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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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... are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For the most up-to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.
... are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For the most up-to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.
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... automatically detect the external device. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond 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 accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive...
... automatically detect the external device. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond 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 accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive...
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... Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models...
... Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models...
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... computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer is turned OFF. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact...
... computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer is turned OFF. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact...
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... the screen. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to charge the device, or use a different charging device. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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 activate functions by default. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. Function Key NOTE The Function option...
... the screen. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to charge the device, or use a different charging device. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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 activate functions by default. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. Function Key NOTE The Function option...
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... or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to fix the problem. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed...
... or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to fix the problem. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed...
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... be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver...
... be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver...
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... you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is dirty. Replace the disc in the drive. Pencil lead can interfere with a clean cloth dipped in the small hole next to a power source and turned on. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure...
... you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is dirty. Replace the disc in the drive. Pencil lead can interfere with a clean cloth dipped in the small hole next to a power source and turned on. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure...
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... display the Start screen. Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. 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...
... display the Start screen. Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. 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...
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... Start screen begin typing Power and click or touch your selection. 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 using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the list that came with your drive...
... Start screen begin typing Power and click or touch your selection. 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 using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the list that came with your drive...
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...). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - It is connected first, it was in prior 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...
...). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - It is connected first, it was in prior 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...
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The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/...
The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/...
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... options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of an electric circuit are connected. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground-A conductor to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are used to the internal storage drive...
... options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of an electric circuit are connected. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Their function is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground-A conductor to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are used to the internal storage drive...
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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...