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... in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 60 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 60 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... 134 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 134 Internet problems 137 The Windows® operating system can help you 138 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 138 Checking device properties 138 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 140 Keyboard problems 142 Display problems 142 Disk or storage drive problems 144 Error-checking 144 Optical disc drive problems 146 Sound system problems 149 Printer problems 149 Wireless networking problems 150 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 152 Develop good computing habits 153 Data and system configuration backup in...
... 134 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 134 Internet problems 137 The Windows® operating system can help you 138 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 138 Checking device properties 138 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 140 Keyboard problems 142 Display problems 142 Disk or storage drive problems 144 Error-checking 144 Optical disc drive problems 146 Sound system problems 149 Printer problems 149 Wireless networking problems 150 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 152 Develop good computing habits 153 Data and system configuration backup in...
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... some basic procedures needed to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. 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...
... some basic procedures needed to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. 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...
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... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen or swipe in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use light are off . Slot B is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button...
... you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen or swipe in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use light are off . Slot B is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button...
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..., the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in a safe place so that you turn it on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery, if applicable. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery...
..., the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secure the memory module slot cover. 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in a safe place so that you turn it on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery, if applicable. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery...
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.... In this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to be installed in Sleep mode). 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For...
.... In this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to be installed in Sleep mode). 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For...
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... soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Using your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and...
... soft material can block the vents located at the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Using your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and...
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... Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Restoring from recovery media Refresh your PC (with user's data) Reset your PC Description This option allows you to restore your system from the recovery media you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. See "Restoring from recovery media" on page 59. However, it is strongly recommended that you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with user's data)" on your internal...
... Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Restoring from recovery media Refresh your PC (with user's data) Reset your PC Description This option allows you to restore your system from the recovery media you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. See "Restoring from recovery media" on page 59. However, it is strongly recommended that you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with user's data)" on your internal...
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... app opened on page 162. For more information refer to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the Start screen. You can modify the keyboard backlight setting to Auto, the backlight turns on when you stop typing. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have a backlight illumination feature. For example, F5 turns the touch pad...
... app opened on page 162. For more information refer to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the Start screen. You can modify the keyboard backlight setting to Auto, the backlight turns on when you stop typing. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have a backlight illumination feature. For example, F5 turns the touch pad...
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... battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. As for compatible port. USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that interfaces with USB ports. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. Do not allow USB ports to it. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep...
... battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. As for compatible port. USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that interfaces with USB ports. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. Do not allow USB ports to it. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep...
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Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. 128 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close.
Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. 128 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close.
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... work routine, you may need to your computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
... work routine, you may need to your computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
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... lists. 4 Click or touch Save changes. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try the following steps: 1 Move your drive to an authorized service provider to turn off the display using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to get it cleaned. 5 From the Start screen, type Computer. Change the setting...
... lists. 4 Click or touch Save changes. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try the following steps: 1 Move your drive to an authorized service provider to turn off the display using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to get it cleaned. 5 From the Start screen, type Computer. Change the setting...
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... the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. It is often necessary to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on page 154). follow the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
... the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. It is often necessary to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on page 154). follow the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
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... TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the backlit keyboard. 166 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . The wireless modes are : ❖ Always ON ❖ Always OFF ❖ Auto For more information, see "Backlit keyboard" on page 79. (Available on certain models.) Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. The three available modes are : ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables...
... TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the backlit keyboard. 166 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . The wireless modes are : ❖ Always ON ❖ Always OFF ❖ Auto For more information, see "Backlit keyboard" on page 79. (Available on certain models.) Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. The three available modes are : ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables...
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... internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. hardware-The physical components of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. See also Sleep, Suspend. When you turn on the keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of an electric circuit are removable. Compare software. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. Hard disks...
... internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. hardware-The physical components of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. See also Sleep, Suspend. When you turn on the keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of an electric circuit are removable. Compare software. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. Hard disks...
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... power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 73 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 106 exploring the 105 icons 106 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Device Manager fixing a problem 138 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 143 display devices external 71 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 73 disposal information 19 disposing of your computer 101 documentation 30 DVD removing...
... power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 73 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 106 exploring the 105 icons 106 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Device Manager fixing a problem 138 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 143 display devices external 71 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 73 disposal information 19 disposing of your computer 101 documentation 30 DVD removing...
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Index 185 troubleshooting 152 DVDs using 83 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 165 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 105 Start screen 103 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 77, 82 saving 82 Function Key 128 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 166 Function keys 165 display brightness 163 Help file 163 keyboard Function keys 166 media buttons 165 Output (Display switch) 164 volume mute 165...
Index 185 troubleshooting 152 DVDs using 83 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 165 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 105 Start screen 103 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 77, 82 saving 82 Function Key 128 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 166 Function keys 165 display brightness 163 Help file 163 keyboard Function keys 166 media buttons 165 Output (Display switch) 164 volume mute 165...
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... to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 71 Service Station 129 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 40 adding memory (optional) 47 communications 108 computer 39 software 43 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 73 display output 72 Shut down computer 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 icon 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 109 speakers using external 110 Start screen exploring the...
... to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 71 Service Station 129 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 40 adding memory (optional) 47 communications 108 computer 39 software 43 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 73 display output 72 Shut down computer 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 icon 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 109 speakers using external 110 Start screen exploring the...
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... 160 Toshiba accessories memory 47 TOSHIBA Application Installer 130 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 166 zooming out 166 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 162 touch pad using 66 touch screen navigation 80 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 142 AC power light is blinking 133 battery light is blinking 134 bookmarked site not found 137 checking device properties 138 computer will not start 132 contacting Toshiba 159 corrupted/damaged data files 146 data/entire system backup 156 Device Manager 138 display error message 143 display problems screen...
... 160 Toshiba accessories memory 47 TOSHIBA Application Installer 130 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 166 zooming out 166 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 162 touch pad using 66 touch screen navigation 80 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 142 AC power light is blinking 133 battery light is blinking 134 bookmarked site not found 137 checking device properties 138 computer will not start 132 contacting Toshiba 159 corrupted/damaged data files 146 data/entire system backup 156 Device Manager 138 display error message 143 display problems screen...