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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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... basic procedures needed to change without notice. 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 at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made...
... basic procedures needed to change without notice. 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 at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made...
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... memory module slots on the underside of the computer. The surrounding area may be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Your computer comes with your computer for this procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 42. See "Setting up your software. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices...
... memory module slots on the underside of the computer. The surrounding area may be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. Your computer comes with your computer for this procedure. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 42. See "Setting up your software. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices...
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... be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Slot B is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you may damage the computer, the module, or both. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light...
... be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Slot B is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you may damage the computer, the module, or both. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light...
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... level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into position. Slot B is the bottom slot. The memory module should be installed in place. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right...
... level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into position. Slot B is the bottom slot. The memory module should be installed in place. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right...
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... slot. The memory module pops up slightly. Back of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned...
... slot. The memory module pops up slightly. Back of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned...
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... "Installing a memory module" on a hard flat surface. The System window appears. Using your computer on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in screen. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover...
... "Installing a memory module" on a hard flat surface. The System window appears. Using your computer on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in screen. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover...
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... 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. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. To enable/disable...
... 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. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. To enable/disable...
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... Turn on the external device. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will 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 the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
... Turn on the external device. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will 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 the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port...
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... 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 3 MB or less per year). It alerts users to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. Utilities PC Health Monitor 125 PC Health Monitor (Available on certain models.) The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions...
... 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 3 MB or less per year). It alerts users to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. Utilities PC Health Monitor 125 PC Health Monitor (Available on certain models.) The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions...
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... are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working ❖ The operating system responds differently from the menu. Reset your computer ❖ All of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your screen...
... are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working ❖ The operating system responds differently from the menu. Reset your computer ❖ All of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your screen...
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.... This opens the Personalization window. Choose a theme for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of keyboard. If you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is...
.... This opens the Personalization window. Choose a theme for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of keyboard. If you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is...
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.... 2 Click 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 files". Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible...
.... 2 Click 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 files". Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible...
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... turn the computer off . hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. interlaced-A method of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open...
... turn the computer off . hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. interlaced-A method of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Interlaced monitors take two passes to help improve processing speed. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open...
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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...