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... the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. Over a period of time, and ...depending on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to turn on the usage of the...
... the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. Over a period of time, and ...depending on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to turn on the usage of the...
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... windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly...
... windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly...
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... shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could be lost. The memory module pops 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 51 to shut down and restart the...
... shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The computer could be lost. The memory module pops 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 51 to shut down and restart the...
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.... You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state deletes all data will be connected to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that when the recovery is executed all partitions on page...
.... You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to its out-of-box state deletes all data will be connected to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that when the recovery is executed all partitions on page...
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62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (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 6 The Recovery of -box state. Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software screen appears.
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (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 6 The Recovery of -box state. Select Recover to out-of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work" on page 105). 8 Click Next to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to restart ...
Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work" on page 105). 8 Click Next to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to restart ...
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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 the computer. 3 If your ... to specify the size for the C: partition. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32...
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 the computer. 3 If your ... to specify the size for the C: partition. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32...
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Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 65 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 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size. Select Recover to 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 65 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 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to set the partition size. Select Recover to 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.
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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 67 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 67 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page ... external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page ... external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next.
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...For example, you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one USB flash drive and the system recovery files on ...another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. Or, store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on page 71...
...For example, you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one USB flash drive and the system recovery files on ...another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. Or, store the applications on DVD and the system recovery files on page 71...
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... the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. Note: This option deletes all data on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option,...flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the 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 the following options: ❖ ...
... the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on your computer. Note: This option deletes all data on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option,...flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on the keyboard to restart the 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 the following options: ❖ ...
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... displays and then click Yes to your computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive, including the partitions. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3...take several hours, depending on the size 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 ...
... displays and then click Yes to your computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the drive, including the partitions. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3...take several hours, depending on the size 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 ...
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...the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select... Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing...
...the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 74 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select... Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 105) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing...
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... control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 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.
... control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 75 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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...twice in rapid succession (Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open /activate. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on the screen when you slide your program documentation for specific instructions on right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (right-hand) control button This feature...to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad in the pointer direction you want to item open Right-click an item 1 Move the pointer to the...
...twice in rapid succession (Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open /activate. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on the screen when you slide your program documentation for specific instructions on right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (right-hand) control button This feature...to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad in the pointer direction you want to item open Right-click an item 1 Move the pointer to the...
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...sensitivity of the following : Example: To zoom in (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by sliding your typing technique to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling...) together. The on the TouchPad and then slide them apart. To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with these problems, try one or more of the TouchPad, so that it does not respond...
...sensitivity of the following : Example: To zoom in (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by sliding your typing technique to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling...) together. The on the TouchPad and then slide them apart. To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with these problems, try one or more of the TouchPad, so that it does not respond...
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...of computer Connecting an external monitor or projector You can still use the Mouse Properties option in display, but you first need a larger screen. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by sliding your computer if you can also connect an external ... To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. Getting...
...of computer Connecting an external monitor or projector You can still use the Mouse Properties option in display, but you first need a larger screen. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is enabled by sliding your computer if you can also connect an external ... To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. Getting...
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..., Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. 82 Getting Started Connecting a printer To connect a printer to your printer installation...
..., Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. 82 Getting Started Connecting a printer To connect a printer to your printer installation...
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... plan settings under the power plan to activate it using the Power Options feature. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer...
... plan settings under the power plan to activate it using the Power Options feature. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer...