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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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... in Windows 8. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web...
... in Windows 8. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web...
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... the computer's memory if you may be hot. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 41. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. After starting your computer for...
... the computer's memory if you may be hot. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you use complex software or process large amounts of the computer. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 41. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. After starting your computer for...
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... block the vents located at the underside 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. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer...
... block the vents located at the underside 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. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer...
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... or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to the login in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . The System window...
... or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to the login in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . The System window...
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... option allows you to create the recovery media you can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your PC (with the socket latches. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you will display a pop-up that the module is strongly recommended that 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...
... option allows you to create the recovery media you can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your PC (with the socket latches. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you will display a pop-up that the module is strongly recommended that 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...
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... "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen. To: Zoom in/out Getting Started Using the touch pad Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. You may also seem to touch or button presses while you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user...
... "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen. To: Zoom in/out Getting Started Using the touch pad Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. You may also seem to touch or button presses while you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user...
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... an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. To do one of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). 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 or USB cable...
... an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. To do one of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). 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 or USB cable...
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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 a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer should automatically detect...
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 a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer should automatically detect...
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... tracks the usage of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). 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 your TOSHIBA computer. The collected information is used to the examples specified here. It may...
... tracks the usage of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on certain models). 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 your TOSHIBA computer. The collected information is used to the examples specified here. It may...
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... Windows® operating system is saved to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your PC (with computers. 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 Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options...
... Windows® operating system is saved to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your PC (with computers. 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 Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options...
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... brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If 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...
... brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. If 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...
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... , use the System Restore utility to back up files". Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well as read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives...
... , use the System Restore utility to back up files". Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn') as well as read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives...
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...-wide network of a computer system. internal device-See device. It is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to perform a task instead of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services...
...-wide network of a computer system. internal device-See device. It is returned to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to perform a task instead of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services...
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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