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... be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves...from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Do not press or push ...
... be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves...from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Do not press or push ...
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... setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time technology. Getting Started 53 Using... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power.
... setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time technology. Getting Started 53 Using... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power.
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... to set up your software. Contact the location you through steps to : ❖ Add more information on -screen instructions. Follow the on adding memory to run most of a memory module. Registering your computer with Toshiba The first time you turn on page 76) Adding memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory...
... to set up your software. Contact the location you through steps to : ❖ Add more information on -screen instructions. Follow the on adding memory to run most of a memory module. Registering your computer with Toshiba The first time you turn on page 76) Adding memory (optional) Your computer comes with enough memory...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 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 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 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 4 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 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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... source via the AC adaptor. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes...displays indicating that all information stored on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact ...
... source via the AC adaptor. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 6 Click Next. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes...displays indicating that all information stored on the keyboard to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact ...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 66. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. ... Drive You can recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 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 To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 66. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below. ... Drive You can recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 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 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 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 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 4 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 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 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 4 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 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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... create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to set the partition size. 7 Click Next. When the process is strongly recommended that all data will... be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software...
... create recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays indicating that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C: field to set the partition size. 7 Click Next. When the process is strongly recommended that all data will... be lost during the recovery process. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 The Recovery of Factory Default Software...
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...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 your computer. 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 complete the copy process. ...
...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 your computer. 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 complete the copy process. ...
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... 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 recovery options instead of media you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen ...Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. When the initial screen displays, press F12. NOTE If you are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard...
... 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 recovery options instead of media you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on-screen ...Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. When the initial screen displays, press F12. NOTE If you are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard...
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...click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the...all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes 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 access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive...
...click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the...all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes 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 access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive...
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... any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on page 63) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to display its status...
... any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. Be sure you can check its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on page 63) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to display its status...
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... to your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually... Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you slide your computer.
... to your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually... Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you slide your computer.
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Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger several times across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the ...
Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger several times across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the ...
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...jump around as you type" into the Search field. If you disable tapping only, you type. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by itself" to touch or button presses while you can still use the touch ...by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to random locations on the screen. NOTE Alternately, you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to automatically select text...
...jump around as you type" into the Search field. If you disable tapping only, you type. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around "by itself" to touch or button presses while you can still use the touch ...by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to random locations on the screen. NOTE Alternately, you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to automatically select text...
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... software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 74 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built...
... software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 74 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built...
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... to set it up your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on -screen instructions to your printer documentation for the first time. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on page 77. TECHNICAL...
... to set it up your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on -screen instructions to your printer documentation for the first time. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on page 77. TECHNICAL...
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The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists.
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists.
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... Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power...
... Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of time after which the computer automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power...