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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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... 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 111 Service Station 111 TOSHIBA...
... 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 111 Service Station 111 TOSHIBA...
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... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time 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 are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy of publication to change...
... software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time 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 are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy of publication to change...
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... on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your keyboard. Be sure to save the files you created are restored. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optional external writable optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are using Windows or another backup program. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the...
... on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your keyboard. Be sure to save the files you created are restored. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optional external writable optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are using Windows or another backup program. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the...
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.... See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 141. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that came with the device 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 on...
.... See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 141. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that came with the device 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 on...
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...-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Auto, the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off . 68 Learning the Basics Backlit keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 138. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. 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...
...-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Auto, the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off . 68 Learning the Basics Backlit keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 138. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. 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...
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... to display the Start screen. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi access. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the built-in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. 92 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Click or touch...
... to display the Start screen. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi access. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the built-in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. 92 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Click or touch...
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... the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during standby and hibernation or when the computer is turned off. 107 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" will be disabled.
... the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during standby and hibernation or when the computer is turned off. 107 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" will be disabled.
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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. 110 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with FN. 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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the 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. 110 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with FN. 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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close.
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.... 2 When the Windows charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to fix the problem. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your...
.... 2 When the Windows charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to fix the problem. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your...
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...; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows boot...
...; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows boot...
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.... You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. Display Auto Off may need to activate the screen. If you through the display options. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖...
.... You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. Display Auto Off may need to activate the screen. If you through the display options. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖...
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... internal Wi-Fi adapter, verify that Airplane mode is on the same network, verify that it may be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that your selection. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer can connect to the Internet. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - 128 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting...
... internal Wi-Fi adapter, verify that Airplane mode is on the same network, verify that it may be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that your selection. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer can connect to the Internet. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - 128 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting...
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... site for instructions. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in an automatic backup, but you can never predict when your computer will be displayed. ❖ Connect your internal storage drive. Problems with WEP keys, in new firmware releases. Use Windows to an optical disc, or external hard disk. You can do this feature. See "Computing tips" on page 64 for recent firmware upgrades. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your...
... site for instructions. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in an automatic backup, but you can never predict when your computer will be displayed. ❖ Connect your internal storage drive. Problems with WEP keys, in new firmware releases. Use Windows to an optical disc, or external hard disk. You can do this feature. See "Computing tips" on page 64 for recent firmware upgrades. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your...
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... 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 such as special toolbars for your files with the Windows operating system" on hand in the Windows Desktop screen, press the F1 key to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on battery power. Search for installing hardware...
... 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 such as special toolbars for your files with the Windows operating system" on hand in the Windows Desktop screen, press the F1 key to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on battery power. Search for installing hardware...
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... set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. The primary (or only) hard disk in combination with the FN key can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. See also Sleep, Suspend. 152 Glossary frontside bus-The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Function key...
... set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. The primary (or only) hard disk in combination with the FN key can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. See also Sleep, Suspend. 152 Glossary frontside bus-The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Function key...
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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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... time 40 internal storage 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...
... time 40 internal storage 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...
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... 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 and applications 54 internal storage drive...
... 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 and applications 54 internal storage drive...
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... 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 123 external monitor 123 FN + PRTSC key 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...
... 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 123 external monitor 123 FN + PRTSC key 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...