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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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... your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information 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 stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication...
... your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information 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 stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication...
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... device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad...
... device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad...
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..., or external speakers. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 102 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 140. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the network...
..., or external speakers. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 102 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 140. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the network...
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... the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it.The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be disabled...
... the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it.The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be disabled...
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.... 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. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the...
.... 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. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the...
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...'t change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem.
...'t change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem.
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... Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your PC" on this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on page 53. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by the user. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair...
... Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your PC" on this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on page 53. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by the user. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair...
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... completely discharged), use a pencil to remove a disc and cannot turn on . Examine the disc to operate. This button is in the small hole next to the documentation that holds the optical disc is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to the optical disc drive eject button on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the...
... completely discharged), use a pencil to remove a disc and cannot turn on . Examine the disc to operate. This button is in the small hole next to the documentation that holds the optical disc is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to the optical disc drive eject button on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the...
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... plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. Problems with a support technician at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in new firmware releases. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. Click or touch Control Panel, and then select System and...
... plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. Problems with a support technician at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in new firmware releases. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. Click or touch Control Panel, and then select System and...
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... for instructions 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 computer 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 selection. Change the setting for new information on optical disc drives and their operation...
... for instructions 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 computer 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 selection. Change the setting for new information on optical disc drives and their operation...
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...! 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® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on...
...! 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® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up anything , use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on...
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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). 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. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and...
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). 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. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and...
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... high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- See also HDMI. Compare software. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that are connected. 166 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Hard disks hold much...
... high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- See also HDMI. Compare software. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that are connected. 166 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Hard disks hold much...
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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...