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... in Sleep mode 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 56 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 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 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 56 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 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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... a supervisor password 124 Using a user password 126 Deleting a user password 128 System Settings 129 Sleep Utilities 131 USB Sleep and Charge 131 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 133 Power supply mode settings 133 Sleep and Music 134 HDD Protection Utility 135 Function Key 136 Recovery Media Creator 137 Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 140 The Windows® operating system is not working 142 Using Startup options to fix problems...
... a supervisor password 124 Using a user password 126 Deleting a user password 128 System Settings 129 Sleep Utilities 131 USB Sleep and Charge 131 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 133 Power supply mode settings 133 Sleep and Music 134 HDD Protection Utility 135 Function Key 136 Recovery Media Creator 137 Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 140 The Windows® operating system is not working 142 Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... 156 Wireless networking problems 157 DVD operating problems 159 Develop good computing habits 160 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ........ 161 If you need further assistance 166 Contacting Toshiba 167 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 167 Toshiba's worldwide offices 167 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 169 Functions 169 Help file 170 Display brightness 170 Output (Display switch 171 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 172 Media buttons 172 Volume Mute 172 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 173 Keyboard Function keys 173...
... 156 Wireless networking problems 157 DVD operating problems 159 Develop good computing habits 160 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ........ 161 If you need further assistance 166 Contacting Toshiba 167 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 167 Toshiba's worldwide offices 167 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 169 Functions 169 Help file 170 Display brightness 170 Output (Display switch 171 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 172 Media buttons 172 Volume Mute 172 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 173 Keyboard Function keys 173...
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...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
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... computer's power on may also be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. NOTE For this procedure. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move...
... computer's power on may also be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. NOTE For this procedure. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move...
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.... 7 Remove the main battery, if applicable. For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 101. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you turn off...
.... 7 Remove the main battery, if applicable. For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 101. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you turn off...
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... the memory module slot cover. 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in Slot A. Grease or dust on page 54. Slot B is the bottom slot. Static electricity can retrieve them later. If only one another, you may cause memory access problems. 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 12 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... the memory module slot cover. 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in Slot A. Grease or dust on page 54. Slot B is the bottom slot. Static electricity can retrieve them later. If only one another, you may cause memory access problems. 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 12 Locate an empty memory module slot on the computer. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. The memory module should be installed in place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
... from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. The memory module should be installed in place. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the socket and level when secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure...
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... power is in Sleep mode). Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . Getting Started Removing a memory module 55 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with any object. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn...
... power is in Sleep mode). Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . Getting Started Removing a memory module 55 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with any object. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn...
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... came with the touch pad. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is enabled by default. For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on page 70. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may include USB 3.0 port(s). Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less...
... came with the touch pad. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is enabled by default. For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on page 70. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may include USB 3.0 port(s). Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less...
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Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start screen. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to always on or always off after a certain interval when you type on the keyboard and...
Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start screen. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to always on or always off after a certain interval when you type on the keyboard and...
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... of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. You now have several options to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from...
... of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. You now have several options to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from...
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...; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are 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. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore...
...; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are 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. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore...
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... Display problems Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your desktop background, under Change the visuals and sounds on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. You can also change the setting...
... Display problems Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your desktop background, under Change the visuals and sounds on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. You can also change the setting...
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... "Saving system configuration with restore points" on hand in case you need any changes that the installation utility left behind. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - It is connected first, it was in prior to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers...
... "Saving system configuration with restore points" on hand in case you need any changes that the installation utility left behind. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - It is connected first, it was in prior to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers...
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... the operating system automatically recognize the change. hardware-The physical components of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are used to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of programs and data. function keys-The keys labeled...
... the operating system automatically recognize the change. hardware-The physical components of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are used to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of programs and data. function keys-The keys labeled...
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... display device 71 monitor 72 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 163 desktop creating new icon 110 exploring the 109 icons 110 recycle bin 110 standard features 108, 109 Desktop Assist 119 Media & Entertainment tab 120 Support & Recovery tab 122 Tools & Utilities tab 121 Device Manager fixing a problem 146 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 152 display devices external 71 display...
... display device 71 monitor 72 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 163 desktop creating new icon 110 exploring the 109 icons 110 recycle bin 110 standard features 108, 109 Desktop Assist 119 Media & Entertainment tab 120 Support & Recovery tab 122 Tools & Utilities tab 121 Device Manager fixing a problem 146 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 152 display devices external 71 display...
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... 89 removing with computer on 88 DVD player troubleshooting 159 DVDs using 84 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 123 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 172 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 109 Start screen 107 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 78, 84 saving 83 Function Key 136 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 173 Function keys 172 display brightness 170 Help file 170 keyboard Function keys 173 media buttons...
... 89 removing with computer on 88 DVD player troubleshooting 159 DVDs using 84 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 123 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 172 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 109 Start screen 107 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 78, 84 saving 83 Function Key 136 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 173 Function keys 172 display brightness 170 Help file 170 keyboard Function keys 173 media buttons...
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... 90 power down shut down 45 power light 95 power management 92 optimum performance 92 power plans selecting power plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 156 problem solving contacting Toshiba 167 Startup options 143 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 113 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive 56 refresh your PC 61 reset your PC 63 restoring from recovery media 59 Recovery Media Creator...
... 90 power down shut down 45 power light 95 power management 92 optimum performance 92 power plans selecting power plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 156 problem solving contacting Toshiba 167 Startup options 143 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 113 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive 56 refresh your PC 61 reset your PC 63 restoring from recovery media 59 Recovery Media Creator...
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... Sleep mode 46 Sleep Utilities 131 sounds recording 113 speakers using external 114 Start screen exploring the 107 starting an app 82 starting an app from Start screen 83 Startup menu problem solving 143 supervisor password, deleting 126 supervisor password, set up 124 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 85 LEDs 42, 94, 95, 115 System Settings 129 T taking care of battery 103 taskbar 110 television adjusting display 73 Tiles Start screen 109 tips for computing 77 Toshiba online...
... Sleep mode 46 Sleep Utilities 131 sounds recording 113 speakers using external 114 Start screen exploring the 107 starting an app 82 starting an app from Start screen 83 Startup menu problem solving 143 supervisor password, deleting 126 supervisor password, set up 124 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 85 LEDs 42, 94, 95, 115 System Settings 129 T taking care of battery 103 taskbar 110 television adjusting display 73 Tiles Start screen 109 tips for computing 77 Toshiba online...