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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 change without notice. For the most up-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 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...
... to change without notice. For the most up-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 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...
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..., only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are using Windows® or another backup program. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you are restored. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on page 71). The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on page 71. NOTE When you created are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to external media using , and...
..., only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are using Windows® or another backup program. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you are restored. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on page 71). The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on page 71. NOTE When you created are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to external media using , and...
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... to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 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 external device (if applicable). To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. To distinguish...
... to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 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 external device (if applicable). To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. To distinguish...
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... Windows® ( ) key to increase its capabilities and functionality. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 99 For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific...
... Windows® ( ) key to increase its capabilities and functionality. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 99 For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific...
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Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close.
Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close.
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... Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to fix...
... Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to fix...
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... to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to a state at low resolution. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows...
... to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to a state at low resolution. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows...
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... F4. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on maintaining battery power, see your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to activate the screen. The keyboard you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. This is blank. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Refer to the documentation...
... F4. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on maintaining battery power, see your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to activate the screen. The keyboard you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. This is blank. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Refer to the documentation...
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To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. If you are in the Wi-Fi® part of your selection. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. 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 access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. If you are in the Wi-Fi® part of your selection. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. one other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly...
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... installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. If the device is connected first, it was in prior to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to run an installation utility first - It is completed, and will clean up anything goes wrong, you will ensure that the installation is often necessary to set a restore...
... installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. If the device is connected first, it was in prior to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to run an installation utility first - It is completed, and will clean up anything goes wrong, you will ensure that the installation is often necessary to set a restore...
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... OFF). Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. 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. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you...
... OFF). Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. 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. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you...
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... the operating system automatically recognize the change. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. See also HDMI. See also Sleep, Suspend. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. hardware-The physical components of programs and data. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that are connected. When you turn on the keyboard. 157 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open...
... the operating system automatically recognize the change. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. See also HDMI. See also Sleep, Suspend. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. hardware-The physical components of programs and data. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that are connected. When you turn on the keyboard. 157 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open...
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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...