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... of the User's Guide. Consult the electronic User's Guide (Internet connection required) Start Screen To access the electronic User's Guide through your Toshiba utilities and other countries. Satellite and Satellite Pro are easy to complete a setup process. Most problems are registered trademarks of their respective companies. HINT: To access your Windows 8 desktop 1. Double click/touch the Desktop Assist icon 2. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Need Help? you can access it at support.toshiba.com. The User's Guide opens in the...
... of the User's Guide. Consult the electronic User's Guide (Internet connection required) Start Screen To access the electronic User's Guide through your Toshiba utilities and other countries. Satellite and Satellite Pro are easy to complete a setup process. Most problems are registered trademarks of their respective companies. HINT: To access your Windows 8 desktop 1. Double click/touch the Desktop Assist icon 2. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Need Help? you can access it at support.toshiba.com. The User's Guide opens in the...
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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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... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide...
... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide...
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... models may automatically detect the external device. Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling...
... models may automatically detect the external device. Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling...
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...Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. You can connect your computer to a network to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to increase its capabilities and functionality. Connecting your selection...
...Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. You can connect your computer to a network to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to increase its capabilities and functionality. Connecting your selection...
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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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... the screen or swipe in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you installed from depending on page 50. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to choose from discs or Web sites are retained ❖ Apps you may need to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu...
... the screen or swipe in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you installed from depending on page 50. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to choose from discs or Web sites are retained ❖ Apps you may need to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu...
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... on page 52. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode 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...
... on page 52. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode 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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... screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on page 86. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. The keyboard you through the display options. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display...
... screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on page 86. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. The keyboard you through the display options. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display...
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... the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is recognized by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. If, for each active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to the Internet. i.e., that the Wi-Fi® adapter is correct - To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port.
... the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is recognized by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. If, for each active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to the Internet. i.e., that the Wi-Fi® adapter is correct - To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port.
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... web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to do so. This will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it may be very difficult to run an installation utility first - 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...
... web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to do so. This will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it may be very difficult to run an installation utility first - 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...
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...; Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute...
...; Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute...
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... is connected to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba computers that are removable. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. H hard disk-A storage device composed of programs and data. When you turn on the keyboard. Compare software...
... is connected to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba computers that are removable. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. H hard disk-A storage device composed of programs and data. When you turn on the keyboard. Compare software...
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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...