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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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... Connecting your computer to a network ....... 91 Exploring audio features 91 Recording sounds 91 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 92 Using the Web Camera 93 Using the Memory card reader 93 Inserting memory media 94 Removing memory media 94 Chapter 5: Utilities 96 eco Utility 97 Password Utility 98 Using a supervisor password 98 Using a user password 100 Deleting a user password 102 System Settings 103 Sleep Utilities 105 USB Sleep and Charge 105 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 107 Power supply mode settings 107 Sleep and Music 108 HDD Protection Utility...
... Connecting your computer to a network ....... 91 Exploring audio features 91 Recording sounds 91 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 92 Using the Web Camera 93 Using the Memory card reader 93 Inserting memory media 94 Removing memory media 94 Chapter 5: Utilities 96 eco Utility 97 Password Utility 98 Using a supervisor password 98 Using a user password 100 Deleting a user password 102 System Settings 103 Sleep Utilities 105 USB Sleep and Charge 105 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 107 Power supply mode settings 107 Sleep and Music 108 HDD Protection Utility...
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... computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
... computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
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... device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to touch or button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on your computer. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that came with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 58. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel...
... device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to touch or button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on your computer. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that came with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 58. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel...
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... the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 138. For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 85 Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened, or...
... the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 138. For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 85 Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened, or...
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... functionality. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 91 For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to a network You can listen to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones...
... functionality. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 91 For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to a network You can listen to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones...
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... come into contact with USB ports. 106 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. As for example...
... come into contact with USB ports. 106 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. As for example...
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The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 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. 110 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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 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. 110 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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... its settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may need to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to fix the problem. If you experience any of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery...
... its settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you may need to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to fix the problem. If you experience any of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery...
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... removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually...
... removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually...
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... not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. If this , press F4. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. Press any key to the...
... not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. If this , press F4. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. Press any key to the...
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... OFF (the wireless indicator light will be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. 128 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users. SSIDs are attempting to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that your selection. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer...
... OFF (the wireless indicator light will be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. 128 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users. SSIDs are attempting to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that your selection. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer...
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... your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for instructions. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases. If your internal storage drive.
... your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Many software programs build in an automatic backup, but you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for instructions. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases. If your internal storage drive.
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... able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in case you need any files from the list that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your files with restore points" on -screen instructions to the installation, undoing 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...
... able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in case you need any files from the list that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your files with restore points" on -screen instructions to the installation, undoing 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...
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... that can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. hot swapping-The ability to which certain keys in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. See also HDMI. hardware-The physical components of an electric circuit are removable. See also Sleep, Suspend. Hard disks hold...
... that can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. hot swapping-The ability to which certain keys in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. See also HDMI. hardware-The physical components of an electric circuit are removable. See also Sleep, Suspend. Hard disks hold...
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... adaptor 38 AC power 74 AC power light 38 accessing network 91 adding memory 44 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 57 Advanced Startup options 117 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 91 B backing up files 64, 71 Backlit keyboard 68 battery battery life 73 160 care 82, 83 changing 82 charge indicator light 39 charge time 74 charger 74 charging 39, 74 charging the real...
... adaptor 38 AC power 74 AC power light 38 accessing network 91 adding memory 44 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 57 Advanced Startup options 117 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 91 B backing up files 64, 71 Backlit keyboard 68 battery battery life 73 160 care 82, 83 changing 82 charge indicator light 39 charge time 74 charger 74 charging 39, 74 charging the real...
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... to a network 91 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 132 desktop creating new icon 88 exploring the 87 icons 88 recycle bin 88 standard features 86, 87 Device Manager fixing a problem 120 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 124 display configuration modes 65 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal...
... to a network 91 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 132 desktop creating new icon 88 exploring the 87 icons 88 recycle bin 88 standard features 86, 87 Device Manager fixing a problem 120 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 124 display configuration modes 65 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal...
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...40 internal storage drive recovery 44 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 67 troubleshooting 123 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 77 AC adaptor light 76 AC power light 38, 39 battery light 39 Web Camera light 93 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 83 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 94 removing memory media 94 using 93 microphone using 91 monitor problems troubleshooting 123 monitoring battery power 76 mouse properties 69 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 91 connecting your computer 91 networking wireless 90...
...40 internal storage drive recovery 44 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 67 troubleshooting 123 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 77 AC adaptor light 76 AC power light 38, 39 battery light 39 Web Camera light 93 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 83 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 94 removing memory media 94 using 93 microphone using 91 monitor problems troubleshooting 123 monitoring battery power 76 mouse properties 69 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 91 connecting your computer 91 networking wireless 90...
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... Micro HDMI™ Out 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 144 energy-saving features 72 power down shut down 41 power light 77 power management 74 optimum performance 74 power plans selecting power plan options 80 power saving options 79 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 127 problem solving contacting Toshiba 136 Startup options 117 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 74 recording sounds 91 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers and...
... Micro HDMI™ Out 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 144 energy-saving features 72 power down shut down 41 power light 77 power management 74 optimum performance 74 power plans selecting power plan options 80 power saving options 79 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 127 problem solving contacting Toshiba 136 Startup options 117 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 74 recording sounds 91 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers and...
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... external display problems 124 external keyboard 123 external monitor 123 good computing habits 129 hard disk drive is slow 126 high-pitched noise 127 installing hardware/software 133 keyboard 123 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 125 power and battery 121 printer 127 restore points 130 screen does not look correct/ flickers 124 slow Internet connection 119 sound system 126 trouble running programs 126 URL address not found 119 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 134 USB Wakeup function does not work 135 Windows...
... external display problems 124 external keyboard 123 external monitor 123 good computing habits 129 hard disk drive is slow 126 high-pitched noise 127 installing hardware/software 133 keyboard 123 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 125 power and battery 121 printer 127 restore points 130 screen does not look correct/ flickers 124 slow Internet connection 119 sound system 126 trouble running programs 126 URL address not found 119 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 134 USB Wakeup function does not work 135 Windows...