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...the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory...69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display ...
...the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory...69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display ...
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... its out-of-box state) using the second method, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the...Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that you restore your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Any ...
... its out-of-box state) using the second method, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the...Make sure the computer is strongly recommended that you restore your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Any ...
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...Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up on page 106. When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will ...are backed up your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media. You will need ...
...Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up on page 106. When you create recovery DVDs/media, the system will ...are backed up your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media. You will need ...
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... recovery DVDs/media" on page 106. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Any files that your original internal storage drive fails, you created are restored. NOTE...
... recovery DVDs/media" on page 106. For instructions on creating recovery DVDs/media, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Any files that your original internal storage drive fails, you created are restored. NOTE...
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... for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow... ❖ Open or activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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 to see more information at once TouchPad...
... for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow... ❖ Open or activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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 to see more information at once TouchPad...
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To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 154 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the 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, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 154 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer.
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...leave the computer plugged into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "Charging batteries" on page 119. Windows did not shut down . If you performed a shutdown before this... the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. For more information see the Support The error condition will be lost . ...
...leave the computer plugged into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "Charging batteries" on page 119. Windows did not shut down . If you performed a shutdown before this... the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. For more information see the Support The error condition will be lost . ...
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... (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. To do this, use the options...
... (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you may have to change the system in the Startup menu. To do this, use the options...
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... used by the device. This tab does not appear if the device is a configuration tool for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one or more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to... Windows® online Help. This tab also provides options for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to another. Device Manager is not using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that appear in case the...
... used by the device. This tab does not appear if the device is a configuration tool for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one or more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which lists resources assigned to... Windows® online Help. This tab also provides options for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to another. Device Manager is not using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that appear in case the...
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... , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to update your keyboard driver.
... , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you to update your keyboard driver.
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... installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. 194 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems Sound system problems No sound is coming from a microphone is fed to ...speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. It occurs in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that they are using the card under the operating system. Adjust the volume control....
... installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply. 194 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems Sound system problems No sound is coming from a microphone is fed to ...speakers and the speaker volume is too loud. Adjust the volume control. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. It occurs in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that they are using the card under the operating system. Adjust the volume control....
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Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it will print. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on , set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on ...you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not receive or transmit properly. See if your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. It should be busy or off...
Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it will print. Disable Sleep mode, turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on , set up to transmit at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the modem to the telephone line is on ...you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not receive or transmit properly. See if your system's V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. It should be busy or off...
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...your computer can connect to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is good using the utility provided with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF button has been pressed... ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to the Internet. SSIDs are not familiar with the terminology, please see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the same network, verify that it may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. 198 If Something Goes Wrong...
...your computer can connect to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is good using the utility provided with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF button has been pressed... ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to the Internet. SSIDs are not familiar with the terminology, please see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the same network, verify that it may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. 198 If Something Goes Wrong...
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... See folder. disable - See also hard disk. disk drive - It rotates the disk at high speed past one direction. device - device driver - disc - See also file. The setting selected by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from and written... from the user. dialog box - See also enable. Direct Current (DC) - Any file created with a device. A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. A component attached to hold information in digital form, and used in the production of ...
... See folder. disable - See also hard disk. disk drive - It rotates the disk at high speed past one direction. device - device driver - disc - See also file. The setting selected by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from and written... from the user. dialog box - See also enable. Direct Current (DC) - Any file created with a device. A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. A component attached to hold information in digital form, and used in the production of ...
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...of executable files usually end with a unique name. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. See device driver. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory) - F file - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to...release the pointing device's primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointer to the pointing device's left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. A device that is ready to...
...of executable files usually end with a unique name. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. See device driver. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory) - F file - In the Windows® operating system, this refers to...release the pointing device's primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointer to the pointing device's left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. A device that is ready to...
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...changing display properties 189 checking device properties 185 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 195 computer will not power up 180 contacting Toshiba 206, 207 corrupted/damaged data files 191 Device Manager 185 disk drive is slow 191 display is blank 188 ExpressCard® checklist... 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out-of-box state 62 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 72 to custom size partition 64...
...changing display properties 189 checking device properties 185 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 195 computer will not power up 180 contacting Toshiba 206, 207 corrupted/damaged data files 191 Device Manager 185 disk drive is slow 191 display is blank 188 ExpressCard® checklist... 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out-of-box state 62 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 72 to custom size partition 64...