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... your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory 44 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 44 Creating recovery media 45 Restoring from recovery media 48 Refresh your PC (with user's data 49 Reset your PC 51 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the touch pad 55 Adjusting touch pad settings 57 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 58 Connecting an external device 58 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 59 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the...
... your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory 44 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 44 Creating recovery media 45 Restoring from recovery media 48 Refresh your PC (with user's data 49 Reset your PC 51 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the touch pad 55 Adjusting touch pad settings 57 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 58 Connecting an external device 58 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 59 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the...
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... 91 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 92 Exploring audio features 92 Recording sounds 92 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 93 Using the Web Camera 94 Using the Memory card reader 94 Inserting memory media 95 Removing memory media 95 Chapter 5: Utilities 97 eco Utility 98 Password Utility 99 Using a supervisor password 99 Using a user password 101 Deleting a user password 103 System Settings 104 Function Key 106 Recovery Media Creator 107 Service Station 107 TOSHIBA Application Installer 108 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 109 Problems that...
... 91 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 92 Exploring audio features 92 Recording sounds 92 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 93 Using the Web Camera 94 Using the Memory card reader 94 Inserting memory media 95 Removing memory media 95 Chapter 5: Utilities 97 eco Utility 98 Password Utility 99 Using a supervisor password 99 Using a user password 101 Deleting a user password 103 System Settings 104 Function Key 106 Recovery Media Creator 107 Service Station 107 TOSHIBA Application Installer 108 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 109 Problems that...
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... basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For the most up-to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information...
... basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For the most up-to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information...
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... the internal storage drive. Be sure to separately save your work to external media using , and then press the ENTER key. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be connected to save the files you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option...
... the internal storage drive. Be sure to separately save your work to external media using , and then press the ENTER key. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be connected to save the files you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option...
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... 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). NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 58. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Your...
... 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). NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 58. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Your...
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Exploring audio features You can use an external microphone, connect it to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the network, consult your selection. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. If you want...
Exploring audio features You can use an external microphone, connect it to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the network, consult your selection. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. If you want...
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Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 106 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 106 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.
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... Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you can be used to return your computer. (Sample Image) Service Station The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you wish. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware...
... Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you can be used to return your computer. (Sample Image) Service Station The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you wish. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware...
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... the screen or swipe in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. You now have several options to fix the problem. If you installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. There are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to...
... the screen or swipe in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. You now have several options to fix the problem. If you installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. There are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to...
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... a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. 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. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your display settings in the...
... a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. 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. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your display settings in the...
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... the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. 119 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with a 10-key keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If this , press F4. If you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display...
... the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. 119 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with a 10-key keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If this , press F4. If you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display...
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... Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to the Internet. 124 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for example, the other computer cannot browse to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer can connect to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the Service Set...
... Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to the Internet. 124 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for example, the other computer cannot browse to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer can connect to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the Service Set...
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... enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. Here are frequently addressed in particular, are some ways you should not rely solely on page 64 for instructions. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER...
... enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. Here are frequently addressed in particular, are some ways you should not rely solely on page 64 for instructions. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER...
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..., you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies 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 special toolbars for "back up media on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer...
..., you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies 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 special toolbars for "back up media on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer...
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... change. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of keys that saves to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
... change. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of keys that saves to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
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... adaptor 38 AC power 75 AC power light 38 indicator light 78 accessing network 92 adding memory 44 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 57 Advanced Startup options 113 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 71 apps starting from Start screen 71 audio features 92 B backing up files 65, 72 battery battery life 74 154 care 83, 84 changing 83 charge indicator light 39 charge time 75 charger 75 charging 39, 75 charging the real-time...
... adaptor 38 AC power 75 AC power light 38 indicator light 78 accessing network 92 adding memory 44 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 57 Advanced Startup options 113 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 71 apps starting from Start screen 71 audio features 92 B backing up files 65, 72 battery battery life 74 154 care 83, 84 changing 83 charge indicator light 39 charge time 75 charger 75 charging 39, 75 charging the real-time...
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... to a network 92 external device 58 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 59 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 61 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 128 desktop creating new icon 89 exploring the 88 icons 89 recycle bin 89 standard features 87, 88 Device Manager fixing a problem 116 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 120 display configuration modes 66 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal...
... to a network 92 external device 58 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 59 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 61 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 128 desktop creating new icon 89 exploring the 88 icons 89 recycle bin 89 standard features 87, 88 Device Manager fixing a problem 116 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 120 display configuration modes 66 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal...
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... battery light 39 Web Camera light 94 Licenses 17 lock computer, using 62 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 95 removing memory media 95 using 94 microphone using 92 monitor problems troubleshooting 119 monitoring battery power 77 mouse properties 70 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 92 connecting your computer 92 networking wireless 91 notification area 90 notifications 90 O ON/OFF 78 ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 72 optional external devices adding 43 P password deleting a supervisor 101 deleting a user...
... battery light 39 Web Camera light 94 Licenses 17 lock computer, using 62 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 95 removing memory media 95 using 94 microphone using 92 monitor problems troubleshooting 119 monitoring battery power 77 mouse properties 70 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 92 connecting your computer 92 networking wireless 91 notification area 90 notifications 90 O ON/OFF 78 ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 72 optional external devices adding 43 P password deleting a supervisor 101 deleting a user...
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... HDMI™ Out 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 138 energy-saving features 73 power down shut down 41 power management 75 optimum performance 75 power plans selecting power plan options 81 power saving options 80 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 123 problem solving contacting Toshiba 131 Startup options 113 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 75 recording sounds 92 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers and applications 54 internal...
... HDMI™ Out 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 138 energy-saving features 73 power down shut down 41 power management 75 optimum performance 75 power plans selecting power plan options 81 power saving options 80 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 123 problem solving contacting Toshiba 131 Startup options 113 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 75 recording sounds 92 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers and applications 54 internal...
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... external display problems 120 external keyboard 119 external monitor 119 good computing habits 125 hard disk drive is slow 122 high-pitched noise 123 installing hardware/software 129 keyboard 119 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 121 power and battery 117 printer 123 restore points 126 screen does not look correct/ flickers 120 slow Internet connection 115 sound system 122 trouble running programs 122 URL address not found 115 Windows® operating system not working 112 wireless networking 124 U user password, deleting 103 user password, setting...
... external display problems 120 external keyboard 119 external monitor 119 good computing habits 125 hard disk drive is slow 122 high-pitched noise 123 installing hardware/software 129 keyboard 119 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 121 power and battery 117 printer 123 restore points 126 screen does not look correct/ flickers 120 slow Internet connection 115 sound system 122 trouble running programs 122 URL address not found 115 Windows® operating system not working 112 wireless networking 124 U user password, deleting 103 user password, setting...