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Contents 19 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Adding memory (optional 39 Installing a memory module 39 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 47 Recovering the Internal ... recovery DVDs/media 56 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 59 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 61 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 67 Connecting an...
Contents 19 Registering your computer with Toshiba 38 Adding optional external devices 38 Adding memory (optional 39 Installing a memory module 39 Removing a memory module 45 Checking total memory 47 Recovering the Internal ... recovery DVDs/media 56 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 59 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 61 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the TouchPad 63 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 67 Using external display devices 67 Connecting an...
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... can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its 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 work " on page 61 for more information..." on page 92. For more information, see "Backing up your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on page 92. For more information, see "Backing up your work...
... can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its 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 work " on page 61 for more information..." on page 92. For more information, see "Backing up your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the utilities stored on page 92. For more information, see "Backing up your work...
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...a certain minimum capacity to your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box Any files that you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the capability to write information ... more information, see "Backing up your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. If you want to copy the recovery files to DVDs, you will need for storing the recovery ...
...a certain minimum capacity to your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box Any files that you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the capability to write information ... more information, see "Backing up your system's recovery files. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. If you want to copy the recovery files to DVDs, you will need for storing the recovery ...
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... computer. Be sure to save the files you created are restored. With recovery media, you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you...
... computer. Be sure to save the files you created are restored. With recovery media, you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you...
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... control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 63 Using the TouchPad...
... control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 63 Using the TouchPad...
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...-box state, if necessary. 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that can be used to return your computer. TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to...
...-box state, if necessary. 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 reinstall the drivers and applications that can be used to return your computer. TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to...
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... the computer running low see "Charging batteries" on battery power, it may be affected. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. Windows did not shut down . If the computer starts normally, the battery may need to...
... the computer running low see "Charging batteries" on battery power, it may be affected. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. Windows did not shut down . If the computer starts normally, the battery may need to...
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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. The Windows®...
... (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. The Windows®...
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... device to another. For more devices unusable. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Fixing a problem... Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of tabs. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager,...
... device to another. For more devices unusable. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Fixing a problem... Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of tabs. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager,...
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... on . The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Refer to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. 146 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or...
... on . The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Refer to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. 146 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, when you type, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or...
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Some printers will not print. You may be in the tray. The printer will print. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it will not print what you see on the screen. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the ...
Some printers will not print. You may be in the tray. The printer will print. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it will not print what you see on the screen. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the ...
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... communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it can ... the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct - i.e., that the driver is on page 161. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more information see Windows® Help and...
... communication, use the Hot Key Fn + F8. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it can ... the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct - i.e., that the driver is on page 161. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more information see Windows® Help and...
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.... disk drive-The device that permits a computer to by batteries. It rotates the disk at high speed past one direction. See also file. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that reads and writes information and programs on -screen window displayed by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. Compare Alternating...
.... disk drive-The device that permits a computer to by batteries. It rotates the disk at high speed past one direction. See also file. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that reads and writes information and programs on -screen window displayed by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. Compare Alternating...
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.... Compare CD-ROM. Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. file name-A set of executable files. driver-See device driver. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory)-A very high-capacity storage medium that connects to a computer to run. File Allocation Table...
.... Compare CD-ROM. Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. file name-A set of executable files. driver-See device driver. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory)-A very high-capacity storage medium that connects to a computer to run. File Allocation Table...
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... (RTC) battery 95 recording sounds 115 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 62 creating recovery DVDs/media 56 erasing internal storage drive 61 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 47 out-of-box state 49 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 59 to custom size partition 51 without changing...
... (RTC) battery 95 recording sounds 115 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 62 creating recovery DVDs/media 56 erasing internal storage drive 61 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 47 out-of-box state 49 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 59 to custom size partition 51 without changing...
User Guide
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Contents 21 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Adding memory (optional 41 Installing a memory module 42 Removing a memory module 47 Checking total memory 49 Recovering the ...recovery DVDs/media 58 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 60 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 62 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 64 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 65 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the...
Contents 21 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 Adding optional external devices 41 Adding memory (optional 41 Installing a memory module 42 Removing a memory module 47 Checking total memory 49 Recovering the ...recovery DVDs/media 58 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 60 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 62 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 64 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the TouchPad 65 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the...
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...leaving any other changing the internal partitions you may have created to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of your computer is strongly recommended that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications,... and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. However, it is strongly recommended that your computer be restored ...
...leaving any other changing the internal partitions you may have created to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of your computer is strongly recommended that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications,... and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. However, it is strongly recommended that your computer be restored ...
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... the recovery files varies by computer model. NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the capability to write information to a new internal storage drive from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are ... need for storing your computer. for more USB flash drives of space required for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Any files that you can restore...
... the recovery files varies by computer model. NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the capability to write information to a new internal storage drive from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are ... need for storing your computer. for more USB flash drives of space required for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Any files that you can restore...
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... recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Shut down and turn off . ❖ If your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to external media using , and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen...
... recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Shut down and turn off . ❖ If your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to external media using , and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen...
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...reminding you that all data on page 58) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. Be sure you want to install. ... Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to restart the computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you have saved your work " on page 91) ...
...reminding you that all data on page 58) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. Be sure you want to install. ... Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to restart the computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item(s) you have saved your work " on page 91) ...