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... User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other downloads. All other useful software double click/ touch the Desktop Assist icon. Most problems are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the default PDF reader software; Consult the electronic User's Guide (Internet connection required) Start Screen To access the electronic User's Guide through your Windows 8 Start screen 1. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of the User's Guide. Click/touch User's Guide...
... User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other downloads. All other useful software double click/ touch the Desktop Assist icon. Most problems are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the default PDF reader software; Consult the electronic User's Guide (Internet connection required) Start Screen To access the electronic User's Guide through your Windows 8 Start screen 1. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of the User's Guide. Click/touch User's Guide...
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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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...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
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... 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 touch or button presses while you type. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light...
... 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 touch or button presses while you type. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light...
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... Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 132. Exploring audio features You can connect your computer to a network to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your computer to display the Start screen. 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...
... Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 132. Exploring audio features You can connect your computer to a network to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your computer to display the Start screen. 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...
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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. 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. 113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
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. 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. 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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... you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the problem and 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. 120 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system...
... you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the problem and 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. 120 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system...
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... not working Reset your computer ❖ All of the options found on page 52. 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. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to their defaults...
... not working Reset your computer ❖ All of the options found on page 52. 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. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to their defaults...
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... screen, make of keyboard. If this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to update...
... screen, make of keyboard. If this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may need to update...
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...; adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. If you are in the Search field type Control Panel. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on...
...; adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. If you are in the Search field type Control Panel. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on...
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Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to the computer. If anything that the installation utility left behind. before connecting a new hardware item to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your back up files". 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 software (applications like Microsoft...
Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to the computer. If anything that the installation utility left behind. before connecting a new hardware item to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your back up files". 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 software (applications like Microsoft...
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... . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 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. 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to...
... . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 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. 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to...
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... to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of a rigid platter or platters that are removable. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. See also HDMI. See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare software. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination...
... to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of a rigid platter or platters that are removable. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. See also HDMI. See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare software. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination...
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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...