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... your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 60 Connecting an external monitor or projector 61...
... your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 60 Connecting an external monitor or projector 61...
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... 98 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 99 Exploring audio features 99 Recording sounds 99 Using external speakers or headphones ..... 100 Using the Web Camera 101 Using the Memory card reader 101 Inserting memory media 102 Removing memory media 102 Chapter 5: Utilities 104 eco Utility 105 Password Utility 106 Using a supervisor password 106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that...
... 98 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 99 Exploring audio features 99 Recording sounds 99 Using external speakers or headphones ..... 100 Using the Web Camera 101 Using the Memory card reader 101 Inserting memory media 102 Removing memory media 102 Chapter 5: Utilities 104 eco Utility 105 Password Utility 106 Using a supervisor password 106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that...
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... Wireless networking problems 132 DVD operating problems 134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba 141 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 141 Toshiba's worldwide offices 141 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 143 Functions 143 Help file 144 Display brightness 144 Output (Display switch 145 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 146 Media buttons 146 Volume Mute 147 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 147 Keyboard Function keys 147 Zoom (Display...
... Wireless networking problems 132 DVD operating problems 134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba 141 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 141 Toshiba's worldwide offices 141 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 143 Functions 143 Help file 144 Display brightness 144 Output (Display switch 145 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 146 Media buttons 146 Volume Mute 147 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 147 Keyboard Function keys 147 Zoom (Display...
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... needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change...
... needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change...
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... you created are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to a new internal storage drive from such media, if necessary. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on page 46. For example, if your system to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work " on the internal storage drive. Any files that you have created recovery media for your system, you restore your work...
... you created are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to a new internal storage drive from such media, if necessary. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on page 46. For example, if your system to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work " on the internal storage drive. Any files that you have created recovery media for your system, you restore your work...
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... the device to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if...
... the device to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if...
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... Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Connecting your computer to a network You can listen to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. You can connect your selection. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch...
... Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Connecting your computer to a network You can listen to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. You can connect your selection. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch...
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TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
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... installing a new program or adding a device. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. 120 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is saved to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating...
... installing a new program or adding a device. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. 120 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is saved to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating...
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... resolution. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will...
... resolution. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will...
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....toshiba.com. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on page 86. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. This is not set for all batteries. For more keyboard error messages. Display problems...
....toshiba.com. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on page 86. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. This is not set for all batteries. For more keyboard error messages. Display problems...
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... access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. The IP address for example, the other than the private address of your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Search field type Control Panel. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use...
... access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. The IP address for example, the other than the private address of your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Search field type Control Panel. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use...
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... F1 key to the computer. before connecting a new hardware item to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Always carefully follow directions carefully! General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to 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 Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such...
... F1 key to the computer. before connecting a new hardware item to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Always carefully follow directions carefully! General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to 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 Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such...
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... ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute...
... ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute...
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.... When you turn on the keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a computer system. Compare software. See also Sleep, Suspend. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is returned to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination...
.... When you turn on the keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a computer system. Compare software. See also Sleep, Suspend. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is returned to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination...
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... power 79 AC power light 39 accessing network 99 adding memory 45 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 58 Advanced Startup options 120 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 99 B backing up files 66, 71 battery battery life 78 Call2Recycle™ 91 164 care 89, 90 changing 86 charge indicator light 40 charge time 79 charger 79 charging 40, 79 conserving power 83 determine remaining power...
... power 79 AC power light 39 accessing network 99 adding memory 45 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 58 Advanced Startup options 120 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 99 B backing up files 66, 71 battery battery life 78 Call2Recycle™ 91 164 care 89, 90 changing 86 charge indicator light 40 charge time 79 charger 79 charging 40, 79 conserving power 83 determine remaining power...
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... display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new icon 96 exploring the 95 icons 96 recycle bin 96 standard features 94, 95 Device Manager fixing a problem 123 directing display output 61 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 127 display devices external 60 display output settings 61 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 90 documentation 29 DVD removing...
... display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new icon 96 exploring the 95 icons 96 recycle bin 96 standard features 94, 95 Device Manager fixing a problem 123 directing display output 61 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 127 display devices external 60 display output settings 61 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 90 documentation 29 DVD removing...
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166 Index using 71 E eco power plan 85 eco Utility® 105 eject button optical disc drive 72 eject, optical disc drive 73 enabling touch pad 59 enabling/disabling touch pad 146 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 95 Start screen 93 external display device HDMI™ Out port 60 external display, adjusting 62 F files backing up 66, 71 saving 71 Function Key 113 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 147 Function keys 146 display brightness 144 Help file 144 keyboard Function keys 147 media buttons 146 Output (Display switch) 145 volume mute 147 Zoom...
166 Index using 71 E eco power plan 85 eco Utility® 105 eject button optical disc drive 72 eject, optical disc drive 73 enabling touch pad 59 enabling/disabling touch pad 146 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 95 Start screen 93 external display device HDMI™ Out port 60 external display, adjusting 62 F files backing up 66, 71 saving 71 Function Key 113 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 147 Function keys 146 display brightness 144 Help file 144 keyboard Function keys 147 media buttons 146 Output (Display switch) 145 volume mute 147 Zoom...
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... power plan options 84 video cables 60 Service Station 114 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 98 computer 38 software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 62 display output 61 Shut down computer 43, 44 icon 43, 44 Sleep mode 44 sounds recording 99 speakers using external 100 Start screen exploring the 93 starting an app 70 starting an app from Start screen 70 Startup menu problem solving 120 Startup options Advanced options...
... power plan options 84 video cables 60 Service Station 114 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 98 computer 38 software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 62 display output 61 Shut down computer 43, 44 icon 43, 44 Sleep mode 44 sounds recording 99 speakers using external 100 Start screen exploring the 93 starting an app 70 starting an app from Start screen 70 Startup menu problem solving 120 Startup options Advanced options...
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... hard disk drive is slow 129 high-pitched noise 131 installing hardware/software 139 keyboard 126 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 128 on-screen eject button 131 optical disc drive 130 power and batteries 124 printer 131 restore points 136 screen does not look correct/ flickers 127 slow Internet connection 122 sound system 131 trouble running discs 130 trouble running programs 129 URL address not found 122 Windows® operating system not working 119 wireless networking 132 U user password, deleting 110 user password, setting...
... hard disk drive is slow 129 high-pitched noise 131 installing hardware/software 139 keyboard 126 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 128 on-screen eject button 131 optical disc drive 130 power and batteries 124 printer 131 restore points 136 screen does not look correct/ flickers 127 slow Internet connection 122 sound system 131 trouble running discs 130 trouble running programs 129 URL address not found 122 Windows® operating system not working 119 wireless networking 132 U user password, deleting 110 user password, setting...