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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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... all subject to change without notice. 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. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more...
... all subject to change without notice. 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. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more...
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... 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 page 66) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase 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...
... 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 page 66) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to increase 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...
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... connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 93. 18 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. Using your computer 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...
... connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 93. 18 Turn the computer right side up. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. Using your computer 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...
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... recognized the change. The System window appears. 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. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to the...
... recognized the change. The System window appears. 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. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to the...
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... without losing your internal storage drive if necessary. 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. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. Restoring from your permission. This option allows you to a new internal storage drive from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on page...
... without losing your internal storage drive if necessary. 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. otherwise, click Cancel. If unsure, cancel and try again. Restoring from your permission. This option allows you to a new internal storage drive from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on page...
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... model. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by the next character you type. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by itself" to random locations on the screen. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 66. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. To: Zoom in/out Getting Started Using the touch pad...
... model. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by the next character you type. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by itself" to random locations on the screen. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 66. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. To: Zoom in/out Getting Started Using the touch pad...
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... following : ❖ Press the touch pad ON/OFF ( ) button. ❖ Press F5. 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 to the port on your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue...
... following : ❖ Press the touch pad ON/OFF ( ) button. ❖ Press F5. 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 to the port on your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue...
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... HDMI™ cable. 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 computer 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 external device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display...
... HDMI™ cable. 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 computer 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 external device. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display...
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... certain models). Those countries may or may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. 122 Utilities PC Health Monitor PC Health Monitor The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your TOSHIBA computer. 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...
... certain models). Those countries may or may disable the PC Health Monitor at any way. 122 Utilities PC Health Monitor PC Health Monitor The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your TOSHIBA computer. 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...
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.... ❖ The screen does not look right. 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 ❖ Your Apps from the menu. 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. Reset your computer...
.... ❖ The screen does not look right. 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 ❖ Your Apps from the menu. 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. Reset your computer...
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... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. This opens the Personalization window. If you through the display options. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. You can change the settings for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by...
... adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. This opens the Personalization window. If you through the display options. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is blank. You can change the settings for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by...
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... 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. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point...
... 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. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point...
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... recognize the change. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. Interlaced monitors take...
... recognize the change. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. Interlaced monitors take...
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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