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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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...to external media using your system for more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 73 for the first time. For more ... process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. Getting Started 61...
...to external media using your system for more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 73 for the first time. For more ... process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on the drive. Getting Started 61...
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... new internal storage drive from this media. When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the capability to write information to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that 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.toshiba.com. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to your system's recovery files. Any files that...
... new internal storage drive from this media. When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the capability to write information to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that 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.toshiba.com. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Click Next to your system's recovery files. Any files that...
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For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on page 106. 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 ... a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with your optical disc drive to learn how to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions...
For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on page 106. 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 ... a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with your optical disc drive to learn how to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions...
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Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process. You can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click... 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖...
Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process. You can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click... 75 Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring 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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖...
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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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... into a live wall outlet for long periods of the desktop to restart the computer. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be able to do not leave the computer in the drive, remove it is not accessing the internal storage drive or the optional...
... into a live wall outlet for long periods of the desktop to restart the computer. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be able to do not leave the computer in the drive, remove it is not accessing the internal storage drive or the optional...
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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 highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each name and the...
... (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 highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each name and the...
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...one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is constantly changing. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of the options listed in the window and then follow the on -screen..., type in troubleshooting the problem. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. A site you still have a problem using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and...
...one or more devices unusable. Device Manager is constantly changing. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of the options listed in the window and then follow the on -screen..., type in troubleshooting the problem. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. A site you still have a problem using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and...
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...hardware or even software related. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. 198 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device...tabs. This tab does not appear if the device is not caused by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is seated properly. 4 Check for the error again. 5 If the error recurs, remove the memory ...
...hardware or even software related. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the memory module. 198 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device...tabs. This tab does not appear if the device is not caused by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is seated properly. 4 Check for the error again. 5 If the error recurs, remove the memory ...
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... the operating system displays one or more ? Try using a different make sure the software you connected may be defective or incompatible with your keyboard driver. Is the display power set to turn off , make of keyboard. This is not remapping the keyboard. Check the power options via your Power..., that the program does not assign different meanings to any of time, the battery will need to update your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its power from the battery? Was the battery fully charged to begin with the keyboard or ...
... the operating system displays one or more ? Try using a different make sure the software you connected may be defective or incompatible with your keyboard driver. Is the display power set to turn off , make of keyboard. This is not remapping the keyboard. Check the power options via your Power..., that the program does not assign different meanings to any of time, the battery will need to update your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its power from the battery? Was the battery fully charged to begin with the keyboard or ...
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If your system does not have built-in drivers for your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely ... ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in that used to work no longer work. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click...
If your system does not have built-in drivers for your ExpressCard and the card did not come with a ExpressCard slot is inserted properly into the slot. ❖ Make sure all cables are securely ... ❖ Make sure the card is available, try the card in that used to work no longer work. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work under the operating system. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click...
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... it is firmly attached to print a short test file using Notepad. Check that the printer is properly connected. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as "warm swapping" and is in the tray. 208 If Something Goes Wrong Printer problems Never swap modules when the computer is not supported. This...
... it is firmly attached to print a short test file using Notepad. Check that the printer is properly connected. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as "warm swapping" and is in the tray. 208 If Something Goes Wrong Printer problems Never swap modules when the computer is not supported. This...
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.... If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Some Toshiba models may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. ❖ Verify that signal..., and can connect to the Internet. SSIDs are attempting to your router or broadband modem, by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is loaded. To access the Device Manager, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. NOTE To determine if your computer has...
.... If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of the Windows® Control Panel, System and Security). Some Toshiba models may have a Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch even though they do not have an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. ❖ Verify that signal..., and can connect to the Internet. SSIDs are attempting to your router or broadband modem, by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is loaded. To access the Device Manager, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. NOTE To determine if your computer has...
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A section of material, designed to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. device driver - Compare alternating current (AC). A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the ..., such as CDs and DVDs. D default - direct current (DC) - directory - disable - disc - disk - The type of devices. A program (called a "driver") that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). To turn a computer option off. A round, flat piece of material that...
A section of material, designed to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. device driver - Compare alternating current (AC). A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the ..., such as CDs and DVDs. D default - direct current (DC) - directory - disable - disc - disk - The type of devices. A program (called a "driver") that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). To turn a computer option off. A round, flat piece of material that...
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...the mouse button while moving the pointing device. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left button, unless otherwise stated. driver - 245 Glossary diskette - Diskettes can hold up to a printer. document - double-density diskette - A 3.5-inch diskette that can be... retrieved. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. See device driver. Each DVD-ROM can be removed from the computer to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of a high-density diskette). E emulation...
...the mouse button while moving the pointing device. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left button, unless otherwise stated. driver - 245 Glossary diskette - Diskettes can hold up to a printer. document - double-density diskette - A 3.5-inch diskette that can be... retrieved. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. See device driver. Each DVD-ROM can be removed from the computer to 720 KB of information (half the capacity of a high-density diskette). E emulation...
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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...