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... 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 computer 60 Adjusting...
... 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 computer 60 Adjusting...
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... 91 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 92 Exploring audio features 92 Recording sounds 92 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 93 Using the Web Camera 94 Using the Memory card reader 94 Inserting memory media 95 Removing memory media 95 Chapter 5: Utilities 97 eco Utility 98 Password Utility 99 Using a supervisor password 99 Using a user password 101 Deleting a user password 103 System Settings 104 Sleep Utilities 106 USB Sleep and Charge 106 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 108 Power supply mode settings 108 Function Key 110 Recovery Media Creator...
... 91 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 92 Exploring audio features 92 Recording sounds 92 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 93 Using the Web Camera 94 Using the Memory card reader 94 Inserting memory media 95 Removing memory media 95 Chapter 5: Utilities 97 eco Utility 98 Password Utility 99 Using a supervisor password 99 Using a user password 101 Deleting a user password 103 System Settings 104 Sleep Utilities 106 USB Sleep and Charge 106 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 108 Power supply mode settings 108 Function Key 110 Recovery Media Creator...
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... at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information...
... at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information...
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... operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are using Windows or another backup program. If you have created to an external power source via the AC adaptor. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on the internal storage drive. NOTE During the recovery process your keyboard. 48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on which type...
... operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are using Windows or another backup program. If you have created to an external power source via the AC adaptor. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on the internal storage drive. NOTE During the recovery process your keyboard. 48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on which type...
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... external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn...
... external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn...
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... turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Used in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Toggles between the Start screen and the last app opened, or between the Desktop and Start screens if no apps are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 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. 68 Learning the Basics Backlit keyboard Function keys The function keys...
... turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Used in Windows: ❖ Windows key-Toggles between the Start screen and the last app opened, or between the Desktop and Start screens if no apps are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 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. 68 Learning the Basics Backlit keyboard Function keys The function keys...
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... a network to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi access. You can listen to increase its capabilities and functionality. Connecting...
... a network to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi access. You can listen to increase its capabilities and functionality. Connecting...
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... before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during standby and hibernation or when the computer is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. As such, we recommend that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned off. 107 Utilities Sleep Utilities...
... before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during standby and hibernation or when the computer is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. As such, we recommend that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned off. 107 Utilities Sleep Utilities...
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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. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 110 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 the notification. 4 Click or touch Close.
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. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 110 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 the notification. 4 Click or touch Close.
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... way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you may need to fix the problem. 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 are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the...
... way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you may need to fix the problem. 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 are several options: Refresh your PC (with computers. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the...
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.... Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows will automatically look for advanced users. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows using your current video driver...
.... Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows will automatically look for advanced users. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows using your current video driver...
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... the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If you through the display options. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. 123 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. Display...
... the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for an external monitor. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If you through the display options. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. 123 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. Display...
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... advanced users. SSIDs are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system, and that the driver is OFF (the wireless indicator light will be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that it can detect access points or routers. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel...
... advanced users. SSIDs are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi adapter is recognized by the Windows operating system, and that the driver is OFF (the wireless indicator light will be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that it can detect access points or routers. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel...
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... firmware upgrades. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on this : ❖ Use the Windows operating system to back up files, or the entire computer, to close a program and lose unsaved changes. 129 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are some ways you to an optical disc, or external hard disk...
... firmware upgrades. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on this : ❖ Use the Windows operating system to back up files, or the entire computer, to close a program and lose unsaved changes. 129 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are some ways you to an optical disc, or external hard disk...
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... Windows operating system to the state it was in prior to help ensure safe and easy installation of your entire computer with restore points" on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external writable optical disc drives, scanners, etc.) and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software...
... Windows operating system to the state it was in prior to help ensure safe and easy installation of your entire computer with restore points" on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external writable optical disc drives, scanners, etc.) and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software...
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... also Sleep, Suspend. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is returned to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in the circuit. When you turn on the keyboard. Also called "system bus." hardware-The physical components of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. See also bus. H hard disk-A storage device...
... also Sleep, Suspend. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is returned to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in the circuit. When you turn on the keyboard. Also called "system bus." hardware-The physical components of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. See also bus. H hard disk-A storage device...
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... computer to a network 92 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 89 exploring the 88 icons 89 recycle bin 89 standard features 87, 88 Device Manager fixing a problem 120 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 124 display configuration modes 66 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal...
... computer to a network 92 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 89 exploring the 88 icons 89 recycle bin 89 standard features 87, 88 Device Manager fixing a problem 120 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 124 display configuration modes 66 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal...
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... drive recovery 44 K keyboard function keys 68 special Windows keys 68 troubleshooting 123 using 67 keys function keys 68 L LEDs system indicator lights 78 AC adaptor light 77 AC power light 38, 39 battery light 39 Web Camera light 94 Licenses 17 lock computer, using 62 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 95 removing memory media 95 using 94 microphone using 92 monitor problems troubleshooting 123 monitoring battery power 77 mouse properties 70 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 92 connecting your computer 92 networking wireless...
... drive recovery 44 K keyboard function keys 68 special Windows keys 68 troubleshooting 123 using 67 keys function keys 68 L LEDs system indicator lights 78 AC adaptor light 77 AC power light 38, 39 battery light 39 Web Camera light 94 Licenses 17 lock computer, using 62 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 95 removing memory media 95 using 94 microphone using 92 monitor problems troubleshooting 123 monitoring battery power 77 mouse properties 70 moving the computer 62 N network accessing 92 connecting your computer 92 networking wireless...
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... utility 99 port HDMI Out 59 Micro HDMI Out 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 143 energy-saving features 73 power down shut down 41 power management 75 optimum performance 75 power plans selecting power plan options 81 power saving options 80 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 127 problem solving contacting Toshiba 136 Startup options 117 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 75 recording sounds 92 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers...
... utility 99 port HDMI Out 59 Micro HDMI Out 59 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 143 energy-saving features 73 power down shut down 41 power management 75 optimum performance 75 power plans selecting power plan options 81 power saving options 80 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 127 problem solving contacting Toshiba 136 Startup options 117 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 75 recording sounds 92 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers...
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... TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 138 touch pad using 55 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 84 troubleshooting 123 AC power light is blinking 115 battery light is blinking 116 bookmarked site not found 119 checking device properties 120 computer will not start 114 contacting Toshiba 135 corrupted/damaged data files 126 data/entire system backup 132 Device Manager 120 display error message 124 display problems screen is blank 123 error message, warning resume failure 115 Error-checking 125 external display problems 124 external keyboard...
... TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 138 touch pad using 55 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 84 troubleshooting 123 AC power light is blinking 115 battery light is blinking 116 bookmarked site not found 119 checking device properties 120 computer will not start 114 contacting Toshiba 135 corrupted/damaged data files 126 data/entire system backup 132 Device Manager 120 display error message 124 display problems screen is blank 123 error message, warning resume failure 115 Error-checking 125 external display problems 124 external keyboard...