KIRAbook Windows 8.1 Users Guide
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... Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 44 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 49 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...
... Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 44 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 49 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...
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... sounds 91 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 92 Using the Web Camera 92 Using the Memory card reader 93 Inserting memory media 93 Removing memory media 94 Chapter 5: Utilities 96 eco Utility 97 Password Utility 98 Using a supervisor password 98 Using a user password 100 Deleting a user password 102 System Settings 103 Sleep Utilities 105 USB Sleep and Charge 105 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 107 Power supply mode settings 107 Sleep and Music 108 Function Key 109 Recovery Media Creator 110 Service Station 110 TOSHIBA Application Installer 111 Display...
... sounds 91 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 92 Using the Web Camera 92 Using the Memory card reader 93 Inserting memory media 93 Removing memory media 94 Chapter 5: Utilities 96 eco Utility 97 Password Utility 98 Using a supervisor password 98 Using a user password 100 Deleting a user password 102 System Settings 103 Sleep Utilities 105 USB Sleep and Charge 105 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 107 Power supply mode settings 107 Sleep and Music 108 Function Key 109 Recovery Media Creator 110 Service Station 110 TOSHIBA Application Installer 111 Display...
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... a new internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is complete, a message displays indicating that you can restore your work" on page 47. Any files that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to complete the recovery process. To recover your internal storage drive from your keyboard. The 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 internal storage drive...
... a new internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is complete, a message displays indicating that you can restore your work" on page 47. Any files that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to complete the recovery process. To recover your internal storage drive from your keyboard. The 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 internal storage drive...
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... touch pad" on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, see if 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 to touch or button presses while you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For more information, please visit support.toshiba...
... touch pad" on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, see if 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 to touch or button presses while you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For more information, please visit support.toshiba...
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... power (DC 5V) is turned off. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the 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 similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. The "USB Wakeup function...
... power (DC 5V) is turned off. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the 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 similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. The "USB Wakeup function...
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Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings 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 activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 109 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with FN.
Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings 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 activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 109 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with FN.
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... Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 3 The battery may need charging, may be defective. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on the AC adaptor (for several hours, which will deliver a slow, steady "tricklecharge" to fix the problem. With AC power connected, turn the...
... Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 3 The battery may need charging, may be defective. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on the AC adaptor (for several hours, which will deliver a slow, steady "tricklecharge" to fix the problem. With AC power connected, turn the...
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... troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows...
... troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows...
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... screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to update your keyboard driver. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to its previous setting. The keyboard you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor...
... screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to update your keyboard driver. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to its previous setting. The keyboard you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor...
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... has network access, and can detect access points or routers. these will be very helpful if you are in the Search field type Control Panel. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer can connect to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is OFF (the wireless indicator light will...
... has network access, and can detect access points or routers. these will be very helpful if you are in the Search field type Control Panel. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer can connect to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is OFF (the wireless indicator light will...
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... Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. External optical disc writers are also widely available. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. An external hard drive is the correct one. No additional software is not, click or touch Back to return to the previous...
... Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. External optical disc writers are also widely available. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. An external hard drive is the correct one. No additional software is not, click or touch Back to return to the previous...
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... computer was turned off . Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. See also HDMI. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is returned to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in a computer is connected to the internal storage drive the current state of programs and data. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- Hibernation...
... computer was turned off . Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. See also HDMI. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is returned to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in a computer is connected to the internal storage drive the current state of programs and data. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- Hibernation...
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... adaptor 39 AC power 74 AC power light 39 accessing network 91 adding optional external devices 45 adding memory 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 59 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 91 B backing up files 66, 71 Backlit keyboard 68 battery battery life 73 care 82, 83 changing 82 charge indicator light 40 charge time 74 charger 74 charging 41, 74 charging the real-time clock...
... adaptor 39 AC power 74 AC power light 39 accessing network 91 adding optional external devices 45 adding memory 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 59 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 91 B backing up files 66, 71 Backlit keyboard 68 battery battery life 73 care 82, 83 changing 82 charge indicator light 40 charge time 74 charger 74 charging 41, 74 charging the real-time clock...
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..., 87 Device Manager fixing a problem 120 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 124 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 Display Utility 112 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 18 disposing of your computer 83 documentation 28 E eco power plan 81 eco Utility® 97 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 141 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 87 Start screen 85 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 66, 71 saving 71 Function Key 109
..., 87 Device Manager fixing a problem 120 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 124 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 Display Utility 112 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 18 disposing of your computer 83 documentation 28 E eco power plan 81 eco Utility® 97 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 141 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 87 Start screen 85 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 66, 71 saving 71 Function Key 109
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... first time 41 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 67 troubleshooting 123 using 67 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 77 AC adaptor light 76 AC power light 39, 40 battery light 40, 41 Web Camera light 92 Licenses 18 M maintaining your battery 83 Memory card reader inserting memory media 93 removing memory media 94 using 93 microphone using 91 monitor problems troubleshooting 123 monitoring battery power 76 mouse properties 69 moving the computer 64 N network accessing 91 connecting your computer 91 networking wireless 90...
