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... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... Wireless networking problems 148 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 Develop good computing habits 150 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch 161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function...
... Wireless networking problems 148 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 Develop good computing habits 150 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch 161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function...
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... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to change without notice. 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...
... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to change without notice. 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...
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... remove a memory module, turn off the computer. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on may be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
... remove a memory module, turn off the computer. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on may be hot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need...
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... cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Make sure to remove the soft...
... cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Make sure to remove the soft...
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... memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer 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 serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make...
... memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer 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 serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make...
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... 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). For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option...
... 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). For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option...
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... 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 computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on the...
... 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 computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on the...
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...: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the computer. 80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖ If you want to use . NOTE Use of the touch pad or a mouse is in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is not supported within...
...: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the computer. 80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖ If you want to use . NOTE Use of the touch pad or a mouse is in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is not supported within...
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... access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to turn on the computer" on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. 122 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is turned off. ❖ CPU-Allows you to set conditions for CPU ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for the operating system...
... access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to turn on the computer" on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. 122 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is turned off. ❖ CPU-Allows you to set conditions for CPU ❖ Display-Allows you to change various default settings for the operating system...
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... Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 133 The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. There are familiar with your computer and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the...
... Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 133 The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. There are familiar with your computer and used to the way the operating system responds to fix the problem. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the...
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... the user. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair process. You now have several options: Refresh your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option...
... the user. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair process. You now have several options: Refresh your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option...
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...; Adjust resolution ❖ Adjust brightness ❖ Calibrate color ❖ Change display settings Choose a theme for individual components separately by the computer's internal display. To do not work with your display settings and that is not set for an external monitor. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 141 If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is supported by...
...; Adjust resolution ❖ Adjust brightness ❖ Calibrate color ❖ Change display settings Choose a theme for individual components separately by the computer's internal display. To do not work with your display settings and that is not set for an external monitor. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 141 If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is supported by...
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... in new firmware releases. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try again. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or Blu-ray™ Discs, you have enabled...
... in new firmware releases. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try again. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or Blu-ray™ Discs, you have enabled...
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...). follow the installation instructions 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 files". Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system...
...). follow the installation instructions 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 files". Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system...
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.... L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. 173 Glossary hardware-The physical components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the...
.... L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of pixels is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. 173 Glossary hardware-The physical components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. Compare software. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the...
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... or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 113 Media & Entertainment tab 114 Support & Recovery tab 116 Tools & Utilities tab 115 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 141 display devices external...
... or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 113 Media & Entertainment tab 114 Support & Recovery tab 116 Tools & Utilities tab 115 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 141 display devices external...
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... Disc™ player troubleshooting 149 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 94 eco Utility® 117 eject button optical disc drive 80 eject, optical disc drive 81 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 162 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 104 Start screen 102 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 127 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 163 Function keys 162 display brightness 160 Help file 160 keyboard Function keys 163 media buttons 162 Output (Display switch) 161 volume...
... Disc™ player troubleshooting 149 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 94 eco Utility® 117 eject button optical disc drive 80 eject, optical disc drive 81 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 162 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 104 Start screen 102 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 127 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 163 Function keys 162 display brightness 160 Help file 160 keyboard Function keys 163 media buttons 162 Output (Display switch) 161 volume...
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... 85 power down shut down 42 power light 90 power management 87 optimum performance 87 power plans selecting power plan options 93 power saving options 92 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 147 problem solving contacting Toshiba 157 Startup options 133 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 86 recording sounds 108 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
... 85 power down shut down 42 power light 90 power management 87 optimum performance 87 power plans selecting power plan options 93 power saving options 92 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 147 problem solving contacting Toshiba 157 Startup options 133 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 86 recording sounds 108 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
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... Sleep mode 43 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 108 speakers using external 108 Start screen exploring the 102 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 133 supervisor password, deleting 119 supervisor password, set up 118 system indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 40, 89, 90, 109 System Settings 122 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 72 Toshiba...
... Sleep mode 43 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 108 speakers using external 108 Start screen exploring the 102 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 133 supervisor password, deleting 119 supervisor password, set up 118 system indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 40, 89, 90, 109 System Settings 122 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 72 Toshiba...