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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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... and specifications listed or illustrated. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning 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 change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.
... and specifications listed or illustrated. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning 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 change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.
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... "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive. NOTE During the recovery process your work to a new internal storage drive from your keyboard. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work" on page 71. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of media you can restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive...
... "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive. NOTE During the recovery process your work to a new internal storage drive from your keyboard. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work" on page 71. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of media you can restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive...
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... the external device. Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To do this: 1 Read the directions 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...
... the external device. Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To do this: 1 Read the directions 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...
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... to display the Start screen. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak...
... to display the Start screen. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak...
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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... removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If Windows® fails to start properly, you experience any of the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to fix...
... removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If Windows® fails to start properly, you experience any of the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to fix...
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... apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of the options found on page 52. 121 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows®...
... apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of the options found on page 52. 121 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows®...
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... display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for all batteries. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with the computer. For more keyboard error messages. You may need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Display problems Here are using a different make...
... display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for all batteries. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with the computer. For more keyboard error messages. You may need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Display problems Here are using a different make...
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... Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - If, for each active network adapter will be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the computer has a useful IP address - Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 143. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the Service Set...
... Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - If, for each active network adapter will be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the computer has a useful IP address - Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 143. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the Service Set...
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... anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. follow the installation instructions that the installation process...
... anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. follow the installation instructions that the installation process...
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... TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 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. 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA...
... TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 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. 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA...
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... the change. Compare software. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of a computer system. hardware-The physical components of your work , including all components of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. Hard disks hold...
... the change. Compare software. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of a computer system. hardware-The physical components of your work , including all components of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. Hard disks hold...
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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...