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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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... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to change...
... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to change...
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... 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 page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of data. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. See "Setting up your software. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you use complex software...
... 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 page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to run most of data. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. See "Setting up your software. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you use complex software...
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... can install one memory module is 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 The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. If you turn off the...
... can install one memory module is 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 The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. If you turn off the...
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... work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed in place. The memory module should be completely inserted 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. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
... work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed in place. The memory module should be completely inserted 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. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery...
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... work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on . Back of the slot. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The memory module pops up . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 95. 6 Turn...
... work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on . Back of the slot. You can damage the computer and the memory module. The memory module pops up . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 95. 6 Turn...
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... air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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 screen. 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 is inserted...
... air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. 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 screen. 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 is inserted...
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... may include USB 3.0 port(s). You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. For more...
... may include USB 3.0 port(s). You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. For more...
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... or display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. 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 the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
... or display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. 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 the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
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... 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 your country or region of system conditions that may be used to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. Subject to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may affect the performance of initial system use this information for various devices). TOSHIBA...
... 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 your country or region of system conditions that may be used to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. Subject to the use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may affect the performance of initial system use this information for various devices). TOSHIBA...
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... options to fix the problem. If Windows® fails to start properly, you experience any of your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from depending on page 60. 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 these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device...
... options to fix the problem. If Windows® fails to start properly, you experience any of your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from depending on page 60. 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 these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device...
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... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make of keyboard. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If this , press F4. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. The screen does not look correct. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using a different make sure...
... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make of keyboard. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If this , press F4. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. The screen does not look correct. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using a different make sure...
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... 149). Search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. 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 such as read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to set a restore point (see the...
... 149). Search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. 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 such as read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to set a restore point (see the...
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... represents a function, file, or program. Compare software. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. internal device-See device. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image.
... represents a function, file, or program. Compare software. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. internal device-See device. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image.
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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...