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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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... with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index 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. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can...
... with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index 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. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can...
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..., please visit support.toshiba.com. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond 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 external device (if applicable). You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so...
..., please visit support.toshiba.com. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond 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 external device (if applicable). You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so...
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... Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to a network You can connect your network administrator. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Connecting your computer to display the Start screen. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. 102...
... Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to a network You can connect your network administrator. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Connecting your computer to display the Start screen. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. 102...
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... supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). 117 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible port.In that case, if there 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, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. As for the specifications of the external devices...
... supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). 117 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible port.In that case, if there 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, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. As for the specifications of the external devices...
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... 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. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. 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 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. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. 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...
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... the screen or swipe in from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to choose from the menu. You now have several options to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating...
... the screen or swipe in from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to choose from the menu. You now have several options to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating...
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... new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually 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. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. 127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of the options found...
... new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually 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. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. 127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of the options found...
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.... This button is not accessing the drive and preventing it is completely discharged), use a pencil to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is dirty. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure a program is in water or a neutral cleaner. Pencil lead can interfere with your drive. If the optical disc drive is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or...
.... This button is not accessing the drive and preventing it is completely discharged), use a pencil to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is dirty. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure a program is in water or a neutral cleaner. Pencil lead can interfere with your drive. If the optical disc drive is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or...
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... Ethernet port. If you have enabled any error messages - To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch 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. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating...
... Ethernet port. If you have enabled any error messages - To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch 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. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating...
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... screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to turn off , click or touch Never in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software 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 drive to an authorized service provider to fix the problem yourself. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems...
... screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to turn off , click or touch Never in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software 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 drive to an authorized service provider to fix the problem yourself. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems...
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... the Windows® operating system. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to do so. follow the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you will clean up anything goes wrong, you to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
... the Windows® operating system. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to do so. follow the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you will clean up anything goes wrong, you to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
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Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Cycle through the screen resolutions, and...
Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Cycle through the screen resolutions, and...
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... the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that are removable. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. See also HDMI. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is usually fixed, but some external media and are used to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. H hard disk-A storage device...
... the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that are removable. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. See also HDMI. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is usually fixed, but some external media and are used to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. H hard disk-A storage device...
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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...