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...if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. When you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for the first ... Illustration) Turning on the computer for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness ...
...if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will load automatically. When you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. Getting Started Using the computer for the first ... Illustration) Turning on the computer for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness ...
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...click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either... the first time, do not turn on your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. 52 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed,...
...click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either... the first time, do not turn on your desktop and then double-clicking Toshiba Registration. 52 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed,...
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60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot ...
60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot ...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 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 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 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 5 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 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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Be sure to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard...
Be sure to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard...
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...the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 71. To ...on your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of Windows ...
...the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of -box state, and allows you have created recovery discs. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 71. To ...on your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of Windows ...
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... a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click...
... a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on-screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 67 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 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 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 4 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 5 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 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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... if you to insert several blank DVDs to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system configuration, you that the C: drive ...drive. When the process is (949) 859-4273. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your system. Select Recover without...
... if you to insert several blank DVDs to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system configuration, you that the C: drive ...drive. When the process is (949) 859-4273. 70 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. outside the United States it is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on your system. Select Recover without...
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...drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. If you create your recovery DVD set, be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on page 71. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "...
...drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. If you create your recovery DVD set, be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor.... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 71 To create recovery DVDs: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on page 71. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "...
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...you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time. The boot menu appears.... 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process screen appears. Note: This option deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 62. If not...
...you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 8 Select one at this time. The boot menu appears.... 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. 4 The Selecting a Process screen appears. Note: This option deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 62. If not...
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...the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system ... information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that displays and then click Yes to external media...
...the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will 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. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your system ... information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 73 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that displays and then click Yes to external media...
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... will be lost. 74 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 5... Click Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ...
... will be lost. 74 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option deletes all of your work to external media before proceeding. 5... Click Next to restart the computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the data on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ...
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...to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor ... left side, slide your finger from right to left to right. ❖ To move your finger on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select...
...to touch and enables you to move the cursor with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you would like to move the cursor: ❖ To move the cursor ... left side, slide your finger from right to left to right. ❖ To move your finger on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select...
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... are typing. ) button to enable/disable the Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move the cursor to determine whether it into place by default. This feature can click it uses the right...
... are typing. ) button to enable/disable the Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move the cursor to determine whether it into place by default. This feature can click it uses the right...
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... display options. Choose the settings you must purchase an HDMI cable. Then click OK. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the television for more information. Getting Started Using external display devices 77 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but...
... display options. Choose the settings you must purchase an HDMI cable. Then click OK. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the television for more information. Getting Started Using external display devices 77 Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but...
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... display properties settings. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Toshiba computers with display options. 5 Select the settings you need to...
... display properties settings. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba utility (that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Toshiba computers with display options. 5 Select the settings you need to...
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... require a specific installation process. Getting Started Connecting a printer 81 If your printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set it up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware...
... require a specific installation process. Getting Started Connecting a printer 81 If your printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set it up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware...
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..., you want from the drop-down lists. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you first need to AC power. The Power Options...
..., you want from the drop-down lists. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you first need to AC power. The Power Options...
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... off the display, and then turns off the computer 87 2 Click Hibernate. Configuring Hibernation mode options You can also specify an amount of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you first need to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced...
... off the display, and then turns off the computer 87 2 Click Hibernate. Configuring Hibernation mode options You can also specify an amount of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you first need to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced...