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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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... about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to end...
... about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to end...
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... 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 your computer. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model.
... 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 your computer. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model.
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... Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. If you want to use your computer to a network to display the Start screen. 102 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. Exploring audio features You can connect...
... Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. If you want to use your computer to a network to display the Start screen. 102 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. Exploring audio features You can connect...
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... mouse or keyboard to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned off. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep...
... mouse or keyboard to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned off. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep...
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...certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to activate functions by default. 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. 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. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable...
...certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to activate functions by default. 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. 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. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable...
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... need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you 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...
... need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you 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...
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... created: ❖ When 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. 127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults...
... created: ❖ When 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. 127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults...
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... not accessing the drive and preventing it with your drive. Replace the disc in water or a neutral cleaner. Make sure 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 operate. If the optical disc drive is closed properly. Open the tray and remove the disc. Close the tray carefully, making sure...
... not accessing the drive and preventing it with your drive. Replace the disc in water or a neutral cleaner. Make sure 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 operate. If the optical disc drive is closed properly. Open the tray and remove the disc. Close the tray carefully, making sure...
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... press ENTER. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see "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 - Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network...
... press ENTER. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see "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 - Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network...
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... optical disc drives and their operation. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be able to display the Start screen. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try again. The optical disc drive should appear in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to fix the problem yourself. If you are in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 129 for instructions on using Device Manager...
... optical disc drives and their operation. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be able to display the Start screen. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try again. The optical disc drive should appear in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to fix the problem yourself. If you are in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 129 for instructions on using Device Manager...
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... 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 your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow directions carefully! before connecting a new hardware...
... 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 your critical data (see the section titled restore points). Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow directions carefully! before connecting a new hardware...
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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). 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 . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and...
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). 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 . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and...
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... the operating system automatically recognize the change. 166 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used for voltages in the circuit. One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
... the operating system automatically recognize the change. 166 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used for voltages in the circuit. One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or...
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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...