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... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems...
... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems...
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... 148 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function keys 161 Zoom (Display resolution 161 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 162 Glossary 163...
... 148 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function keys 161 Zoom (Display resolution 161 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 162 Glossary 163...
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... Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
... Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
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... or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on the underside of today's popular applications. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
... or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on the underside of today's popular applications. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software.
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... top slot. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the correct size that is in good condition. If only one or two memory modules. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Slot B is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... top slot. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the correct size that is in good condition. If only one or two memory modules. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Slot B is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot...
... be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot...
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... must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. In either of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on . Make sure to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up . Do not remove the memory module while...
... must remove the top module first before restarting the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. In either of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on . Make sure to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The memory module pops up . Do not remove the memory module while...
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... AC adaptor with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
... AC adaptor with the socket latches. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
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... need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the external device (if applicable). For more information, see if you can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 159. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad...
... need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the external device (if applicable). For more information, see if you can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 159. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad...
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... if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television or display device. Refer to the manual that came...
... if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to your television or display device. Refer to the manual that came...
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The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as power consumption, the cooling system and...
The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may not have the same data protection laws or data protection levels as power consumption, the cooling system and...
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... need to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC (with computers. There are changed back to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your level of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. If Windows...
... need to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC (with computers. There are changed back to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your level of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. If Windows...
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... gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to activate the screen. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If this , press F4. If you through the display options. Try using an external monitor: ❖...
... gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to activate the screen. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. If this , press F4. If you through the display options. Try using an external monitor: ❖...
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... restore the Windows® operating system 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® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your files with File History under the System and Security heading. Since problems...
... restore the Windows® operating system 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® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your files with File History under the System and Security heading. Since problems...
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... saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. internal device-See device. Compare non-interlaced. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. 171 Glossary hardware-The physical components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software.
... saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. internal device-See device. Compare non-interlaced. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. 171 Glossary hardware-The physical components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software.
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... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 151 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 135 directing display output 69 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 140 display devices external 67 display output settings 69 display, external
... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 151 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 135 directing display output 69 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 140 display devices external 67 display output settings 69 display, external
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... DVD player troubleshooting 147 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 67 enabling/disabling touch pad 159 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 RGB (monitor) port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
... DVD player troubleshooting 147 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 67 enabling/disabling touch pad 159 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 RGB (monitor) port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
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... energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC 60 restoring from recovery media 57 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle...
... energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC 60 restoring from recovery media 57 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle...
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... Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using...
... Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using...