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...and depending on your display are empty. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to all of the icons or switches... dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below are...
...and depending on your display are empty. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to all of the icons or switches... dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are examples of some of the TFT manufacturing technology. Below are...
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...information on using the Recovery ... items you have created with a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 66. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are ...the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖...; Recovering the C: partition with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Getting Started 61 Hard Drive...
...information on using the Recovery ... items you have created with a user specified size ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 66. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are ...the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition ❖ Recovering the original factory image (recommended recovery method) ❖...; Recovering the C: partition with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media ❖ Checking the HDD operating status Getting Started 61 Hard Drive...
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...) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system...
...) intact, or changing the size of your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. 62 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition You have the options of recovering your system...
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... the DVD option and press Enter. The system will display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your selections. 4... complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the...
... the DVD option and press Enter. The system will display on the progress bar as you can rebuild the system using your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media If you need to recover your computer to its default factory state, you make your selections. 4... complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen 66 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the...
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... your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to move the cursor with your computer. Getting Started 67 Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower ...portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the...
... your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖ To move the cursor to move the cursor with your computer. Getting Started 67 Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk drive, you can check its status in the lower ...portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the...
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...-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in rapid succession. It usually corresponds to the left mouse button. Once you have positioned your finger... several times across the screen often means having to move your cursor, you to click or choose an item, move it uses the right mouse button. This feature can click it into place by default.
...-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the TouchPad in rapid succession. It usually corresponds to the left mouse button. Once you have positioned your finger... several times across the screen often means having to move your cursor, you to click or choose an item, move it uses the right mouse button. This feature can click it into place by default.
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...settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 5 Select the settings... you can change the display output settings is to see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on.
...settings by pressing Fn+F5, or by configuring the display properties settings. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. NOTE Some modes are only available with display options. 5 Select the settings... you can change the display output settings is to see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with the appropriate device attached and turned on.
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..., and then under 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. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such...72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Setting up for the first time. If your printer installation guide for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive Refer to your printer does not support Plug and Play...
..., and then under 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. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such...72 Getting Started Connecting an optional external diskette drive Setting up for the first time. If your printer installation guide for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration) Optional external USB diskette drive Refer to your printer does not support Plug and Play...
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To use any of these methods, you first need to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen You can place the computer into Hibernation mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change... plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System ...
To use any of these methods, you first need to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen You can place the computer into Hibernation mode. The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change... plan settings under the power plan to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System ...
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... up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you were using. The computer returns to the screen(s) you want the computer to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is...
... up the computer from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you were using. The computer returns to the screen(s) you want the computer to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is...
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The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. NOTE These options can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. If you place ...
The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. NOTE These options can start up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. If you place ...
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...settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to recharge the battery. 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 3 Click Change advanced power settings. By using the computer depends on again ❖ Use the Windows® power... devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can use the computer before you need to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which the computer is configured. Conserving battery...
...settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to recharge the battery. 112 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 3 Click Change advanced power settings. By using the computer depends on again ❖ Use the Windows® power... devices ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can use the computer before you need to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which the computer is configured. Conserving battery...
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... appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a Power Plan to set individual power-saving options to edit. This screen allows you want to suit your own combination of these options into preset Power Plans. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and.... Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 Microsoft® has combined these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. Using one of power options.
... appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a Power Plan to set individual power-saving options to edit. This screen allows you want to suit your own combination of these options into preset Power Plans. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Mobile PC, and.... Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 Microsoft® has combined these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. Using one of power options.
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The differences are not significant and do in the Windows® operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching ... computer. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this chapter, you can do not indicate any change in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. HINT: The illustrated examples in the functionality of your system. 122
The differences are not significant and do in the Windows® operating system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching ... computer. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this chapter, you can do not indicate any change in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. HINT: The illustrated examples in the functionality of your system. 122
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... subject with similar interests and ideas communicate in real-time, one computer to another is similar to a chat room, but instead of using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. There are instantly viewed by connecting an optional external microphone to the microphone jack. ... Exploring audio features ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (...
... subject with similar interests and ideas communicate in real-time, one computer to another is similar to a chat room, but instead of using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. There are instantly viewed by connecting an optional external microphone to the microphone jack. ... Exploring audio features ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (...
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... or external speakers into the microphone. 5 When you can harm your hearing. TECHNICAL NOTE: When using headphones. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. ...of external stereo speakers. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the headphone jack. Before putting on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. Do not set the ...
... or external speakers into the microphone. 5 When you can harm your hearing. TECHNICAL NOTE: When using headphones. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. ...of external stereo speakers. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the headphone jack. Before putting on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. Do not set the ...
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... and enter your system with a single keystroke. Using an instant password An instant password secures your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. To unlock your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password...
... and enter your system with a single keystroke. Using an instant password An instant password secures your password, if any key or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. To unlock your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on password...
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... password To delete a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. Using a user password A user password provides power-on password protection. A pop-up screen appears asking for any losses that you not remember...
... password To delete a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. Using a user password A user password provides power-on password protection. A pop-up screen appears asking for any losses that you not remember...
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...setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Notification Area and then click Help. 154 Utilities CD/DVD ...you change the optical drive to "Silence" mode, the setting is only valid for transferring data. CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, right-click the icon in the Optimize tab of your optical drive to make it run the drive at normal speed for the...
...setting can also be changed by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Notification Area and then click Help. 154 Utilities CD/DVD ...you change the optical drive to "Silence" mode, the setting is only valid for transferring data. CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer This utility can use the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility, right-click the icon in the Optimize tab of your optical drive to make it run the drive at normal speed for the...
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..., and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth® is used to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon in the application. ConfigFree also lets you ... Connectivity Doctor utility is available on your computer. NOTE For more detailed information on using ConfigFree, see the ConfigFree online Help. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree® main screen, and how to start ConfigFree®, be sure the computer has a wired or...
..., and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in this section are applicable only if Bluetooth® is used to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then click the ConfigFree icon. ❖ Click the ConfigFree icon in the application. ConfigFree also lets you ... Connectivity Doctor utility is available on your computer. NOTE For more detailed information on using ConfigFree, see the ConfigFree online Help. Getting Started This section contains information about the ConfigFree® main screen, and how to start ConfigFree®, be sure the computer has a wired or...