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... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 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 45 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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... 23 Wireless networking problems 142 DVD operating problems 143 Develop good computing habits 144 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 145 If you need further assistance 149 Contacting Toshiba 150 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 150 Toshiba's worldwide offices 150 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 156 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............156 Keyboard Function keys 156...
... 23 Wireless networking problems 142 DVD operating problems 143 Develop good computing habits 144 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 145 If you need further assistance 149 Contacting Toshiba 150 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 150 Toshiba's worldwide offices 150 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 156 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............156 Keyboard Function keys 156...
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...; Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
...; Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
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... procedure. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. Failure to the upper-right corner of the computer. You will be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the...
... procedure. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in good condition. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. Failure to the upper-right corner of the computer. You will be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the...
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... touch the Shut down option. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the above cases, the Sleep configuration...
... touch the Shut down option. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the above cases, the Sleep configuration...
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... the memory module. In either 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 out of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with...
... the memory module. In either 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 out of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with...
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...: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. The System window appears. 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
...: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. The System window appears. 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
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... connect the following types of the touch pad, so 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 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). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad...
... connect the following types of the touch pad, so 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 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). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad...
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Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of the cable to your computer if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You...
Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of the cable to your computer if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You...
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... display output when you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to change the sequence in the Desktop screen double-click or touch the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click or touch Tools & Utilities. 3 Click or touch System Settings. The System Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) System Settings screen - General tab options The System Settings screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced-Allows you to set conditions for the operating...
... display output when you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to change the sequence in the Desktop screen double-click or touch the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click or touch Tools & Utilities. 3 Click or touch System Settings. The System Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) System Settings screen - General tab options The System Settings screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced-Allows you to set conditions for the operating...
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... the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu to your level of the problem and your work routine, you are several options to start...
... the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu to your level of the problem and your work routine, you are several options to start...
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... Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 129 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by the user. Automatic Repair This feature...
... Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 129 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by the user. Automatic Repair This feature...
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... keyboard driver. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. You have gone into effect. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Is the display power set for an external monitor. After a period of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using...
... keyboard driver. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. You have gone into effect. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Is the display power set for an external monitor. After a period of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on the most recent software and hardware options for your software using...
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... Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct - To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. Click or touch Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If, for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you are in from the Start screen begin typing Computer. Carefully note any error messages - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. i.e., that the driver is good using the utility provided with a support...
... Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct - To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. Click or touch Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If, for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you are in from the Start screen begin typing Computer. Carefully note any error messages - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. i.e., that the driver is good using the utility provided with a support...
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... key to the installation, undoing any files from the list that accompany the hardware or software. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to back up DVD(s) on -screen instructions to the computer. Click or touch Control Panel...
... key to the installation, undoing any files from the list that accompany the hardware or software. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to back up DVD(s) on -screen instructions to the computer. Click or touch Control Panel...
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... the operating system automatically recognize the change. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. See also Sleep, Suspend. interlaced-A method of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See also HDMI. Interlaced monitors...
... the operating system automatically recognize the change. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. See also Sleep, Suspend. interlaced-A method of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to create a complete screen image. See also HDMI. Interlaced monitors...
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... power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 147 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 136 display devices external 66 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting...
... power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 147 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 136 display devices external 66 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting...
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... 82 DVD player troubleshooting 143 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 122 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume mute...
... 82 DVD player troubleshooting 143 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 122 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume mute...
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... 84 power down shut down 42 power light 89 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 141 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 128 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
... 84 power down shut down 42 power light 89 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 141 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 128 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
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... system backup 147 Device Manager 132 display error message 136 display problems screen is blank 135 DVD player 143 eject button 140 error message, warning resume failure 126 Error-checking 137 external display problems 137 external keyboard 135 external monitor 136 good computing habits 144 hard disk drive is slow 139 high-pitched noise 141 installing hardware/software 148 keyboard 135 memory problems 133 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 137 on-screen eject button 140 optical disc drive 139 power and batteries 134 printer 141 restore points 146 screen...
... system backup 147 Device Manager 132 display error message 136 display problems screen is blank 135 DVD player 143 eject button 140 error message, warning resume failure 126 Error-checking 137 external display problems 137 external keyboard 135 external monitor 136 good computing habits 144 hard disk drive is slow 139 high-pitched noise 141 installing hardware/software 148 keyboard 135 memory problems 133 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 137 on-screen eject button 140 optical disc drive 139 power and batteries 134 printer 141 restore points 146 screen...