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...register online, you must be connected to the Internet.
Adding optional external devices
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Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 42.
After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory (see "...
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Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
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From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Windows®... your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features or utilities.
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It is strongly recommended that you create... additional partition later Erase the hard disk completely Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer
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... models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 2 3 4 5 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. Click Next. Click the item(s) you want to install. Click Install. ...
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... external USB diskette drive
Turning off the computer
Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could ... charge the main battery.
Options for turning off the computer
Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option ...your computer. You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory).
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... allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 2 Double-click the TOSHIBA Application Installer icon on the Windows® desktop. Click Next.
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item...
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... or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility.
Fingerprint Enrollment
Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing fingerprint samples.
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It is recommended that you ... "Elevate administrative privileges" on the main Control Center window before you can access most of the system settings in the Control Center (...
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... in the enrollment wizard.
Control Center
The Control Center contains various functions for fingerprint management and for setting up your fingerprint software. Available options depend on the software status, used hardware, and installed applications.
(Sample Image) Main Fingerprint Control Center Window
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... condition, press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously. Then shut down the computer via software, or follow the steps if your program stops responding (see "Problems that ... has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer...
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... automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement Start Windows® normally
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When you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays information about each option at the bottom after .... See your Windows® documentation for further explanation.
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If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of ...
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... tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is...connected or faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related....memory module, following the instructions in "Installing a memory module" on page 49, and making sure ...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work....
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...-test to check for any problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 73 or in the instructions that came with the printer. You ... This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more information.
Modem problems
(Available on certain models...
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If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MACaddress ...'s Web site for recent firmwareupgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware releases.
Special considerations for the Windows® operating system
... wireless access point.
When you install a wireless access point device, the Windows® operating system ...
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... a program and lose unsaved changes. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you should... your hard disk.
Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to a CD, DVD, or ... can do this Use the Windows® operating system to back up files or your entire computer to ...or hard drive to the system and use specialized software to copy everything on the hard disk to a CD/DVD ...
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...-to-use features for backing up your Windows® settings and your data-documents and other...If you experience problems after installing some new hardware or software, you can easily select ...turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation. This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which...
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... Goes Wrong
Develop good computing habits
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General tips for installing hardware and software
Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware ... installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. Restart the Windows® operating system. Always restart the Windows®...
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..., or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be ...com.
Toshiba voice contact
Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have Your computer's serial number The computer and any optional devices related to the problem Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all other preloaded software on your choice of media ...
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...high-density diskette). See also diskette, high-density diskette. download - (1) In communications, to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network. (2) To send font data from the computer ... [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several ...
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...to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again. software - See program. Compare hardware. Suspend - A feature of some Windows® operating systems that allows you to turn off... bus, hot swapping, serial. upload - To send a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download.
USB - See universal serial bus (USB).
utility - A computer program designed to...
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...; 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 37 installationmemory module 49 installingmemory modules 49 mouse 72 instant passwords, using 147 Internet bookmarked site ... features 131 slow connection 178 surfing 131 uploading and downloading files 132 URL address not found 178 using 129... 180 headphones using 133 Help and Support Windows® operating system 179 Hibernation mode 75...
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networkingwireless 129 Notification Area 124
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opening the display panel 47 optical drive problems 187 troubleshooting 187 other ... 194 resetting port to default settings 125 upgrading 125 monitor 69 connecting 69 not working 184 mouse installing 72 serial 72
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network accessing 127 Dial-Up Networking Wizard 127