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... Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 ...Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 ...
... Disk Drive Recovery options 58 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 63 Installing drivers and applications 64 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 65 Using the TouchPad 65 Scrolling with the TouchPad 66 Control buttons 66 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 66 ...Using external display devices 67 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 67 Adjusting the quality of the external display......68 Using an external keyboard 68 Using a mouse 68 Connecting a printer 69 ...
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...® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Password security ...211 Without a password 211 With a password 212 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 212 Power profile 213 Standby mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Display modes 215 Display...
...® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 207 Before you contact Toshiba 207 Contacting Toshiba 208 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 209 Toshiba's worldwide offices 209 Appendix A: Hot Keys 211 Volume Mute 211 Password security ...211 Without a password 211 With a password 212 Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged 212 Power profile 213 Standby mode 213 Hibernation mode 214 Display modes 215 Display...
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... Help Protect Your Computer screen and click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. 5 Select how your computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to your software When you turn on page 42 before... steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to a power source" on page 44. Setting up your computer.
... Help Protect Your Computer screen and click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next or Skip. 5 Select how your computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be charged before adding external or internal components to your software When you turn on page 42 before... steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to a power source" on page 44. Setting up your computer.
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...announcements, and special offers applicable to complete the setup process. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to the Internet. ... 68) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 68) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 69) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (...
...announcements, and special offers applicable to complete the setup process. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up process of your computer. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to the Internet. ... 68) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 68) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 67) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 69) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (...
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... one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn it on... and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary...
... one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn it on... and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary...
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... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your computer. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery... is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to ensure that may appear on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you may not ...
... your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on your computer. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery... is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your select model may not be able to ensure that may appear on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on the notebook chassis, unless you may not ...
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... memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
... memory (optional) 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 111. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate the memory module slot cover.
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... computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options...
... computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on , the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of your C: drive and leaving other partitions (for example, a D: drive) intact, or changing the size of the options...
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...recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to out-of Factory Default Software, and then ... of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3...
...recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all data will be lost . Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work to out-of Factory Default Software, and then ... of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of -box-state, and then click Next. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding. 3...
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A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next ...screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data ...
A confirmation message displays reminding you that the HDD has been deleted. 5 Press any key on the keyboard to begin deleting the HDD. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next ...screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you that all data ...
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...your C: drive to external media first. If you have saved your information will be affected and will remain intact. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your work to its factory default setting reformats your ...save your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. To resize and recover your ...
...your C: drive to external media first. If you have saved your information will be affected and will remain intact. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your work to its factory default setting reformats your ...save your keyboard to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. Be sure to save your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to restart the computer. To resize and recover your ...
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... your computer to its default factory state, you make your selections. 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs...Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to "Hard Disk Drive ...
... your computer to its default factory state, you make your selections. 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the utilities burned to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs...Getting Started 63 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to restart the computer. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press any key on your keyboard to "Hard Disk Drive ...
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Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your hard disk drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 ... Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to display its status in the Volume list to complete the installation process. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking the HDD operating...
Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your hard disk drive, you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 ... Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the lower portion of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Double-click the Toshiba Application Installer icon on -screen prompts to display its status in the Volume list to complete the installation process. 64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Checking the HDD operating...
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...It usually corresponds to the item, then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on the program you can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. To double-click, press the primary...-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your finger several times across the screen often means having to scroll as you to move your cursor across the TouchPad ...
...It usually corresponds to the item, then press and release the primary (left-hand) button. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device" on the program you can be disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. To double-click, press the primary...-tapping the TouchPad or clicking the control buttons. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your finger several times across the screen often means having to scroll as you to move your cursor across the TouchPad ...
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...a built-in the following order (only the first option is to your operating system and devices. This hot key cycles through the settings in display, but you can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. To do this, refer to the documentation for ... cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of device you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. NOTE Some modes are connecting. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use...
...a built-in the following order (only the first option is to your operating system and devices. This hot key cycles through the settings in display, but you can also connect an external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. To do this, refer to the documentation for ... cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of device you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. NOTE Some modes are connecting. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use...
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... support a resolution of the computer's built-in TouchPad. Set the option for additional configuration steps. Adjusting the quality of the external display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can use a full-size keyboard, you can also change these settings... a mouse instead of 800 x 600 or higher. Using a mouse You may want to use one to your television (or other video display device), you prefer to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for the video controller by clicking Start, Control Panel, Appearance ...
... support a resolution of the computer's built-in TouchPad. Set the option for additional configuration steps. Adjusting the quality of the external display device. The computer's USB ports support any USB-compatible keyboard. You can use a full-size keyboard, you can also change these settings... a mouse instead of 800 x 600 or higher. Using a mouse You may want to use one to your television (or other video display device), you prefer to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for the video controller by clicking Start, Control Panel, Appearance ...
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NOTE These options are set . Getting Started 75 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off the computer 3 Click... on the Setup Action tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button...
NOTE These options are set . Getting Started 75 Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off the computer 3 Click... on the Setup Action tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button...
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.... Configuring Hibernation mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off. If you turn off the computer using the Hibernation command, click Start, Turn off computer, and then select Hibernate....automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. You can place ...
.... Configuring Hibernation mode options You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and then turns off. If you turn off the computer using the Hibernation command, click Start, Turn off computer, and then select Hibernate....automatically goes into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you first need to enable them in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. You can place ...
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... OK. The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on page 151. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off the computer 4 Select Hibernation for how they...screen(s) you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can place it into Hibernation mode when you close the lid Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you want...
... OK. The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on page 151. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off the computer 4 Select Hibernation for how they...screen(s) you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can place it into Hibernation mode when you close the lid Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you want...
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... the computer to go into Standby mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. NOTE These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the...this option to Standby if you want . You can place the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Configuring Standby mode options You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. 78 ...
... the computer to go into Standby mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. NOTE These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the...this option to Standby if you want . You can place the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. Configuring Standby mode options You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. 78 ...