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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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.../component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For the most up-to change without notice. 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 find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com...
.../component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For the most up-to change without notice. 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 find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com...
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... external device. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). 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 computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
... external device. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). 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 computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
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...; networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or an optional external microphone. You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Connecting your computer to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start...
...; networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or an optional external microphone. You can listen to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Connecting your computer to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start...
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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 be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF.USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the 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 , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will...
... the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF.USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the 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 , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will...
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...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 charge the device, or use a different charging device. 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 enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination...
...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 charge the device, or use a different charging device. 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 enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination...
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... touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your pointer to the upper-right corner of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from the menu. 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...
... touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are several options: Refresh your pointer to the upper-right corner of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from the menu. 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...
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... command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. 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® will automatically look for advanced users. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible...
... command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. 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® will automatically look for advanced users. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible...
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... optical disc drive is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to a power source and turned on. Make sure that holds the optical disc is closed properly. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a pencil to press the manual eject button. If...
... optical disc drive is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to a power source and turned on. Make sure that holds the optical disc is closed properly. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a pencil to press the manual eject button. If...
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... a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. 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. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. If you have enabled any error messages - Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any...
... a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. 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. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. If you have enabled any error messages - Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any...
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... instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off the display 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 Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 142 If Something Goes Wrong DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems...
... instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off the display 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 Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 142 If Something Goes Wrong DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems...
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... 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 your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 146). ❖ Have your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point...
... 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 your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 146). ❖ Have your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point...
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... mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution...
... mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution...
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... magnetically coded with data. See also Sleep, Suspend. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of an electric circuit are connected. When you turn the computer off . Their function is determined by the operating system...
... magnetically coded with data. See also Sleep, Suspend. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of an electric circuit are connected. When you turn the computer off . Their function is determined by the operating system...
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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...