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...are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able... to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and ...
...are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able... to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and ...
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..." on page 81) Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on -screen instructions. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded...
..." on page 81) Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on -screen instructions. After starting your computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded...
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... the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be...
... the computer turned on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is highlighted, it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE The following screen may need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on top of one of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be...
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... media. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 70... To recover the original factory image using the first method, follow the procedure below. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten...
... media. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the original factory image (returning the computer to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 70... To recover the original factory image using the first method, follow the procedure below. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten...
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Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover to external media before proceeding. Be sure to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process.
Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover to external media before proceeding. Be sure to save your work to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process.
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Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
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Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating ... displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to begin the recovery. If you ...
Select Recover to a custom size portion. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to restart the computer. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating ... displays reminding you have created other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software screen appears. 66 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of drive C: field to begin the recovery. If you ...
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... You can recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your...
... You can recover the C: drive without affecting other partitions by using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your...
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Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save ...your work to external media before proceeding. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process...
Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. Be sure to save ...your work to external media before proceeding. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process...
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... the recovery DVDs/media you to insert several blank DVDs to complete the copy process. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to label each item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4...optical disc drive when prompted. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on -screen prompts to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. NOTE As you want to copy to DVD ...
... the recovery DVDs/media you to insert several blank DVDs to complete the copy process. When the process is not a writable drive, contact Toshiba Customer Support to label each item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4...optical disc drive when prompted. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. 2 Select DVD (to create Recovery media on -screen prompts to copy the internal storage drive recovery files. NOTE As you want to copy to DVD ...
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...changing the internal storage drive partitions For more information on these options, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 60. To recover your internal storage drive using the... into your system offers a choice of Factory Default Software and then click Next. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not...
...changing the internal storage drive partitions For more information on these options, see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the internal storage drive. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard and then click Next. 5 If your optical drive and power on page 60. To recover your internal storage drive using the... into your system offers a choice of Factory Default Software and then click Next. Click Yes to continue. 7 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. If not...
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...-If you want to recover the C: drive to continue. To delete all data and partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all other partitions you may have created... storage drive. NOTE If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive...
...-If you want to recover the C: drive to continue. To delete all data and partitions from the drive. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all other partitions you may have created... storage drive. NOTE If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery DVDs/media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive...
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... on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the... drive and power on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options...
... on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. A confirmation message displays reminding you have saved your work to external media before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the... drive and power on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. Select Toshiba Recovery Wizard, and then click Next. 2 Select Erase the hard disk and then click Next. 3 Choose one of the following options...
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... internal storage drive in certain applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom...
... internal storage drive in certain applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom...
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NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer ...to the item you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad or move a mouse connected to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. To move the pointer...
NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer ...to the item you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the TouchPad or move a mouse connected to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. To move the pointer...
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...are typing, the on the TouchPad and then slide them apart. To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Circular scrolling To scroll in : ... finger from the TouchPad, start moving your finger in (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you type. The on the screen. For help with these problems, try one or more of the following : Example: Scroll continuously 1 (Circular scrolling) 2 3 4 Begin ...
...are typing, the on the TouchPad and then slide them apart. To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Circular scrolling To scroll in : ... finger from the TouchPad, start moving your finger in (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting TouchPad™ settings While you type. The on the screen. For help with these problems, try one or more of the following : Example: Scroll continuously 1 (Circular scrolling) 2 3 4 Begin ...
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... through the Mouse Properties option of external display devices to touch or button presses while you type. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you type" into the Search field. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The... + F9. Getting Started 77 Using external display devices accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the TouchPad, so that it...
... through the Mouse Properties option of external display devices to touch or button presses while you type. For more information, please visit www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer jumps around as you type" into the Search field. Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ The... + F9. Getting Started 77 Using external display devices accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the TouchPad, so that it...
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... end of its capabilities which allows devices to take advantage of an HDMI cable (not included with the television for more information. To access the TOSHIBA Application Installer, see page 152. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Selecting video cables To connect a device to "Connecting an HDMI™...) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other end of the cable to output the computer screen onto the TV...
... end of its capabilities which allows devices to take advantage of an HDMI cable (not included with the television for more information. To access the TOSHIBA Application Installer, see page 152. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Selecting video cables To connect a device to "Connecting an HDMI™...) Video ports *Available on certain models Connecting the display device If you are connecting a television or other end of the cable to output the computer screen onto the TV...
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...by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE Some modes are only available with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Getting Started 79 Using external display devices ❖ Use a TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your ... 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on . For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display output settings ...
...by configuring the display properties settings. NOTE Some modes are only available with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Getting Started 79 Using external display devices ❖ Use a TV remote control to launch, operate and close applications on your ... 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on . For more detailed HDMI-CEC information visit pcsupport.toshiba.com. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display output settings ...
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... (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. You only...
... (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. You only...