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Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you may not be able...power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as...
Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you may not be able...power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as...
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... you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Follow the on page 80) Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add...; Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on -screen instructions. After starting your software setup choices. The first time you through steps to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the...
... you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Follow the on page 80) Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add...; Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on -screen instructions. After starting your software setup choices. The first time you through steps to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the...
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... and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 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...
... and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up normally. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 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 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 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 63 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Recovering to a custom ... computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Recovering to a custom ... computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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...the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on your computer's internal... storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip 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 70. To...
...the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities on your computer's internal... storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip 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 70. To...
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66 Getting Started 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 external media before proceeding. Be sure to save your work to set ... you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. 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...
66 Getting Started 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 external media before proceeding. Be sure to save your work to set ... you that all data will be lost during the recovery process. 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...
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68 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
68 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
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Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will prompt you have been deleted ... system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...
Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the C: drive will prompt you have been deleted ... system configuration, you may be lost during the recovery process. Creating recovery DVDs/media Depending on your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...
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... you create your internal storage drive. 70 Getting Started 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 ...replaced your recovery DVD set, be connected to complete the copy process. NOTE As you have been deleted from recovery DVDs/media" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For information on using the recovery DVDs/media you have created with the preceding ...
... you create your internal storage drive. 70 Getting Started 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 ...replaced your recovery DVD set, be connected to complete the copy process. NOTE As you have been deleted from recovery DVDs/media" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For information on using the recovery DVDs/media you have created with the preceding ...
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...changing the internal storage drive partitions For more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 61. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating...leaving other partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to step 6. 6 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 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 ...
...changing the internal storage drive partitions For more information on these options, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 61. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating...leaving other partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to step 6. 6 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 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 ...
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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. ❖ To access the Recovery...DVD into the optical drive and power on the boot menu and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3...
... 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. ❖ To access the Recovery...DVD into the optical drive and power on the boot menu and then press Enter. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option on the computer. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3...
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... lost. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk...
... lost. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk...
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74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 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 TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons To reinstall drivers ...
74 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 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 TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons To reinstall drivers ...
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...right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer. This feature varies by program. To: Do the following : ❖ Tap the TouchPad... right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (righthand) control button NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad in rapid succession (Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open /activate. 2 Do one of the following: ...
...right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer. This feature varies by program. To: Do the following : ❖ Tap the TouchPad... right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (righthand) control button NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad in rapid succession (Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open /activate. 2 Do one of the following: ...
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... of the TouchPad in the direction you type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to scroll a longer distance. The on page 77. ❖ Disable the tapping feature. If you..., so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you want to scroll. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with the heel of the TouchPad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to automatically select text...
... of the TouchPad in the direction you type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to scroll a longer distance. The on page 77. ❖ Disable the tapping feature. If you..., so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you want to scroll. See "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with the heel of the TouchPad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to automatically select text...
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NOTE In the future you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to your computer ...
NOTE In the future you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to your computer ...
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... you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to your printer installation guide for the first time. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Getting Started...
... you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to your printer installation guide for the first time. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Getting Started...
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... this option to Sleep if you want the computer to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you press the power button. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to...
... this option to Sleep if you want the computer to display the actions that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you press the power button. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to...
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... panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set...
... panel. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set...