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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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... specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces...
... specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces...
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... Connect an external monitor (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 42. See "Setting up your software" on page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on page 42. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... Connect an external monitor (see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 42. See "Setting up your software" on page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on page 42. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. You can install one memory module is to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Before you to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data...
... the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. You can install one memory module is to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Before you to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data...
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Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing...
Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing...
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... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Back of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do...
... main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Back of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do...
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... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is displayed below the System heading. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed...
... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is displayed below the System heading. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed...
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... models may automatically detect the external device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). To do this: 1 Read the directions 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...
... models may automatically detect the external device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). To do this: 1 Read the directions 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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... external display device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. 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 computer: ❖ Connect one end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable...
... external display device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. 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 computer: ❖ Connect one end of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable...
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... 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 the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may be used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may also be transferred to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. You may use , and...
... 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 the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the internal storage drive may be used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may also be transferred to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. You may use , and...
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Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If Windows® fails to start properly, you experience any of removed apps is not working ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system...
Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. If Windows® fails to start properly, you experience any of removed apps is not working ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system...
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... screen is not set for an external monitor. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 139 The keyboard you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. This opens the Personalization window. Try using a different make sure the display priority is blank. Display problems Here are using an external monitor...
... screen is not set for an external monitor. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 139 The keyboard you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. This opens the Personalization window. Try using a different make sure the display priority is blank. Display problems Here are using an external monitor...
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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 read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your files. General tips for "back up files". If anything , use the System Restore utility to Fortunately, the Windows® operating system...
... 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 read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your files. General tips for "back up files". If anything , use the System Restore utility to Fortunately, the Windows® operating system...
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..., your work is refreshed. interlaced-A method of a computer system. When you turn on the screen that you turn the computer off . See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to perform a task instead of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer...
..., your work is refreshed. interlaced-A method of a computer system. When you turn on the screen that you turn the computer off . See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to perform a task instead of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced monitors take two passes 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...