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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. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration...
...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration...
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... internal storage drive. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of media you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be connected to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option...
... internal storage drive. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of media you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be connected to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option...
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See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). For more information, see if 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. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter...
See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). For more information, see if 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. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter...
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..., see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. Exploring audio features You can listen to display the Start screen. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. You can use an external...
..., see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. Exploring audio features You can listen to display the Start screen. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. You can use an external...
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TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default.
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... enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to fix the problem. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to the upper-right corner of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of the problem and your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change...
... enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to fix the problem. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to the upper-right corner of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of the problem and your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change...
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... Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your PC" on this option presents you to use a Restore point to return the computer to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Repair...
... Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your PC" on this option presents you to use a Restore point to return the computer to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Repair...
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... often to be replaced. You may need to stay current on page 86. The keyboard you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see your keyboard driver. Press any key to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If you through the display options. For more keyboard error messages. If this does not correct the problem, press F4 again...
... often to be replaced. You may need to stay current on page 86. The keyboard you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see your keyboard driver. Press any key to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If you through the display options. For more keyboard error messages. If this does not correct the problem, press F4 again...
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... Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Search field type Control Panel. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG...
... Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Search field type Control Panel. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG...
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... the Windows® operating system. 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 as special toolbars for "back up media on page 136). follow the installation instructions that the installation is connected...
... the Windows® operating system. 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 as special toolbars for "back up media on page 136). follow the installation instructions that the installation is connected...
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... wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. 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. 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...
... wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. 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. 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...
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.... H hard disk-A storage device composed of an electric circuit are connected. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. HDMI...
.... H hard disk-A storage device composed of an electric circuit are connected. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. HDMI...
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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...