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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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...-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice.
...-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice.
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... 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 "Setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in minor bodily injury. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you may want to: ❖ Add more 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...
... 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 "Setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in minor bodily injury. Failure to increase the computer's memory if you may want to: ❖ Add more 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...
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... screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is in good condition. If only one or two memory modules. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off the computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc...
... screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is in good condition. If only one or two memory modules. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off the computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Slot A. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc...
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... secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be installed in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface...
... secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module should be installed in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface...
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... Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Back of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module...
... Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Back of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module...
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... remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. The System window appears. 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). Installed memory (RAM) is in "Installing a memory module...
... remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. The System window appears. 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). Installed memory (RAM) is in "Installing a memory module...
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... port* Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device 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. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI...
... port* Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device 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. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI...
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... 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 the external device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to...
... 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 the external device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to...
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... warranty terms and limitations apply. Utilities PC Health Monitor 125 PC Health Monitor (Available on certain models.) The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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 system...
... warranty terms and limitations apply. Utilities PC Health Monitor 125 PC Health Monitor (Available on certain models.) The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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 system...
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... settings are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. 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. If you installed 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...
... settings are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. 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. If you installed 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...
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... the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. You can change the settings for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the computer. If this , press F4. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. To...
... the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. You can change the settings for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the computer. If this , press F4. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. To...
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... to easily restore the Windows® operating system to "Saving system configuration with either hardware or software can write to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. External optical disc writers are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Click Control Panel from optical discs. An external hard drive is...
... to easily restore the Windows® operating system to "Saving system configuration with either hardware or software can write to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. External optical disc writers are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Click Control Panel from optical discs. An external hard drive is...
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.... I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work is refreshed. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. 171 Glossary hardware-The physical components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while...
.... I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work is refreshed. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. 171 Glossary hardware-The physical components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while...
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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...