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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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... 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
... 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
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..., the memory module(s) may be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move...
..., the memory module(s) may be hot. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Slot A. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this procedure. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move...
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... above 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 out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. Back of the slot. The memory module pops up slightly...
... above 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 out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. Back of the slot. The memory module pops up slightly...
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... the change. The System window appears. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer is displayed below the System heading. 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...
... the change. The System window appears. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer is displayed below the System heading. 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...
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... Windows Control Panel. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that it is enabled by computer model. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port...
... Windows Control Panel. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that it is enabled by computer model. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port...
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... first 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 the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI™ Out port, you need a larger screen. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI...
... first 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 the manual that came with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI™ Out port, you need a larger screen. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI...
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... disc drive components The optical disc drive is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is located on your keyboard...
... disc drive components The optical disc drive is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is in use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is located on your keyboard...
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...) System Settings screen - 122 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is turned off. ❖ CPU-Allows you to set conditions for various functions ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you are using after starting in the Desktop screen double-click or touch the...
...) System Settings screen - 122 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is turned off. ❖ CPU-Allows you to set conditions for various functions ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you are using after starting in the Desktop screen double-click or touch the...
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... change the system in the Startup menu to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the AC adaptor that shipped with computers. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 133 The battery light is blinking...
... change the system in the Startup menu to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the AC adaptor that shipped with computers. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 133 The battery light is blinking...
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... properly. Restore points are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is saved to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are changed back to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your PC (with another set of your computer ❖ All of removed apps is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided...
... properly. Restore points are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is saved to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are changed back to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your PC (with another set of your computer ❖ All of removed apps is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided...
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... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for your desktop background, under Change the visuals and sounds on the right hand side of the color palette to one that the adapter type is...
... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for your desktop background, under Change the visuals and sounds on the right hand side of the color palette to one that the adapter type is...
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... Disc™ player software that the computer has a useful IP address - If Something Goes Wrong DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 helpful if you may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to 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. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key...
... Disc™ player software that the computer has a useful IP address - If Something Goes Wrong DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 helpful if you may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to 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. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key...
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... the Start screen, type Control. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). 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...
... the Start screen, type Control. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). 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...
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... of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. When you turn on the screen that you turn the computer off . I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. See also HDMI. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video...
... of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. When you turn on the screen that you turn the computer off . I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. See also HDMI. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video...
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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...