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... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems...
... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems...
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... 148 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function keys 161 Zoom (Display resolution 161 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 162 Glossary 163...
... 148 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function keys 161 Zoom (Display resolution 161 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 162 Glossary 163...
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... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. Introduction This guide 27 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...
... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. Introduction This guide 27 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...
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.... You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 45) ❖ Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 42. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it.
.... You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 45) ❖ Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 67) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 42. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it.
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... be lost. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button You can install one memory module is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module while the computer...
... be lost. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button You can install one memory module is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module while the computer...
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... level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right...
... level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right...
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... a charged battery" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Make...
... a charged battery" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. In either of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Make...
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...power is turned on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work....
...power is turned on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module...Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work....
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... 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 see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 159. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your computer. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Your...
... 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 see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 159. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your computer. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Your...
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.... 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to your computer if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on the external device. Connecting an HDMI...
.... 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to your computer if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 68 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on the external device. Connecting an HDMI...
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... transferred to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. Subject to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your home country or region. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information...
... transferred to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. Subject to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by your home country or region. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information...
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... start properly, you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. If you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot...
... start properly, you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. If you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot...
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... Change display settings to activate the screen. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. Try using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 139 The keyboard you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
... Change display settings to activate the screen. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. Try using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 139 The keyboard you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... , use the System Restore utility to optical disc drives, or hard drives. No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key 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 read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies...
... , use the System Restore utility to optical disc drives, or hard drives. No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key 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 read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies...
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... components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of a computer system. See also HDMI. Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change.
... components of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to perform a task instead of a computer system. See also HDMI. Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. I icon-A small image displayed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change.
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... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 151 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 135 directing display output 69 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 140 display devices external 67 display output settings 69 display, external
... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 151 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 135 directing display output 69 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 140 display devices external 67 display output settings 69 display, external
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... DVD player troubleshooting 147 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 67 enabling/disabling touch pad 159 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 RGB (monitor) port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
... DVD player troubleshooting 147 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 67 enabling/disabling touch pad 159 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 RGB (monitor) port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
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... energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC 60 restoring from recovery media 57 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle...
... energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC 60 restoring from recovery media 57 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle...
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... Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using...
... Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using...