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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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... the order in which windows appear, may restart 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. Setting up your software When you turn on your...
... the order in which windows appear, may restart 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. Setting up your software When you turn on your...
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...to all of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your screen display when you turn on the notebook chassis, unless you may appear on your computer. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an ...a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. This information applies to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery...
...to all of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your screen display when you turn on the notebook chassis, unless you may appear on your computer. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for an ...a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. This information applies to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery...
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The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. 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 a 30-...
The memory module pops up normally. When Safe Mode is highlighted, then press Enter. 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 a 30-...
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...the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 65. For more information on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on CDs ...or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and...
...the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 65. For more information on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on CDs ...or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and...
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The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the ...
The options are: ❖ Recovery of the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk To recover your hard disk drive using the Hard Drive Recovery partition to the ...
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... work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . 62 Getting Started Hard ... HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process...
... work to external media before proceeding. 3 Click Next to restart the computer. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . 62 Getting Started Hard ... HDD has been recovered. 4 Press any key on the hard disk drive and your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process...
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...deleting the HDD. Be sure you to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted.... will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all of 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, then overwrites the entire HDD for ...
...deleting the HDD. Be sure you to restart the computer. To delete the data and partitions from your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that the HDD has been deleted.... will be lost. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all of 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, then overwrites the entire HDD for ...
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... on your work to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. 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 to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the...you have saved your information on the recovered drive will be lost during the recovery process) and 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: ...
... on your work to increase/decrease the C: drive size in 1 GB increments. 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 to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the...you have saved your information on the recovered drive will be lost during the recovery process) and 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: ...
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...system will display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state... DVD into your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. 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 explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...
...system will display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state... DVD into your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. 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 explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image...
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...restoring your hard disk drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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) ...4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to the bottom of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to display its status in the ...
...restoring your hard disk drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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) ...4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to the bottom of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to display its status in the ...
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... down along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. 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 left to right. ❖ To move it into place...
... down along the bottom edge of the TouchPad. 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 left to right. ❖ To move it into place...
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... side of system HDMI Out port* *Available on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external ...with display options. 4 Select the settings you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖...
... side of system HDMI Out port* *Available on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you desire and click Apply. 5 Click OK. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external ...with display options. 4 Select the settings you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can also connect an external display device to an available video port, as follows: ❖...
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...press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn on the TV when ...HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is to work together over an HDMI cable. NOTE Some modes are only available with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously...
...press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you to: ❖ Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TV screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn on the TV when ...HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is to work together over an HDMI cable. NOTE Some modes are only available with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility dedicated to take advantage of its capabilities which allows devices to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously...
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... Add a printer. Setting 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 up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. You only need to set up for instructions before completing the following procedure...
... Add a printer. Setting 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 up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. You only need to set up for instructions before completing the following procedure...
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... computer is running on the options set. 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 shut down when you want from the drop-down if you click the power button in the Start menu...
... computer is running on the options set. 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 shut down when you want from the drop-down if you click the power button in the Start menu...
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... go into Hibernation mode when you want . 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.
... go into Hibernation mode when you want . 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.
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... off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you can start it into a low-power mode. The computer returns to the Lock button in Sleep mode. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow...
... off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you can start it into a low-power mode. The computer returns to the Lock button in Sleep mode. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow...
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To use any of these methods, you first need to be customized. 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 ...
To use any of these methods, you first need to be customized. 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 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 ...