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... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... Wireless networking problems 148 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 Develop good computing habits 150 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch 161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function...
... Wireless networking problems 148 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 Develop good computing habits 150 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch 161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function...
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... 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 end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ 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...
... 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 end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ 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...
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... cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. You can be hot...
... cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in the memory module slots on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. You can be hot...
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... removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up slightly. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on top of the slot. Make...
... removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up slightly. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on top of the slot. Make...
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...: ❖ Never cover your computer is in Sleep mode). 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 or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on page...
...: ❖ Never cover your computer is in Sleep mode). 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 or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Installing a memory module" on page...
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... support.toshiba.com. You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to your computer. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so 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...
... support.toshiba.com. You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to your computer. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so 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...
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... HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports...
... HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports...
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...: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. Eject button-Press to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive...
...: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. Eject button-Press to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive...
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... default settings for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on the display you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys...
... default settings for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on the display you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys...
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...; The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails 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 can easily detect if the operating system is not working 133 The battery light is blinking when the computer is on page 157. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press...
...; The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails 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 can easily detect if the operating system is not working 133 The battery light is blinking when the computer is on page 157. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press...
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Reset your computer ❖ All of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you installed from the menu. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible. Restore points are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is saved to your desktop For more information...
Reset your computer ❖ All of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you installed from the menu. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible. Restore points are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is saved to your desktop For more information...
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... touch Personalize, and then Display. 3 Use the menu on your computer, in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for individual components separately by the computer's internal display. To change the setting for an external monitor. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power...
... touch Personalize, and then Display. 3 Use the menu on your computer, in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for individual components separately by the computer's internal display. To change the setting for an external monitor. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power...
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... DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that came with a support technician at a later time. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or Blu-ray™ Discs, you may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to fix the problem yourself. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems...
... DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that came with a support technician at a later time. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or Blu-ray™ Discs, you may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to fix the problem yourself. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems...
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... is connected first, it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any files from the list 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 Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software...
... is connected first, it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any files from the list 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 Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software...
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... control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. interlaced-A method of keys that represents a function, file, or program. 173 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 the computer is refreshed. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you turn on the computer again, your work...
... control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. interlaced-A method of keys that represents a function, file, or program. 173 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 the computer is refreshed. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that you turn on the computer again, your work...
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... or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 113 Media & Entertainment tab 114 Support & Recovery tab 116 Tools & Utilities tab 115 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 141 display devices external...
... or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 113 Media & Entertainment tab 114 Support & Recovery tab 116 Tools & Utilities tab 115 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 141 display devices external...
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... Disc™ player troubleshooting 149 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 94 eco Utility® 117 eject button optical disc drive 80 eject, optical disc drive 81 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 162 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 104 Start screen 102 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 127 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 163 Function keys 162 display brightness 160 Help file 160 keyboard Function keys 163 media buttons 162 Output (Display switch) 161 volume...
... Disc™ player troubleshooting 149 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 94 eco Utility® 117 eject button optical disc drive 80 eject, optical disc drive 81 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 162 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 104 Start screen 102 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 127 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 163 Function keys 162 display brightness 160 Help file 160 keyboard Function keys 163 media buttons 162 Output (Display switch) 161 volume...
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... 85 power down shut down 42 power light 90 power management 87 optimum performance 87 power plans selecting power plan options 93 power saving options 92 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 147 problem solving contacting Toshiba 157 Startup options 133 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 86 recording sounds 108 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
... 85 power down shut down 42 power light 90 power management 87 optimum performance 87 power plans selecting power plan options 93 power saving options 92 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 147 problem solving contacting Toshiba 157 Startup options 133 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 86 recording sounds 108 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
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... Sleep mode 43 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 108 speakers using external 108 Start screen exploring the 102 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 133 supervisor password, deleting 119 supervisor password, set up 118 system indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 40, 89, 90, 109 System Settings 122 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 72 Toshiba...
... Sleep mode 43 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 108 speakers using external 108 Start screen exploring the 102 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 133 supervisor password, deleting 119 supervisor password, set up 118 system indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 40, 89, 90, 109 System Settings 122 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 72 Toshiba...