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... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 52 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Refresh your PC (with user's data 56 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 61 Using the touch pad 62 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 52 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Refresh your PC (with user's data 56 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 61 Using the touch pad 62 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... a user password 115 System Settings 116 Sleep and Charge 117 USB Sleep and Charge 117 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......119 Power supply mode settings 119 Function Key 120 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 121 PC Health Monitor 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer............126 The Windows® operating system is not working 128 Using Startup options to fix problems 129 Internet problems...
... a user password 115 System Settings 116 Sleep and Charge 117 USB Sleep and Charge 117 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......119 Power supply mode settings 119 Function Key 120 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 121 PC Health Monitor 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer............126 The Windows® operating system is not working 128 Using Startup options to fix problems 129 Internet problems...
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... 145 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 146 If you need further assistance 151 Contacting Toshiba 151 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 151 Toshiba's worldwide offices 152 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 153 Functions 153 Help file 154 Display brightness 154 Output (Display switch 155 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 156 Media buttons 156 Volume Mute 157 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............157 Keyboard Function keys 157 Zoom (Display resolution 157 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 158 Glossary 159...
... 145 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 146 If you need further assistance 151 Contacting Toshiba 151 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 151 Toshiba's worldwide offices 152 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 153 Functions 153 Help file 154 Display brightness 154 Output (Display switch 155 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 156 Media buttons 156 Volume Mute 157 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............157 Keyboard Function keys 157 Zoom (Display resolution 157 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 158 Glossary 159...
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This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please 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. For the most up-to change without...
This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please 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. For the most up-to change without...
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... amounts of data. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 44) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 66) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on the underside of today's popular applications. See "Setting up your software" on page 41. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your...
... amounts of data. Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 44) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 66) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on the underside of today's popular applications. See "Setting up your software" on page 41. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your...
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... of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 17 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft...
... of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 17 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft...
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... System window appears. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned...
... System window appears. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned...
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If you to a new internal storage drive from recovery media" on page 55. Refresh your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring from your data. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your recovery media. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 the sections below. This is...
If you to a new internal storage drive from recovery media" on page 55. Refresh your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring from your data. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your recovery media. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 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 the sections below. This is...
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... buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on page 66. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. For more of the Windows Control Panel. To: Zoom in/out Getting Started Using the touch pad Do...
... buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on page 66. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. For more of the Windows Control Panel. To: Zoom in/out Getting Started Using the touch pad Do...
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... port* Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). To enable/disable the touch pad, 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...
... port* Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). To enable/disable the touch pad, 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...
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... display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Getting Started 67 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...
... display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to see if you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Getting Started 67 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...
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... not limited to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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 initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may affect the performance...
... not limited to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. 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 initial system use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may affect the performance...
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... troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of expertise with user's data)" on page 59. There are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. You now have several options to fix the problem. 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...
... troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of expertise with user's data)" on page 59. There are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. You now have several options to fix the problem. 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...
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... opens the Personalization window. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for each of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. You can change the settings for an external monitor. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. 136 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems Display problems Here are some typical display problems...
... opens the Personalization window. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for each of the desktop with the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. You can change the settings for an external monitor. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. 136 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems Display problems Here are some typical display problems...
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... 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 read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your data. Click Control Panel from optical discs. Follow the on page 146). An external hard drive is required. Search...
... 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 read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your data. Click Control Panel from optical discs. Follow the on page 146). An external hard drive is required. Search...
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... was turned off . hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of computers that you turn on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. internal device-See device. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed...
... was turned off . hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of computers that you turn on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. internal device-See device. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed...
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... power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 148 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 99 icons 99 recycle bin 100 standard features 98, 99 Desktop Assist 108 Media & Entertainment tab 109 Support & Recovery tab 111 Tools & Utilities tab 110 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 137 display devices external 66 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting...
... power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 148 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 99 icons 99 recycle bin 100 standard features 98, 99 Desktop Assist 108 Media & Entertainment tab 109 Support & Recovery tab 111 Tools & Utilities tab 110 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 137 display devices external 66 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting...
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... troubleshooting 144 DVDs using 77 E eco power plan 91 eco Utility® 112 eject button optical disc drive 78 eject, optical disc drive 78 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 156 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 99 Start screen 97 external display device HDMI™ Out port 66 RGB (monitor) port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 76 saving 76 Function Key 120 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 157 Function keys 156 display brightness 154 Help file 154 keyboard Function keys 157 media buttons 156 Output (Display switch) 155 volume...
... troubleshooting 144 DVDs using 77 E eco power plan 91 eco Utility® 112 eject button optical disc drive 78 eject, optical disc drive 78 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 156 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 99 Start screen 97 external display device HDMI™ Out port 66 RGB (monitor) port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 76 saving 76 Function Key 120 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 157 Function keys 156 display brightness 154 Help file 154 keyboard Function keys 157 media buttons 156 Output (Display switch) 155 volume...
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... 82 power down shut down 42 power light 86 power management 84 optimum performance 84 power plans selecting power plan options 89 power saving options 89 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 141 problem solving contacting Toshiba 151 Startup options 129 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 83 recording sounds 103 recovery creating recovery media 53 installing drivers and applications 61 internal storage drive 52 refresh your PC 56 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 55 Recovery Media Creator...
... 82 power down shut down 42 power light 86 power management 84 optimum performance 84 power plans selecting power plan options 89 power saving options 89 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 141 problem solving contacting Toshiba 151 Startup options 129 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 83 recording sounds 103 recovery creating recovery media 53 installing drivers and applications 61 internal storage drive 52 refresh your PC 56 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 55 Recovery Media Creator...
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... data/entire system backup 148 Device Manager 132 display error message 137 display problems screen is blank 136 DVD player 144 eject button 140 error message, warning resume failure 127 Error-checking 138 external display problems 137 external keyboard 135 external monitor 136 good computing habits 145 hard disk drive is slow 139 high-pitched noise 141 installing hardware/software 148 keyboard 135 keyboard will not respond 126 memory problems 133 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 138 on-screen eject button 141 optical disc drive 140
... data/entire system backup 148 Device Manager 132 display error message 137 display problems screen is blank 136 DVD player 144 eject button 140 error message, warning resume failure 127 Error-checking 138 external display problems 137 external keyboard 135 external monitor 136 good computing habits 145 hard disk drive is slow 139 high-pitched noise 141 installing hardware/software 148 keyboard 135 keyboard will not respond 126 memory problems 133 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 138 on-screen eject button 141 optical disc drive 140