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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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... the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject 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...
... the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject 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...
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...; Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of the computer. The surrounding area may be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices...
...; Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of the computer. The surrounding area may be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in minor bodily injury. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices...
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... to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If you turn off the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module, turn off...
... to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. If you turn off the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module, turn off...
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... installed in place. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 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...
... installed in place. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 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 out of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module...
... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module...
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... computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in Sleep mode). To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
... computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in Sleep mode). To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work.
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... 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 your HDMI™ or RGB port please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 159. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your Quick Start document...
... 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 your HDMI™ or RGB port please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 159. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your Quick Start document...
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... 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 television or display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the television or display device for more information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings...
... 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 television or display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the television or display device for more information. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings...
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... conditions that may also be transferred to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the computer's internal storage drive. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). This...
... conditions that may also be transferred to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the computer's internal storage drive. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). This...
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... the Power button in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on page 58. You now have several options to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to troubleshoot the Operating System...
... the Power button in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on page 58. You now have several options to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to troubleshoot the Operating System...
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... typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If this , press F4. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. The screen does not look correct. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using a different make...
... typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If this , press F4. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. This opens the Personalization window. The screen does not look correct. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using a different make...
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... set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help ensure safe and easy installation of your files. External optical disc writers are a few tips to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on -screen instructions to Follow the on page 149). Click Control Panel from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives...
... set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help ensure safe and easy installation of your files. External optical disc writers are a few tips to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on -screen instructions to Follow the on page 149). Click Control Panel from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives...
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... other line of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the motherboard to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare software. Hibernation-A feature of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. hot swapping-The ability...
... other line of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the motherboard to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare software. Hibernation-A feature of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. hot swapping-The ability...
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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...