning...
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... process. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 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 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. Select Recover to external media before proceeding (see "Backing...
... process. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 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 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. Select Recover to external media before proceeding (see "Backing...
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...the C:\backup%current date% folder. The directory structure will be retained, however all of the data will be connected to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up all of the data from the C:\Users using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 ...key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 10 Click Finish to an external power ...
...the C:\backup%current date% folder. The directory structure will be retained, however all of the data will be connected to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up all of the data from the C:\Users using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 ...key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 10 Click Finish to an external power ...
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... Software with user's data, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen 7 A warning screen appears, stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data. Getting Started...
... Software with user's data, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen 7 A warning screen appears, stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data. Getting Started...
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Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Recovery complete Click Finish to restart the computer. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears, indicating that the recovery process is complete. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 112). 8 Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 9 When the recovery process is complete, the Recovery of Factory Default Software -
Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Recovery complete Click Finish to restart the computer. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears, indicating that the recovery process is complete. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 112). 8 Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 9 When the recovery process is complete, the Recovery of Factory Default Software -
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...partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any information on page 76. Be sure to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that your computer be affected. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will be deleted... and rewritten unless the To recover using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to save your work " on your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities on your...
...partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any information on page 76. Be sure to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that your computer be affected. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will be deleted... and rewritten unless the To recover using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. If not, skip to save your work " on your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities on your...
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70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is selected in the next step.
70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is selected in the next step.
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... the AC adaptor. Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the...
... the AC adaptor. Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the...
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... recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your ...C: drive to its out-of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is turned off. 2 While powering on page 76. Click Yes to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of -box state, and allows you have...
... recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down, select the HDD Recovery option, and then press the ENTER key. 4 If your ...C: drive to its out-of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is turned off. 2 While powering on page 76. Click Yes to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of -box state, and allows you have...
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Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 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 7 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 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 7 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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... drive. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your computer be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to a new internal storage drive from your system from such media, if necessary. NOTE During the internal storage drive...
... drive. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your computer be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to a new internal storage drive from your system from such media, if necessary. NOTE During the internal storage drive...
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...executed all data from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is selected. 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. 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ ... menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery...
...executed all data from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is selected. 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. 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ ... menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery...
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...off your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 9 Click Finish to restart the computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. Erasing the Internal ...to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. 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 Wizard on your...
...off your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 9 Click Finish to restart the computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. Erasing the Internal ...to external media before erasing the internal storage drive. 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 Wizard on your...
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...saved your work " on page 112) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up 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 storage drive...Internal Storage Drive 2 Select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 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 (see "Creating recovery DVDs/...
...saved your work " on page 112) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up 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 storage drive...Internal Storage Drive 2 Select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 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 (see "Creating recovery DVDs/...
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... applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 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 information
... applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 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 information
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...the item you want to move the pointer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on performing each operation. Some of Toshiba Assist. To enable the following features, click on the Mouse icon in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information ...Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you want to select. 2 Do one of the following features may need to be enabled before they can be used. Getting Started ...
...the item you want to move the pointer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on performing each operation. Some of Toshiba Assist. To enable the following features, click on the Mouse icon in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information ...Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you want to select. 2 Do one of the following features may need to be enabled before they can be used. Getting Started ...
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... your typing technique to touch or button presses while you type. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by sliding your finger on the screen, and potentially the item or text may select an item or text on the touch pad. To...
... your typing technique to touch or button presses while you type. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by sliding your finger on the screen, and potentially the item or text may select an item or text on the touch pad. To...