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... in Sleep mode 47 Adding optional external devices 48 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 64 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 Adjusting touch pad settings 70 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 71 Connecting an external device 71 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 72 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 47 Adding optional external devices 48 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 64 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 Adjusting touch pad settings 70 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 71 Connecting an external device 71 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 72 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... problems 149 Wireless networking problems 150 DVD operating problems 152 Develop good computing habits 153 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 154 If you need further assistance 159 Contacting Toshiba 159 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 159 Toshiba's worldwide offices 160 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 161 Functions 161 Help file 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch 163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Media buttons 164 Volume Mute 165 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............165 Keyboard Function keys...
... problems 149 Wireless networking problems 150 DVD operating problems 152 Develop good computing habits 153 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 154 If you need further assistance 159 Contacting Toshiba 159 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 159 Toshiba's worldwide offices 160 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 161 Functions 161 Help file 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch 163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Media buttons 164 Volume Mute 165 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............165 Keyboard Function keys...
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... perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. 30 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are...
... perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. 30 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are...
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... applications. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. The surrounding area may be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on the underside of...
... applications. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. The surrounding area may be hot. Allow the module(s) to cool to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on the underside of...
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... 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 good condition. If the computer is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start...
... 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 good condition. If the computer is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start...
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.... 7 Remove the main battery. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Do not try to your memory module slot cover, please refer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
.... 7 Remove the main battery. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Do not try to your memory module slot cover, please refer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on . Back 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to...
... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on . Back 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. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to...
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... in Sleep mode). To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. 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 serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. The System window appears...
... in Sleep mode). To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. 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 serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. The System window appears...
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... external device (if applicable). Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To enable/disable the touch pad, 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 computer. To do one of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI...
... external device (if applicable). Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To enable/disable the touch pad, 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 computer. To do one of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI...
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... need a larger screen. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port HDM™I Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on left side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect...
... need a larger screen. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port HDM™I Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on left side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect...
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... initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. 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 the total hard disk capacity...
... initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. 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 the total hard disk capacity...
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... the problem and your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from the normal routine. ❖ 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 some way such as installing a new program 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...
... the problem and your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from the normal routine. ❖ 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 some way such as installing a new program 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...
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... is charging. Refer to the documentation that takes its power from the battery? Is the display power set to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Check the power options via your Power Plans (see if the battery is normal for as long as a memory module, that...
... is charging. Refer to the documentation that takes its power from the battery? Is the display power set to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Check the power options via your Power Plans (see if the battery is normal for as long as a memory module, that...
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... 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 firmly plugged into effect. This opens the Personalization window. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems The keyboard you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on...
... 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 firmly plugged into effect. This opens the Personalization window. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems The keyboard you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on...
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... , use the System Restore utility to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Follow the on its internal storage drive. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Click Control Panel from optical discs. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers...
... , use the System Restore utility to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Follow the on its internal storage drive. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Click Control Panel from optical discs. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers...
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...-Memory cache installed on the screen that you turn the computer off . HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. See also Sleep, Suspend. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. K keyboard...
...-Memory cache installed on the screen that you turn the computer off . HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. See also Sleep, Suspend. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. K keyboard...
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... power cord/cable 43 power source 42 cooling fan adequate ventilation 40 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 105 exploring the 105 icons 105 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Desktop Assist 114 Media & Entertainment tab 115 Support & Recovery tab 117 Tools & Utilities tab 116 Device Manager fixing a problem 140 directing display output 73 disabling touch pad 71 display troubleshooting 145 display devices external 71 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting...
... power cord/cable 43 power source 42 cooling fan adequate ventilation 40 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 105 exploring the 105 icons 105 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Desktop Assist 114 Media & Entertainment tab 115 Support & Recovery tab 117 Tools & Utilities tab 116 Device Manager fixing a problem 140 directing display output 73 disabling touch pad 71 display troubleshooting 145 display devices external 71 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting...
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...troubleshooting 152 DVDs using 82 E eco power plan 97 eco Utility® 118 eject button optical disc drive 83 eject, optical disc drive 83 enabling touch pad 71 enabling/disabling touch pad 164 ENERGY STAR® 28 exploring desktop 105 Start screen 103 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 RGB (monitor) port 71 external display, adjusting 74 F files backing up 78, 82 saving 82 Function Key 128 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 165 Function keys 164 display brightness 162 Help file 162 keyboard Function keys 165 media buttons 164 Output (Display switch) 163 volume...
...troubleshooting 152 DVDs using 82 E eco power plan 97 eco Utility® 118 eject button optical disc drive 83 eject, optical disc drive 83 enabling touch pad 71 enabling/disabling touch pad 164 ENERGY STAR® 28 exploring desktop 105 Start screen 103 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 RGB (monitor) port 71 external display, adjusting 74 F files backing up 78, 82 saving 82 Function Key 128 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 165 Function keys 164 display brightness 162 Help file 162 keyboard Function keys 165 media buttons 164 Output (Display switch) 163 volume...
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... 88 power down shut down 46 power light 92 power management 90 optimum performance 90 power plans selecting power plan options 95 power saving options 95 precautions safety 38 printer troubleshooting 149 problem solving contacting Toshiba 159 Startup options 137 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 89 recording sounds 109 recovery creating recovery media 58 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive 57 refresh your PC 61 reset your PC 64 restoring from recovery media 60 Recovery Media Creator...
... 88 power down shut down 46 power light 92 power management 90 optimum performance 90 power plans selecting power plan options 95 power saving options 95 precautions safety 38 printer troubleshooting 149 problem solving contacting Toshiba 159 Startup options 137 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 89 recording sounds 109 recovery creating recovery media 58 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive 57 refresh your PC 61 reset your PC 64 restoring from recovery media 60 Recovery Media Creator...
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... 160 Toshiba accessories memory 48 TOSHIBA Application Installer 132 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 165 zooming out 165 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 161 touch pad using 67 touch screen 81 traveling tips 102 troubleshooting 144 AC power light is blinking 135 battery light is blinking 136 bookmarked site not found 139 checking device properties 140 computer will not start 134 contacting Toshiba 159 corrupted/damaged data files 148 data/entire system backup 156 Device Manager 140 display error message 145 display problems screen is...
... 160 Toshiba accessories memory 48 TOSHIBA Application Installer 132 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 165 zooming out 165 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 161 touch pad using 67 touch screen 81 traveling tips 102 troubleshooting 144 AC power light is blinking 135 battery light is blinking 136 bookmarked site not found 139 checking device properties 140 computer will not start 134 contacting Toshiba 159 corrupted/damaged data files 148 data/entire system backup 156 Device Manager 140 display error message 145 display problems screen is...