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... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... Wireless networking problems 149 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 151 Develop good computing habits 152 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 159 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 160 Functions 160 Help file 161 Display brightness 161 Output (Display switch 162 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 163 Media buttons 163 Volume Mute 164 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............164 Keyboard Function...
... Wireless networking problems 149 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 151 Develop good computing habits 152 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 159 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 160 Functions 160 Help file 161 Display brightness 161 Output (Display switch 162 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 163 Media buttons 163 Volume Mute 164 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............164 Keyboard Function...
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... product information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to perform tasks in Windows 8.
... product information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to perform tasks in Windows 8.
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... with your software" on page 66) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on page 41. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on...
... with your software" on page 66) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on page 41. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to room temperature before they have cooled. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on...
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... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in good condition. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If only one or two memory modules. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is in Slot A. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a small Phillips...
... is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in good condition. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If only one or two memory modules. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is in Slot A. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a small Phillips...
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... removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover, please refer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
... removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover, please refer to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
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Slot B is the bottom slot. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. The memory module should be installed in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket...
Slot B is the bottom slot. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. The memory module should be installed in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the socket...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery...
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... socket latches. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in Sleep mode). Using your computer on page 44...
... socket latches. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in Sleep mode). Using your computer on page 44...
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... the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). To do one of the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Connecting an external device...
... the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). To do one of the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Connecting an external device...
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... video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, 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 a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMITM Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of the cable to your television or display device...
... video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, 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 a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMITM Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of the cable to your television or display device...
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... Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. The collected information is used to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. You may be used to the examples specified here. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB...
... Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your home country or region. The collected information is used to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. You may be used to the examples specified here. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB...
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... you installed from discs or Web sites are retained ❖ Apps you experience any of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of the problem and your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from depending on page 57. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖...
... you installed from discs or Web sites are retained ❖ Apps you experience any of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of the problem and your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from depending on page 57. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖...
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... be related to activate the screen. Try using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 141 NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. If you through the display options.
... be related to activate the screen. Try using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 141 NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. If you through the display options.
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... with restore points" on battery power. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on -screen instructions to back up files". Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Follow the on its internal storage drive. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore...
... with restore points" on battery power. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on -screen instructions to back up files". Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Follow the on its internal storage drive. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore...
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... function, if connected with HDMI cables. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. See also HDMI. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. interlaced-A method of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also Sleep...
... function, if connected with HDMI cables. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. See also HDMI. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. interlaced-A method of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also Sleep...
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... or display device 65 monitor 65 power cord/cable 37 power source 36 cooling fan adequate ventilation 34 customize computer settings 67 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 155 desktop creating new icon 100 exploring the 100 icons 100 recycle bin 101 standard features 99, 100 Desktop Assist 110 Media & Entertainment tab 111 Support & Recovery tab 113 Tools & Utilities tab 112 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 66 disabling touch pad 64 display troubleshooting 142
... or display device 65 monitor 65 power cord/cable 37 power source 36 cooling fan adequate ventilation 34 customize computer settings 67 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 155 desktop creating new icon 100 exploring the 100 icons 100 recycle bin 101 standard features 99, 100 Desktop Assist 110 Media & Entertainment tab 111 Support & Recovery tab 113 Tools & Utilities tab 112 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 66 disabling touch pad 64 display troubleshooting 142
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... Disc™ player troubleshooting 151 DVDs using 75 E eco power plan 91 eco Utility® 114 eco Utility® button 91 eject button optical disc drive 77 eject, optical disc drive 77 enabling touch pad 64 enabling/disabling touch pad 163 ENERGY STAR® 22 exploring desktop 100 Start screen 98 external display device HDMI™ Out port 64 RGB (monitor) port 65 external display, adjusting 67 F files backing up 71, 75 saving 74 Function Key 123 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 164 Help file 161 Function keys 163 display brightness 161 media buttons...
... Disc™ player troubleshooting 151 DVDs using 75 E eco power plan 91 eco Utility® 114 eco Utility® button 91 eject button optical disc drive 77 eject, optical disc drive 77 enabling touch pad 64 enabling/disabling touch pad 163 ENERGY STAR® 22 exploring desktop 100 Start screen 98 external display device HDMI™ Out port 64 RGB (monitor) port 65 external display, adjusting 67 F files backing up 71, 75 saving 74 Function Key 123 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 164 Help file 161 Function keys 163 display brightness 161 media buttons...
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.../cable connectors 165 energy-saving features 82 power light 87 power management 84 optimum performance 84 power plans selecting power plan options 90 power saving options 89 precautions safety 32 printer troubleshooting 148 problem solving contacting Toshiba 158 Startup options 134 projector connecting 65 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 83 recording sounds 104 recovery creating recovery media 52 installing drivers and applications 60 internal storage drive 51 refresh your PC 55 reset your PC 57 restoring from recovery media 54 Recovery Media...
.../cable connectors 165 energy-saving features 82 power light 87 power management 84 optimum performance 84 power plans selecting power plan options 90 power saving options 89 precautions safety 32 printer troubleshooting 148 problem solving contacting Toshiba 158 Startup options 134 projector connecting 65 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 83 recording sounds 104 recovery creating recovery media 52 installing drivers and applications 60 internal storage drive 51 refresh your PC 55 reset your PC 57 restoring from recovery media 54 Recovery Media...
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... Sleep mode computer 41 sounds recording 104 speakers using external 105 Start screen exploring the 98 starting an app 73 starting an app from Start screen 74 Startup menu problem solving 134 supervisor password, deleting 116 supervisor password, set up 115 system indicator lights AC power 35 drive in-use indicator 77 LEDs 37, 38, 86, 87, 106 System Settings 118 T taking care of battery 94 taskbar 101 television adjusting display 67 Tiles Start screen 100 tips for computing 70 Toshiba...
... Sleep mode computer 41 sounds recording 104 speakers using external 105 Start screen exploring the 98 starting an app 73 starting an app from Start screen 74 Startup menu problem solving 134 supervisor password, deleting 116 supervisor password, set up 115 system indicator lights AC power 35 drive in-use indicator 77 LEDs 37, 38, 86, 87, 106 System Settings 118 T taking care of battery 94 taskbar 101 television adjusting display 67 Tiles Start screen 100 tips for computing 70 Toshiba...