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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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...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific...
...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific...
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... 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. After starting your computer for this procedure. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up...
... 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. After starting your computer for this procedure. Allow the module(s) to cool to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up...
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... slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button...
... slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button...
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... the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and 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. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn...
... the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the socket and 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. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn...
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... Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep...
... Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. You can damage the computer and the memory module. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep...
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..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then...
..., possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then...
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... display, but 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). You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port please refer to your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device...
... display, but 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). You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port please refer to your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device...
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... install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. NOTE You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your television or 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 certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to the manual...
... install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. NOTE You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your television or 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 certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports Selecting video cables To connect a device to the manual...
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... or less per year). It may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. You may also be transferred to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. 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), date of system conditions that may...
... or less per year). It may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. You may also be transferred to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. 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), date of system conditions that may...
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... have several options to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from the menu. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. There are changed back to start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the options in...
... have several options to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you installed from the menu. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. There are changed back to start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the options in...
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...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to make of keyboard. Choose...
...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to make of keyboard. Choose...
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.... No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). External optical disc writers 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...
.... No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). External optical disc writers 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...
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...-A key or combination of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also HDMI. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. internal device-See device. hot...
...-A key or combination of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. It is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also HDMI. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. internal device-See device. hot...
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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...