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... Goes Wrong" section of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Need Help? 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. and/or Toshiba Corporation. All other downloads. Satellite and Satellite Pro are registered trademarks of these simple solutions. 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 brand...
... Goes Wrong" section of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Need Help? 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. and/or Toshiba Corporation. All other downloads. Satellite and Satellite Pro are registered trademarks of these simple solutions. 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 brand...
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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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...95 Windows® Store 97 Setting up for communications 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...
...95 Windows® Store 97 Setting up for communications 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...
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... 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 resolution 147 Appendix B: Power...
... 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 resolution 147 Appendix B: Power...
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... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to -date product information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the...
... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to -date product information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the...
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... 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 the external device (if applicable). Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To distinguish...
... 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 the external device (if applicable). Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To distinguish...
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... audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Exploring audio features You can listen to display the Start screen. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality. If you want to use your computer to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. Start...
... audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Exploring audio features You can listen to display the Start screen. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality. If you want to use your computer to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. Start...
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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. 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. 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. 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. 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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... settings will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your level of the screen or swipe in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to the upper-right corner of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device...
... settings will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your level of the screen or swipe in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to the upper-right corner of expertise with user's data)" on the severity of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device...
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... and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode 121 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is not working Reset your computer...
... and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode 121 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is not working Reset your computer...
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....toshiba.com. If you through the display options. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. 126 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems After a period of time, the battery will lose its previous setting. Refer to this , press F4. Refer to update your computer, and for an external monitor...
....toshiba.com. If you through the display options. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. 126 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems After a period of time, the battery will lose its previous setting. Refer to this , press F4. Refer to update your computer, and for an external monitor...
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...; adapter is loaded. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Search field type Control Panel. i.e., that the driver is recognized by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. SSIDs are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to...
...; adapter is loaded. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Search field type Control Panel. i.e., that the driver is recognized by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. SSIDs are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to...
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... restore the Windows® operating system to the state it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on hand in case you to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software...
... restore the Windows® operating system to the state it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on hand in case you to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software...
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Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . 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....
Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 147 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . 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....
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... with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that are removable. See also HDMI. See also Sleep, Suspend. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is returned to the earth, and is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia...
... with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that are removable. See also HDMI. See also Sleep, Suspend. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is returned to the earth, and is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia...
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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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... first time 41 installing a charged battery 88 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 68 troubleshooting 126 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 80 AC power light 39, 40 battery light 40 Web Camera light 101 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 64 M maintaining your battery 90 manual eject hole optical disc drive 73 media control buttons mute button 73 next track button 73 play/pause button 73 previous track button 73 using 73 volume increase/decrease buttons 73 memory
... first time 41 installing a charged battery 88 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 68 troubleshooting 126 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 80 AC power light 39, 40 battery light 40 Web Camera light 101 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 64 M maintaining your battery 90 manual eject hole optical disc drive 73 media control buttons mute button 73 next track button 73 play/pause button 73 previous track button 73 using 73 volume increase/decrease buttons 73 memory
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... 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 121 Refresh your computer 120 Reset your computer 121 supervisor password, deleting 108 supervisor password, set up 106 system indicator lights
... 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 121 Refresh your computer 120 Reset your computer 121 supervisor password, deleting 108 supervisor password, set up 106 system indicator lights
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... 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 108 using a microphone 99 computer lock 64 DVDs 71 eco power...
... 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 108 using a microphone 99 computer lock 64 DVDs 71 eco power...