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... your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 48 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the touch pad 55 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 59 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 60 Directing the display output when you...
... your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 48 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the touch pad 55 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 59 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 60 Directing the display output when you...
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...86 Connecting your computer to a network ...........87 Exploring audio features 88 Recording sounds 88 Using external speakers or headphones............88 Using the Web Camera 89 Using the memory card reader 90 Inserting memory media 90 Removing memory media 91 Chapter 5: Utilities 92 Desktop Assist 93 Media & Entertainment 94 Tools & Utilities 94 Support & Recovery 95 eco Utility 96 Setting passwords 97 Using a supervisor password 97 Using a user password 99 Deleting a user password 99 System Settings 100 Sleep and Charge 101 USB Sleep and Charge 101 Enabling/Disabling USB...
...86 Connecting your computer to a network ...........87 Exploring audio features 88 Recording sounds 88 Using external speakers or headphones............88 Using the Web Camera 89 Using the memory card reader 90 Inserting memory media 90 Removing memory media 91 Chapter 5: Utilities 92 Desktop Assist 93 Media & Entertainment 94 Tools & Utilities 94 Support & Recovery 95 eco Utility 96 Setting passwords 97 Using a supervisor password 97 Using a user password 99 Deleting a user password 99 System Settings 100 Sleep and Charge 101 USB Sleep and Charge 101 Enabling/Disabling USB...
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24 Contents Functions 136 Help file 137 Display brightness 137 Output (Display switch 138 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 139 Media buttons 139 Volume Mute 140 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............140 Keyboard Function keys 141 Zoom (Display resolution 141 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 142 Glossary 143 Index 158
24 Contents Functions 136 Help file 137 Display brightness 137 Output (Display switch 138 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 139 Media buttons 139 Volume Mute 140 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............140 Keyboard Function keys 141 Zoom (Display resolution 141 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 142 Glossary 143 Index 158
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... and specifications on your computer, or 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 the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba...
... and specifications on your computer, or 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 the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba...
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... Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your optional external writable optical disc drive. NOTE When you can restore your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Consult the documentation that the drive has been recovered. For instructions on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to complete the recovery...
... Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your optional external writable optical disc drive. NOTE When you can restore your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Consult the documentation that the drive has been recovered. For instructions on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to complete the recovery...
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... random locations on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by itself" to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The touch pad settings are typing, the on the screen. For more of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to touch or button presses while you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so...
... random locations on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by itself" to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The touch pad settings are typing, the on the screen. For more of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to touch or button presses while you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so...
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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 page 139. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer should automatically detect the external device. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. Getting Started 59 Connecting...
... 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 page 139. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer should automatically detect the external device. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. Getting Started 59 Connecting...
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... Illustration) TOSHIBA Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the computer. To access Mouse properties: 1 Move your pointing device or mouse settings.
... Illustration) TOSHIBA Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the computer. To access Mouse properties: 1 Move your pointing device or mouse settings.
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... TOSHIBA function keys mode - Utilities Sleep and Charge 101 ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on page 60. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on page 104 ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation/USB 3.0 Sleep and Charge This utility displays whether the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled...
... TOSHIBA function keys mode - Utilities Sleep and Charge 101 ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on page 60. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on page 104 ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation/USB 3.0 Sleep and Charge This utility displays whether the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled...
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... certain models). 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The stored data uses a very small portion of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory...
... certain models). 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The stored data uses a very small portion of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory...
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... TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. It may disable the PC Health Monitor at its best by uninstalling the software via the Windows® Control Panel. You may also be transferred to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive may use restrictions above, the data logged on page 46. TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. For detailed information on using the utility to entities located...
... TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. It may disable the PC Health Monitor at its best by uninstalling the software via the Windows® Control Panel. You may also be transferred to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive may use restrictions above, the data logged on page 46. TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. For detailed information on using the utility to entities located...
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.... The Windows® operating system is not working 2 Check the INPUT specifications on page 134. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are several options to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. 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. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails...
.... The Windows® operating system is not working 2 Check the INPUT specifications on page 134. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you are several options to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. 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. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails...
