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... the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using... (Display switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
... the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using... (Display switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
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...Next. 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 enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup... surface. The first time you turn on your computer carefully to your computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
...Next. 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 enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may restart your software setup... surface. The first time you turn on your computer carefully to your computer. Getting Started 43 Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears.
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... manufacturing technology. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are empty. Your computer's features...highprecision technology. Your select model may not have selected all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your computer. This ...
... manufacturing technology. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an entire product Series. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that all optical drives are empty. Your computer's features...highprecision technology. Your select model may not have selected all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your computer. This ...
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Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you may need to go ...
Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is suggested, this could be a sign that you may need to go ...
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... the items you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 65. For more information on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive...
... the items you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 65. For more information on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive...
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... utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to...
... utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to...
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... Recover to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on ...
... Recover to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on ...
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...you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you... the entire HDD for security purposes. 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk.
...you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you... the entire HDD for security purposes. 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 can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk.
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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 C: drive to its factory ...first. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. To resize...
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 C: drive to its factory ...first. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the HDD (for example, a D: drive) those partitions and any key on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. To resize...
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... CD/DVD option and press Enter. Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 60, to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first ...recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your selections. 4 Click Next to restart...
... CD/DVD option and press Enter. Getting Started 65 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 60, to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on page 59): 1 Insert the first ...recovery CD or DVD into your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your selections. 4 Click Next to restart...
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... the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, square area located in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you would like to move the... the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor with your computer.
... the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™, the small, square area located in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you would like to move the... the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor with your computer.
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... corresponds to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. To double-click, press the primary button twice in the Mouse Properties... from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left mouse button. The function of the page, slide your finger across the screen often means having to move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left . To scroll horizontally, run your finger ...
... corresponds to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your finger several times across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. To double-click, press the primary button twice in the Mouse Properties... from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left mouse button. The function of the page, slide your finger across the screen often means having to move the cursor to the item, then press and release the primary (left . To scroll horizontally, run your finger ...
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... to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to S-video Out. 68 Getting Started Using external... display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the same time. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display...
... to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to S-video Out. 68 Getting Started Using external... display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with display options. 4 Select the settings you need a larger screen. The system display default is set at the same time. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display...
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... only available with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. Directing the display output when you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control...
... only available with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable. Directing the display output when you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control...
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... steps to set up your printer installation guide for the first time. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up for instructions before completing the following procedure. 72 Getting Started Connecting a printer 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and...
... steps to set up your printer installation guide for the first time. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up for instructions before completing the following procedure. 72 Getting Started Connecting a printer 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and...
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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 turn it off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started 77...
... 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 turn it off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started 77...
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... the power button in the Start menu. 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 customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings...
... the power button in the Start menu. 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 customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings...
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... computer using . The Shut Down menu appears. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows white or green, depending on /off...
... computer using . The Shut Down menu appears. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows white or green, depending on /off...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of ...
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of ...
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... the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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 go into Sleep mode when you want.
... the Start menu. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. 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 go into Sleep mode when you want.