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... HDMI Licensing, LLC. Need Help? Most problems are registered trademarks of the User's Guide. you can access it at support.toshiba.com. Satellite and Satellite Pro are easy to correct. GMA501187011 • 04/13 Click/touch Support & Recovery 3. Click/touch User's Guide icon Note: T he User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other useful software double click/ touch the Desktop Assist icon. HINT: To access your Windows 8 Start screen...
... HDMI Licensing, LLC. Need Help? Most problems are registered trademarks of the User's Guide. you can access it at support.toshiba.com. Satellite and Satellite Pro are easy to correct. GMA501187011 • 04/13 Click/touch Support & Recovery 3. Click/touch User's Guide icon Note: T he User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other useful software double click/ touch the Desktop Assist icon. HINT: To access your Windows 8 Start screen...
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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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... to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject 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...
... to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject 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...
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NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while 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 your computer. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To distinguish...
NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while 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 your computer. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To distinguish...
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Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. If you want to use your network administrator. Exploring audio features You can use an external microphone, connect it to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ...
Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. If you want to use your network administrator. Exploring audio features You can use an external microphone, connect it to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ...
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The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 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. 113 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. 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. 113 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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... installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your level of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of the problem and your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC (with computers. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot...
... installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your level of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of the problem and your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC (with computers. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot...
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... F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in the event they have been improperly set of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Repair...
... F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in the event they have been improperly set of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Repair...
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....toshiba.com. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to activate the screen. If this , press F4. For more keyboard error messages. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of time, the battery will lose its previous setting. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating...
....toshiba.com. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to activate the screen. If this , press F4. For more keyboard error messages. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of time, the battery will lose its previous setting. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating...
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... your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys...
... your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys...
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... then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it may be very difficult to run an installation utility first - If the device is often necessary to complete the installation successfully. 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...
... then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it may be very difficult to run an installation utility first - If the device is often necessary to complete the installation successfully. 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...
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Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. When volume mute is OFF). 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. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you...
Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. When volume mute is OFF). 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. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you...
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..., your work is running and have secondary hard disks that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of programs and data. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- See also Sleep, Suspend. H hard disk-A storage device composed of an electric circuit are removable. Compare software. Their function is determined by the operating system and...
..., your work is running and have secondary hard disks that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of programs and data. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- See also Sleep, Suspend. H hard disk-A storage device composed of an electric circuit are removable. Compare software. Their function is determined by the operating system and...
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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...