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...mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 57 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 60 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 61 Connecting an external device 61 Using external display devices 62 Selecting video cables 62 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 62 Connecting an external monitor...
...mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 57 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 60 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 61 Connecting an external device 61 Using external display devices 62 Selecting video cables 62 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 62 Connecting an external monitor...
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... 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 111 USB Sleep and Charge 111 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 113 Power supply mode settings 113 Function Key 115 Recovery Media...
... 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 111 USB Sleep and Charge 111 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 113 Power supply mode settings 113 Function Key 115 Recovery Media...
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... up-to stay current with the various 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 change without notice. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the...
... up-to stay current with the various 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 change without notice. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the...
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... the USB 3.0 port (if available). Getting Started Using the touch pad 61 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 61. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port...
... the USB 3.0 port (if available). Getting Started Using the touch pad 61 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 61. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port...
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... Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 148. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Start screen and the last app opened, or between the Desktop and Start screens if no apps are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, FN + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample...
... Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 148. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Start screen and the last app opened, or between the Desktop and Start screens if no apps are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For example, FN + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample...
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... Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 138. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 95 For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or an optional external microphone...
... Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 138. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 95 For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or an optional external microphone...
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..." on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ Keyboard Backlight Brightness Control-Allows you to change various default settings for the BIOS to initialize, using after starting in the AC adaptor ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on page 63. ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to save power. If data does not appear on the display you are using either the Fast or Normal settings ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows...
..." on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ Keyboard Backlight Brightness Control-Allows you to change various default settings for the BIOS to initialize, using after starting in the AC adaptor ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on page 63. ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to save power. If data does not appear on the display you are using either the Fast or Normal settings ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows...
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... the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will discharge during standby and hibernation or when the computer is turned OFF. 112 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to it...
... the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will discharge during standby and hibernation or when the computer is turned OFF. 112 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to it...
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The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 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. 115 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with FN. 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. 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. 115 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with FN. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the each notification. 4 Click or touch Close.
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... easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly again. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on the AC adaptor (for several hours, which will deliver a slow, steady "tricklecharge" to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the AC adaptor...
... easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly again. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on the AC adaptor (for several hours, which will deliver a slow, steady "tricklecharge" to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the AC adaptor...
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... are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set of the options found on page 53. Advanced options Choosing this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair...
... are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set of the options found on page 53. Advanced options Choosing this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair...
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... keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Press any key to update your keyboard driver...
... keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Press any key to update your keyboard driver...
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...; Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer is equipped with the Wi-Fi® adapter. ❖ If another computer is loaded. Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - The terms and concepts used assume a basic...
...; Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer is equipped with the Wi-Fi® adapter. ❖ If another computer is loaded. Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - The terms and concepts used assume a basic...
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... 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 work frequently. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your computer will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. 139 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the FN...
... 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 work frequently. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your computer will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. 139 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the FN...
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... your back up media on page 140). Search for your web browser. ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with File History under the System and Security heading. 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...
... your back up media on page 140). Search for your web browser. ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with File History under the System and Security heading. 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...
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... operating system automatically recognize the change. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Compare software. One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. hot...
... operating system automatically recognize the change. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. See also Sleep, Suspend. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Compare software. One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. hot...
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... to a network 95 external device 61 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 62 monitor 63 power cord/cable 40 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 65 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 142 desktop creating new icon 92 exploring the 91 icons 92 recycle bin 92 standard features 90, 91 Device Manager fixing a problem 130 directing display output 63 disabling touch pad 61 display troubleshooting 134 display devices external 62 display output settings 63 Display Utility 122 display, external adjusting 64...
... to a network 95 external device 61 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 62 monitor 63 power cord/cable 40 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 65 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 142 desktop creating new icon 92 exploring the 91 icons 92 recycle bin 92 standard features 90, 91 Device Manager fixing a problem 130 directing display output 63 disabling touch pad 61 display troubleshooting 134 display devices external 62 display output settings 63 Display Utility 122 display, external adjusting 64...
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... the first time 41 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 70 overlay keys 71 special Windows® keys 70 troubleshooting 133 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, 40 battery light 40, 41 Web Camera light 97 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 66 M maintaining your battery 87 memory adding 45 Memory card reader inserting memory media 98 removing memory media 99
... the first time 41 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 70 overlay keys 71 special Windows® keys 70 troubleshooting 133 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, 40 battery light 40, 41 Web Camera light 97 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 66 M maintaining your battery 87 memory adding 45 Memory card reader inserting memory media 98 removing memory media 99
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... power plan options 84 video cables 62 Service Station 116 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 94 computer 38 software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 65 display output 63 Shut down computer 43, 44 icon 43, 44 Sleep mode 44 Sleep Utilities 111 Smart Card Reader using 97 sounds recording 95 speakers using external 96 Start screen exploring the 89 starting an app 74 starting an app from Start screen 74 Startup menu problem...
... power plan options 84 video cables 62 Service Station 116 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 94 computer 38 software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 65 display output 63 Shut down computer 43, 44 icon 43, 44 Sleep mode 44 Sleep Utilities 111 Smart Card Reader using 97 sounds recording 95 speakers using external 96 Start screen exploring the 89 starting an app 74 starting an app from Start screen 74 Startup menu problem...
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... 129 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 Windows® operating system not working 126 wireless networking 138 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 user password, deleting 107 user password, setting 105 using a microphone 95 computer lock 66 eco power plan 85 expansion port 100 Memory card reader 98 Smart Card Reader 97 touch pad 57 Web Camera 97 using the keyboard 69 using the overlay for cursor control 71 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 57 Utilities 101 V video projector adjusting display...
... 129 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 Windows® operating system not working 126 wireless networking 138 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 user password, deleting 107 user password, setting 105 using a microphone 95 computer lock 66 eco power plan 85 expansion port 100 Memory card reader 98 Smart Card Reader 97 touch pad 57 Web Camera 97 using the keyboard 69 using the overlay for cursor control 71 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 57 Utilities 101 V video projector adjusting display...