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... in Sleep mode 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 56 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 56 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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...a user password 127 System Settings 128 Sleep Utilities 130 USB Sleep and Charge 130 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge. 132 Power supply mode settings 132 Sleep and Music 133 HDD Protection Utility 134 Function Key 135 Recovery Media Creator 136 Service Station 136 TOSHIBA Application Installer 137 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 138 Problems that are easy to fix 138 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 139 The Windows® operating system is not working 141 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 142 Internet problems 144 The Windows® operating...
...a user password 127 System Settings 128 Sleep Utilities 130 USB Sleep and Charge 130 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge. 132 Power supply mode settings 132 Sleep and Music 133 HDD Protection Utility 134 Function Key 135 Recovery Media Creator 136 Service Station 136 TOSHIBA Application Installer 137 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 138 Problems that are easy to fix 138 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 139 The Windows® operating system is not working 141 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 142 Internet problems 144 The Windows® operating...
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Contents 25 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 168 Toshiba's worldwide offices 168 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 170 Functions 170 Help file 171 Display brightness 171 Output (Display switch 172 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 173 Media buttons 173 Volume Mute 173 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 174 Keyboard Function keys 174 Zoom (Display resolution 174 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........175 Glossary 176 Index 191
Contents 25 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 168 Toshiba's worldwide offices 168 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 170 Functions 170 Help file 171 Display brightness 171 Output (Display switch 172 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 173 Media buttons 173 Volume Mute 173 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 174 Keyboard Function keys 174 Zoom (Display resolution 174 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........175 Glossary 176 Index 191
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... index 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. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. You can: ❖ Read the entire...
... index 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. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. You can: ❖ Read the entire...
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... Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The surrounding area may be hot. Memory cover screw (Sample Image) Memory module cover If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. You can be lost. You will be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn...
... Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one or two memory modules. The surrounding area may be hot. Memory cover screw (Sample Image) Memory module cover If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may also be hot. You can be lost. You will be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn...
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... cover of the computer. NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. Before you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory...
... cover of the computer. NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in a safe place so that you can retrieve them later. Before you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory...
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..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Never place your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your...
..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Never place your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your...
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... of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always operate your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on...
... of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always operate your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on...
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... device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your hand as you type. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). 70 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Try adjusting your computer. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Disabling or enabling...
... device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your hand as you type. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). 70 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Try adjusting your computer. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Disabling or enabling...
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... turned off. 131 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. USB bus power (DC 5V) is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to 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 functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard...
... turned off. 131 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. USB bus power (DC 5V) is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to 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 functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard...
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... problem and your level of 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 Startup menu to fix the problem. You now have several options to choose from discs or Web sites are retained ❖ Apps you experience any of these problems, use the options...
... problem and your level of 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 Startup menu to fix the problem. You now have several options to choose from discs or Web sites are retained ❖ Apps you experience any of these problems, use the options...
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... advanced users. The 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 created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Restore points 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 Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems...
... advanced users. The 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 created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Restore points 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 Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems...
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... a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your keyboard driver. The keyboard you connected may be replaced. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Have you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is normal for all batteries. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to perform at accessories.toshiba...
... a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your keyboard driver. The keyboard you connected may be replaced. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Have you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is normal for all batteries. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to perform at accessories.toshiba...
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... you create and store on battery power. External optical disc writers are also widely available. For additional Help, while in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to begin the system restore. An external hard drive is required. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was in case the internal storage drive...
... you create and store on battery power. External optical disc writers are also widely available. For additional Help, while in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to begin the system restore. An external hard drive is required. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it was in case the internal storage drive...
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174 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key turns the backlit keyboard ON and OFF. (Available on certain models.) Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your...
174 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key turns the backlit keyboard ON and OFF. (Available on certain models.) Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your...
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... was turned off . 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 used to which certain keys in a computer is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. Hibernation-A feature of a computer system. hardware-The physical components of many Toshiba computers that can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. Hard disks hold...
... was turned off . 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 used to which certain keys in a computer is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. Hibernation-A feature of a computer system. hardware-The physical components of many Toshiba computers that can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. Hard disks hold...
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... or display device 71 monitor 72 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop creating new icon 109 exploring the 108 icons 109 recycle bin 109 standard features 107, 108 Desktop Assist 118 Media & Entertainment tab 119 Support & Recovery tab 121 Tools & Utilities tab 120 Device Manager fixing a problem 145 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 151 display devices external...
... or display device 71 monitor 72 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop creating new icon 109 exploring the 108 icons 109 recycle bin 109 standard features 107, 108 Desktop Assist 118 Media & Entertainment tab 119 Support & Recovery tab 121 Tools & Utilities tab 120 Device Manager fixing a problem 145 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 151 display devices external...
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... 88 DVD player troubleshooting 160 DVDs using 83 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 122 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 86 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 173 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 108 Start screen 106 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 77, 83 saving 82 Function Key 135 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 174 Function keys 173 display brightness 171 Help file 171 keyboard Function keys 174 media buttons 173 Output (Display switch) 172 volume mute...
... 88 DVD player troubleshooting 160 DVDs using 83 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 122 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 86 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 173 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 108 Start screen 106 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 77, 83 saving 82 Function Key 135 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 174 Function keys 173 display brightness 171 Help file 171 keyboard Function keys 174 media buttons 173 Output (Display switch) 172 volume mute...
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... 90 power down shut down 45 power light 95 power management 92 optimum performance 92 power plans selecting power plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 157 problem solving contacting Toshiba 168 Startup options 142 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 112 recovery creating recovery media 58 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive 56 refresh your PC 61 reset your PC 63 restoring from recovery media 60 Recovery Media Creator...
... 90 power down shut down 45 power light 95 power management 92 optimum performance 92 power plans selecting power plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 157 problem solving contacting Toshiba 168 Startup options 142 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 112 recovery creating recovery media 58 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive 56 refresh your PC 61 reset your PC 63 restoring from recovery media 60 Recovery Media Creator...
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... from Start screen 82 Startup menu problem solving 142 supervisor password, deleting 125 supervisor password, set up 123 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 85 LEDs 42, 94, 95, 114 System Settings 128 T taking care of battery 102 taskbar 109 television adjusting display 73 Tiles Start screen 108 tips for computing 76 Toshiba online resources 89 registering computer Toshiba Web site 44 worldwide offices 168 Toshiba accessories memory 47 TOSHIBA Application Installer 137 TOSHIBA Function key...
... from Start screen 82 Startup menu problem solving 142 supervisor password, deleting 125 supervisor password, set up 123 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 85 LEDs 42, 94, 95, 114 System Settings 128 T taking care of battery 102 taskbar 109 television adjusting display 73 Tiles Start screen 108 tips for computing 76 Toshiba online resources 89 registering computer Toshiba Web site 44 worldwide offices 168 Toshiba accessories memory 47 TOSHIBA Application Installer 137 TOSHIBA Function key...