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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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... Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning 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 your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. While Toshiba...
... Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning 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 your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. While Toshiba...
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... "Setting up your software" on the underside of data. After starting your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. You may also be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 45) ❖ Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on...
... "Setting up your software" on the underside of data. After starting your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. You may also be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 45) ❖ Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on...
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... work. If only one or two memory modules. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Pressing the power button...
... work. If only one or two memory modules. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Pressing the power button...
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... Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is the top slot. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work...
... Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is the top slot. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work...
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... 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 and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops...
... 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 and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops...
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... and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make...
... and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make...
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... to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. 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 your computer. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default.
... to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. 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 your computer. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default.
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... display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the television or display device for more information. 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 the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
... display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the television or display device for more information. 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 the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable...
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... to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. It may affect the performance of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the computer's internal storage drive. Those countries may or may use this information for various devices). 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...
... to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. It may affect the performance of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the computer's internal storage drive. Those countries may or may use this information for various devices). 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...
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.... To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of these problems, use the options 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 enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of these problems, use the options 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...
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... not look correct. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you through the display options. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. This opens the Personalization window. For more information, see...
... not look correct. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If you through the display options. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. This opens the Personalization window. For more information, see...
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... its internal storage drive. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). Click Control Panel from optical discs. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up the computer while running on page 149). Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on -screen instructions...
... its internal storage drive. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). Click Control Panel from optical discs. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up the computer while running on page 149). Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on -screen instructions...
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.... HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. 171 Glossary hardware-The physical components of pixels is refreshed. Compare software. When you turn the computer off . See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you turn on...
.... HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. 171 Glossary hardware-The physical components of pixels is refreshed. Compare software. When you turn the computer off . See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you turn on...
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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...