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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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... computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices...
... computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices...
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... light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on -screen pointer may include USB 3.0 port(s). 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. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to install new software. For more of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your computer. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com...
... light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on -screen pointer may include USB 3.0 port(s). 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. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to install new software. For more of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your computer. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com...
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... 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 use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can change . The quickest way to change the display output settings is...
... 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 use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can change . The quickest way to change the display output settings is...
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... use an external microphone, connect it to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your pointer to increase its capabilities and functionality. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Accessing a network For specific...
... use an external microphone, connect it to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your pointer to increase its capabilities and functionality. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Accessing a network For specific...
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... "Directing the display output when you turn on the computer" on the display you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Sleep Utilities-Allows you to 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 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.
... "Directing the display output when you turn on the computer" on the display you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Sleep Utilities-Allows you to 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 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.
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... overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will be disabled. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned OFF. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check...
... overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will be disabled. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned OFF. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check...
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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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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. 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. 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 the each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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. 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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... match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are several options to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to your work routine, you change the system in the Startup menu to start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the...
... match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are several options to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to your work routine, you change the system in the Startup menu to start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the...
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... The Windows® operating system is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is not working Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during startup Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver...
... The Windows® operating system is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is not working Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during startup Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver...
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... need to be too hot or too cold to charge properly. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If the battery has completely discharged, it usually does. For more ? Check the power options via your software using the internal storage drive more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 86. Is your Power Plans (see "Changing the main battery...
... need to be too hot or too cold to charge properly. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If the battery has completely discharged, it usually does. For more ? Check the power options via your software using the internal storage drive more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 86. Is your Power Plans (see "Changing the main battery...
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... Wrong Display problems The keyboard you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your desktop background, under Change the visuals and sounds on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn + F5 to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. You...
... Wrong Display problems The keyboard you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your desktop background, under Change the visuals and sounds on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn + F5 to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. You...
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... a program and lose unsaved changes. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your network partition. Save your work ! On a regular basis, back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your internal storage drive. Problems with WEP keys, in new firmware releases. Develop good...
... a program and lose unsaved changes. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your network partition. Save your work ! On a regular basis, back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your internal storage drive. Problems with WEP keys, in new firmware releases. Develop good...
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..., 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 your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control...
..., 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 your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control...
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... the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 151 TOSHIBA 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 out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in. Zoom (Display resolution) 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 increases the speaker volume. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key decreases...
... the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 151 TOSHIBA 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 out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in. Zoom (Display resolution) 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 increases the speaker volume. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key decreases...
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... have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also HDMI. Hibernation-A feature of an electric circuit are connected. See also Sleep, Suspend. Their function is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. Compare software. When you turn on the keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of programs and data. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. 161 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and...
... have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also HDMI. Hibernation-A feature of an electric circuit are connected. See also Sleep, Suspend. Their function is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. Compare software. When you turn on the keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of programs and data. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. 161 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and...
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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...