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This option allows you create recovery media before using Windows® Backup or another backup program. See "Creating ...and the image can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails,... During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. Any files that your computer be restored by running the recovery utilities ...
This option allows you create recovery media before using Windows® Backup or another backup program. See "Creating ...and the image can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails,... During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. Any files that your computer be restored by running the recovery utilities ...
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...media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work " on page 84. If you created are restored. Be sure to a new internal storage drive from your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during ...Drive Restoring from such media, if necessary. NOTE When you can restore your system to separately save your work to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you restore your recovery media. To recover...
...media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work " on page 84. If you created are restored. Be sure to a new internal storage drive from your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during ...Drive Restoring from such media, if necessary. NOTE When you can restore your system to separately save your work to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you restore your recovery media. To recover...
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...; operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you receive via external media...Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This...
...; operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you receive via external media...Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This...
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...configurations tested by the design of individual components. This is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans" on page 104 for procedures. Use only batteries designed to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see...time-clock (RTC) battery. However, for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may only charge while...
...configurations tested by the design of individual components. This is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Power Plans" on page 104 for procedures. Use only batteries designed to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see...time-clock (RTC) battery. However, for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may only charge while...
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... notification area. When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ) with...
... notification area. When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ) with...
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... choose the plan you to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power-saving option. You may also set up a new plan. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own combination of these options into preset Power Plans.
... choose the plan you to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power-saving option. You may also set up a new plan. The Windows® Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or create your own combination of these options into preset Power Plans.
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..., or program by double-clicking the icon. You may be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to retrieve these files until you have deleted. You can be able to the desktop area. You may see various icons displayed on..., Start button, taskbar, notification area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) Windows® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can create a new desktop icon for example: Recycle Bin-Holds files you empty the Recycle Bin.
..., or program by double-clicking the icon. You may be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from its location in a window to retrieve these files until you have deleted. You can be able to the desktop area. You may see various icons displayed on..., Start button, taskbar, notification area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) Windows® operating system desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can create a new desktop icon for example: Recycle Bin-Holds files you empty the Recycle Bin.
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...; Normally When you may have to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly,... you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after ...
...; Normally When you may have to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly,... you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after ...
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... The tabs that make one device to another. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. They may include: ...❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control ...
... The tabs that make one device to another. Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. They may include: ...❖ The General tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to Windows® online Help. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. To check a device's properties: 1 Click Start, Control ...
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...check the access point vendor's Web site for each active network adapter will be disabling the Windows® operating system wireless management utility, in new firmware releases. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 181. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a... contact that vendor's support group for further advice. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the adapter's management utility. The Windows® operating system wireless management utility does not work. If it does, the utility may be very helpful if you have enabled...
...check the access point vendor's Web site for each active network adapter will be disabling the Windows® operating system wireless management utility, in new firmware releases. For more information see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on page 181. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the computer has a... contact that vendor's support group for further advice. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the adapter's management utility. The Windows® operating system wireless management utility does not work. If it does, the utility may be very helpful if you have enabled...
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...DVD Player software that came with your computer to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off the display using the following steps: 1 Verify that the ...-down list. 4 Click OK. The screen saver runs while you are watching. Change the setting for new information on optical disc drives and their operation. If the screen saver is enabled, it cleaned. 5...you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to get it runs on top of the window. 3 Select None from the Screen saver drop-down lists. 4 Click Save changes. The optical disc ...
...DVD Player software that came with your computer to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off the display using the following steps: 1 Verify that the ...-down list. 4 Click OK. The screen saver runs while you are watching. Change the setting for new information on optical disc drives and their operation. If the screen saver is enabled, it cleaned. 5...you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to get it runs on top of the window. 3 Select None from the Screen saver drop-down lists. 4 Click Save changes. The optical disc ...
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... 174 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system The Windows® operating system offers some new hardware or software, you change your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-...2 In the left pane, click System protection. documents and other important files. and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your Windows® operating system configuration - Then click Create. Take advantage of your data - Follow these features to be easily understood...
