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... your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory 44 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 44 Creating recovery media 45 Restoring from recovery media 48 Refresh your PC (with user's data 49 Reset your PC 51 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the touch pad 55 Adjusting touch pad settings 57 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 58 Connecting an external device 58 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 59 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the...
... your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory 44 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 44 Creating recovery media 45 Restoring from recovery media 48 Refresh your PC (with user's data 49 Reset your PC 51 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the touch pad 55 Adjusting touch pad settings 57 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 58 Connecting an external device 58 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 59 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the...
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... 91 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 92 Exploring audio features 92 Recording sounds 92 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 93 Using the Web Camera 94 Using the Memory card reader 94 Inserting memory media 95 Removing memory media 95 Chapter 5: Utilities 97 eco Utility 98 Password Utility 99 Using a supervisor password 99 Using a user password 101 Deleting a user password 103 System Settings 104 Function Key 106 Recovery Media Creator 107 Service Station 107 TOSHIBA Application Installer 108 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 109 Problems that...
... 91 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 92 Exploring audio features 92 Recording sounds 92 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 93 Using the Web Camera 94 Using the Memory card reader 94 Inserting memory media 95 Removing memory media 95 Chapter 5: Utilities 97 eco Utility 98 Password Utility 99 Using a supervisor password 99 Using a user password 101 Deleting a user password 103 System Settings 104 Function Key 106 Recovery Media Creator 107 Service Station 107 TOSHIBA Application Installer 108 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 109 Problems that...
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... information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to find specific information. 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. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. You can: ❖...
... information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to find specific information. 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. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. You can: ❖...
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... restore your system to a new internal storage drive from such media, if necessary. Any files that you created are using Windows® or another backup program. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optional external writable optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive...
... restore your system to a new internal storage drive from such media, if necessary. Any files that you created are using Windows® or another backup program. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optional external writable optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive...
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... USB 3.0 port (if available). Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 136. For more information, see if 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 touch or button presses while you type. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). To enable/disable the touch pad...
... USB 3.0 port (if available). Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 136. For more information, see if 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 touch or button presses while you type. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). To enable/disable the touch pad...
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... the Windows® ( ) key to the network, consult your selection. Connecting your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 124. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. If you want to use your computer to a network You can use an external microphone, connect it to increase its capabilities and functionality. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button...
... the Windows® ( ) key to the network, consult your selection. Connecting your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 124. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. If you want to use your computer to a network You can use an external microphone, connect it to increase its capabilities and functionality. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button...
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The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 106 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 106 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
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107 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on page 45. For detailed information on using the utility to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your...
107 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on page 45. For detailed information on using the utility to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your...
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... fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen...
... fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen...
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... user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair...
... user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair...
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... the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If you through the display options. You may need to the computer is blank. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to update your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to its previous setting. To do this does not correct the problem, press...
... the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If you through the display options. You may need to the computer is blank. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to update your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to its previous setting. To do this does not correct the problem, press...
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... Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is OFF (the wireless indicator light will be very helpful if you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to display the Start screen. If you are in the Search field type Control Panel. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - i.e., that it has network access, and can detect...
... Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is OFF (the wireless indicator light will be very helpful if you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to display the Start screen. If you are in the Search field type Control Panel. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - i.e., that it has network access, and can detect...
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... work frequently. Use Windows® to an optical disc, or external hard disk. You can do this feature. The IP address for each active network adapter will lock, forcing you should not rely solely on page 64 for recent firmware upgrades. 125 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Develop good computing habits Save your internal storage drive...
... work frequently. Use Windows® to an optical disc, or external hard disk. You can do this feature. The IP address for each active network adapter will lock, forcing you should not rely solely on page 64 for recent firmware upgrades. 125 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Develop good computing habits Save your internal storage drive...
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... Security heading. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies 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 special toolbars for "back up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on page...
... Security heading. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies 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 special toolbars for "back up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on page...
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... or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are used to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of an electric circuit are removable. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. hardware-The...
... or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are used to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of an electric circuit are removable. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. hardware-The...
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... adaptor 38 AC power 75 AC power light 38 indicator light 78 accessing network 92 adding memory 44 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 57 Advanced Startup options 113 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 71 apps starting from Start screen 71 audio features 92 B backing up files 65, 72 battery battery life 74 154 care 83, 84 changing 83 charge indicator light 39 charge time 75 charger 75 charging 39, 75 charging the real-time...
... adaptor 38 AC power 75 AC power light 38 indicator light 78 accessing network 92 adding memory 44 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 57 Advanced Startup options 113 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 71 apps starting from Start screen 71 audio features 92 B backing up files 65, 72 battery battery life 74 154 care 83, 84 changing 83 charge indicator light 39 charge time 75 charger 75 charging 39, 75 charging the real-time...
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... to a network 92 external device 58 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 59 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 61 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 128 desktop creating new icon 89 exploring the 88 icons 89 recycle bin 89 standard features 87, 88 Device Manager fixing a problem 116 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 120 display configuration modes 66 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal...
... to a network 92 external device 58 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 59 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 61 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 128 desktop creating new icon 89 exploring the 88 icons 89 recycle bin 89 standard features 87, 88 Device Manager fixing a problem 116 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 120 display configuration modes 66 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal...
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... battery light 39 Web Camera light 94 Licenses 17 lock computer, using 62 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 95 removing memory media 95 using 94 microphone using 92 monitor problems troubleshooting 119 monitoring battery power 77 mouse properties 70 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 92 connecting your computer 92 networking wireless 91 notification area 90 notifications 90 O ON/OFF 78 ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 72 optional external devices adding 43 P password deleting a supervisor 101 deleting a user...
... battery light 39 Web Camera light 94 Licenses 17 lock computer, using 62 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 95 removing memory media 95 using 94 microphone using 92 monitor problems troubleshooting 119 monitoring battery power 77 mouse properties 70 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 92 connecting your computer 92 networking wireless 91 notification area 90 notifications 90 O ON/OFF 78 ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 72 optional external devices adding 43 P password deleting a supervisor 101 deleting a user...
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... HDMI™ Out 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 138 energy-saving features 73 power down shut down 41 power management 75 optimum performance 75 power plans selecting power plan options 81 power saving options 80 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 123 problem solving contacting Toshiba 131 Startup options 113 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 75 recording sounds 92 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers and applications 54 internal...
... HDMI™ Out 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 138 energy-saving features 73 power down shut down 41 power management 75 optimum performance 75 power plans selecting power plan options 81 power saving options 80 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 123 problem solving contacting Toshiba 131 Startup options 113 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 75 recording sounds 92 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers and applications 54 internal...
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... external display problems 120 external keyboard 119 external monitor 119 good computing habits 125 hard disk drive is slow 122 high-pitched noise 123 installing hardware/software 129 keyboard 119 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 121 power and battery 117 printer 123 restore points 126 screen does not look correct/ flickers 120 slow Internet connection 115 sound system 122 trouble running programs 122 URL address not found 115 Windows® operating system not working 112 wireless networking 124 U user password, deleting 103 user password, setting...
... external display problems 120 external keyboard 119 external monitor 119 good computing habits 125 hard disk drive is slow 122 high-pitched noise 123 installing hardware/software 129 keyboard 119 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 121 power and battery 117 printer 123 restore points 126 screen does not look correct/ flickers 120 slow Internet connection 115 sound system 122 trouble running programs 122 URL address not found 115 Windows® operating system not working 112 wireless networking 124 U user password, deleting 103 user password, setting...