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... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems...
... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems...
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... 148 Data and system configuration backup in he Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 153 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function keys 161 Zoom (Display resolution 161 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 162 Glossary 163...
... 148 Data and system configuration backup in he Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 153 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function keys 161 Zoom (Display resolution 161 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 162 Glossary 163...
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... in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
... in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
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.... Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. After starting your computer for this procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software...
.... Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. After starting your computer for this procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software...
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... down option Power button 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in good condition. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn...
... down option Power button 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in good condition. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn...
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... a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
... a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
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... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on top of the slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Make sure to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 6 Turn the...
... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on top of the slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Make sure to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 6 Turn the...
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... return to the login in screen. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer, touch any object. ❖ Never place...
... return to the login in screen. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer, touch any object. ❖ Never place...
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... USB 3.0 port(s). Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 159. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with 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 computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). To enable/disable...
... USB 3.0 port(s). Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 159. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with 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 computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). To enable/disable...
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.... 4 Turn on the external device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual...
.... 4 Turn on the external device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your computer, and then connect the other end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual...
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... changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of system conditions that may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive...
... changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of system conditions that may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive...
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... enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. You now have several options to fix the problem. 132 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is saved to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. There are removed...
... enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. You now have several options to fix the problem. 132 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is saved to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. There are removed...
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... Change display settings to activate the screen. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the builtin screen. If you are using the built-in screen, make of these components individually. You can change the settings for each of keyboard. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key to choose the screen...
... Change display settings to activate the screen. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the builtin screen. If you are using the built-in screen, make of these components individually. You can change the settings for each of keyboard. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. Press any key to choose the screen...
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... on battery power. An external hard drive is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. Most 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...
... on battery power. An external hard drive is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. Most 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...
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... quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. Compare non-interlaced. See also World Wide Web. 171 Glossary hardware-The physical components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key or...
... quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is refreshed. Compare non-interlaced. See also World Wide Web. 171 Glossary hardware-The physical components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key or...
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... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 151 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 135 directing display output 69 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 140 display devices external 67 display output settings 69 display, external
... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 151 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 135 directing display output 69 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 140 display devices external 67 display output settings 69 display, external
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... DVD player troubleshooting 147 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 67 enabling/disabling touch pad 159 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 RGB (monitor) port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
... DVD player troubleshooting 147 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 67 enabling/disabling touch pad 159 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 RGB (monitor) port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
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... energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC 60 restoring from recovery media 57 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle...
... energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC 60 restoring from recovery media 57 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle...
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... Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using...
... Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using...