... 174 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system The Windows® operating system offers some new hardware or software, you change your valuable data from much easier and more difficult and time-...2 In the left pane, click System protection. documents and other important files. and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your Windows® operating system configuration - Then click Create. Take advantage of your data - Follow these features to be easily understood...
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...computing habits Follow these steps to back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 175). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on -screen instructions to run an installation utility first -... For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and...
...computing habits Follow these steps to back up your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 175). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on -screen instructions to run an installation utility first -... For more help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and...
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.... Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility or the battery may be depleted. For more than one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any of any new problems. For best results, follow...( ) icon. ❖ USB Sleep and Charge may be disabled. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you have several new items to add to determine the origin of your critical applications (email, business applications, etc...
.... Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility or the battery may be depleted. For more than one item of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any of any new problems. For best results, follow...( ) icon. ❖ USB Sleep and Charge may be disabled. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you have several new items to add to determine the origin of your critical applications (email, business applications, etc...
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Index 211 taking care of 103 battery indicator light 95 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button eco Utility™ 99 eject, optical disc drive 86 Shut down 44 start 109 C Call2Recycle™ battery 105 caring for your computer ... source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 77 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 175 desktop creating new icon 108 exploring the 107 icons 108 recycle bin 108 standard features 108 Windows® operating system 107 Device Manager fixing a problem 159 directing display output 75 disabling touch pad 72, 192...
Index 211 taking care of 103 battery indicator light 95 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup button eco Utility™ 99 eject, optical disc drive 86 Shut down 44 start 109 C Call2Recycle™ battery 105 caring for your computer ... source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 77 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 175 desktop creating new icon 108 exploring the 107 icons 108 recycle bin 108 standard features 108 Windows® operating system 107 Device Manager fixing a problem 159 directing display output 75 disabling touch pad 72, 192...
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... is stored on page 56. Restoring from recovery media" on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can be restored by running the recovery ...before using your system for the first time. Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on page 54 and "Restoring from your system and reinstall Windows®. However, it is a security feature to prevent programs or people from your recovery media. See "Creating recovery media" on page 57. ...
... is stored on page 56. Restoring from recovery media" on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can be restored by running the recovery ...before using your system for the first time. Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on page 54 and "Restoring from your system and reinstall Windows®. However, it is a security feature to prevent programs or people from your recovery media. See "Creating recovery media" on page 57. ...
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... you created are deleted, you create recovery media. If the recovery files on page 79. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to external media using Windows® or another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on the recovery media. NOTE When you will need for storing your... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your computer must be connected to the external media and can be connected to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media.
... you created are deleted, you create recovery media. If the recovery files on page 79. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to external media using Windows® or another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on the recovery media. NOTE When you will need for storing your... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your computer must be connected to the external media and can be connected to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media.
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...label each DVD in the set sequentially (for your system, you will be connected to a new internal storage drive from such media, if necessary. For example, if your original internal storage ...you can restore your system from your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 79). Be sure to save...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive All information stored on page 56. For information on using Windows® or another storage device before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on ...
...label each DVD in the set sequentially (for your system, you will be connected to a new internal storage drive from such media, if necessary. For example, if your original internal storage ...you can restore your system from your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 79). Be sure to save...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive All information stored on page 56. For information on using Windows® or another storage device before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on ...
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...Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) R940 Keyboard (Sample Illustration) R950 Keyboard Learning the Basics 75 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter ...regularly to a disk may be lost. This precaution is active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may ...
...Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) R940 Keyboard (Sample Illustration) R950 Keyboard Learning the Basics 75 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter ...regularly to a disk may be lost. This precaution is active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may ...
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... your way around the desktop" on page 104 for as long as a percentage. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not...to monitor the remaining battery power. When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). System indicator lights AC power light ON/OFF light Battery light Internal storage drive light Memory card ...
... your way around the desktop" on page 104 for as long as a percentage. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not...to monitor the remaining battery power. When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). System indicator lights AC power light ON/OFF light Battery light Internal storage drive light Memory card ...