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... your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 59 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 60 Connecting an external device 60 Using external display devices 61 Selecting video cables 61 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector 62...
... your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 59 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 60 Connecting an external device 60 Using external display devices 61 Selecting video cables 61 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector 62...
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... Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 126 Internet problems 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 132 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Optical disc drive problems 136 Sound system problems 139 Printer problems 139 Wireless networking problems 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 142 Develop good computing habits 143 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating...
... Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 126 Internet problems 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 132 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Optical disc drive problems 136 Sound system problems 139 Printer problems 139 Wireless networking problems 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 142 Develop good computing habits 143 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating...
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Contents 25 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 155 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 156 Keyboard Function keys 156 Zoom (Display resolution 156 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........157 Glossary 158 Index 173
Contents 25 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 155 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 156 Keyboard Function keys 156 Zoom (Display resolution 156 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........157 Glossary 158 Index 173
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... Windows 8.1. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ 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. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration...
... Windows 8.1. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ 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. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration...
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... Windows Control Panel. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to touch or button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video...
... Windows Control Panel. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to touch or button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video...
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... Windows® ( ) key to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 102 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. You can connect your network administrator. Accessing a network For specific...
... Windows® ( ) key to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 102 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. You can connect your network administrator. Accessing a network For specific...
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... the mouse or keyboard to it.The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will...
... the mouse or keyboard to it.The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will...
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... on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. 119 Utilities Function Key NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to enable/disable the...
... on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. 119 Utilities Function Key NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to enable/disable the...
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... start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem...
... start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in the Startup menu to fix the problem...
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... reset your PC" on this option presents you to a state at low resolution. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. This allows you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode...
... reset your PC" on this option presents you to a state at low resolution. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. This allows you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode...
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... into place. Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it is completely discharged), use a pencil to remove a disc and cannot turn on the face of the optical disc drive tray. Examine the disc to the optical disc drive eject button on the computer (for example, if the battery is dirty. Press gently until it with your drive. This button is connected to operate. Make sure that...
... into place. Make sure a program is not accessing the drive and preventing it is completely discharged), use a pencil to remove a disc and cannot turn on the face of the optical disc drive tray. Examine the disc to the optical disc drive eject button on the computer (for example, if the battery is dirty. Press gently until it with your drive. This button is connected to operate. Make sure that...
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... have enabled any error messages - 141 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is loaded. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to verify that the driver is...
... have enabled any error messages - 141 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is loaded. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to verify that the driver is...
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... Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to fix the problem yourself. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. 142 If Something Goes Wrong DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems (Available on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or Blu-ray Discs™, you may be able to display the Start screen. If you have tried several discs and...
... Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to fix the problem yourself. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. 142 If Something Goes Wrong DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems (Available on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or Blu-ray Discs™, you may be able to display the Start screen. If you have tried several discs and...
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... you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). General tips for your back up files". If anything goes wrong, you to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers...
... you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. follow the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). General tips for your back up files". If anything goes wrong, you to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers...
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...This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables...
...This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables...
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... keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of zero (0) volts, is connected to add or remove devices...
... keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of zero (0) volts, is connected to add or remove devices...
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... TV or display device 61 monitor 62 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 146 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 98 icons 99 recycle bin 99 standard features 97, 98 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 93
... TV or display device 61 monitor 62 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 146 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 98 icons 99 recycle bin 99 standard features 97, 98 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 93
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...-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 142 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 88 eco Utility® 108 eject button optical disc drive 75 eject, optical disc drive 75 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 98 Start screen 96 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 67, 72 saving 72 Function Key 119 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume...
...-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 142 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 88 eco Utility® 108 eject button optical disc drive 75 eject, optical disc drive 75 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 98 Start screen 96 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 67, 72 saving 72 Function Key 119 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume...
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Index 177 power light 84 power management 81 optimum performance 81 power plans selecting power plan options 87 power saving options 86 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 139 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 126 projector connecting 62 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 81 recording sounds 102 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 46 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring from recovery media 50 Recovery Media Creator 120 recycle bin icon...
Index 177 power light 84 power management 81 optimum performance 81 power plans selecting power plan options 87 power saving options 86 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 139 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 126 projector connecting 62 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 81 recording sounds 102 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 46 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring from recovery media 50 Recovery Media Creator 120 recycle bin icon...
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... 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 57 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 94 troubleshooting 132 AC power light is blinking 124 battery light is blinking 125 bookmarked site not found 128 checking device properties 129 computer will not start 123 contacting Toshiba 149 corrupted/damaged data files 135 data/entire system backup 146 Device Manager 129 display error message 133 display problems screen is blank 132 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 142 eject button 136 error...
... 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 57 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 94 troubleshooting 132 AC power light is blinking 124 battery light is blinking 125 bookmarked site not found 128 checking device properties 129 computer will not start 123 contacting Toshiba 149 corrupted/damaged data files 135 data/entire system backup 146 Device Manager 129 display error message 133 display problems screen is blank 132 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 142 eject button 136 error...