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...mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Creating recovery media 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device 62 Using external display devices 63 Selecting video cables 63 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 63 Connecting an external monitor...
...mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Creating recovery media 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device 62 Using external display devices 63 Selecting video cables 63 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 63 Connecting an external monitor...
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... 94 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 95 Exploring audio features 95 Recording sounds 95 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 96 Using the Web Camera 97 Using the Smart Card Reader 97 Using the Memory card reader 98 Inserting memory media 98 Removing memory media 99 Using the expansion port 100 Chapter 6: Utilities 101 eco Utility 102 Password Utility 103 Using a supervisor password 103 Using a user password 105 Deleting a user password 107 System Settings 108 Sleep Utilities 110 USB Sleep and Charge 110 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 112 Power...
... 94 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 95 Exploring audio features 95 Recording sounds 95 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 96 Using the Web Camera 97 Using the Smart Card Reader 97 Using the Memory card reader 98 Inserting memory media 98 Removing memory media 99 Using the expansion port 100 Chapter 6: Utilities 101 eco Utility 102 Password Utility 103 Using a supervisor password 103 Using a user password 105 Deleting a user password 107 System Settings 108 Sleep Utilities 110 USB Sleep and Charge 110 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 112 Power...
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.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com...
.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com...
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..., click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. To distinguish these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on your computer. To enable/disable the touch pad, press Fn + F9. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending...
..., click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. To distinguish these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on your computer. To enable/disable the touch pad, press Fn + F9. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending...
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... connected an external display device, you can change . NOTE You can choose to use the ( ) + P keys: Press the ( ) + P keys repeatedly until the setting you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. 64 Getting Started Using external display devices manual that came with the television or display device for the display to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn...
... connected an external display device, you can change . NOTE You can choose to use the ( ) + P keys: Press the ( ) + P keys repeatedly until the setting you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. 64 Getting Started Using external display devices manual that came with the television or display device for the display to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn...
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... Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in from the right edge. Using a microphone 1 If you are in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Exploring audio features You can use an external microphone, connect it to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your computer to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone...
... Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in from the right edge. Using a microphone 1 If you are in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Exploring audio features You can use an external microphone, connect it to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your computer to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone...
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... tab options The System Settings screen may have the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings. 2 Click or touch System Settings. The System Settings screen...
... tab options The System Settings screen may have the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings. 2 Click or touch System Settings. The System Settings screen...
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... 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 standby and hibernation or when the computer is turned off. 111 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power...
... 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 standby and hibernation or when the computer is turned off. 111 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power...
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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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 114 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 114 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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... The Windows® operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on the bottom of the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change the system in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from depending on page 144. Using Startup options to fix problems...
... The Windows® operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on the bottom of the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change the system in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from depending on page 144. Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in an advanced 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 pressing the F8 key during startup Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. This allows you to use a Restore...
... Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in an advanced 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 pressing the F8 key during startup Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. This allows you to use a Restore...
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... power options via your software using the internal storage drive more? Keyboard problems You have reached the end of time, the battery will need to power the computer for all batteries. The battery may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 84). If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may be replaced. Is the display power set to charge...
... power options via your software using the internal storage drive more? Keyboard problems You have reached the end of time, the battery will need to power the computer for all batteries. The battery may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 84). If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may be replaced. Is the display power set to charge...
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... the problem, press Fn + F5 again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your computer, in the Themes panel. HINT: Pressing the Fn + F5 key several times will advance you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. The screen...
... the problem, press Fn + F5 again to return the display priority to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your computer, in the Themes panel. HINT: Pressing the Fn + F5 key several times will advance you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. The screen...
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... instructions. Problems with WEP keys, in an automatic backup, but you to verify that the computer has a useful IP address - If your internal storage drive. Develop good computing habits Save your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 68 for each active network adapter...
... instructions. Problems with WEP keys, in an automatic backup, but you to verify that the computer has a useful IP address - If your internal storage drive. Develop good computing habits Save your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 68 for each active network adapter...
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... battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external writable optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up files". Click or touch Control Panel from them. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore...
... battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external writable optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up files". Click or touch Control Panel from them. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore...
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... Function Keys Functions Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the keyboard backlight. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the speaker volume. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key increases the speaker volume. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function...
... Function Keys Functions Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the keyboard backlight. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the speaker volume. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key increases the speaker volume. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function...
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... the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of an electric circuit are connected. hardware-The physical components of reference for long-term storage of your work is running and have secondary hard disks that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. HDMI (High-Definition...
... the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of an electric circuit are connected. hardware-The physical components of reference for long-term storage of your work is running and have secondary hard disks that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. HDMI (High-Definition...
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... 92 standard features 90, 91 Device Manager fixing a problem 128 directing display output 64 disabling touch pad 62 display troubleshooting 132 display devices external 63 display output settings 64 display, external adjusting 65 disposal information 18 disposing of your computer 87 documentation 29 E eco power plan 85 eco Utility® 102 enabling touch pad 62 ENERGY STAR® 25 expansion capability 100 expansion port using 100 exploring desktop 91 Start screen 89 external display device HDMI® Out port 63 RGB (monitor) port 63
... 92 standard features 90, 91 Device Manager fixing a problem 128 directing display output 64 disabling touch pad 62 display troubleshooting 132 display devices external 63 display output settings 64 display, external adjusting 65 disposal information 18 disposing of your computer 87 documentation 29 E eco power plan 85 eco Utility® 102 enabling touch pad 62 ENERGY STAR® 25 expansion capability 100 expansion port using 100 exploring desktop 91 Start screen 89 external display device HDMI® Out port 63 RGB (monitor) port 63
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... 42 internal storage drive recovery 47 K keyboard function keys 70 overlay keys 71 special Windows® keys 70 troubleshooting 130 using 69 keys function keys 70 overlay for cursor control 71 overlay keys 71 overlay to type numeric data 71 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 80 AC power light 39, 41 battery light 41 Web Camera light 97 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 87 memory adding 46 Memory card reader inserting memory media 98 removing memory media 99 using 98 microphone using 95 monitor connecting 64 monitor problems troubleshooting 131 monitoring battery power 80
... 42 internal storage drive recovery 47 K keyboard function keys 70 overlay keys 71 special Windows® keys 70 troubleshooting 130 using 69 keys function keys 70 overlay for cursor control 71 overlay keys 71 overlay to type numeric data 71 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 80 AC power light 39, 41 battery light 41 Web Camera light 97 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 87 memory adding 46 Memory card reader inserting memory media 98 removing memory media 99 using 98 microphone using 95 monitor connecting 64 monitor problems troubleshooting 131 monitoring battery power 80
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... Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 110 Smart Card Reader using 97 sounds recording 95 speakers using external 96 Start screen exploring the 89 starting an app 73 starting an app from Start screen 73 Startup menu problem solving 124 supervisor password, deleting 105 supervisor password, set up 103 system indicator lights AC power 39 LEDs 41, 80, 81, 97 System Settings 108 T taking care of battery 86 taskbar 92 television adjusting display 65 Tiles Start screen 91 tips for computing 68 Toshiba online...
... Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 110 Smart Card Reader using 97 sounds recording 95 speakers using external 96 Start screen exploring the 89 starting an app 73 starting an app from Start screen 73 Startup menu problem solving 124 supervisor password, deleting 105 supervisor password, set up 103 system indicator lights AC power 39 LEDs 41, 80, 81, 97 System Settings 108 T taking care of battery 86 taskbar 92 television adjusting display 65 Tiles Start screen 91 tips for computing 68 Toshiba online...