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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 change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8. For more detailed information about your particular model, please 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 change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
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... you may be hot. You may also be installed in minor bodily injury. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you 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. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If the computer has...
... you may be hot. You may also be installed in minor bodily injury. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for the first time you 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. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. If the computer has...
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... AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can 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...
... AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can 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...
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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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
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... 44), and then check that the module is strongly recommended that says, "Do you to refresh your system without your internal storage drive if necessary. If you were trying to create the recovery media you create 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...
... 44), and then check that the module is strongly recommended that says, "Do you to refresh your system without your internal storage drive if necessary. If you were trying to create the recovery media you create 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...
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... hand as you type. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen. The on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around "by computer model. To: Zoom in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel.
... hand as you type. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen. The on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around "by computer model. To: Zoom in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel.
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... Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 156. 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 or USB cable...
... Started Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 156. 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 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 cable to your television or display device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with your computer...
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 cable to your television or display device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with your computer...
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... on the computer's internal storage drive. Additionally, TOSHIBA may be used to the examples specified here. TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. It may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. 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...
... on the computer's internal storage drive. Additionally, TOSHIBA may be used to the examples specified here. TOSHIBA's standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply. It may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. 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...
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.... If you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. 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. You now have several options to choose from depending on page 56. If Windows® fails to start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the options in the lower right...
.... If you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. 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. You now have several options to choose from depending on page 56. If Windows® fails to start properly, you experience any of these problems, use the options in the lower right...
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... Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. Press any key to choose the screen resolution. This opens the Personalization window. 136 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting...
... Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. Press any key to choose the screen resolution. This opens the Personalization window. 136 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting...
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... 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 files with File History under the System and Security heading. Click Control Panel from optical discs. If anything , use the System Restore utility...
... 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 files with File History under the System and Security heading. Click Control Panel from optical discs. If anything , use the System Restore utility...
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... also Sleep, Suspend. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that saves to perform a task instead of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also World Wide Web. Compare software. interlaced...
... also Sleep, Suspend. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that saves to perform a task instead of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also World Wide Web. Compare software. interlaced...
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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