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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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... particular model, please 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. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration...
... particular model, please 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. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration...
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... following: ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you type. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the heel of your typing technique to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 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. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on -screen pointer may include USB 3.0 port(s). The on your computer...
... following: ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you type. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the heel of your typing technique to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 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. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on -screen pointer may include USB 3.0 port(s). The on your computer...
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... external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. NOTE You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if 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...
... external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Directing the display output when you turn on the external device. NOTE You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if 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...
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... microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, move your computer to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Exploring audio...
... microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, move your computer to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Exploring audio...
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... enable or disable Sleep and Charge. ❖ Sleep and Charge-Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for the built-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 appears. (Sample Image) System Settings screen - 108 Utilities System Settings...
... enable or disable Sleep and Charge. ❖ Sleep and Charge-Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for the built-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 appears. (Sample Image) System Settings screen - 108 Utilities System Settings...
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... turned off. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). 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 disabled. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device...
... turned off. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). 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 disabled. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device...
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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. 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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the each notification. 4 Click or touch Close.
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. 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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the each notification. 4 Click or touch Close.
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... its settings. If you can easily detect if the operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does...
... its settings. If you can easily detect if the operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does...
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... to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® 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 Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows...
... to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® 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 Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows...
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.... Is the display power set to update your keyboard driver. This is consuming full power. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see "Changing the main battery" on page 84). If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at...
.... Is the display power set to update your keyboard driver. This is consuming full power. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see "Changing the main battery" on page 84). If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for at...
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... keyboard you through the display options. If this , press Fn + F5. The screen does not look correct. You can also change the setting for an external monitor. 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 the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
... keyboard you through the display options. If this , press Fn + F5. The screen does not look correct. You can also change the setting for an external monitor. 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 the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... recent firmware upgrades. Develop good computing habits Save your computer will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Use Windows® to close a program and lose unsaved changes. 137 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Fn + F8 key. You can do this feature. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys...
... recent firmware upgrades. Develop good computing habits Save your computer will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Use Windows® to close a program and lose unsaved changes. 137 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Fn + F8 key. You can do this feature. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys...
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... the Start screen, type Control. Search for your files. 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 the computer while running on battery power. For...
... the Start screen, type Control. Search for your files. 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 the computer while running on battery power. For...
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... Function Keys Functions Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the keyboard backlight. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key increases the speaker volume. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the speaker volume. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key...
... Function Keys Functions Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the keyboard backlight. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key increases the speaker volume. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the speaker volume. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key...
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... have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used for voltages in the circuit. One A/V component 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. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground-A conductor to add or remove devices from...
... have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used for voltages in the circuit. One A/V component 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. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground-A conductor to add or remove devices from...
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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...