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... your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 59 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 60 Connecting an external device 60 Using external display devices 61 Selecting video cables 61 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector 62...
... your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 59 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 60 Connecting an external device 60 Using external display devices 61 Selecting video cables 61 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector 62...
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... Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 126 Internet problems 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 132 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Optical disc drive problems 136 Sound system problems 139 Printer problems 139 Wireless networking problems 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 142 Develop good computing habits 143 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating...
... Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 126 Internet problems 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 132 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Optical disc drive problems 136 Sound system problems 139 Printer problems 139 Wireless networking problems 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 142 Develop good computing habits 143 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating...
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Contents 25 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 155 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 156 Keyboard Function keys 156 Zoom (Display resolution 156 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........157 Glossary 158 Index 173
Contents 25 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 155 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 156 Keyboard Function keys 156 Zoom (Display resolution 156 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........157 Glossary 158 Index 173
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... Windows 8.1. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model...
... Windows 8.1. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model...
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... include USB 3.0 port(s). See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to touch or button presses while you type. For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable...
... include USB 3.0 port(s). See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to touch or button presses while you type. For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable...
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... when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with USB ports. 117 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 disabled. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it.The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port...
... when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with USB ports. 117 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 disabled. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it.The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port...
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...Key NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge...
...Key NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge...
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... removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you change ❖ Your computer settings will be changed back to start properly twice, the Windows...
... removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you change ❖ Your computer settings will be changed back to start properly twice, the Windows...
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... powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on page 53. Advanced options Choosing 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...
... powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on page 53. Advanced options Choosing 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...
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... the display options. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with a 10-key keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to activate the screen. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. If you are using an external monitor: ❖...
... the display options. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with a 10-key keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to activate the screen. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. If you are using an external monitor: ❖...
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...), use a pencil to the documentation that came with a clean cloth dipped in the small hole next to operate. Pencil lead can interfere with the laser beam. Make sure the tray that the disc is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to press the manual eject button. Make sure...
...), use a pencil to the documentation that came with a clean cloth dipped in the small hole next to operate. Pencil lead can interfere with the laser beam. Make sure the tray that the disc is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to press the manual eject button. Make sure...
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... Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. Problems...
... Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. Problems...
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..., type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to turn off the display using Device Manager to fix the problem yourself. The optical disc drive should appear in both drop down lists. 4 Click or touch Save changes. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. 142 If Something Goes Wrong DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems (Available on certain models.) If you experience a problem...
..., type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to turn off the display using Device Manager to fix the problem yourself. The optical disc drive should appear in both drop down lists. 4 Click or touch Save changes. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. 142 If Something Goes Wrong DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems (Available on certain models.) If you experience a problem...
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... ensure safe and easy installation 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 such as special toolbars for "back up files". Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen...
... ensure safe and easy installation 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 such as special toolbars for "back up files". Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen...
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... (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables...
... (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables...
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... of many Toshiba computers that are used to the internal storage drive the current state of your work, including all components of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination...
... of many Toshiba computers that are used to the internal storage drive the current state of your work, including all components of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination...
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... TV or display device 61 monitor 62 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 146 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 98 icons 99 recycle bin 99 standard features 97, 98 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 93
... TV or display device 61 monitor 62 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 146 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 98 icons 99 recycle bin 99 standard features 97, 98 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 93
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...-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 142 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 88 eco Utility® 108 eject button optical disc drive 75 eject, optical disc drive 75 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 98 Start screen 96 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 67, 72 saving 72 Function Key 119 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume...
...-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 142 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 88 eco Utility® 108 eject button optical disc drive 75 eject, optical disc drive 75 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 98 Start screen 96 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 67, 72 saving 72 Function Key 119 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume...
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Index 177 power light 84 power management 81 optimum performance 81 power plans selecting power plan options 87 power saving options 86 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 139 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 126 projector connecting 62 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 81 recording sounds 102 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 46 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring from recovery media 50 Recovery Media Creator 120 recycle bin icon...
Index 177 power light 84 power management 81 optimum performance 81 power plans selecting power plan options 87 power saving options 86 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 139 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 126 projector connecting 62 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 81 recording sounds 102 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 46 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring from recovery media 50 Recovery Media Creator 120 recycle bin icon...
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... 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 57 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 94 troubleshooting 132 AC power light is blinking 124 battery light is blinking 125 bookmarked site not found 128 checking device properties 129 computer will not start 123 contacting Toshiba 149 corrupted/damaged data files 135 data/entire system backup 146 Device Manager 129 display error message 133 display problems screen is blank 132 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 142 eject button 136 error...
... 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 57 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 94 troubleshooting 132 AC power light is blinking 124 battery light is blinking 125 bookmarked site not found 128 checking device properties 129 computer will not start 123 contacting Toshiba 149 corrupted/damaged data files 135 data/entire system backup 146 Device Manager 129 display error message 133 display problems screen is blank 132 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 142 eject button 136 error...