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... in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating a recovery drive using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 47 Restoring from recovery media created by TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 50 Recovering from the Internal Storage Drive 51 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device .......... 55 Using the touchpad 55 Adjusting touchpad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touchpad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting...
... in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating a recovery drive using TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 47 Restoring from recovery media created by TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 50 Recovering from the Internal Storage Drive 51 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device .......... 55 Using the touchpad 55 Adjusting touchpad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touchpad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting...
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... Settings 113 Sleep Utilities 116 USB Sleep and Charge 116 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 118 Power supply mode settings 118 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 120 Service Station 120 TOSHIBA Application Installer 121 PC Health Monitor 122 Display Utility 123 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 124 Fingerprint utility limitations 124 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 124 Fingerprint Logon 125 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 125 Fingerprint reader limitations 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix...
... Settings 113 Sleep Utilities 116 USB Sleep and Charge 116 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 118 Power supply mode settings 118 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 120 Service Station 120 TOSHIBA Application Installer 121 PC Health Monitor 122 Display Utility 123 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 124 Fingerprint utility limitations 124 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 124 Fingerprint Logon 125 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 125 Fingerprint reader limitations 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix...
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... drive problems 142 Error-checking 142 Optical disc drive problems 144 Web Camera help 145 Testing your internal Web Camera 145 Uninstall the Web Camera driver 146 Perform a system restore 146 Check for problems with third party applications 147 System Recovery 147 Sound help 147 Use the Sound troubleshooter 147 Check and set default speakers 148 Uninstall the audio driver 149 Download the latest sound driver 150 Perform a system restore 150 Printer problems 151 Wireless networking problems 152 Connecting to download 159 DVD operating problems...
... drive problems 142 Error-checking 142 Optical disc drive problems 144 Web Camera help 145 Testing your internal Web Camera 145 Uninstall the Web Camera driver 146 Perform a system restore 146 Check for problems with third party applications 147 System Recovery 147 Sound help 147 Use the Sound troubleshooter 147 Check and set default speakers 148 Uninstall the audio driver 149 Download the latest sound driver 150 Perform a system restore 150 Printer problems 151 Wireless networking problems 152 Connecting to download 159 DVD operating problems...
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... computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model...
... computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model...
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... 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 see "Disabling or enabling wireless devices" on the touchpad. To enable/disable the touchpad, press the FN + ( ) keys or press the Touchpad ON/OFF ( ) button located on page 173. Disabling or enabling the touchpad The touchpad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the external device (if applicable). The touchpad settings...
... 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 see "Disabling or enabling wireless devices" on the touchpad. To enable/disable the touchpad, press the FN + ( ) keys or press the Touchpad ON/OFF ( ) button located on page 173. Disabling or enabling the touchpad The touchpad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the external device (if applicable). The touchpad settings...
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..., the data logged on the internal storage drive may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. You may be used to the examples specified here. 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, docking, and USB information), date of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or...
..., the data logged on the internal storage drive may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. You may be used to the examples specified here. 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, docking, and USB information), date of the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or...
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... The Windows operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the bottom of these problems, use the AC adaptor that shipped with computers. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after...
... The Windows operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the bottom of these problems, use the AC adaptor that shipped with computers. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after...
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... start properly twice, the Windows Boot menu will launch. The computer restarts. 5 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the menu. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 In the Search field, type Recovery Options. 2 Click or touch Recovery Options. 3 Scroll down to their defaults For more information, see "Reset...
... start properly twice, the Windows Boot menu will launch. The computer restarts. 5 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the menu. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 In the Search field, type Recovery Options. 2 Click or touch Recovery Options. 3 Scroll down to their defaults For more information, see "Reset...
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Adjust the touchpad properties 1 In the Search field, type Change your mouse settings. 2 Click or touch Change your touchpad was working properly. 140 If Something Goes Wrong Touchpad help Download the latest touchpad driver 1 In your Web browser go to http://support.toshiba.com/drivers. 2 Enter your computer's serial number. 3 Filter your search by Touchpad driver to a point at which your mouse settings. NOTE If no restore points have been previously created then this method will not...
Adjust the touchpad properties 1 In the Search field, type Change your mouse settings. 2 Click or touch Change your touchpad was working properly. 140 If Something Goes Wrong Touchpad help Download the latest touchpad driver 1 In your Web browser go to http://support.toshiba.com/drivers. 2 Enter your computer's serial number. 3 Filter your search by Touchpad driver to a point at which your mouse settings. NOTE If no restore points have been previously created then this method will not...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is blank. To do this does not correct the problem, press the FN + ( ) keys again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is blank. To do this does not correct the problem, press the FN + ( ) keys again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using...
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... "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it may be very helpful if you are attempting to the Internet. these will be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with a support technician at a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the FN + ( ) keys. If, for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. 152 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE...
... "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it may be very helpful if you are attempting to the Internet. these will be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with a support technician at a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the FN + ( ) keys. If, for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi) networking. 152 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE...
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... driver. 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 In the "Device Manager" double-click or touch Network Adapters. 4 Right-click or touch the device that indicate the progress. Uninstall the network adapter driver You can Uninstall the network adapter driver to allow Windows to the Internet, verify the following: 1 Make sure all cords/cables are connected, (e.g. Verify hardware Before troubleshooting any problem you may take a few minutes to completely startup before continuing. modem connection...
... driver. 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 In the "Device Manager" double-click or touch Network Adapters. 4 Right-click or touch the device that indicate the progress. Uninstall the network adapter driver You can Uninstall the network adapter driver to allow Windows to the Internet, verify the following: 1 Make sure all cords/cables are connected, (e.g. Verify hardware Before troubleshooting any problem you may take a few minutes to completely startup before continuing. modem connection...
