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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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... 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 the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific...
... 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 the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific...
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Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your software" on page 42. The surrounding area may be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. See "Setting up your computer for this procedure. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up...
Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your software" on page 42. The surrounding area may be hot. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. See "Setting up your computer for this procedure. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up...
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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is the bottom slot. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot A. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. You can install one memory module is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is the bottom slot. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot A. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. You can install one memory module is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. The memory module should be installed...
... Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. The memory module should be installed...
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.... The memory module pops up slightly. In either 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 to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer 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.
.... The memory module pops up slightly. In either 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 to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer 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.
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... the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in Sleep mode). Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. In...
... the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in Sleep mode). Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. In...
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... Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To do this: 1 Read 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* Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your computer. Using external display devices...
... Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To do this: 1 Read 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* Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your computer. Using external display devices...
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... 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 external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an HDMI...
... 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 external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an HDMI...
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... 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). The collected information is used to entities located outside of your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive...
... 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). The collected information is used to entities located outside of your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive...
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.... ❖ The screen does not look right. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. There are retained ❖ Apps you change ❖ Your...
.... ❖ The screen does not look right. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. There are retained ❖ Apps you change ❖ Your...
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..., Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of these components individually. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. If...
..., Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of these components individually. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. If...
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... browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on -screen instructions to optical disc drives, or hard drives. External optical disc writers are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc...
... browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on -screen instructions to optical disc drives, or hard drives. External optical disc writers are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc...
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... a computer screen, in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Compare non-interlaced. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to add or remove devices from...
... a computer screen, in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to help improve processing speed. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Compare non-interlaced. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to add or remove devices from...
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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...