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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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... Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning 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 perform tasks in Windows...
... Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning 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 perform tasks in Windows...
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... model. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that came with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of 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...
... model. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that came with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of 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...
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... Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Exploring audio features You can connect your selection. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to display the Start screen. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. You can listen to use your network administrator. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon...
... Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Exploring audio features You can connect your selection. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to display the Start screen. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. You can listen to use your network administrator. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon...
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... Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. It 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 interfaces with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port...
... Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. It 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 interfaces with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port...
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... 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 charge the device, or use a different charging device. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. 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. These settings turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. 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...
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... settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of the screen or swipe in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start...
... settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of the screen or swipe in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start...
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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 not working Reset your computer ❖ All of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to a state at low resolution. 127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is installed ❖ Manually...
...; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to a state at low resolution. 127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is installed ❖ Manually...
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... press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to the optical disc drive eject button on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the small hole next to press the manual eject button. If the optical disc drive is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to...
... press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to the optical disc drive eject button on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the small hole next to press the manual eject button. If the optical disc drive is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to...
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... by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - Click or touch Control Panel, and then select System and Security, and then System. 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. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on...
... by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - Click or touch Control Panel, and then select System and Security, and then System. 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. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on...
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... authorized service provider to fix the problem yourself. Click or touch Computer from turning off the display using Device Manager to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the list that appears. Change the setting for when 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 instructions on using...
... authorized service provider to fix the problem yourself. Click or touch Computer from turning off the display using Device Manager to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the list that appears. Change the setting for when 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 instructions on using...
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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". If the device is connected first, it was in prior to set a restore point (see "Backing up anything , use the System Restore utility to the installation, undoing any changes...
... 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". If the device is connected first, it was in prior to set a restore point (see "Backing up anything , use the System Restore utility to the installation, undoing any changes...
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... 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 . Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF).
... 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 . Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF).
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... used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory...
... used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory...
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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...