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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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... interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at...
... interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at...
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...could result in the memory module slots on page 66) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on the underside of the computer. See "Setting up your software" on page 41. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices 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. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. The surrounding area...
...could result in the memory module slots on page 66) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on the underside of the computer. See "Setting up your software" on page 41. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices 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. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. The surrounding area...
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... the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Slot B is the bottom slot. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light...
... the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Slot B is the bottom slot. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light...
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... 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver...
... 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not try to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver...
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... force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the...
... force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the...
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... the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Make sure to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. The memory module pops up . Back 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 above cases, the Sleep configuration will...
... the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Make sure to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. The memory module pops up . Back 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 above cases, the Sleep configuration will...
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... resulting in Sleep mode). 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 "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your...
... resulting in Sleep mode). 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 "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your...
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... external device. To enable/disable the touch pad, do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on page 163. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the external device (if applicable). You can also connect the following : ❖ Press the touch pad ON/OFF ( ) button. ❖ Press F5. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default...
... external device. To enable/disable the touch pad, do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on page 163. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the external device (if applicable). You can also connect the following : ❖ Press the touch pad ON/OFF ( ) button. ❖ Press F5. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default...
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... first need a larger screen. 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 computer Selecting 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. Connecting an HDMI...
... first need a larger screen. 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 computer Selecting 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. Connecting an HDMI...
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... a notification of system conditions that may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. 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 country or region...
... a notification of system conditions that may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. 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 country or region...
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... the Power button in the Startup menu to choose from depending on page 59. 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 ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from discs or Web sites are changed back to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. You...
... the Power button in the Startup menu to choose from depending on page 59. 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 ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from discs or Web sites are changed back to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. You...
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To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with the computer. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. To do this does...
To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with the computer. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. To do this does...
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... up files". Follow the on battery power. Search for your computer system may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. If anything , use the System Restore utility to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and...
... up files". Follow the on battery power. Search for your computer system may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. If anything , use the System Restore utility to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and...
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... of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Hibernation-A feature of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers that you turn the computer off . Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video...
... of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Hibernation-A feature of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of many Toshiba computers that you turn the computer off . Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video...
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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...