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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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... change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba...
... change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba...
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The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond 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 the...
The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond 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 the...
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... record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Connecting your computer to a network You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality. You can connect your...
... record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Connecting your computer to a network You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality. You can connect your...
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... 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 such, we recommend that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible 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...
... 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 such, we recommend that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible 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...
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119 Utilities Function 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. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to charge the device, or use a different charging device. Some functions ...
119 Utilities Function 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. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to charge the device, or use a different charging device. Some functions ...
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... level of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. You now have several options to choose from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of the screen or swipe in from the menu. 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 their...
... level of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. You now have several options to choose from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of the screen or swipe in from the menu. 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 their...
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...; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver...
...; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver...
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... disc drive is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to operate. Close the tray carefully, making sure it is completely discharged), use a pencil to press the manual eject button. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is dirty. This button is connected to the optical disc drive...
... disc drive is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to operate. Close the tray carefully, making sure it is completely discharged), use a pencil to press the manual eject button. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is dirty. This button is connected to the optical disc drive...
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... the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. 141 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖...
... the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. 141 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖...
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... screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to turn off the display using Device Manager to turn off , click or touch Never in the Search field, type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to display the Start screen. Change the setting for new information on optical disc drives and their operation. 142 If Something Goes Wrong DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems DVD...
... screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to turn off the display using Device Manager to turn off , click or touch Never in the Search field, type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to display the Start screen. Change the setting for new information on optical disc drives and their operation. 142 If Something Goes Wrong DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems DVD...
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... you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. 147 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits For additional Help, while in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to complete the installation successfully. follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your back up anything , use the System Restore utility...
... you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. 147 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits For additional Help, while in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to complete the installation successfully. follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your back up anything , use the System Restore utility...
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... (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables...
... (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables...
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... hard disks that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work is the point of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. 166 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba...
... hard disks that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work is the point of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. 166 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba...
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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...