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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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... to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well 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...
... to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well 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...
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... also be hot. See "Setting up your software" on page 71) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 45. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it...
... also be hot. See "Setting up your software" on page 71) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with enough memory to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 48) ❖ Connect external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on page 71) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 45. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it...
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... system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Slot A. If the computer is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings...
... system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Slot A. If the computer is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings...
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... in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will not be lost. Do not try 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...
... in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will not be lost. Do not try 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...
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..., 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. 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. The computer could hang up slightly. Back of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft...
..., 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. 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. The computer could hang up slightly. Back of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft...
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... not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in screen. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer...
... not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in screen. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer...
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Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 164. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). To enable/disable the touch pad, do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but 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...
Getting Started 71 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 164. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). To enable/disable the touch pad, do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but 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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... television or display device. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port HDM™I Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on left side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
... television or display device. Refer to the manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 72 Getting Started Using external display devices RGB (Monitor) port HDM™I Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on left side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
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... 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, docking and USB information), date of your home country or region. This information is not limited to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. You may use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may also be transferred to specific...
... 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, docking and USB information), date of your home country or region. This information is not limited to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. You may use restrictions above, the data logged on the internal storage drive may also be transferred to specific...
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... from the menu. 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 Web sites are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
... from the menu. 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 Web sites are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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... takes its useful life. Try replacing it again. The battery appears not to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Check the power options via your keyboard driver. Was the battery fully charged to be replaced. After a period of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. If you turn off automatically? Is your computer, and for as long as a memory module, that came with ? You may need to...
... takes its useful life. Try replacing it again. The battery appears not to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Check the power options via your keyboard driver. Was the battery fully charged to be replaced. After a period of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. If you turn off automatically? Is your computer, and for as long as a memory module, that came with ? You may need to...
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.... This opens the Personalization window. If you are using the built-in screen, make of these components individually. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is not set for...
.... This opens the Personalization window. If you are using the built-in screen, make of these components individually. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is not set for...
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... on battery power. Click Control Panel from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your important files to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen...
... on battery power. Click Control Panel from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your important files to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as read from optical discs. No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen...
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... to the internal storage drive the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. See also Sleep, Suspend. interlaced-A method of refreshing a computer screen, in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Compare software. When you use to perform...
... to the internal storage drive the current state of your work, including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is refreshed. See also Sleep, Suspend. interlaced-A method of refreshing a computer screen, in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. Compare software. When you use to perform...
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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...