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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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... perform tasks in Windows 8. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site...
... perform tasks in Windows 8. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site...
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...)" 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 your computer for this procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 42. See...
...)" 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 your computer for this procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 42. See...
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... Start or Desktop screen, move your work. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off the computer. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... Start or Desktop screen, move your work. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off the computer. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. The memory module should be installed in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. Slot B is the bottom slot. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft...
... 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. The memory module should be installed in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place. Slot B is the bottom slot. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft...
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... time you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Back of the slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 6 Turn the computer...
... time you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Back of the slot. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 6 Turn the computer...
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... Sleep mode). The System window appears. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. 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. Installed memory (RAM) is in screen...
... Sleep mode). The System window appears. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. 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. Installed memory (RAM) is in screen...
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... 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 Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Your computer may include...
... 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 Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Your computer may include...
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... 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 certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television or display device. NOTE You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the...
... 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 certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television or display device. NOTE You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the...
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.... 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 your home country or region. You may use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may be used to the use this information for various devices). The collected information is...
.... 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 your home country or region. You may use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may be used to the use this information for various devices). The collected information is...
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Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. You now have several options to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your PC" on page 58. 132 If Something...
Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. You now have several options to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your PC" on page 58. 132 If Something...
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... Display problems 139 The keyboard you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. If this , press F4. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. Choose a theme for an external monitor. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. If you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting...
... Display problems 139 The keyboard you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. If this , press F4. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. Choose a theme for an external monitor. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. If you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting...
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.... Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on battery power. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up the computer while running on its internal storage drive. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the...
.... Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on battery power. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up the computer while running on its internal storage drive. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the...
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... of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. 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 motherboard to perform a task instead of a computer system. See also Sleep, Suspend. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that...
... of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. 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 motherboard to perform a task instead of a computer system. See also Sleep, Suspend. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that...
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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...