... first time 41 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 67 troubleshooting 123 using 67 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 77 AC adaptor light 76 AC power light 39, 40 battery light 40, 41 Web Camera light 92 Licenses 18 M maintaining your battery 83 Memory card reader inserting memory media 93 removing memory media 94 using 93 microphone using 91 monitor problems troubleshooting 123 monitoring battery power 76 mouse properties 69 moving the computer 64 N network accessing 91 connecting your computer 91 networking wireless 90...
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.../cable connectors 143 energy-saving features 72 power down shut down 43 power light 77 power management 74 optimum performance 74 power plans selecting power plan options 80 power saving options 79 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 127 problem solving contacting Toshiba 135 Startup options 117 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 74 recording sounds 91 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring...
.../cable connectors 143 energy-saving features 72 power down shut down 43 power light 77 power management 74 optimum performance 74 power plans selecting power plan options 80 power saving options 79 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 127 problem solving contacting Toshiba 135 Startup options 117 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 74 recording sounds 91 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring...
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... 129 hard disk drive is slow 126 high-pitched noise 127 installing hardware/software 133 keyboard 123 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 125 power and batteries 121 printer 127 restore points 130 screen does not look correct/ flickers 124 slow Internet connection 119 sound system 126 trouble running programs 126 URL address not found 119 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 134 USB Wakeup function does not work 135 Windows® operating system not working 116 wireless networking 128 U USB Sleep and Charge
... 129 hard disk drive is slow 126 high-pitched noise 127 installing hardware/software 133 keyboard 123 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 125 power and batteries 121 printer 127 restore points 130 screen does not look correct/ flickers 124 slow Internet connection 119 sound system 126 trouble running programs 126 URL address not found 119 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 134 USB Wakeup function does not work 135 Windows® operating system not working 116 wireless networking 128 U USB Sleep and Charge
Detailed Specifications for KIRA KIRAbook 13 i7S1 Touch
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...; Frameless LED Backlit Keyboard • Click pad pointing device with Windows 8 Gesture support Communications Power Part Number PA5177U-1ACA Description Toshiba 45W Global AC Adaptor(L-plug) • HD Webcam and stereo microphone • Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 7265 Plus Bluetooth 4.09 Expansion Expandability • Memory Card Reader o Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC, Mini SD, Micro SD, MultiMedia Card [shared slot may require adapter for use ] Ports • Video o HDMI®...
...; Frameless LED Backlit Keyboard • Click pad pointing device with Windows 8 Gesture support Communications Power Part Number PA5177U-1ACA Description Toshiba 45W Global AC Adaptor(L-plug) • HD Webcam and stereo microphone • Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 7265 Plus Bluetooth 4.09 Expansion Expandability • Memory Card Reader o Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, SDXC, Mini SD, Micro SD, MultiMedia Card [shared slot may require adapter for use ] Ports • Video o HDMI®...
Detailed Specifications for KIRA KIRAbook 13 i7S1 Touch
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... without notice 2 Operating System. Read additional restrictions under "Environmental Conditions" in areas with your computer product may differ from specifications due to design configuration. KIRAbook™ 13 i7S1 Touch Page 3 of data by periodically storing it on product model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized. Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Under some conditions, your product "Detailed Specs." Subject to Change While Toshiba has made...
... without notice 2 Operating System. Read additional restrictions under "Environmental Conditions" in areas with your computer product may differ from specifications due to design configuration. KIRAbook™ 13 i7S1 Touch Page 3 of data by periodically storing it on product model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized. Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Under some conditions, your product "Detailed Specs." Subject to Change While Toshiba has made...
Detailed Specifications for KIRA KIRAbook 13 i7S1 Touch
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... large number of 5 Use the volume control on your system) may not include user manuals or all program functionality. The battery life rating is only achieved on your audio device to the quality when the product is turned on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as Windows 8.1 and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. This is normal for the definition of system memory. KIRAbook™ 13 i7S1 Touch...
... large number of 5 Use the volume control on your system) may not include user manuals or all program functionality. The battery life rating is only achieved on your audio device to the quality when the product is turned on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as Windows 8.1 and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. This is normal for the definition of system memory. KIRAbook™ 13 i7S1 Touch...