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...Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 37 Creating recovery media 38 Restoring from recovery media 41 Refresh your PC (with user's data 42 Reset your PC 44 Installing drivers and applications 47 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 48 Using the touch pad 49 Adjusting touch pad settings 52 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 52 Connecting an external device 52 Using external display devices 53 Selecting video cables 53 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 53 Connecting an external monitor or projector 54 Directing the display output when your device...
...Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 37 Creating recovery media 38 Restoring from recovery media 41 Refresh your PC (with user's data 42 Reset your PC 44 Installing drivers and applications 47 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 48 Using the touch pad 49 Adjusting touch pad settings 52 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 52 Connecting an external device 52 Using external display devices 53 Selecting video cables 53 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 53 Connecting an external monitor or projector 54 Directing the display output when your device...
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... Camera 88 Using the Memory card reader 88 Inserting memory media 89 Removing memory media 89 Chapter 6: Utilities 91 eco Utility 92 Password Utility 93 Using a supervisor password 93 Using a user password 95 Deleting a user password 97 System Settings 98 Function Key 100 Recovery Media Creator 102 Service Station 102 TOSHIBA Application Installer 103 PC Health Monitor 104 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 105 Problems that are easy to fix 105 Problems when you turn on the device 106 The Windows® operating system is not working 108 Using Startup options...
... Camera 88 Using the Memory card reader 88 Inserting memory media 89 Removing memory media 89 Chapter 6: Utilities 91 eco Utility 92 Password Utility 93 Using a supervisor password 93 Using a user password 95 Deleting a user password 97 System Settings 98 Function Key 100 Recovery Media Creator 102 Service Station 102 TOSHIBA Application Installer 103 PC Health Monitor 104 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 105 Problems that are easy to fix 105 Problems when you turn on the device 106 The Windows® operating system is not working 108 Using Startup options...
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... site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the device's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice...
... site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the device's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice...
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... first need to install new software. You can easily attach an external device to your system, some models may include USB 3.0 port(s). Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on page 52. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and...
... first need to install new software. You can easily attach an external device to your system, some models may include USB 3.0 port(s). Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on page 52. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and...
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... locate your HDMI™, Micro HDMI™, or RGB port, please refer to your device) to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on display panel (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ or Micro HDMI™ ports, you can also connect the following types of Using external display devices Your device comes with your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port ❖ An external monitor...
... locate your HDMI™, Micro HDMI™, or RGB port, please refer to your device) to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on display panel (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ or Micro HDMI™ ports, you can also connect the following types of Using external display devices Your device comes with your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port ❖ An external monitor...
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54 Getting Started Using external display devices the cable to your device if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) or HDMI™ port on the back of the keyboard dock. 3 Connect the device's power cable to allow time for more information. NOTE You can change . The quickest way to change the display output settings is attached to the keyboard dock Once you have connected an external display device, you want takes effect. Connecting an external monitor or...
54 Getting Started Using external display devices the cable to your device if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) or HDMI™ port on the back of the keyboard dock. 3 Connect the device's power cable to allow time for more information. NOTE You can change . The quickest way to change the display output settings is attached to the keyboard dock Once you have connected an external display device, you want takes effect. Connecting an external monitor or...
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... function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 80 Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start screen. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 61 Using the keyboard Your device's keyboard dock contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys...
... function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 80 Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start screen. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 61 Using the keyboard Your device's keyboard dock contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys...
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... sounds using the device's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. 86 Exploring Your Device's Features Exploring audio features Connecting your device to a network You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the device's internal microphones or by connecting an optional external microphone. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. When the Windows...
... sounds using the device's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. 86 Exploring Your Device's Features Exploring audio features Connecting your device to a network You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the device's internal microphones or by connecting an optional external microphone. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. When the Windows...
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... Function option is disabled by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you can turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF for: ❖ Keyboard backlight ❖ Power plan ❖ Touch pad With the device attached to the keyboard dock, you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key...
... Function option is disabled by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you can turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF for: ❖ Keyboard backlight ❖ Power plan ❖ Touch pad With the device attached to the keyboard dock, you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key...
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... time by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. Those countries may or may be used to entities located outside of your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). 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...
... time by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. Those countries may or may be used to entities located outside of your country or region of residence (e.g., European Union). 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...
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... on page 42. There are removed ❖ A list of the problem and your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the menu. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your level of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device.
... on page 42. There are removed ❖ A list of the problem and your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the menu. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your level of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device.
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... to use a Restore point to return the device to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Settings In previous Operating...
... to use a Restore point to return the device to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Settings In previous Operating...
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... to update your device and the touch pad on the keyboard dock is blank. For more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is removed, the touch pad and touch pad buttons will advance you connected may need to reinstall the touch pad driver located in screen, make of keyboard. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is no longer working power outlet. Try using the built-in the Application Installer...
