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... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems...
... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems...
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... 148 Data and system configuration backup in he Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 153 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function keys 161 Zoom (Display resolution 161 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 162 Glossary 163...
... 148 Data and system configuration backup in he Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 153 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function keys 161 Zoom (Display resolution 161 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 162 Glossary 163...
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... perform tasks in Windows 8. For more detailed information about your particular model, please 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 find specific information. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice...
... perform tasks in Windows 8. For more detailed information about your particular model, please 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 find specific information. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice...
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...the memory module slots on page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on the underside of today's popular applications. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 42. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
...the memory module slots on page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on the underside of today's popular applications. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 42. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is to be installed, it must be lost. If the computer is the top slot. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Slot...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is to be installed, it must be lost. If the computer is the top slot. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Slot...
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... level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the top slot. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration...
... level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the top slot. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration...
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... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up slightly. In either of one another, you turn...
... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up slightly. In either of one another, you turn...
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... add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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 a hard flat surface. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete...
... add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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 a hard flat surface. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete...
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... 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 159. 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 see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
... 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 159. 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 see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
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...) to the HDMI™ Out port on the external device. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to...
...) to the HDMI™ Out port on the external device. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to...
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... internal storage drive. 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 residence (e.g., European Union). Those countries may or may affect the performance of your country or region of initial system use this information for various devices). The PC Health Monitor software...
... internal storage drive. 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 residence (e.g., European Union). Those countries may or may affect the performance of your country or region of initial system use this information for various devices). The PC Health Monitor software...
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... you may need to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from depending on page 60. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. 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 application or adding a device.
... you may need to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from depending on page 60. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. 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 application or adding a device.
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... Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for each of these components individually. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to...
... Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for each of these components individually. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to...
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No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Click Control Panel from optical discs. Follow the on battery power. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. If anything , use the System Restore utility to help 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...
No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Click Control Panel from optical discs. Follow the on battery power. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. If anything , use the System Restore utility to help 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...
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... one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. 171 Glossary hardware-The physical components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer...
... one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to create a complete screen image. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. 171 Glossary hardware-The physical components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer...
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... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 151 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 135 directing display output 69 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 140 display devices external 67 display output settings 69 display, external
... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 151 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 135 directing display output 69 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 140 display devices external 67 display output settings 69 display, external
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... DVD player troubleshooting 147 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 67 enabling/disabling touch pad 159 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 RGB (monitor) port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
... DVD player troubleshooting 147 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 67 enabling/disabling touch pad 159 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 RGB (monitor) port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
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... energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC 60 restoring from recovery media 57 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle...
... energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC 60 restoring from recovery media 57 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle...
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... Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using...
... Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using...