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For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 148 in this Web site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. Satellite® R940 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com At this guide. GMAD00319010 05/12
For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 148 in this Web site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. Satellite® R940 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com At this guide. GMAD00319010 05/12
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... of WiMAX™ is limited, check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations. Intel's wireless WiMAX™ EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to environment factors and other variables. For these reasons Intel® cannot permit any issues associated with the wireless WiMAX™ adapters (e.g., the...
... of WiMAX™ is limited, check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations. Intel's wireless WiMAX™ EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to environment factors and other variables. For these reasons Intel® cannot permit any issues associated with the wireless WiMAX™ adapters (e.g., the...
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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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...recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 60. See "Recovering to... create recovery media. For more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Description Recover without This option recovers...
...recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. See "Erasing the Internal Storage Drive" on page 60. See "Recovering to... create recovery media. For more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Description Recover without This option recovers...
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...computer. 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 on the recovery media. for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to... separately back up the files you will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. 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. Any files that appears above...
...computer. 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 on the recovery media. for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to... separately back up the files you will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. 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. Any files that appears above...
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... drive partitions ❖ Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Any files that your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. NOTE When you created are restored. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process...
... drive partitions ❖ Recover to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Any files that your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. NOTE When you created are restored. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process...
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.... 68 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears above, click on your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start...
.... 68 Getting Started Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears above, click on your internal storage drive, you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start...
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Getting Started 69 Checking the internal storage drive operating status To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click the Start button and, in certain applications. In the list that appears above, click on your selection. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item ... 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.
Getting Started 69 Checking the internal storage drive operating status To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click the Start button and, in certain applications. In the list that appears above, click on your selection. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item ... 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.
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... the item you to complete the installation process. 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...
... the item you to complete the installation process. 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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... computer's internal storage drive may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be defective. Always save your battery fully discharges, information that you do when the main battery runs low" on battery power, it may...
... computer's internal storage drive may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be defective. Always save your battery fully discharges, information that you do when the main battery runs low" on battery power, it may...
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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 experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program...
... (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 experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program...
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... is not using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that appear in case the new version 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 displays the... them. The tabs that make one device to another. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides an array of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of tabs. For more devices unusable. ...
... is not using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that appear in case the new version 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 displays the... them. The tabs that make one device to another. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which provides an array of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of tabs. For more devices unusable. ...
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... screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have gone into effect. The keyboard you connected may need to the keyboard...
... screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have gone into effect. The keyboard you connected may need to the keyboard...
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...their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work. Adjust the volume control. If your system does not have built-in drivers for information about using the card under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work together, several ...occur during 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. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under the operating system. ExpressCard...
...their solutions: The slot appears to work no longer work. Adjust the volume control. If your system does not have built-in drivers for information about using the card under the operating system. If the card malfunctions again, it may not work together, several ...occur during 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. Check the ExpressCard® status: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under the operating system. ExpressCard...
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... card to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. If the card is attached to check for the device you installed the proper printer drivers as "warm swapping" and is secure. Check that the connection is not supported. Run the printer's self-test to an external device, check that the...
... card to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. If the card is attached to check for the device you installed the proper printer drivers as "warm swapping" and is secure. Check that the connection is not supported. Run the printer's self-test to an external device, check that the...
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... be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is the case, contact that the computer has a useful IP address - one other variety), check if the adapter comes with a support ... 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 determine if this is loaded. 166 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖...
... be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is the case, contact that the computer has a useful IP address - one other variety), check if the adapter comes with a support ... 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 determine if this is loaded. 166 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖...
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... the computer. disc-A round, flat piece of material, designed to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. Compare disc. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data. directory-See folder. disk drive-The device that indicates the...
... the computer. disc-A round, flat piece of material, designed to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. Compare disc. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data. directory-See folder. disk drive-The device that indicates the...
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... extension. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory)-A very high-capacity storage medium that connects to a computer to drag a selected object. driver-See device driver. Other names for reading data. See also disable. executable file-A computer program that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. In the Windows®...
... extension. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory)-A very high-capacity storage medium that connects to a computer to drag a selected object. driver-See device driver. Other names for reading data. See also disable. executable file-A computer program that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. In the Windows®...
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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...