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... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... 23 Wireless networking problems 142 DVD operating problems 143 Develop good computing habits 144 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 145 If you need further assistance 149 Contacting Toshiba 150 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 150 Toshiba's worldwide offices 150 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 156 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............156 Keyboard Function keys 156...
... 23 Wireless networking problems 142 DVD operating problems 143 Develop good computing habits 144 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 145 If you need further assistance 149 Contacting Toshiba 150 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 150 Toshiba's worldwide offices 150 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 156 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............156 Keyboard Function keys 156...
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... herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. For...
... herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. For...
User Guide
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... is the bottom slot. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is on the underside of the screen or swipe in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be hot. Slot B is in minor bodily injury. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. The...
... is the bottom slot. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is on the underside of the screen or swipe in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be hot. Slot B is in minor bodily injury. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. The...
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... "Removing the battery from the computer" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off. Do not try to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating...
... "Removing the battery from the computer" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off. Do not try to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with...
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... the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Using your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. The System window appears. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on...
... the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Using your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. The System window appears. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on...
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... a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the external device (if applicable). To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For more information, see if you can easily attach an external device your computer. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). 66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel.
... a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the external device (if applicable). To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For more information, see if you can easily attach an external device your computer. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). 66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel.
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... then connect the other end of the cable to your television or display device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device.
... then connect the other end of the cable to your television or display device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device.
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... to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to turn on the computer" on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system...
... to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to turn on the computer" on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system...
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... specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. There are familiar with computers. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on the severity of expertise with your computer and used to the way the operating system responds to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. There are familiar with computers. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on the severity of expertise with your computer and used to the way the operating system responds to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Restore points are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is saved to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are changed back to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your PC (with another set of your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list...
... is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Restore points are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is saved to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are changed back to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your PC (with another set of your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list...
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... to its power from the battery? Is the display power set for an external monitor. You may be replaced. If this , press F4. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. The keyboard you added a device that came...
... to its power from the battery? Is the display power set for an external monitor. You may be replaced. If this , press F4. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. The keyboard you added a device that came...
User Guide
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... the Windows® operating system, and that signal strength is good using the utility provided with a support technician at a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more advanced users. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm, and then type Computer. To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. 142 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE...
... the Windows® operating system, and that signal strength is good using the utility provided with a support technician at a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more advanced users. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm, and then type Computer. To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. 142 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE...
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... anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 147). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on page 146). Click or touch Control Panel from them. ❖ Do not guess - follow the installation instructions that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers...
... anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 147). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on page 146). Click or touch Control Panel from them. ❖ Do not guess - follow the installation instructions that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers...
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... main memory. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also World Wide Web. Compare software. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of your work , including all open files...
... main memory. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also World Wide Web. Compare software. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of your work , including all open files...
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... power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 147 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 136 display devices external 66 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting...
... power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 147 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 136 display devices external 66 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting...
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... 82 DVD player troubleshooting 143 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 122 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume mute...
... 82 DVD player troubleshooting 143 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 122 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume mute...
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... 84 power down shut down 42 power light 89 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 141 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 128 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
... 84 power down shut down 42 power light 89 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 141 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 128 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
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... system backup 147 Device Manager 132 display error message 136 display problems screen is blank 135 DVD player 143 eject button 140 error message, warning resume failure 126 Error-checking 137 external display problems 137 external keyboard 135 external monitor 136 good computing habits 144 hard disk drive is slow 139 high-pitched noise 141 installing hardware/software 148 keyboard 135 memory problems 133 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 137 on-screen eject button 140 optical disc drive 139 power and batteries 134 printer 141 restore points 146 screen...
... system backup 147 Device Manager 132 display error message 136 display problems screen is blank 135 DVD player 143 eject button 140 error message, warning resume failure 126 Error-checking 137 external display problems 137 external keyboard 135 external monitor 136 good computing habits 144 hard disk drive is slow 139 high-pitched noise 141 installing hardware/software 148 keyboard 135 memory problems 133 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 137 on-screen eject button 140 optical disc drive 139 power and batteries 134 printer 141 restore points 146 screen...