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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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... procedures needed to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-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. You...
... procedures needed to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-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. You...
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... touch pad" on your computer. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that came with the device 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. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default...
... touch pad" on your computer. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that came with the device 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. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default...
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...'s internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. You can connect your computer to a network You can listen to increase its capabilities and functionality. Connecting your computer to a network to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display...
...'s internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. You can connect your computer to a network You can listen to increase its capabilities and functionality. Connecting your computer to a network to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display...
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... external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. 117 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the computer is turned OFF. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard...
... external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. 117 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the computer is turned OFF. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard...
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... Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. 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. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable...
... Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. 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. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable...
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... such as installing a new program or adding a device. You now have several options to choose from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in from the menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to...
... such as installing a new program or adding a device. You now have several options to choose from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in from the menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to...
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... display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. 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...
... display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. 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...
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... remove the disc. Make sure the tray is in water or a neutral cleaner. Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a pencil to remove a disc and cannot turn on . If you need to press the manual eject button. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to the optical disc drive eject button...
... remove the disc. Make sure the tray is in water or a neutral cleaner. Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a pencil to remove a disc and cannot turn on . If you need to press the manual eject button. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to the optical disc drive eject button...
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... the Wi-Fi® adapter is loaded. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to display the Start screen. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. 141 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to your router or broadband...
... the Wi-Fi® adapter is loaded. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to display the Start screen. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. 141 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to your router or broadband...
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Change the setting for new information on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or Blu-ray Discs™, you may be able to turn off the display using Device Manager to view DVD movies. 4 Clean the disc and try the following steps: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Power and click or touch your computer to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off...
Change the setting for new information on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or Blu-ray Discs™, you may be able to turn off the display using Device Manager to view DVD movies. 4 Clean the disc and try the following steps: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Power and click or touch your computer to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off...
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... Windows® Help and Support screen. This will ensure that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your entire computer with restore points" on page 146). ❖ Have your back up anything , use the System Restore utility to complete the installation successfully. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
... Windows® Help and Support screen. This will ensure that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your entire computer with restore points" on page 146). ❖ Have your back up anything , use the System Restore utility to complete the installation successfully. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
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156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . 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. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and...
156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . 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. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and...
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... many Toshiba computers that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of an electric circuit are removable. It has a potential of reference for long-term storage of your work , including all components of keys that are connected. Compare software. See also HDMI. When you turn on the keyboard. Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory...
... many Toshiba computers that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of an electric circuit are removable. It has a potential of reference for long-term storage of your work , including all components of keys that are connected. Compare software. See also HDMI. When you turn on the keyboard. Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory...
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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...