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Portégé® Z930 Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 127 in this Web site, you need assistance: ❖ Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com At this guide. GMAD00316011 06/12
Portégé® Z930 Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 127 in this Web site, you need assistance: ❖ Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com At this guide. GMAD00316011 06/12
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...source 36 Charging the main battery 39 Using the computer for the first time 39 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Adding memory (optional 41 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 41 Recovering to out-of-box state (...recovery media 50 Restoring from recovery media 52 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 54 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 56 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 60 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 61 Scrolling with ...
...source 36 Charging the main battery 39 Using the computer for the first time 39 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Adding memory (optional 41 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 41 Recovering to out-of-box state (...recovery media 50 Restoring from recovery media 52 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 54 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 56 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 60 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 61 Scrolling with ...
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...your system 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 erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 71. It is strongly ...Backup or another backup program. For more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. 42 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive A recovery image of your computer is stored on...
...your system 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 erasing your internal storage drive, without restoring the information on page 71. It is strongly ...Backup or another backup program. For more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. 42 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive A recovery image of your computer is stored on...
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...keyboard to determine how much space you created; NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you create recovery media. If the recovery files on the recovery media. You will ...your recovery media. When you create recovery media, the system will need for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Creating recovery media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for storing your system's recovery files....
...keyboard to determine how much space you created; NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you create recovery media. If the recovery files on the recovery media. You will ...your recovery media. When you create recovery media, the system will need for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Creating recovery media NOTE To purchase an optional external writable optical disc drive for storing your system's recovery files....
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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: ... files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If 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 the files you are on page 71.
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: ... files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If 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 the files you are on page 71.
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... the on your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to complete the installation process. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. 56 Getting...
... the on your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to complete the installation process. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. 56 Getting...
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... with your computer. Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 101 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 your selection. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears above...
... with your computer. Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 101 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 your selection. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears above...
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... the computer is running on page 79. Data stored in the DC-IN socket. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be able to do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for less current (amperage) than that has not been saved will be...
... the computer is running on page 79. Data stored in the DC-IN socket. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be able to do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for less current (amperage) than that has not been saved will be...
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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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... a problem using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. 132 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device... system Help and Support: 1 Click the Start button and, in the topic for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device.
... a problem using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. 132 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device... system Help and Support: 1 Click the Start button and, in the topic for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device.
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...batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from one memory module installed for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power ...light still does not come on , check that seem to the device. They may cause errors that the wall outlet is working properly by a Toshiba authorized service provider. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to be accessed by plugging in the...
...batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from one memory module installed for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power ...light still does not come on , check that seem to the device. They may cause errors that the wall outlet is working properly by a Toshiba authorized service provider. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to be accessed by plugging in the...
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... into effect. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 135 If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the...
... into effect. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 135 If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the...
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... Wrong Wireless networking problems 139 site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disabling the For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 148. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to connect through. The Windows® operating system wireless management utility does not work. i.e., that ...the driver is recognized by Windows®. 1 Click Start to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is loaded. these will be very helpful if...
... Wrong Wireless networking problems 139 site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disabling the For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 148. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to connect through. The Windows® operating system wireless management utility does not work. i.e., that ...the driver is recognized by Windows®. 1 Click Start to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is loaded. these will be very helpful if...
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device-A component attached to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. disable-To turn a computer option off. Compare disk. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to communicate with a device. D default-The setting selected by batteries. Compare disc. Devices may be read /write heads. Direct Current...
device-A component attached to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. disable-To turn a computer option off. Compare disk. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to communicate with a device. D default-The setting selected by batteries. Compare disc. Devices may be read /write heads. Direct Current...
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... computer through a modem or network. (2) To send font data from the computer to receive a file from another device or program. extension-See file extension. 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 the left button, unless...
... computer through a modem or network. (2) To send font data from the computer to receive a file from another device or program. extension-See file extension. 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 the left button, unless...
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...computer 65 N network accessing 91 connecting your computer 91 networking wireless 90 notification area 90 O ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 72 optional external devices adding 40 other documentation 27 P password deleting a supervisor 104 deleting a user 105 instant password 102 instant, using... sounds 91 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 56 creating recovery media 41, 50 erasing internal storage drive 54 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 41 out-of-box state 42 restoring from recovery media 52 to custom size partition 47...
...computer 65 N network accessing 91 connecting your computer 91 networking wireless 90 notification area 90 O ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 72 optional external devices adding 40 other documentation 27 P password deleting a supervisor 104 deleting a user 105 instant password 102 instant, using... sounds 91 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 56 creating recovery media 41, 50 erasing internal storage drive 54 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 41 out-of-box state 42 restoring from recovery media 52 to custom size partition 47...