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GMAD00319010 05/12 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. 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.
GMAD00319010 05/12 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. 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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.... Broadband performance and results may require you use the product is in binary format with your computer. Intel's wireless WiMAX™ EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect radio operation and to ship into. Furthermore, if you to environment factors and other variables. Availability of...
.... Broadband performance and results may require you use the product is in binary format with your computer. Intel's wireless WiMAX™ EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect radio operation and to ship into. Furthermore, if you to environment factors and other variables. Availability of...
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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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...media" on page 84. For more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted. NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you... storage drive partitions intact. This option allows you have created to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of your recovery media. However, it is strongly recommended that you create recovery media before using ...
...media" on page 84. For more information. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted. NOTE ❖ During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you... storage drive partitions intact. This option allows you have created to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of your recovery media. However, it is strongly recommended that you create recovery media before using ...
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...drop-down lists next to "System Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending 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. Any files that appears above, ... 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 page 84. You will need to separately back up the files you created;...
...drop-down lists next to "System Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending 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. Any files that appears above, ... 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 page 84. You will need to separately back up the files you created;...
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... 53. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you have created recovery media for your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. With recovery media, you restore your system, you created are restored. NOTE When you...
... 53. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you have created recovery media for your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. With recovery media, you restore your system, you created are restored. NOTE When you...
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...that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on page 62) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to reinstall the drivers and applications that all data on your computer. Be sure you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start button and, in ... the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that appears above, click on the internal storage drive will be lost. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you that were originally bundled with your selection. 2 Select Manage. 3 Click Disk Management. 68 Getting Started Checking...
...that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on page 62) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to reinstall the drivers and applications that all data on your computer. Be sure you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start button and, in ... the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that appears above, click on the internal storage drive will be lost. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you that were originally bundled with your selection. 2 Select Manage. 3 Click Disk Management. 68 Getting Started Checking...
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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. NOTE When using the Touch pad ON/OFF button or Fn + F9, the AccuPoint pointing device will continue to complete the installation process...
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. NOTE When using the Touch pad ON/OFF button or Fn + F9, the AccuPoint pointing device will continue to complete the installation process...
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In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears above, click on -screen prompts to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on your computer. 124 Utilities...
In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears above, click on -screen prompts to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on your computer. 124 Utilities...
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... stop flashing. 2 Put the battery back into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be affected. Windows did not shut down . If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be configured to the battery. If the computer...
... stop flashing. 2 Put the battery back into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be affected. Windows did not shut down . If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be configured to the battery. If the computer...
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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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...tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the... type of a device. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The tabs that make one device to another. 154 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device ...
...tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the... type of a device. They may include: ❖ The General tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The tabs that make one device to another. 154 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device ...
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If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to update your keyboard driver. You have gone into effect. Refer to the keyboard itself. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one ...
If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to update your keyboard driver. You have gone into effect. Refer to the keyboard itself. Display Auto Off may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one ...
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..., or a pager. This is too loud. If your system does not have built-in this chapter may apply. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work together, several sections in drivers for information about using the card under System, click Device Manager.
..., or a pager. This is too loud. If your system does not have built-in this chapter may apply. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work together, several sections in drivers for information about using the card under System, click Device Manager.
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... three sheets of paper. The system does not recognize your ExpressCard®. Reinsert the card to check for the device you installed the proper printer drivers as "warm swapping" and is connected to an external device, check that the printer has plenty of paper left in Hibernation or Sleep mode. The...
... three sheets of paper. The system does not recognize your ExpressCard®. Reinsert the card to check for the device you installed the proper printer drivers as "warm swapping" and is connected to an external device, check that the printer has plenty of paper left in Hibernation or Sleep mode. The...
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... cable (sold separately) into your network. ❖ If you must use the Hot Key Fn + F8. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 176. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that vendor's support group for further advice. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. ...174; 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 the computer has a useful IP address - Carefully note any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired ...
... cable (sold separately) into your network. ❖ If you must use the Hot Key Fn + F8. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 176. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that vendor's support group for further advice. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. ...174; 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 the computer has a useful IP address - Carefully note any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired ...
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device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. dialog box-An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from ...
device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. dialog box-An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from ...
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... large files. Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. download-(1) In communications, to expand its capabilities. driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory)-A very high...
... large files. Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. download-(1) In communications, to expand its capabilities. driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory)-A very high...
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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...