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For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 148 in this Web site, you need assistance: ❖ Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com At this guide. GMAD00319010 05/12 Satellite® R940 Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.
For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 148 in this Web site, you need assistance: ❖ Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com At this guide. GMAD00319010 05/12 Satellite® R940 Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.
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... regulatory agency requirements for the regions that affect radio operation and to environment factors and other variables. Intel's wireless WiMAX™ EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost. Information for Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™ WiMAX™ connectivity requires a WiMAX™ enabled...
... regulatory agency requirements for the regions that affect radio operation and to environment factors and other variables. Intel's wireless WiMAX™ EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost. Information for Wi-Fi®/WiMAX™ WiMAX™ connectivity requires a WiMAX™ enabled...
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...source 39 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory (optional 43 Installing a memory module 43 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 53... media 62 Restoring from recovery media 65 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 67 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 68 Installing drivers and applications 68 Adjusting touch pad settings 72 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 73 Scrolling with the touch pad 73 Control ...
...source 39 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory (optional 43 Installing a memory module 43 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 53... media 62 Restoring from recovery media 65 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 67 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 68 Installing drivers and applications 68 Adjusting touch pad settings 72 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 73 Scrolling with the touch pad 73 Control ...
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... partition" on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. See "Creating recovery media" on page 57. See "Recovering to a custom size partition See "... are deleted. A recovery image of -box state. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 62 and ...
... partition" on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. See "Creating recovery media" on page 57. See "Recovering to a custom size partition See "... are deleted. A recovery image of -box state. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of erasing your internal storage drive, without changing the internal storage drive partitions" on page 62 and ...
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... the Search field, type Recovery 1 . Any files that appears above, click on your system's recovery files. 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. In the list that you created are...; Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to...
... the Search field, type Recovery 1 . Any files that appears above, click on your system's recovery files. 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. In the list that you created are...; Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up to the external media and can be restored from the drop-down lists next to...
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... 53. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save your work to a custom size partition For more information...
... 53. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save your work to a custom size partition For more information...
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... drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you that were originally bundled with your computer. Be sure you to reinstall the drivers and applications that all data on page 62) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to external media (see "Backing up your selection. 2... 84) and created recovery media (see "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive will be lost. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you have saved your work to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 68 Getting Started Checking the internal...
... drive operating status After restoring your internal storage drive, you that were originally bundled with your computer. Be sure you to reinstall the drivers and applications that all data on page 62) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to external media (see "Backing up your selection. 2... 84) and created recovery media (see "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive will be lost. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you have saved your work to begin erasing the internal storage drive. 68 Getting Started Checking the internal...
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...control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Getting Started 69 Checking the internal storage drive operating status To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click the Start button and, in certain applications. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area... in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. In the list that appears above, click on your selection. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. ...
...control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Getting Started 69 Checking the internal storage drive operating status To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click the Start button and, in certain applications. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area... in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. In the list that appears above, click on your selection. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. ...
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... list that appears above, click on your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. 124 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...
... list that appears above, click on your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. 124 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...
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... be defective. If you performed a shutdown before this message was put into the computer. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be configured to warn you when the battery is recommended that has not been saved will stop flashing. 2 Put the battery back into Sleep...
... be defective. If you performed a shutdown before this message was put into the computer. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be configured to warn you when the battery is recommended that has not been saved will stop flashing. 2 Put the battery back into Sleep...
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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 change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If you may...
... (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 change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. If you may...
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...not using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one device to the device. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides an array of tabs. To check... the ramifications of changing them. For more devices unusable. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to Windows® online Help. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to check and...
...not using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one device to the device. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides an array of tabs. To check... the ramifications of changing them. For more devices unusable. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to Windows® online Help. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to check and...
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You have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The keyboard you connected may be related to update your keyboard driver. Try using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the ...
You have registered a password, press any key, type the password and press Enter. The keyboard you connected may be related to update your keyboard driver. Try using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the ...
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.... If you are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to the speakers and the speaker volume is available, try the card in drivers for information about using the card under System, click Device Manager. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work under the operating system. ExpressCards... used to work . ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply.
.... If you are some common problems and their solutions: The slot appears to the speakers and the speaker volume is available, try the card in drivers for information about using the card under System, click Device Manager. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work under the operating system. ExpressCards... used to work . ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may apply.
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... swap modules when the computer is firmly attached to remove. Run the printer's self-test to check for the device you installed the proper printer drivers as "warm swapping" and is connected to make sure it can correct many problems. An ExpressCard® error occurs. The Safe To Remove Hardware message...
... swap modules when the computer is firmly attached to remove. Run the printer's self-test to check for the device you installed the proper printer drivers as "warm swapping" and is connected to make sure it can correct many problems. An ExpressCard® error occurs. The Safe To Remove Hardware message...
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... Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is the case, contact that vendor's support group for further advice. To access the Device Manager, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then... vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the adapter's management utility. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 176. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address -
... Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is the case, contact that vendor's support group for further advice. To access the Device Manager, click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then... vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the adapter's management utility. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 176. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a useful IP address -
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... also hard disk. 194 Glossary CPU cache-A section of very fast memory residing between memory and a device. D default-The setting selected by batteries. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. Compare disk. Compare disc. See also enable. It rotates the disk at high speed past one direction. Devices...
... also hard disk. 194 Glossary CPU cache-A section of very fast memory residing between memory and a device. D default-The setting selected by batteries. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. Compare disk. Compare disc. See also enable. It rotates the disk at high speed past one direction. Devices...
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.... Other names for reading data. See also DVD-ROM. Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. driver-See device driver. Very useful in which it can hold down the mouse button while moving the pointing device. extension-See file extension. double-click-To press...
.... Other names for reading data. See also DVD-ROM. Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. driver-See device driver. Very useful in which it can hold down the mouse button while moving the pointing device. extension-See file extension. double-click-To press...
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...plans selecting power plan options 98 using a hot key 99 power saving options 97 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 164 problem solving contacting Toshiba 174 Startup options 152 program, starting 83 program, starting from Start menu 84 projector connecting 75 R real-time clock (RTC) ... recording sounds 111 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 68 creating recovery DVDs/media 62 erasing internal storage drive 67 installing drivers and applications 68 internal storage drive 53 out-of-box state 55 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 65 to custom size partition...
...plans selecting power plan options 98 using a hot key 99 power saving options 97 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 164 problem solving contacting Toshiba 174 Startup options 152 program, starting 83 program, starting from Start menu 84 projector connecting 75 R real-time clock (RTC) ... recording sounds 111 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 68 creating recovery DVDs/media 62 erasing internal storage drive 67 installing drivers and applications 68 internal storage drive 53 out-of-box state 55 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 65 to custom size partition...