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... your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the...
... your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 60 Directing the display output when you turn on the...
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... 100 Connecting your computer to a network ..... 101 Exploring audio features 101 Recording sounds 101 Using external speakers or headphones ..... 102 Using the Web Camera 103 Using the Memory card reader 103 Inserting memory media 104 Removing memory media 104 Chapter 5: Utilities 106 eco Utility 107 Password Utility 108 Using a supervisor password 108 Using a user password 110 Deleting a user password 112 System Settings 113 Function Key 115 Recovery Media Creator 116 Service Station 116 TOSHIBA Application Installer 117 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 118 Problems that...
... 100 Connecting your computer to a network ..... 101 Exploring audio features 101 Recording sounds 101 Using external speakers or headphones ..... 102 Using the Web Camera 103 Using the Memory card reader 103 Inserting memory media 104 Removing memory media 104 Chapter 5: Utilities 106 eco Utility 107 Password Utility 108 Using a supervisor password 108 Using a user password 110 Deleting a user password 112 System Settings 113 Function Key 115 Recovery Media Creator 116 Service Station 116 TOSHIBA Application Installer 117 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 118 Problems that...
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... for a product Series. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice.
... for a product Series. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice.
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... external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 42. Reset your computer for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of today's popular applications. After starting your PC This option allows you to remove all data from the recovery media you may want to recover your data. The following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Description Creating recovery This option allows you to restore...
... external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 42. Reset your computer for any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of today's popular applications. After starting your PC This option allows you to remove all data from the recovery media you may want to recover your data. The following internal storage drive recovery options are available: Recovery option Description Creating recovery This option allows you to restore...
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... a new internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of media you created are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to external media using , and then press the ENTER key. NOTE During the recovery process your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are using Windows® or another backup program. Any files that you are restored. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on DVDs...
... a new internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of media you created are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to external media using , and then press the ENTER key. NOTE During the recovery process your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are using Windows® or another backup program. Any files that you are restored. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on DVDs...
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... need to 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on your computer. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the external device (if applicable). To enable/disable...
... need to 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on your computer. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the external device (if applicable). To enable/disable...
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... optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to increase its capabilities and functionality. Exploring audio features You can connect your selection. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to a network You can use an external microphone, connect it to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your computer to a network to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones...
... optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to increase its capabilities and functionality. Exploring audio features You can connect your selection. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to a network You can use an external microphone, connect it to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your computer to a network to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones...
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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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 115 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with FN.
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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 115 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with FN.
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... or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC (with computers. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you installed are several options: Refresh your level of the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to your...
... or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC (with computers. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you installed are several options: Refresh your level of the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to your...
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..., see "Reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. This allows you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in...
..., see "Reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. This allows you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in...
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... its ability to update your computer, and for your keyboard driver. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the FN + PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to stay current on page 88. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on the most recent software and hardware options for other product...
... its ability to update your computer, and for your keyboard driver. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the FN + PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to stay current on page 88. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on the most recent software and hardware options for other product...
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... adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. 129 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
... adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. 129 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... driver is loaded. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. one other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your connection problem disappears, the problem...
... driver is loaded. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. one other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your connection problem disappears, the problem...
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... DVD Player software that appears. If you may be able to display the Start screen. Change the setting for when to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to fix the problem yourself. DVD operating problems...
... DVD Player software that appears. If you may be able to display the Start screen. Change the setting for when to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to fix the problem yourself. DVD operating problems...
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...". General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up media on hand in prior to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on page...
...". General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up media on hand in prior to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on page...
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... the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all components of many Toshiba computers that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. See also HDMI. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that are removable. hardware-The...
... the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of your work , including all components of many Toshiba computers that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. See also HDMI. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that are removable. hardware-The...
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... or display device 60 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 140 desktop creating new icon 98 exploring the 97 icons 98 recycle bin 98 standard features 96, 97 Device Manager fixing a problem 125 directing display output 61 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 129 display devices external 60 display output settings 61 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 92 documentation 29 DVD removing...
... or display device 60 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 140 desktop creating new icon 98 exploring the 97 icons 98 recycle bin 98 standard features 96, 97 Device Manager fixing a problem 125 directing display output 61 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 129 display devices external 60 display output settings 61 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 92 documentation 29 DVD removing...
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... removing with computer on 76 DVD player troubleshooting 136 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 87 eco Utility® 107 eject button optical disc drive 73 eject, optical disc drive 73 enabling touch pad 59 enabling/disabling touch pad 148 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 97 Start screen 95 external display device HDMI™ Out port 60 external display, adjusting 62 F files backing up 66, 71 saving 71 Function Key 115 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 149 Function keys 148 display brightness 146 media buttons 148 Output (Display switch) 147 Search 146 volume...
... removing with computer on 76 DVD player troubleshooting 136 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 87 eco Utility® 107 eject button optical disc drive 73 eject, optical disc drive 73 enabling touch pad 59 enabling/disabling touch pad 148 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 97 Start screen 95 external display device HDMI™ Out port 60 external display, adjusting 62 F files backing up 66, 71 saving 71 Function Key 115 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 149 Function keys 148 display brightness 146 media buttons 148 Output (Display switch) 147 Search 146 volume...
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... power plan options 86 video cables 60 Service Station 116 setting low battery notifications 84 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 100 computer 38 software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 62 display output 61 Shut down computer 43, 44 icon 43, 44 Sleep mode 44 sounds recording 101 speakers using external 102 Start screen exploring the 95 starting an app 70 starting an app from Start screen 70 Startup menu problem solving 122 Startup options Advanced options...
... power plan options 86 video cables 60 Service Station 116 setting low battery notifications 84 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 100 computer 38 software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 62 display output 61 Shut down computer 43, 44 icon 43, 44 Sleep mode 44 sounds recording 101 speakers using external 102 Start screen exploring the 95 starting an app 70 starting an app from Start screen 70 Startup menu problem solving 122 Startup options Advanced options...
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... hard disk drive is slow 131 high-pitched noise 133 installing hardware/software 141 keyboard 128 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 130 on-screen eject button 133 optical disc drive 132 power and batteries 126 printer 133 restore points 138 screen does not look correct/ flickers 129 slow Internet connection 124 sound system 133 trouble running discs 132 trouble running programs 131 URL address not found 124 Windows® operating system not working 121 wireless networking 134 U user password, deleting 112 user password, setting...
... hard disk drive is slow 131 high-pitched noise 133 installing hardware/software 141 keyboard 128 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 130 on-screen eject button 133 optical disc drive 132 power and batteries 126 printer 133 restore points 138 screen does not look correct/ flickers 129 slow Internet connection 124 sound system 133 trouble running discs 132 trouble running programs 131 URL address not found 124 Windows® operating system not working 121 wireless networking 134 U user password, deleting 112 user password, setting...