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... the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using... (Display switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
... the Windows® operating system 188 If you need further assistance 192 Before you contact Toshiba 192 Contacting Toshiba 193 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 193 Toshiba's worldwide offices 194 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 196 Hot Key Cards 196 Using the Hot Key Cards 197 Application Cards 198 Using... (Display switch 205 Zoom (Display resolution 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 208 Changing screen resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 226
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The first time you through steps to set 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 restart your computer. The ...Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to complete the...
The first time you through steps to set 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 restart your computer. The ...Next. 4 Enter the computer name and choose your background and then click Next. 5 Click the appropriate option from the Help Protect Windows Automatically screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Getting Started 43 Setting up your computer NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to complete the...
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... highprecision technology. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on the ... battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you have selected all those features. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate...
... highprecision technology. This information applies to all possible configurations for the first time Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are designed to all of the icons or switches shown on the ... battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you have selected all those features. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to accommodate...
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.... 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. If one of the slot.
.... 3 Gently lift the memory module to scan your hard drive for errors or defragment the drive. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you may need to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. If one of the slot.
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...the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 65. For more information on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on CDs ...or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and...
...the available hard disk drive recovery options: ❖ Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 65. For more information on -screen prompts for completing the copy process. 60 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 2 Select CD or DVD (to create Recovery media on CDs ...or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen 3 Select the items you want to copy by clicking the check box next to the item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and...
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...'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 the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer. To recover your hard disk drive...
...'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 the options, and then click Next. When the computer powers on the computer. To recover your hard disk drive...
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... the computer. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On...
... the computer. Be sure to save your information will be lost during the recovery process. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 2 Select Recover to begin the recovery. Once complete, a message displays that all partitions on the keyboard to external media first. 1 On...
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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. This may take several hours, depending on the ... Next to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next.
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. This may take several hours, depending on the ... Next to begin deleting the HDD. When the process is completed, a message displays informing you have saved your HDD. (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 3 Select the desired method, and then click Next.
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...key on the recovered drive will be deleted during the recovery process. 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 without changing the current partition size Recovering the... information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. Once complete, a message...
...key on the recovered drive will be deleted during the recovery process. 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 without changing the current partition size Recovering the... information on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process) and your information on your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to external media first. Once complete, a message...
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...Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 60, to explain the available... recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to... to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will display on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Once complete, a message ...
...Utilities NOTE The size of the C: drive will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 60, to explain the available... recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen To recover your hard disk drive using the Recovery media If you need to... to CDs or DVDs (refer to "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The system will display on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. Once complete, a message ...
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... the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖ To move your finger on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 66 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk...to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 ...
... the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger forward on the TouchPad. ❖ To move your finger on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 66 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Checking the HDD operating status After restoring your hard disk...to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with the stroke of a finger. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you can check its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click My Computer. 3 ...
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... to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad. Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. For...
... to the right mouse button ("right-clicking"). Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The TouchPad™ is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger along the right edge of the TouchPad. Scrolling with the TouchPad™ There are using. For...
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...: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the same device at the factory to your computer if you need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to S-video Out. 68 Getting Started...
...: 1 Connect the monitor's video cable to the same device at the factory to your computer if you need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external monitor or projector to S-video Out. 68 Getting Started...
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...press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you want takes effect. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you...screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn on the TV when the HDMI output is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. NOTE Some modes are only available with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba...
...press F5 repeatedly, pausing between each press, until the setting you want takes effect. For more detailed HDMI-CEC information, visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can allow you...screen. ❖ Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your computer. ❖ Turn on the TV when the HDMI output is to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. NOTE Some modes are only available with HDMI-CEC include a Toshiba...
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..., Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to...
..., Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Printers, click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a printer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to...
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... the actions that you can be set . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists.
... the actions that you can be set . The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists.
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... the power button in the Start menu. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be customized.
... the power button in the Start menu. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be customized.
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.../off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you can start it into a low-power mode. The on/off light glows white or green, depending on the Hibernation options set. Once the computer...
.../off light blinks amber indicating the computer is configured, you were using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you can start it into a low-power mode. The on/off light glows white or green, depending on the Hibernation options set. Once the computer...
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... in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
... in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of these methods, you first need to enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance...
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The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for the options you want the computer to Sleep if ...
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for the options you want the computer to Sleep if ...