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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 the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 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 the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 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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... all subject to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For the...
... all subject to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For the...
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... be hot. 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. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in minor bodily injury. You may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 45) ❖ Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on...
... be hot. 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. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in minor bodily injury. You may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 45) ❖ Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on...
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... two memory modules. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button NOTE For this model, Slot A is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data...
... two memory modules. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button NOTE For this model, Slot A is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data...
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... memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the top slot. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to be installed...
... memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the top slot. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to be installed...
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In either 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 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up...
In either 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 to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up...
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... to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure...
... to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure...
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... 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). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. You can also connect the following types of external display devices...
... 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). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. You can also connect the following types of external display devices...
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... attach an external monitor or projector to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. 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 computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual that...
... attach an external monitor or projector to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. 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 computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to the manual that...
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It alerts users to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. 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 initial system use this information for various devices). It may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. Doing so will automatically delete all...
It alerts users to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. 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 initial system use this information for various devices). It may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. Doing so will automatically delete all...
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... settings won't change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. There are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on page 58. Reset your computer ❖ All of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device...
... settings won't change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. There are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on page 58. Reset your computer ❖ All of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device...
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.... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. You can change the settings for an external monitor. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for each of keyboard. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking...
.... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. You can change the settings for an external monitor. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for each of keyboard. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking...
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... you will then be a recent backup of your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). Follow these steps to back up your files. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and...
... you will then be a recent backup of your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). Follow these steps to back up your files. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and...
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... quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. interlaced-A method of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also World Wide Web. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. Interlaced monitors take...
... quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. interlaced-A method of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also World Wide Web. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. See also Sleep, Suspend. Interlaced monitors take...
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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...