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...your computer. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the...you turn on battery power. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will load automatically. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The ...
...your computer. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the...you turn on battery power. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will load automatically. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The ...
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... The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79... devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on -screen instructions. Follow the on page 79)
... The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may want to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 79... devices" on page 76) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on -screen instructions. Follow the on page 79)
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..., then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. The computer could be saved. NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best...
..., then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. The computer could be saved. NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best...
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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 62 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 62 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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Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete... partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. Select Recover to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that all...
Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete... partitions on the keyboard to external media before proceeding. 8 Click Next to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to restart the computer. Select Recover to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that all...
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To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 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 your computer...
To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 69. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 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 your computer...
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Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 portion. (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 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 portion. (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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Getting Started 67 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
Getting Started 67 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
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...drive. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Select Recover without changing the hard ...drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to ...
...drive. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Select Recover without changing the hard ...drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to ...
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...storage 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. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. For... power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD by...
...storage 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. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 68. For... power source via the AC adaptor. Getting Started 69 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on DVD). 3 Select the items you want to copy to DVD by...
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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. If not, skip to step 6. 6 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all... storage drive partitions For more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Note: This option deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten. If you want to recover the C: partition only...
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. If not, skip to step 6. 6 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all... storage drive partitions For more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. Note: This option deletes all data will be deleted and rewritten. If you want to recover the C: partition only...
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... to restore the internal storage drive, use one 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 access the... Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of...
... to restore the internal storage drive, use one 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 access the... Recovery Wizard on your recovery DVDs/media: Insert the first recovery DVD into the optical drive and power on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the recovery options instead of...
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Be sure you have saved your internal storage drive. (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 Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the ...-This option deletes all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the screen.
Be sure you have saved your internal storage drive. (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 Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the ...-This option deletes all data on the internal storage drive will be lost. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of the screen.
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Getting Started 73 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on performing each operation. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the... Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs,...
Getting Started 73 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on performing each operation. Using the TouchPad™ You can use the... Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs,...
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74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to your computer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on right-clicking. (Sample illustration) Click the secondary (...several times across the TouchPad or move the pointer. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad™ in pointer the direction you slide your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. (Sample illustration...
74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to your computer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on right-clicking. (Sample illustration) Click the secondary (...several times across the TouchPad or move the pointer. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad™ in pointer the direction you slide your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. (Sample illustration...
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... you disable tapping only, you type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen. Repeat to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more of the following : Example: Slide your finger along the bottom ... TouchPad, so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. (Sample ...
... you disable tapping only, you type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen. Repeat to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more of the following : Example: Slide your finger along the bottom ... TouchPad, so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. (Sample ...
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... external display devices Connecting the display device If you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you first need a larger screen. Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television.
... external display devices Connecting the display device If you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you first need a larger screen. Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television.
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... off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect a printer to your computer...
... off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer To connect a printer to your computer...
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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 Double-click Power buttons and lid to go into Sleep mode when you close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer...
... 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 Double-click Power buttons and lid to go into Sleep mode when you close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer...
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... Hibernate if you press the power button. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for the options you want the computer to go...
... Hibernate if you press the power button. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for the options you want the computer to go...