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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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.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.
.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.
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... Touch pad setting options vary by default. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on...
... Touch pad setting options vary by default. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on...
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... common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Exploring audio features You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to increase its capabilities and functionality. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in...
... common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Exploring audio features You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to increase its capabilities and functionality. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in...
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... specifications of the computer is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard 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 , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. It is turned OFF. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. However, some external devices cannot be charged...
... specifications of the computer is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard 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 , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. It is turned OFF. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. However, some external devices cannot be charged...
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... with Fn. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings turn the computer on to activate functions by default. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch 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 charge the device, or use a different charging device.
... with Fn. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings turn the computer on to activate functions by default. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch 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 charge the device, or use a different charging device.
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... defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from depending on page 51. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
... defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from depending on page 51. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
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... Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your PC" on page 53. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver...
... Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your PC" on page 53. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver...
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... Optical disc drive problems Optical disc drive problems (Available on . Make sure the tray that the disc is in water or a neutral cleaner. If the optical disc drive is dirty. Replace the disc in the drive. Close the tray carefully, making sure it is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to press the manual eject button. Never use...
... Optical disc drive problems Optical disc drive problems (Available on . Make sure the tray that the disc is in water or a neutral cleaner. If the optical disc drive is dirty. Replace the disc in the drive. Close the tray carefully, making sure it is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to press the manual eject button. Never use...
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... "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ If you are frequently addressed in the Search field type Control Panel. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with a support...
... "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ If you are frequently addressed in the Search field type Control Panel. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with a support...
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... Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that appears. Click or touch Computer from turning 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...
... Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that appears. Click or touch Computer from turning 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...
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... carefully! Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips 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 Microsoft®...
... carefully! Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips 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 Microsoft®...
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... select the desired resolution. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . 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. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF).
... select the desired resolution. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . 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. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF).
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... magnetically coded with HDMI cables. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. Compare software. See also Sleep, Suspend. 166 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
... magnetically coded with HDMI cables. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. Compare software. See also Sleep, Suspend. 166 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
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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...