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... and never lift the computer by the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Any... computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the...
... and never lift the computer by the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Any... computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the...
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... off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically.
... off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically.
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... shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your...
... shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on top of one of the Safe Mode options is highlighted, it is best to press Enter to scan your...
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...) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to step 5.
...) Recovering an internal storage drive to its out-of-box state) using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to step 5.
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next step.
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is selected in the next step.
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... Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" recovers your computer be lost during the recovery process. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. Please make a complete back up . A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been...) Recovery of your work " on page 112). 9 Click Next to C:\Backup. Recovering of factory default software with user's data Using "Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
... Storage Drive 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" recovers your computer be lost during the recovery process. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. Please make a complete back up . A confirmation message displays reminding you that the internal storage drive has been...) Recovery of your work " on page 112). 9 Click Next to C:\Backup. Recovering of factory default software with user's data Using "Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears.
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...storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: The data from the C:\Users using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The directory structure will be retained, however all data will be copied into your private account, you will be deleted and rewritten ...recreate a new account, and drag and drop the data into the C:\backup%current date% folder. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all of the data will need to your personal folders. 1 Make sure the computer is selected in...
...storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: The data from the C:\Users using the utilities stored on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The directory structure will be retained, however all data will be copied into your private account, you will be deleted and rewritten ...recreate a new account, and drag and drop the data into the C:\backup%current date% folder. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all of the data will need to your personal folders. 1 Make sure the computer is selected in...
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..., select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen 7 A warning screen appears, stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will "attempt" to save all data. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work " on page 112). 8 Click Yes to external media before executing the recovery...
..., select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen 7 A warning screen appears, stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will "attempt" to save all data. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work " on page 112). 8 Click Yes to external media before executing the recovery...
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... not be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Click Finish to restart the computer. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears, indicating that your work to save your work " on the C: drive. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your...
... not be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Click Finish to restart the computer. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears, indicating that your work to save your work " on the C: drive. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your...
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... the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64... using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the utilities on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to continue. (Sample Image) Warning...
... the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive or by using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to step 5. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64... using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the utilities on your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys to continue. (Sample Image) Warning...
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... process. Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 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 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on...
... process. Getting Started 71 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 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 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on...
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... in those partitions. To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Backing up your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to external media before...
... in those partitions. To resize and recover the C: drive using the second method, see "Backing up your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 112. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you to external media before...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is selected in the next step. Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data" option is selected in the next step. Getting Started 73 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a process screen
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...your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to save your work " on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 11 Click Finish to ...begin the recovery. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Use the on page 112). 10 Click Next to restart the computer. Also, if your recovery DVDs/media. 74 Getting Started Recovering the ...
...your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery DVDs/media. Be sure to save your work " on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the recovery process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 11 Click Finish to ...begin the recovery. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Use the on page 112). 10 Click Next to restart the computer. Also, if your recovery DVDs/media. 74 Getting Started Recovering the ...
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... for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that your system from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. Restoring from such media, if necessary. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing this ...procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your recovery DVDs/media. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you ...
... for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that your system from recovery DVDs/media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. Restoring from such media, if necessary. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing this ...procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your recovery DVDs/media. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you ...
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Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data ❖ Recover without changing the ... to separately save the files you have created to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn ... the "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 62.
Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user's data ❖ Recover without changing the ... to separately save the files you have created to external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn ... the "Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 62.
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... and then click Yes to create recovery DVDs/media and back up 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... to complete the recovery process. Note: This option deletes all data on -screen instructions to back up your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 9 Click Finish to scroll down, select...
... and then click Yes to create recovery DVDs/media and back up 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... to complete the recovery process. Note: This option deletes all data on -screen instructions to back up your computer, press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays. The boot menu appears. Read the Warning screen that the drive has been recovered. 9 Click Finish to scroll down, select...
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... your computer, and then power on your recovery DVDs/media: Turn off your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options... drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the size of your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 79 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. This process...
... your computer, and then power on your recovery DVDs/media: Turn off your internal storage drive. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options... drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the size of your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press F12. Getting Started 79 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on the computer. This process...
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...proceeding. 5 Click Next to display its status in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click ... be lost. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you that all data on -screen prompts to restart the computer. 80 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status...
...proceeding. 5 Click Next to display its status in the Volume list to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click ... be lost. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you that all data on -screen prompts to restart the computer. 80 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status...
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...be used. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your computer. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. To... keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons 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 for a close-...operations described in this section are only supported in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Some of the following features, click on performing each operation.
...be used. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your computer. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. To... keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons 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 for a close-...operations described in this section are only supported in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Some of the following features, click on performing each operation.