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... your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory 44 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 44 Creating recovery media 45 Restoring from recovery media 48 Refresh your PC (with user's data 49 Reset your PC 51 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the touch pad 55 Adjusting touch pad settings 57 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 58 Connecting an external device 58 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 59 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the...
... your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory 44 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 44 Creating recovery media 45 Restoring from recovery media 48 Refresh your PC (with user's data 49 Reset your PC 51 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the touch pad 55 Adjusting touch pad settings 57 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 58 Connecting an external device 58 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 59 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the...
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... Connecting your computer to a network ....... 91 Exploring audio features 91 Recording sounds 91 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 92 Using the Web Camera 93 Using the Memory card reader 93 Inserting memory media 94 Removing memory media 94 Chapter 5: Utilities 96 eco Utility 97 Password Utility 98 Using a supervisor password 98 Using a user password 100 Deleting a user password 102 System Settings 103 Sleep Utilities 105 USB Sleep and Charge 105 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 107 Power supply mode settings 107 Sleep and Music 108 HDD Protection Utility...
... Connecting your computer to a network ....... 91 Exploring audio features 91 Recording sounds 91 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 92 Using the Web Camera 93 Using the Memory card reader 93 Inserting memory media 94 Removing memory media 94 Chapter 5: Utilities 96 eco Utility 97 Password Utility 98 Using a supervisor password 98 Using a user password 100 Deleting a user password 102 System Settings 103 Sleep Utilities 105 USB Sleep and Charge 105 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 107 Power supply mode settings 107 Sleep and Music 108 HDD Protection Utility...
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... 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of...
... 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of...
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... button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. For more information, see if you type. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 58. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. 58 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad...
... button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. For more information, see if you type. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 58. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. 58 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad...
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... the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 85 For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 138. For example, F5 turns the touch pad...
... the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 85 For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 138. For example, F5 turns the touch pad...
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...; access. You can connect your computer to a network to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. Exploring audio features You can use an external microphone, connect it to increase its capabilities and functionality. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the network...
...; access. You can connect your computer to a network to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. Exploring audio features You can use an external microphone, connect it to increase its capabilities and functionality. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the network...
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... Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be disabled. As for compatible port.In that case, if there is a USB port that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with USB ports. 106 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function...
... Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be disabled. As for compatible port.In that case, if there is a USB port that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with USB ports. 106 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function...
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Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 110 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 110 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
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.../or its settings. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC (with computers. If you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. 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 Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from discs or...
.../or its settings. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC (with computers. If you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. 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 Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from discs or...
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... mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific...
... mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific...
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... the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Press any key to the computer is blank. Display Auto Off may need to its previous setting. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you are some typical display problems...
... the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Press any key to the computer is blank. Display Auto Off may need to its previous setting. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you are some typical display problems...
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... networks, and may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you should confer with the Wi-Fi® adapter. ❖ If another computer is OFF (the wireless indicator light will be lit). ❖ Verify that your computer can connect to the Internet. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch...
... networks, and may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you should confer with the Wi-Fi® adapter. ❖ If another computer is OFF (the wireless indicator light will be lit). ❖ Verify that your computer can connect to the Internet. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch...
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... disc, or external hard disk. Here are frequently addressed in an automatic backup, but you can never predict when your computer will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Many software programs build in new firmware releases. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys...
... disc, or external hard disk. Here are frequently addressed in an automatic backup, but you can never predict when your computer will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Many software programs build in new firmware releases. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys...
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Follow the on-screen instructions to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on page 130). Click or touch Control Panel from the list that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft®...
Follow the on-screen instructions to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on page 130). Click or touch Control Panel from the list that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft®...
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... you turn on the keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of an electric circuit are connected. Compare software. Their function is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. hardware-The physical components of your work , including all components of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that are used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in...
... you turn on the keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of an electric circuit are connected. Compare software. Their function is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. hardware-The physical components of your work , including all components of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that are used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in...
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... adaptor 38 AC power 74 AC power light 38 accessing network 91 adding memory 44 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 57 Advanced Startup options 117 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 91 B backing up files 64, 71 Backlit keyboard 68 battery battery life 73 160 care 82, 83 changing 82 charge indicator light 39 charge time 74 charger 74 charging 39, 74 charging the real...
... adaptor 38 AC power 74 AC power light 38 accessing network 91 adding memory 44 optional external devices 43 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 57 Advanced Startup options 117 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 91 B backing up files 64, 71 Backlit keyboard 68 battery battery life 73 160 care 82, 83 changing 82 charge indicator light 39 charge time 74 charger 74 charging 39, 74 charging the real...
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... to a network 91 external device 58 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 59 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 61 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 132 desktop creating new icon 88 exploring the 87 icons 88 recycle bin 88 standard features 86, 87 Device Manager fixing a problem 120 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 124 display configuration modes 65 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal...
... to a network 91 external device 58 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 59 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 61 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 132 desktop creating new icon 88 exploring the 87 icons 88 recycle bin 88 standard features 86, 87 Device Manager fixing a problem 120 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 124 display configuration modes 65 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal...
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...40 internal storage drive recovery 44 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 67 troubleshooting 123 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 77 AC adaptor light 76 AC power light 38, 39 battery light 39 Web Camera light 93 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 83 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 94 removing memory media 94 using 93 microphone using 91 monitor problems troubleshooting 123 monitoring battery power 76 mouse properties 69 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 91 connecting your computer 91 networking wireless 90...
...40 internal storage drive recovery 44 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 67 troubleshooting 123 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 77 AC adaptor light 76 AC power light 38, 39 battery light 39 Web Camera light 93 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 83 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 94 removing memory media 94 using 93 microphone using 91 monitor problems troubleshooting 123 monitoring battery power 76 mouse properties 69 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 91 connecting your computer 91 networking wireless 90...
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... Micro HDMI™ Out 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 144 energy-saving features 72 power down shut down 41 power light 77 power management 74 optimum performance 74 power plans selecting power plan options 80 power saving options 79 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 127 problem solving contacting Toshiba 136 Startup options 117 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 74 recording sounds 91 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers and...
... Micro HDMI™ Out 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 144 energy-saving features 72 power down shut down 41 power light 77 power management 74 optimum performance 74 power plans selecting power plan options 80 power saving options 79 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 127 problem solving contacting Toshiba 136 Startup options 117 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 74 recording sounds 91 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers and...
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... external display problems 124 external keyboard 123 external monitor 123 good computing habits 129 hard disk drive is slow 126 high-pitched noise 127 installing hardware/software 133 keyboard 123 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 125 power and battery 121 printer 127 restore points 130 screen does not look correct/ flickers 124 slow Internet connection 119 sound system 126 trouble running programs 126 URL address not found 119 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 134 USB Wakeup function does not work 135 Windows...
... external display problems 124 external keyboard 123 external monitor 123 good computing habits 129 hard disk drive is slow 126 high-pitched noise 127 installing hardware/software 133 keyboard 123 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 125 power and battery 121 printer 127 restore points 130 screen does not look correct/ flickers 124 slow Internet connection 119 sound system 126 trouble running programs 126 URL address not found 119 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 134 USB Wakeup function does not work 135 Windows...