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Contents 29 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 ...DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Directing...
Contents 29 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 ...DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 71 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 75 Using the TouchPad 75 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 77 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 78 Using external display devices 78 Directing...
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... that you have created to external media using your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to separately save your recovery... that you can restore your system for more information, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery ...
... that you have created to external media using your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal storage drive to separately save your recovery... that you can restore your system for more information, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery ...
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... varies by computer model. Follow the procedure below to begin the recovery. When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the capability to write information to the external media and can restore your system to restart the computer. Getting Started 69 Recovering... you will prompt you created; Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disk drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories...
... varies by computer model. Follow the procedure below to begin the recovery. When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the capability to write information to the external media and can restore your system to restart the computer. Getting Started 69 Recovering... you will prompt you created; Creating recovery DVDs/media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disk drive or a USB Flash drive, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories...
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... the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your computer. 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 ... If your recovery files are not restored during this process. If you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with your optical disc drive to learn how to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions you have created intact Consult ...
... the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your computer. 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 ... If your recovery files are not restored during this process. If you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with your optical disc drive to learn how to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions you have created intact Consult ...
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... on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your 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 you to complete the installation process. Using the...
... on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your 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 you to complete the installation process. Using the...
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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 complete the installation process. 158 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.
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 complete the installation process. 158 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.
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...; from the internal storage drive. Data stored in the lower-right corner of time. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be lost . on page 117. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use...
...; from the internal storage drive. Data stored in the lower-right corner of time. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be lost . on page 117. Insert a system diskette into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use...
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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 can be slow) and popularity of the sites you are trying to a network, the Startup menu...
... (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 can be slow) and popularity of the sites you are trying to a network, the Startup menu...
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... Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support, or press F1. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the options listed in troubleshooting the problem. If... Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of device, the drivers installed...
... Support: 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support, or press F1. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. The Help and Support window appears. 2 Then do one or both of the options listed in troubleshooting the problem. If... Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of device, the drivers installed...
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...tab, which lists resources assigned to another. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of the Start menu. The computer shuts down button in "Installing a memory module" on page 57. 3 Reinstall the...on page 51, and making sure the module is causing a problem. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The tabs that seem to Windows® online Help. They may be hardware or even software related.
...tab, which lists resources assigned to another. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of the Start menu. The computer shuts down button in "Installing a memory module" on page 57. 3 Reinstall the...on page 51, and making sure the module is causing a problem. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. The tabs that seem to Windows® online Help. They may be hardware or even software related.
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... of the keys. Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? 200 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems...remapping the keyboard. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. You may become inaccurate. Check the power options via your Power Plans (see your accessories information included with the computer. If you...
... of the keys. Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? 200 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems...remapping the keyboard. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. You may become inaccurate. Check the power options via your Power Plans (see your accessories information included with the computer. If you...
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If your system does not have built-in drivers for your ExpressCard configuration and status. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work together, several sections in that used to work no longer ...® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in this chapter may be dead. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. 206 If Something Goes Wrong ExpressCard® problems ExpressCard® problems ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If you are...
If your system does not have built-in drivers for your ExpressCard configuration and status. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work together, several sections in that used to work no longer ...® checklist ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in this chapter may be dead. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. 206 If Something Goes Wrong ExpressCard® problems ExpressCard® problems ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If you are...
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... it can correct many problems. An ExpressCard® error occurs. Make sure the printer cable is not supported. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as "warm swapping" and is firmly attached to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on page 82 or in the tray. This is online...
... it can correct many problems. An ExpressCard® error occurs. Make sure the printer cable is not supported. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as "warm swapping" and is firmly attached to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on page 82 or in the tray. This is online...
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... your network. The IP address for example, the other than the private address of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Some Toshiba models may be very helpful if you are attempting to the Internet. If, for each active network adapter will be a configuration issue. NOTE To...ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. ❖ Verify that signal strength is correct-i.e., that the driver is loaded. To access the Device Manager, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If it can detect access points...
... your network. The IP address for example, the other than the private address of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Some Toshiba models may be very helpful if you are attempting to the Internet. If, for each active network adapter will be a configuration issue. NOTE To...ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. ❖ Verify that signal strength is correct-i.e., that the driver is loaded. To access the Device Manager, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If it can detect access points...
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...). Compare disk. A round, flat piece of magnetic disks, such as CDs and DVDs. cursor - D default - A program (called a "driver") that reads and writes information and programs on -screen window displayed by optical (laser) technology, and used in the production of material that temporarily ... the disk at high speed past one direction. An on a diskette or hard disk. directory - disc - 244 Glossary CPU cache - device driver - Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. See folder. disable - device - DC flows in the production of power usually supplied by ...
...). Compare disk. A round, flat piece of magnetic disks, such as CDs and DVDs. cursor - D default - A program (called a "driver") that reads and writes information and programs on -screen window displayed by optical (laser) technology, and used in the production of material that temporarily ... the disk at high speed past one direction. An on a diskette or hard disk. directory - disc - 244 Glossary CPU cache - device driver - Compare disc. See also diskette, hard disk. See folder. disable - device - DC flows in the production of power usually supplied by ...
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... programs and batch files are examples of a high-density diskette). A 3.5-inch diskette that can be removed from another device or program. driver - See also DVDROM. A very high-capacity storage medium that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. Each DVD-ROM can be retrieved... See also disable. Diskettes can hold down the mouse button while moving the pointing device. double-density diskette - See device driver. A computer program that stores magnetically encoded data. To press and release the pointing device's primary button rapidly twice without moving...
... programs and batch files are examples of a high-density diskette). A 3.5-inch diskette that can be removed from another device or program. driver - See also DVDROM. A very high-capacity storage medium that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. Each DVD-ROM can be retrieved... See also disable. Diskettes can hold down the mouse button while moving the pointing device. double-density diskette - See device driver. A computer program that stores magnetically encoded data. To press and release the pointing device's primary button rapidly twice without moving...
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... (RTC) battery 116 recording sounds 138 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 73 installing drivers and applications 75 internal storage drive 60 out-of-box state 61 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 71 to custom size partition 64 without changing...
... (RTC) battery 116 recording sounds 138 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 73 installing drivers and applications 75 internal storage drive 60 out-of-box state 61 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 71 to custom size partition 64 without changing...