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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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... specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. For the most 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 find specific...
... specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. For the most 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 find specific...
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... cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your software. Allow the module(s) to cool to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 44) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 66) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices...
... cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with your software. Allow the module(s) to cool to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 44) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 66) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices...
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... the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the power while a disk/disc is the bottom slot. If you may damage the computer, the module, or both. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in good condition. NOTE For this model, Slot A is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module while...
... the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the power while a disk/disc is the bottom slot. If you may damage the computer, the module, or both. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in good condition. NOTE For this model, Slot A is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module while...
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Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 94. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover, please refer to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Do not remove the memory module while the computer...
Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 94. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover, please refer to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover You can damage the computer and the memory module. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Do not remove the memory module while the computer...
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... Turn the computer right side up. 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 and level when secured in place. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it using the...
... Turn the computer right side up. 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 and level when secured in place. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it using the...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on . Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. The memory module pops up the next time you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. The computer could hang up slightly. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on . Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. The memory module pops up the next time you must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. The computer could hang up slightly. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). Using your computer 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 serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your...
... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). Using your computer 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 serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your...
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... install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your computer. 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default...
... install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your computer. 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default...
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... install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television or display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor...
... install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television or display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor...
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...; Control Panel. 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 information), date of your TOSHIBA computer. Those countries may or may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The PC Health Monitor software...
...; Control Panel. 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 information), date of your TOSHIBA computer. Those countries may or may use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. The PC Health Monitor software...
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... removed ❖ A list of expertise with user's data)" on page 57. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 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...
... removed ❖ A list of expertise with user's data)" on page 57. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 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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... the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. The keyboard you are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. If you through the display options. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to activate the screen...
... the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. The keyboard you are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. If you through the display options. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to activate the screen...
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... adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on its internal storage drive. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. If anything , use the System Restore utility to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy...
... adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on its internal storage drive. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. If anything , use the System Restore utility to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even destroy...
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... instead of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . See also HDMI. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that you use to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. When you turn on the motherboard to the same state...
... instead of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . See also HDMI. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that you use to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. When you turn on the motherboard to the same state...
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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...