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... pointing devices.) (Sample Image) Driver install window 4 The above example indicates the touchpad vendor's name. On the "Drivers & Software" area of the Toshiba support Web site, there may be several vendors, each may require a specific driver made by several drivers listed for the specific device in Windows: 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 Locate the device for which you wish to find the touchpad driver you want to update the driver...
... pointing devices.) (Sample Image) Driver install window 4 The above example indicates the touchpad vendor's name. On the "Drivers & Software" area of the Toshiba support Web site, there may be several vendors, each may require a specific driver made by several drivers listed for the specific device in Windows: 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 Locate the device for which you wish to find the touchpad driver you want to update the driver...
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.... Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. LAN (Local Area Network)-A group of keys that represents a function, file, or program. One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the network. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with any...
.... Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image. LAN (Local Area Network)-A group of keys that represents a function, file, or program. One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the network. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with any...
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... a network 99 external device 59 HDMI-compatible TV or display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 41 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop adding desktops 96 creating new icon 94 exploring the 93 icons 94 notification area 97 notifications 97 recycle bin 94 standard features 94 Start button 95 Task view 96 taskbar 97 Windows...
... a network 99 external device 59 HDMI-compatible TV or display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 41 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop adding desktops 96 creating new icon 94 exploring the 93 icons 94 notification area 97 notifications 97 recycle bin 94 standard features 94 Start button 95 Task view 96 taskbar 97 Windows...
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... 45 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 116 Smart Card slot using 102 sounds recording 100 speakers using external 101 Special Windows keys Application key 67 Windows key 67 starting an app 71 Startup menu problem solving 131 Startup options Advanced options 132 Reset your computer 132 supervisor password, deleting 110 supervisor password, set up 108 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 73 LEDs 41, 42, 81, 82, 102 System Settings 113 T taking care of battery 90 Task view taskbar 96 television adjusting display...
... 45 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 116 Smart Card slot using 102 sounds recording 100 speakers using external 101 Special Windows keys Application key 67 Windows key 67 starting an app 71 Startup menu problem solving 131 Startup options Advanced options 132 Reset your computer 132 supervisor password, deleting 110 supervisor password, set up 108 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 73 LEDs 41, 42, 81, 82, 102 System Settings 113 T taking care of battery 90 Task view taskbar 96 television adjusting display...
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... 134 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 166 USB Wakeup function does not work 167 Web Camera 145 Windows operating system not working 131 wireless networking 152 troubleshooting keyboard clean the keyboard 137 latest keyboard driver 137 power cycle 135 system restore 137 uninstall/reinstall driver 136 troubleshooting network adapter uninstall/reinstall driver 155 troubleshooting sound check and set default speakers 148 latest sound driver 150 system restore 150 uninstall/reinstall driver 149 use the sound troubleshooter 147 troubleshooting touchpad disable/enable 138 install external mouse 138...
... 134 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 166 USB Wakeup function does not work 167 Web Camera 145 Windows operating system not working 131 wireless networking 152 troubleshooting keyboard clean the keyboard 137 latest keyboard driver 137 power cycle 135 system restore 137 uninstall/reinstall driver 136 troubleshooting network adapter uninstall/reinstall driver 155 troubleshooting sound check and set default speakers 148 latest sound driver 150 system restore 150 uninstall/reinstall driver 149 use the sound troubleshooter 147 troubleshooting touchpad disable/enable 138 install external mouse 138...
Detailed Specifications for Portege A30T-C1340
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... subject to change without notice. For a full description and complete list of 6 o Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Mini SD Card, Micro SD Card, SDXC, Multi Media Card [shared slot may vary depending on OS) • Toshiba Software and Utilities o TOSHIBA eco Utility™ o TOSHIBA Display Utility o TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility o TOSHIBA Service Station Input Devices • Spill-resistant Raised Tile Keyboard (black) • Touch pad pointing device with multi-touch control Communications • FHD webcam with USB Sleep and Charge12...
... subject to change without notice. For a full description and complete list of 6 o Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Mini SD Card, Micro SD Card, SDXC, Multi Media Card [shared slot may vary depending on OS) • Toshiba Software and Utilities o TOSHIBA eco Utility™ o TOSHIBA Display Utility o TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility o TOSHIBA Service Station Input Devices • Spill-resistant Raised Tile Keyboard (black) • Touch pad pointing device with multi-touch control Communications • FHD webcam with USB Sleep and Charge12...
Detailed Specifications for Portege A30T-C1340
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... bundled software, including the operating system, will be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not have been removed from its retail version (if available), and may not be granted. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Your particular model may apply). Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also see 64-Bit Computing Legal Footnote, if applicable. Portege A30T-C1340 Page 4 of their respective owners...
... bundled software, including the operating system, will be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not have been removed from its retail version (if available), and may not be granted. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Your particular model may apply). Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also see 64-Bit Computing Legal Footnote, if applicable. Portege A30T-C1340 Page 4 of their respective owners...
Detailed Specifications for Portege A30T-C1340
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... Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Weight may prevent or limit viewing of content. 10 Wireless May require purchase of AC power 3. use of battery power instead of additional software, external hardware, or services. This is a U.S. Actual formatted capacity may vary depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other factors. 12 USB Sleep & Charge. GPU performance may vary. 7 Optical Drive. The "USB Sleep & Charge function...
... Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Weight may prevent or limit viewing of content. 10 Wireless May require purchase of AC power 3. use of battery power instead of additional software, external hardware, or services. This is a U.S. Actual formatted capacity may vary depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other factors. 12 USB Sleep & Charge. GPU performance may vary. 7 Optical Drive. The "USB Sleep & Charge function...