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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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Contents 23 DVD operating problems 144 Develop good computing habits 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...
Contents 23 DVD operating problems 144 Develop good computing habits 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...
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... Windows 8. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change...
... Windows 8. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change...
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... Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your computer for this procedure. After starting your software" on page 66) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on page 41. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. The surrounding area may want to increase the computer's memory if you may be hot. Your computer comes with your software...
... Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your computer for this procedure. After starting your software" on page 66) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on page 41. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be hot. The surrounding area may want to increase the computer's memory if you may be hot. Your computer comes with your software...
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...) 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. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating...
...) 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. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating...
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... to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Upon restarting your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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 connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Upon restarting your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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...
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... 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 strongly recommended that says, "Do you created. If you can restore your system from your PC (with the socket latches. Restoring from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore...
... 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 strongly recommended that says, "Do you created. If you can restore your system from your PC (with the socket latches. Restoring from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore...
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... Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to random locations on page 66. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. To: Zoom in/out Getting Started Using the touch pad Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you type. You may be replaced by computer model. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen. The touch pad settings...
... Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to random locations on page 66. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. To: Zoom in/out Getting Started Using the touch pad Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you type. You may be replaced by computer model. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen. The touch pad settings...
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... device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 156. To do one of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Using external display devices...
... device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 156. To do one of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). 66 Getting Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Using external display devices...
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... you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. 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 on right side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to...
... you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. 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 on right side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to...
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... (available on the computer's internal storage drive. This information is 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or...
... (available on the computer's internal storage drive. This information is 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 the total hard disk capacity (approximately 3 MB or...
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... start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. If Windows® fails to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your level of expertise with user's data)" on page 59. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to fix the problem. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to troubleshoot the Operating...
... start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. If Windows® fails to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your level of expertise with user's data)" on page 59. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to fix the problem. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to troubleshoot the Operating...
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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. The screen does not look correct. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. If this , press F4. This opens the Personalization window. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor...
...; Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. The screen does not look correct. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. If this , press F4. This opens the Personalization window. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor...
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... the Start screen, type Control. Follow the on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on page 146). Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up files". General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Click Control Panel from optical discs. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Most of the optical disc drives...
... the Start screen, type Control. Follow the on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on page 146). Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up files". General tips for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. Click Control Panel from optical discs. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Most of the optical disc drives...
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... the change. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. When you turn on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices...
... the change. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. When you turn on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state of keys that represents a function, file, or program. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Interlaced monitors take two passes to add or remove devices...
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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