... to update your device and the touch pad on the keyboard dock is blank. For more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is removed, the touch pad and touch pad buttons will advance you connected may need to reinstall the touch pad driver located in screen, make of keyboard. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is no longer working power outlet. Try using the built-in the Application Installer...
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... the internal storage drive fails. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). An external hard drive is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Click or touch Control Panel from the list that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of your device system...
... the internal storage drive fails. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). An external hard drive is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Click or touch Control Panel from the list that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of your device system...
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...Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the speaker volume. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key increases the speaker volume. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 134 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables...
...Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the speaker volume. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key increases the speaker volume. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 134 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables...
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... fixed, but some external media and are used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that are removable. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory...
... fixed, but some external media and are used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that are removable. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory...
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... adaptor 30 AC power 69 AC power light 30 accessing network 86 AccuPoint® primary button 48 secondary button 48 adding memory 37 optional external devices 37 adjusting touch pad settings 52 app, starting 64 App, starting from Start screen 64 apps starting from Start screen 64 audio features 86 B backing up files 59, 65 Backlit keyboard 62 battery battery life 68 care 77, 78 changing 77 charge indicator light 32 charge time 69 charger 69 charging 32, 69 charging the real-time...
... adaptor 30 AC power 69 AC power light 30 accessing network 86 AccuPoint® primary button 48 secondary button 48 adding memory 37 optional external devices 37 adjusting touch pad settings 52 app, starting 64 App, starting from Start screen 64 apps starting from Start screen 64 audio features 86 B backing up files 59, 65 Backlit keyboard 62 battery battery life 68 care 77, 78 changing 77 charge indicator light 32 charge time 69 charger 69 charging 32, 69 charging the real-time...
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...Device Manager fixing a problem 112 device will not start troubleshooting 106 disabling touch pad 52 display troubleshooting 116 display devices external 53 display output settings 54 display, external adjusting 56 disposal information 18 disposing of your device 78 documentation 28 E eco power plan 76 eco Utility® 92 enabling touch pad 52 enabling/disabling cursor control overlay 132 enabling/disabling numeric overlay 133 enabling/disabling scroll lock 133 enabling/disabling TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 132 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 82 Start screen 80 external display device...
...Device Manager fixing a problem 112 device will not start troubleshooting 106 disabling touch pad 52 display troubleshooting 116 display devices external 53 display output settings 54 display, external adjusting 56 disposal information 18 disposing of your device 78 documentation 28 E eco power plan 76 eco Utility® 92 enabling touch pad 52 enabling/disabling cursor control overlay 132 enabling/disabling numeric overlay 133 enabling/disabling scroll lock 133 enabling/disabling TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 132 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 82 Start screen 80 external display device...
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... setup using your device for the first time 33 internal storage drive recovery 37 K keyboard attaching 60 detaching 60 function keys 61 rotation lock 60 special Windows® keys 61 troubleshooting 115 using 61 keys function keys 61 L LEDs system indicator lights 72 AC adaptor light 71 AC power light 30, 32 battery light 32 Web Camera light 88 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 78 memory adding 37 Memory card reader inserting memory media 89 removing memory media 89 using 88 microphone using 86 monitor connecting 54 monitor problems troubleshooting 115 monitoring battery power 71 mouse...
... setup using your device for the first time 33 internal storage drive recovery 37 K keyboard attaching 60 detaching 60 function keys 61 rotation lock 60 special Windows® keys 61 troubleshooting 115 using 61 keys function keys 61 L LEDs system indicator lights 72 AC adaptor light 71 AC power light 30, 32 battery light 32 Web Camera light 88 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 78 memory adding 37 Memory card reader inserting memory media 89 removing memory media 89 using 88 microphone using 86 monitor connecting 54 monitor problems troubleshooting 115 monitoring battery power 71 mouse...
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... setting a user 95 supervisor password 93 user password 93 utility 93 port HDMI™ 53 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 31 cord/cable 32 cord/cable connectors 135 energy-saving features 67 power down shut down 34 power light 72 power management 69 optimum performance 69 power plans selecting power plan options 75 power saving options 74 printer troubleshooting 119 problem solving contacting Toshiba 127 Startup options 109 projector connecting 54 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 69 recording sounds 86 recovery creating recovery media...
... setting a user 95 supervisor password 93 user password 93 utility 93 port HDMI™ 53 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 31 cord/cable 32 cord/cable connectors 135 energy-saving features 67 power down shut down 34 power light 72 power management 69 optimum performance 69 power plans selecting power plan options 75 power saving options 74 printer troubleshooting 119 problem solving contacting Toshiba 127 Startup options 109 projector connecting 54 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 69 recording sounds 86 recovery creating recovery media...
