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... in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 60 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 60 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... 134 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 134 Internet problems 137 The Windows® operating system can help you 138 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 138 Checking device properties 138 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 140 Keyboard problems 142 Display problems 142 Disk or storage drive problems 144 Error-checking 144 Optical disc drive problems 146 Sound system problems 149 Printer problems 149 Wireless networking problems 150 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 152 Develop good computing habits 153 Data and system configuration backup in...
... 134 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 134 Internet problems 137 The Windows® operating system can help you 138 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 138 Checking device properties 138 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 140 Keyboard problems 142 Display problems 142 Disk or storage drive problems 144 Error-checking 144 Optical disc drive problems 146 Sound system problems 149 Printer problems 149 Wireless networking problems 150 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 152 Develop good computing habits 153 Data and system configuration backup in...
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...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific...
...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific...
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... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is being accessed, you turn off the power while a disk/disc is in Slot A. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If...
... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is being accessed, you turn off the power while a disk/disc is in Slot A. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If...
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... main battery" on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Unplug and remove any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. 9 Remove the memory module slot cover...
... main battery" on the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Unplug and remove any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. 9 Remove the memory module slot cover...
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... the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Overheating...
... the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Overheating...
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... Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace...
... Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace...
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... a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. See "Restoring from recovery media" on page 59. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you have created to external media using your system for the first time. Any files that you to remove all data from your system and reinstall Windows®. A recovery image of your computer is strongly recommended that you can be connected to an external power source...
... a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. See "Restoring from recovery media" on page 59. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you have created to external media using your system for the first time. Any files that you to remove all data from your system and reinstall Windows®. A recovery image of your computer is strongly recommended that you can be connected to an external power source...
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... "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the Start screen. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Always ON, Always OFF, or Auto. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on page 162. For more information refer to Help & Support, or see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 103 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available...
... "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the Start screen. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Always ON, Always OFF, or Auto. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on page 162. For more information refer to Help & Support, or see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 103 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available...
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... Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be depleted even when the power of the computer is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. It is turned...
... Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be depleted even when the power of the computer is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. It is turned...
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TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 128 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen.
TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 128 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen.
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... change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you may need to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
... change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you may need to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
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... touch Choose when to fix the problem yourself. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be able to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the right edge. When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Search ( ) charm, and then type Power in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that appears. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM...
... touch Choose when to fix the problem yourself. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be able to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the right edge. When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Search ( ) charm, and then type Power in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that appears. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM...
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... for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to the installation, undoing any changes that the installation is often necessary to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. If the device is connected first, it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
... for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to the installation, undoing any changes that the installation is often necessary to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. If the device is connected first, it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
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...). Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the backlit keyboard. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 166 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . The wireless modes are : ❖ Always ON ❖ Always OFF ❖ Auto For more information, see "Backlit keyboard" on page 79. (Available on certain models.) Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution.
...). Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the backlit keyboard. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 166 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . The wireless modes are : ❖ Always ON ❖ Always OFF ❖ Auto For more information, see "Backlit keyboard" on page 79. (Available on certain models.) Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution.
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... function, if connected with HDMI cables. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that are removable. hardware-The physical components of programs and data. See also HDMI. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory...
... function, if connected with HDMI cables. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that are removable. hardware-The physical components of programs and data. See also HDMI. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory...
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... power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 73 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 106 exploring the 105 icons 106 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Device Manager fixing a problem 138 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 143 display devices external 71 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 73 disposal information 19 disposing of your computer 101 documentation 30 DVD removing...
... power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 73 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 106 exploring the 105 icons 106 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Device Manager fixing a problem 138 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 143 display devices external 71 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 73 disposal information 19 disposing of your computer 101 documentation 30 DVD removing...
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Index 185 troubleshooting 152 DVDs using 83 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 165 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 105 Start screen 103 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 77, 82 saving 82 Function Key 128 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 166 Function keys 165 display brightness 163 Help file 163 keyboard Function keys 166 media buttons 165 Output (Display switch) 164 volume mute 165...
Index 185 troubleshooting 152 DVDs using 83 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 165 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 105 Start screen 103 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 77, 82 saving 82 Function Key 128 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 166 Function keys 165 display brightness 163 Help file 163 keyboard Function keys 166 media buttons 165 Output (Display switch) 164 volume mute 165...
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... to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 71 Service Station 129 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 40 adding memory (optional) 47 communications 108 computer 39 software 43 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 73 display output 72 Shut down computer 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 icon 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 109 speakers using external 110 Start screen exploring the...
... to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 71 Service Station 129 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 40 adding memory (optional) 47 communications 108 computer 39 software 43 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 73 display output 72 Shut down computer 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 icon 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 109 speakers using external 110 Start screen exploring the...
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... 160 Toshiba accessories memory 47 TOSHIBA Application Installer 130 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 166 zooming out 166 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 162 touch pad using 66 touch screen navigation 80 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 142 AC power light is blinking 133 battery light is blinking 134 bookmarked site not found 137 checking device properties 138 computer will not start 132 contacting Toshiba 159 corrupted/damaged data files 146 data/entire system backup 156 Device Manager 138 display error message 143 display problems screen...
... 160 Toshiba accessories memory 47 TOSHIBA Application Installer 130 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 166 zooming out 166 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 162 touch pad using 66 touch screen navigation 80 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 142 AC power light is blinking 133 battery light is blinking 134 bookmarked site not found 137 checking device properties 138 computer will not start 132 contacting Toshiba 159 corrupted/damaged data files 146 data/entire system backup 156 Device Manager 138 display error message 143 display problems screen...