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... on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the ... (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded...
... on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the ... (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded...
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The first time you turn on -screen instructions. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 51. Follow the on...display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 80) Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started Registering your computer with...
The first time you turn on -screen instructions. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time, do not turn on page 51. Follow the on...display devices" on page 77) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 80) Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Setting up your software When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Getting Started Registering your computer with...
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...) Removing the memory module NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to...
...) Removing the memory module NOTE If your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 NOTE The following screen may need to scan your system has the memory modules stacked on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is best to press Enter to...
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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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... AC adaptor. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before... recommended that all information stored in those partitions. 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 your work to begin the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is...
... AC adaptor. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your computer be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save your work to external media before... recommended that all information stored in those partitions. 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 your work to begin the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is...
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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 ... size for the C: partition. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on page 70. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will...
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 ... size for the C: partition. To resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities stored on page 70. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen You can resize and recover the C: drive using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will...
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... during the recovery process. 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. Select Recover to a custom...
... during the recovery process. 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. Select Recover to a custom...
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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 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.
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...drive is (949) 859-4273. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. NOTE The system will be able to copy the internal storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media, which gives you may...
...drive is (949) 859-4273. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States is (800) 457-7777 outside the United States it is not a writable drive, contact...Next to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 69 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. NOTE The system will be able to copy the internal storage drive recovery files to DVDs/media, which gives you may...
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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 page 70. For information on using the recovery DVDs/media you have created ... optical disc drive when prompted. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery.
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 page 70. For information on using the recovery DVDs/media you have created ... optical disc drive when prompted. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery.
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...10070; Recover to out-of-box state-If you want to step 6. 6 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays, indicating that the drive has been recovered. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on the computer.... 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select ...
...10070; Recover to out-of-box state-If you want to step 6. 6 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays, indicating that the drive has been recovered. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on the computer.... 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select ...
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...❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data 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 Choose one of the recovery options instead ...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 ...
...❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the hard disk-This option deletes all data 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 Choose one of the recovery options instead ...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 ...
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...Manage. 4 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 internal storage drive, you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 ... drive will be lost. Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage...
...Manage. 4 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 internal storage drive, you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 ... drive will be lost. Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status 73 (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage...
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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 Using the TouchPad...
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 Using the TouchPad...
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...-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (righthand) control button Check your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad in rapid succession (Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open /activate. 2 Do one of the following : ❖ Tap the...move a mouse connected to your program documentation for specific instructions on performing each operation. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on the screen when you want to the item you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer.
...-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (righthand) control button Check your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad in rapid succession (Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open /activate. 2 Do one of the following : ❖ Tap the...move a mouse connected to your program documentation for specific instructions on performing each operation. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on the screen when you want to the item you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer.
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...active area (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by itself" to random locations on -screen pointer may select an item or text on the TouchPad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad, so ...that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The on the screen. You may seem to move the pointer by sliding your finger on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with the TouchPad™....
...active area (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by itself" to random locations on -screen pointer may select an item or text on the TouchPad. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad, so ...that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The on the screen. You may seem to move the pointer by sliding your finger on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the TouchPad with the TouchPad™....
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... detect the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to see if you first need a larger screen. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of an HDMI cable...
... detect the external display device. 78 Getting Started Using external display devices Selecting video cables To connect a device to see if you first need a larger screen. NOTE In the future you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of an HDMI cable...
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... to set it up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet.
... to set it up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet.
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The Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want the computer to Sleep if you press the power button. NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab ...
The Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want the computer to Sleep if you press the power button. NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab ...
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NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab 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 ...
NOTE These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab 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 ...