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... in Sleep mode 47 Adding optional external devices 48 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 64 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 Adjusting touch pad settings 70 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 71 Connecting an external device 71 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 72 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 47 Adding optional external devices 48 Adding memory (optional 48 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 64 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 Adjusting touch pad settings 70 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 71 Connecting an external device 71 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 72 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... problems 149 Wireless networking problems 150 DVD operating problems 152 Develop good computing habits 153 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 154 If you need further assistance 159 Contacting Toshiba 159 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 159 Toshiba's worldwide offices 160 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 161 Functions 161 Help file 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch 163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Media buttons 164 Volume Mute 165 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............165 Keyboard Function keys...
... problems 149 Wireless networking problems 150 DVD operating problems 152 Develop good computing habits 153 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 154 If you need further assistance 159 Contacting Toshiba 159 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 159 Toshiba's worldwide offices 160 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 161 Functions 161 Help file 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch 163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Media buttons 164 Volume Mute 165 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............165 Keyboard Function keys...
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... features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8. For more...
... features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8. For more...
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... 48) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 71) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 45. See "Setting up your software. 48 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your...
... 48) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 71) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 45. See "Setting up your software. 48 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your...
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... bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. Pressing the power button before shutting down Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module, turn off...
... bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. Pressing the power button before shutting down Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module, turn off...
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... and remove any cables connected to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secures the memory module slot cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the computer, and then place the computer upside down option. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover...
... and remove any cables connected to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that secures the memory module slot cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of the computer, and then place the computer upside down option. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover...
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.... Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to a 30-degree angle and slide it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you turn it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. You...
.... Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to a 30-degree angle and slide it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you turn it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the main battery. You...
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... and lined up squarely with any key to return to work. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on page 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Overheating your computer, touch any object. ❖ Never place...
... and lined up squarely with any key to return to work. Installed memory (RAM) is displayed below the System heading. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in "Installing a memory module" on page 48), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Overheating your computer, touch any object. ❖ Never place...
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... see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To do one of the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port You can also connect the...
... see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To do one of the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port You can also connect the...
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... video cables To connect a device to see if you first need a larger screen. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to your television or display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port...
... video cables To connect a device to see if you first need a larger screen. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to your television or display device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port...
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... specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. 130 Utilities PC Health Monitor PC Health Monitor The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by uninstalling the software via pop-up messages. It may use this information for various devices). The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch...
... specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. 130 Utilities PC Health Monitor PC Health Monitor The PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by uninstalling the software via pop-up messages. It may use this information for various devices). The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch...
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... are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working 137 ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in some way such as installing a new...
... are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working 137 ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in some way such as installing a new...
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If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 97. Try replacing it again. The battery appears not to update your software using the internal storage drive more? This is charging. For more keyboard error messages. Check the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site...
If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 97. Try replacing it again. The battery appears not to update your software using the internal storage drive more? This is charging. For more keyboard error messages. Check the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site...
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... brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for each of the desktop with the computer. If you are using a different make of keyboard. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. The screen does not look correct. You can change the settings for the builtin screen. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate...
... brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for each of the desktop with the computer. If you are using a different make of keyboard. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you through the display options. The screen does not look correct. You can change the settings for the builtin screen. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate...
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Search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even...
Search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. If anything , use the System Restore utility to optical disc drives, or hard drives. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can make the data inaccessible or even...
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... your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. interlaced-A method of many Toshiba...
... your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to the internal storage drive the current state of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. interlaced-A method of many Toshiba...
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... power cord/cable 43 power source 42 cooling fan adequate ventilation 40 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 105 exploring the 105 icons 105 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Desktop Assist 114 Media & Entertainment tab 115 Support & Recovery tab 117 Tools & Utilities tab 116 Device Manager fixing a problem 140 directing display output 73 disabling touch pad 71 display troubleshooting 145 display devices external 71 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting...
... power cord/cable 43 power source 42 cooling fan adequate ventilation 40 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 105 exploring the 105 icons 105 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Desktop Assist 114 Media & Entertainment tab 115 Support & Recovery tab 117 Tools & Utilities tab 116 Device Manager fixing a problem 140 directing display output 73 disabling touch pad 71 display troubleshooting 145 display devices external 71 display output settings 73 display, external adjusting...
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...troubleshooting 152 DVDs using 82 E eco power plan 97 eco Utility® 118 eject button optical disc drive 83 eject, optical disc drive 83 enabling touch pad 71 enabling/disabling touch pad 164 ENERGY STAR® 28 exploring desktop 105 Start screen 103 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 RGB (monitor) port 71 external display, adjusting 74 F files backing up 78, 82 saving 82 Function Key 128 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 165 Function keys 164 display brightness 162 Help file 162 keyboard Function keys 165 media buttons 164 Output (Display switch) 163 volume...
...troubleshooting 152 DVDs using 82 E eco power plan 97 eco Utility® 118 eject button optical disc drive 83 eject, optical disc drive 83 enabling touch pad 71 enabling/disabling touch pad 164 ENERGY STAR® 28 exploring desktop 105 Start screen 103 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 RGB (monitor) port 71 external display, adjusting 74 F files backing up 78, 82 saving 82 Function Key 128 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 165 Function keys 164 display brightness 162 Help file 162 keyboard Function keys 165 media buttons 164 Output (Display switch) 163 volume...
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... 88 power down shut down 46 power light 92 power management 90 optimum performance 90 power plans selecting power plan options 95 power saving options 95 precautions safety 38 printer troubleshooting 149 problem solving contacting Toshiba 159 Startup options 137 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 89 recording sounds 109 recovery creating recovery media 58 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive 57 refresh your PC 61 reset your PC 64 restoring from recovery media 60 Recovery Media Creator...
... 88 power down shut down 46 power light 92 power management 90 optimum performance 90 power plans selecting power plan options 95 power saving options 95 precautions safety 38 printer troubleshooting 149 problem solving contacting Toshiba 159 Startup options 137 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 89 recording sounds 109 recovery creating recovery media 58 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive 57 refresh your PC 61 reset your PC 64 restoring from recovery media 60 Recovery Media Creator...
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... 160 Toshiba accessories memory 48 TOSHIBA Application Installer 132 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 165 zooming out 165 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 161 touch pad using 67 touch screen 81 traveling tips 102 troubleshooting 144 AC power light is blinking 135 battery light is blinking 136 bookmarked site not found 139 checking device properties 140 computer will not start 134 contacting Toshiba 159 corrupted/damaged data files 148 data/entire system backup 156 Device Manager 140 display error message 145 display problems screen is...
... 160 Toshiba accessories memory 48 TOSHIBA Application Installer 132 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 165 zooming out 165 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 161 touch pad using 67 touch screen 81 traveling tips 102 troubleshooting 144 AC power light is blinking 135 battery light is blinking 136 bookmarked site not found 139 checking device properties 140 computer will not start 134 contacting Toshiba 159 corrupted/damaged data files 148 data/entire system backup 156 Device Manager 140 display error message 145 display problems screen is...