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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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.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE...
.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE...
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... another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 71. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to external media before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on...
... another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 71. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to external media before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on...
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... 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 accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad...
... 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 accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad...
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Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. You can listen to record sounds using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. Recording sounds You may record...
Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. You can listen to record sounds using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. Recording sounds You may record...
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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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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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... as installing a new program or adding a device. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in from the menu. If Windows® fails to choose from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in from the menu. If Windows® fails to choose from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move...
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... automates the repair process. Advanced options Choosing this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. 121 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Reset your...
... automates the repair process. Advanced options Choosing this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. 121 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Reset your...
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... and will advance you connected may be replaced. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is normal for an external monitor. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will need to stay current on page 86. 126 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems After a period of time, the battery will lose its previous setting. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT...
... and will advance you connected may be replaced. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is normal for an external monitor. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will need to stay current on page 86. 126 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems After a period of time, the battery will lose its previous setting. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT...
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...; Control Panel's Device Manager to the access point you are in the Search field type Control Panel. Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your selection. these will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to the Internet. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the Service Set...
...; Control Panel's Device Manager to the access point you are in the Search field type Control Panel. Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your selection. these will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to the Internet. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the Service Set...
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... Support screen. follow the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. Before installing anything that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. before connecting a new hardware item to complete the installation successfully. If the device is often necessary to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives...
... Support screen. follow the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. Before installing anything that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. before connecting a new hardware item to complete the installation successfully. If the device is often necessary to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives...
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Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the ...
Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the ...
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... the keyboard. hot swapping-The ability to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of keys that activates a memory resident program. 157 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
... the keyboard. hot swapping-The ability to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of keys that activates a memory resident program. 157 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
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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...