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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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... with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For the...
... with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For the...
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... page 45) ❖ Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on the underside of data. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
... page 45) ❖ Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on the underside of data. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
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... 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 . Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in good condition. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is...
... 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 . Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in good condition. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is...
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Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. 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. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information...
Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. 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. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. The memory module pops up . Make sure to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. The memory module pops up . Make sure to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while...
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... 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 Sleep mode). Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in "Installing a memory module" on a hard flat surface. Upon restarting your computer, touch any object. ❖ Never place your computer or...
... 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 Sleep mode). Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in "Installing a memory module" on a hard flat surface. Upon restarting your computer, touch any object. ❖ Never place your computer or...
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Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your computer. 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 your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to a live...
Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your computer. 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 your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to a live...
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...outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. 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 see 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 your television or display device.
...outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. 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 see 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 your television or display device.
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... from the internal storage drive. The PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any time by your TOSHIBA computer. 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately...
... from the internal storage drive. The PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA's obligations under its standard limited warranty in any time by your TOSHIBA computer. 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately...
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... as installing a new application or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. You now have several options to choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖...
... as installing a new application or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. You now have several options to choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖...
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.... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to the computer is not set for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of keyboard. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 139 The keyboard you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make of the...
.... ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to the computer is not set for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of keyboard. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 139 The keyboard you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make of the...
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... installation 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 files with restore points" on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive...
... installation 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 files with restore points" on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive...
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... software. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on...
... software. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed 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...