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... user. Restore points are removed ❖ A list of the options found on this option presents you with user's data). The Operating System will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from discs or Web sites are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Reset your computer ❖ All of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you installed from the Windows...
... user. Restore points are removed ❖ A list of the options found on this option presents you with user's data). The Operating System will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from discs or Web sites are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Reset your computer ❖ All of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you installed from the Windows...
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... keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the builtin screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to make sure the display...
... keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the builtin screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to make sure the display...
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... the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. External optical disc writers are a few tips 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 and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup...
... the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. External optical disc writers are a few tips 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 and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup...
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... computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. interlaced-A method of an electric circuit are removable. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and applications, when you turn the computer off . hardware-The physical components of many Toshiba computers that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. Compare software. internal device-See device. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid...
... computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. interlaced-A method of an electric circuit are removable. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and applications, when you turn the computer off . hardware-The physical components of many Toshiba computers that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. Compare software. internal device-See device. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid...
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... or display device 60 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 131 desktop creating new icon 84 exploring the 82, 84 icons 84 recycle bin 85 standard features 84 Desktop Assist 93 Support & Recovery tab 95 Tools & Utilities tab 94 Device Manager fixing a problem 119 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 123 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61...
... or display device 60 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 131 desktop creating new icon 84 exploring the 82, 84 icons 84 recycle bin 85 standard features 84 Desktop Assist 93 Support & Recovery tab 95 Tools & Utilities tab 94 Device Manager fixing a problem 119 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 123 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61...
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... Function Key 105 Function keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 140 display brightness 137 enabling/disabling touch pad 139 Help file 137 keyboard Function keys 141 media buttons 139 Output (Display switch) 138 volume mute 140 Zoom (Display resolution) 141 function keys 66 H headphones using 88 I icon desktop 84 moving to desktop 84 recycle bin 85 safety 28 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 42 installing battery 79 memory modules 45 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard backlit 67 function keys 66 special Windows® keys 66 troubleshooting...
... Function Key 105 Function keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 140 display brightness 137 enabling/disabling touch pad 139 Help file 137 keyboard Function keys 141 media buttons 139 Output (Display switch) 138 volume mute 140 Zoom (Display resolution) 141 function keys 66 H headphones using 88 I icon desktop 84 moving to desktop 84 recycle bin 85 safety 28 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 42 installing battery 79 memory modules 45 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard backlit 67 function keys 66 special Windows® keys 66 troubleshooting...
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... setting 97 setting a supervisor 97 setting a user 99 supervisor password 97 user password 97 PC Health Monitor 106 port HDMI™ 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 39 cord/cable 40 cord/cable connectors 142 energy-saving features 70 power management 71 optimum performance 71 power plans selecting power plan options 77 power saving options 76 precautions safety 35 problem solving contacting Toshiba 134 Startup options 116 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 71 recording sounds 88 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers...
... setting 97 setting a supervisor 97 setting a user 99 supervisor password 97 user password 97 PC Health Monitor 106 port HDMI™ 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 39 cord/cable 40 cord/cable connectors 142 energy-saving features 70 power management 71 optimum performance 71 power plans selecting power plan options 77 power saving options 76 precautions safety 35 problem solving contacting Toshiba 134 Startup options 116 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 71 recording sounds 88 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers...
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... backup 131 Device Manager 119 display error message 123 display problems screen is blank 122 error message, warning resume failure 115 Error-checking 124 external display problems 123 external keyboard 122 external monitor 122 good computing habits 128 hard disk drive is slow 125 high-pitched noise 126 installing hardware/software 131 keyboard 122 keyboard will not respond 114 memory problems 120 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 124 power and batteries 120 restore points 129 screen does not look correct/ flickers 123 slow Internet connection 118 sound...
... backup 131 Device Manager 119 display error message 123 display problems screen is blank 122 error message, warning resume failure 115 Error-checking 124 external display problems 123 external keyboard 122 external monitor 122 good computing habits 128 hard disk drive is slow 125 high-pitched noise 126 installing hardware/software 131 keyboard 122 keyboard will not respond 114 memory problems 120 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 124 power and batteries 120 restore points 129 screen does not look correct/ flickers 123 slow Internet connection 118 sound...