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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 Connecting an external monitor or projector 61...
... 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 Connecting an external monitor or projector 61...
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... 98 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 99 Exploring audio features 99 Recording sounds 99 Using external speakers or headphones ..... 100 Using the Web Camera 101 Using the Memory card reader 101 Inserting memory media 102 Removing memory media 102 Chapter 5: Utilities 104 eco Utility 105 Password Utility 106 Using a supervisor password 106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that...
... 98 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 99 Exploring audio features 99 Recording sounds 99 Using external speakers or headphones ..... 100 Using the Web Camera 101 Using the Memory card reader 101 Inserting memory media 102 Removing memory media 102 Chapter 5: Utilities 104 eco Utility 105 Password Utility 106 Using a supervisor password 106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that...
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... Wireless networking problems 132 DVD operating problems 134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba 141 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 141 Toshiba's worldwide offices 141 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 143 Functions 143 Help file 144 Display brightness 144 Output (Display switch 145 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 146 Media buttons 146 Volume Mute 147 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 147 Keyboard Function keys 147 Zoom (Display...
... Wireless networking problems 132 DVD operating problems 134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba 141 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 141 Toshiba's worldwide offices 141 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 143 Functions 143 Help file 144 Display brightness 144 Output (Display switch 145 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 146 Media buttons 146 Volume Mute 147 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 147 Keyboard Function keys 147 Zoom (Display...
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... Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please 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. For the most up-to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows...
... Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please 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. For the most up-to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows...
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... Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your keyboard. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created are restored. Be sure to separately save your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For instructions...
... Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your keyboard. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created are restored. Be sure to separately save your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For instructions...
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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 the external device (if applicable). Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Getting Started Using the touch pad...
... 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 the external device (if applicable). Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Getting Started Using the touch pad...
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...'s internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 132. You can connect your computer to a network You can listen to increase its capabilities and functionality. Connecting your computer to a network to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. Click or touch...
...'s internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 132. You can connect your computer to a network You can listen to increase its capabilities and functionality. Connecting your computer to a network to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. Click or touch...
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113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. 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. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default.
113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. 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. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default.
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... and personalization settings won't change the system 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, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. There are retained ❖ Apps you experience any of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and...
... and personalization settings won't change the system 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, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. There are retained ❖ Apps you experience any of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and...
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... options Choosing this menu were available by the user. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them...
... options Choosing this menu were available by the user. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them...
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... screen is not set for an external monitor. If you through the display options. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will need to update your keyboard driver. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority...
... screen is not set for an external monitor. If you through the display options. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will need to update your keyboard driver. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority...
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...; Control Panel's Device Manager to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Search field type Control Panel. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the computer has a useful IP address - i.e., that the Service Set...
...; Control Panel's Device Manager to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Search field type Control Panel. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the computer has a useful IP address - i.e., that the Service Set...
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... you 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 anything that the installation utility left behind. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to set a restore point (see "Backing up...
... you 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 anything that the installation utility left behind. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to set a restore point (see "Backing up...
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Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. When volume mute is OFF). Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn...
Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. When volume mute is OFF). Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is enabled, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn...
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... you turn the computer off . Hibernation-A feature of an electric circuit are removable. hot swapping-The ability to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. The primary (or only) hard disk in combination with the Fn key can control another while using this function, if connected with data. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-
... you turn the computer off . Hibernation-A feature of an electric circuit are removable. hot swapping-The ability to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. The primary (or only) hard disk in combination with the Fn key can control another while using this function, if connected with data. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-
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... power 79 AC power light 39 accessing network 99 adding memory 45 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 58 Advanced Startup options 120 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 99 B backing up files 66, 71 battery battery life 78 Call2Recycle™ 91 164 care 89, 90 changing 86 charge indicator light 40 charge time 79 charger 79 charging 40, 79 conserving power 83 determine remaining power...
... power 79 AC power light 39 accessing network 99 adding memory 45 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 58 Advanced Startup options 120 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 99 B backing up files 66, 71 battery battery life 78 Call2Recycle™ 91 164 care 89, 90 changing 86 charge indicator light 40 charge time 79 charger 79 charging 40, 79 conserving power 83 determine remaining power...
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... display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new icon 96 exploring the 95 icons 96 recycle bin 96 standard features 94, 95 Device Manager fixing a problem 123 directing display output 61 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 127 display devices external 60 display output settings 61 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 90 documentation 29 DVD removing...
... display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new icon 96 exploring the 95 icons 96 recycle bin 96 standard features 94, 95 Device Manager fixing a problem 123 directing display output 61 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 127 display devices external 60 display output settings 61 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 90 documentation 29 DVD removing...
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166 Index using 71 E eco power plan 85 eco Utility® 105 eject button optical disc drive 72 eject, optical disc drive 73 enabling touch pad 59 enabling/disabling touch pad 146 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 95 Start screen 93 external display device HDMI™ Out port 60 external display, adjusting 62 F files backing up 66, 71 saving 71 Function Key 113 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 147 Function keys 146 display brightness 144 Help file 144 keyboard Function keys 147 media buttons 146 Output (Display switch) 145 volume mute 147 Zoom...
166 Index using 71 E eco power plan 85 eco Utility® 105 eject button optical disc drive 72 eject, optical disc drive 73 enabling touch pad 59 enabling/disabling touch pad 146 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 95 Start screen 93 external display device HDMI™ Out port 60 external display, adjusting 62 F files backing up 66, 71 saving 71 Function Key 113 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 147 Function keys 146 display brightness 144 Help file 144 keyboard Function keys 147 media buttons 146 Output (Display switch) 145 volume mute 147 Zoom...
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... power plan options 84 video cables 60 Service Station 114 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 98 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 99 speakers using external 100 Start screen exploring the 93 starting an app 70 starting an app from Start screen 70 Startup menu problem solving 120 Startup options Advanced options...
... power plan options 84 video cables 60 Service Station 114 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 98 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 99 speakers using external 100 Start screen exploring the 93 starting an app 70 starting an app from Start screen 70 Startup menu problem solving 120 Startup options Advanced options...
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... hard disk drive is slow 129 high-pitched noise 131 installing hardware/software 139 keyboard 126 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 128 on-screen eject button 131 optical disc drive 130 power and batteries 124 printer 131 restore points 136 screen does not look correct/ flickers 127 slow Internet connection 122 sound system 131 trouble running discs 130 trouble running programs 129 URL address not found 122 Windows® operating system not working 119 wireless networking 132 U user password, deleting 110 user password, setting...
... hard disk drive is slow 129 high-pitched noise 131 installing hardware/software 139 keyboard 126 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 128 on-screen eject button 131 optical disc drive 130 power and batteries 124 printer 131 restore points 136 screen does not look correct/ flickers 127 slow Internet connection 122 sound system 131 trouble running discs 130 trouble running programs 129 URL address not found 122 Windows® operating system not working 119 wireless networking 132 U user password, deleting 110 user password, setting...