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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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... index to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For...
... index to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For...
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... use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to run most of data. You may want to room temperature before they have cooled. The surrounding area may be hot. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules...
... use complex software or process large amounts of today's popular applications. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Failure to run most of data. You may want to room temperature before they have cooled. The surrounding area may be hot. Getting Started 45 Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Installing a memory module Memory modules...
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... power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you turn off . If the computer is the bottom slot. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot A. Slot B is in -use...
... power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you turn off . If the computer is the bottom slot. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in Slot A. Slot B is in -use...
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... in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into position. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. The memory module should be installed in place. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. Make...
... in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be completely inserted into position. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. The memory module should be installed in place. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 95. 18 Turn the computer right side up. Make...
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... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. The memory module pops up . 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could...
... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. The memory module pops up . 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Do not try to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could...
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... window appears. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to the login in screen. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Using...
... window appears. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to the login in screen. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Using...
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... the USB 3.0 port (if available). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but 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). To enable/disable the touch pad...
... the USB 3.0 port (if available). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but 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). To enable/disable the touch pad...
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... with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. 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 HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the...
... with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. 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 HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the...
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... functions such as required by your TOSHIBA computer. It alerts users to the examples specified here. 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 residence (e.g., European Union). This information is not limited to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel...
... functions such as required by your TOSHIBA computer. It alerts users to the examples specified here. 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 residence (e.g., European Union). This information is not limited to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel...
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... are several options: Refresh your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from the menu. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For...
... are several options: Refresh your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from the menu. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For...
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...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. The screen does not look correct. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. You can change the settings for each of keyboard. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority...
...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. The screen does not look correct. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. You can change the settings for each of keyboard. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority...
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... computer or just your data. An external hard drive is required. Click Control Panel from optical discs. If anything , use the System Restore utility to back up your files. Most of your important files to 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...
... computer or just your data. An external hard drive is required. Click Control Panel from optical discs. If anything , use the System Restore utility to back up your files. Most of your important files to 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...
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Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. internal device-See device. interlaced-A method of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. See also World Wide...
Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. internal device-See device. interlaced-A method of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. See also World Wide...
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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...