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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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...; Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table 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 stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
...; Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table 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 stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
User Guide
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...; Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on the underside of data. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. 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 computer for this procedure. You may also be installed in minor bodily injury. After starting your software. You will need...
...; Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on the underside of data. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. 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 computer for this procedure. You may also be installed in minor bodily injury. After starting your software. You will need...
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.... NOTE For this model, Slot A is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is the bottom slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver...
.... NOTE For this model, Slot A is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is the bottom slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver...
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... work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed in place. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed in place. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the...
... a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the...
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... the module is in Sleep mode). 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 page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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...
... the module is in Sleep mode). 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 page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. 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...
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... 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 your computer. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your HDMI™ or RGB port please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 159. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To distinguish these ports, please...
... 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 your computer. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your HDMI™ or RGB port please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 159. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To distinguish these ports, please...
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... change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your television or display device. 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...
... change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to your television or display device. 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...
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... system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The...
... system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or less per year). The...
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... launch. 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 expertise with user's data)" on the severity of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to fix the problem.
... launch. 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 expertise with user's data)" on the severity of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to fix the problem.
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... and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. If this , press F4. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. If you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. You can change the settings for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. HINT: Pressing the F4 key...
... and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. If this , press F4. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. If you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. You can change the settings for an external monitor. This opens the Personalization window. HINT: Pressing the F4 key...
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... 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 important files to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. No additional software...
... 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 important files to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. No additional software...
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... video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Compare non-interlaced. internal device-See device. HDMI...
... video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Compare non-interlaced. internal device-See device. HDMI...
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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...