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Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded ...closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to use AC power...
Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded ...closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to use AC power...
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... to the Internet. See "Setting up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 48. The first time you turn on your software When you turn off the...Toshiba to send you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen...
... to the Internet. See "Setting up your software. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 48. The first time you turn on your software When you turn off the...Toshiba to send you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen...
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... is best to press Enter to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 49 to go into Safe Mode, then...
... is best to press Enter to shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up normally. NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 49 to go into Safe Mode, then...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 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 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 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 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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...process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will not be connected ...). 7 Click Next to restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your computer be...
...process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will not be connected ...). 7 Click Next to restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your computer be...
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... and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 69. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage...
... and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 69. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage...
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Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on page 103). Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next.
Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on page 103). Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next.
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Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 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
Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 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
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...Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on your internal... recovery DVDs/media. It is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media.
...Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work" on your internal... recovery DVDs/media. It is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media.
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... space required for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that you want to use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on the same drive or disc/disc set sequentially (for copying your system's recovery files to your... system's applications on -screen prompts to another USB flash drive. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from recovery DVDs/media" on...
... space required for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that you want to use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on the same drive or disc/disc set sequentially (for copying your system's recovery files to your... system's applications on -screen prompts to another USB flash drive. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from recovery DVDs/media" on...
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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: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended...been recovered. 9 Press any key on your computer. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- When the process is executed all other partitions you have...
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: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended...been recovered. 9 Press any key on your computer. If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- When the process is executed all other partitions you have...
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...on the boot menu, depending on which type of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and 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 ... Wizard on your computer, and then power on the computer. NOTE If you are using, and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options...
...on the boot menu, depending on which type of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and 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 ... Wizard on your computer, and then power on the computer. NOTE If you are using, and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options...
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... has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to external media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved your work to restart the computer. 72...
... has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to external media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you have saved your work to restart the computer. 72...
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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 display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent ... close-up view ❖ Zoom out 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 ❖ Zoom in certain 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 display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent ... close-up view ❖ Zoom out 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 ❖ Zoom in certain applications.
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...left-hand) control button (Sample Illustration) Tap once to select NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your computer. 74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and... across the TouchPad in the pointer direction you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move a mouse connected to your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. (Sample...
...left-hand) control button (Sample Illustration) Tap once to select NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your computer. 74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and... across the TouchPad in the pointer direction you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move a mouse connected to your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. (Sample...
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...8482; ❖ The TouchPad™ is less responsive to random locations on page 77. ❖ Disable the tapping feature. The on-screen pointer may seem to move the pointer by sliding your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with the TouchPad™. For more information, see...TouchPad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad, so that it is enabled by computer model. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the TouchPad, so that...
...8482; ❖ The TouchPad™ is less responsive to random locations on page 77. ❖ Disable the tapping feature. The on-screen pointer may seem to move the pointer by sliding your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with the TouchPad™. For more information, see...TouchPad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad, so that it is enabled by computer model. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the TouchPad, so that...
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...): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. NOTE In the future you can change the display output settings is to your computer if you first need a larger screen. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with the appropriate device attached and turned on. NOTE Some modes...
...): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. NOTE In the future you can change the display output settings is to your computer if you first need a larger screen. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with the appropriate device attached and turned on. NOTE Some modes...
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... or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Setting up your printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a printer Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. You only need to...
... or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Setting up your printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a printer Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. You only need to...
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Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings.
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... Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The computer saves the state of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the...
... Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The computer saves the state of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the...