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... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... Wireless networking problems 148 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 Develop good computing habits 150 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch 161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function...
... Wireless networking problems 148 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 Develop good computing habits 150 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch 161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function...
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...; Use the table of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model...
...; Use the table of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model...
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... on, begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Failure to be installed in good condition. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is to follow these directions could result in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm.
... on, begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Failure to be installed in good condition. You can be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is to follow these directions could result in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm.
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.... Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on top of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved...
.... Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on top of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved...
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... in Sleep mode). In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure...
... in Sleep mode). In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure...
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... default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to your Quick Start document. For more information, see if you can easily attach an external device your computer. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect...
... default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to your Quick Start document. For more information, see if you can easily attach an external device your computer. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect...
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... RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
... RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you first need a larger screen. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
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... disc drive is in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is located on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. NOTE Use of the computer. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse...
... disc drive is in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is located on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. NOTE Use of the computer. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse...
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... Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) System Settings screen - For more information, see "Directing the display output when you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you turn on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating...
... Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) System Settings screen - For more information, see "Directing the display output when you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you turn on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating...
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.... See "Contacting Toshiba" on . If Windows® fails to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to fix the problem. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. For...
.... See "Contacting Toshiba" on . If Windows® fails to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to fix the problem. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. For...
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... settings will be changed back to a state at which it was performing properly. 134 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is installed ❖ Manually by the user...
... settings will be changed back to a state at which it was performing properly. 134 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is installed ❖ Manually by the user...
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...-in screen, make sure the display priority is supported by selecting an item from just below the Themes panel (Desktop Background, Color, Sounds, and Screen Saver). To do not work with your computer, in a blank area of the Windows® desktop. 2 Click or touch Personalize, and then Display. 3 Use the menu on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. You can also change the display...
...-in screen, make sure the display priority is supported by selecting an item from just below the Themes panel (Desktop Background, Color, Sounds, and Screen Saver). To do not work with your computer, in a blank area of the Windows® desktop. 2 Click or touch Personalize, and then Display. 3 Use the menu on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. You can also change the display...
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... Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for each active network adapter will be able to your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases...
... Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for each active network adapter will be able to your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases...
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... Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 152). before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. It is connected first, it was in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen...
... Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 152). before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. It is connected first, it was in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen...
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... Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. Hibernation-A feature of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. It is returned to perform a task instead of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to transmit high quality audio and video...
... Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. Hibernation-A feature of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. It is returned to perform a task instead of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to transmit high quality audio and video...
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... or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 113 Media & Entertainment tab 114 Support & Recovery tab 116 Tools & Utilities tab 115 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 141 display devices external...
... or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 113 Media & Entertainment tab 114 Support & Recovery tab 116 Tools & Utilities tab 115 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 141 display devices external...
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... Disc™ player troubleshooting 149 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 94 eco Utility® 117 eject button optical disc drive 80 eject, optical disc drive 81 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 162 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 104 Start screen 102 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 127 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 163 Function keys 162 display brightness 160 Help file 160 keyboard Function keys 163 media buttons 162 Output (Display switch) 161 volume...
... Disc™ player troubleshooting 149 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 94 eco Utility® 117 eject button optical disc drive 80 eject, optical disc drive 81 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 162 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 104 Start screen 102 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 127 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 163 Function keys 162 display brightness 160 Help file 160 keyboard Function keys 163 media buttons 162 Output (Display switch) 161 volume...
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... 85 power down shut down 42 power light 90 power management 87 optimum performance 87 power plans selecting power plan options 93 power saving options 92 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 147 problem solving contacting Toshiba 157 Startup options 133 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 86 recording sounds 108 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
... 85 power down shut down 42 power light 90 power management 87 optimum performance 87 power plans selecting power plan options 93 power saving options 92 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 147 problem solving contacting Toshiba 157 Startup options 133 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 86 recording sounds 108 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
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... Sleep mode 43 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 108 speakers using external 108 Start screen exploring the 102 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 133 supervisor password, deleting 119 supervisor password, set up 118 system indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 40, 89, 90, 109 System Settings 122 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 72 Toshiba...
... Sleep mode 43 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 108 speakers using external 108 Start screen exploring the 102 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 133 supervisor password, deleting 119 supervisor password, set up 118 system indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 40, 89, 90, 109 System Settings 122 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 72 Toshiba...