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... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... Wireless networking problems 148 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 Develop good computing habits 150 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch 161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function...
... Wireless networking problems 148 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 Develop good computing habits 150 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch 161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function...
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... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are...
... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are...
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... Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed, it . Failure to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the memory module slots on the underside of the computer. You can be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot...
... Slot A. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed, it . Failure to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the memory module slots on the underside of the computer. You can be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Slot B is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot...
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... Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it on . The memory module pops up . Make sure to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the...
... Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it on . The memory module pops up . Make sure to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. In either of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the...
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... the change. The System window appears. 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 serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat...
... the change. The System window appears. 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 serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat...
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... light taps and lighter finger pressure. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so 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 your Quick Start document. To do this: 1 Read the directions that it is enabled by computer model. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default...
... light taps and lighter finger pressure. 66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so 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 your Quick Start document. To do this: 1 Read the directions that it is enabled by computer model. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default...
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... external display device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power...
... external display device. Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to see if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power...
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... Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is in use. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on your keyboard to release the...
... Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is in use. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on your keyboard to release the...
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... various functions ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change the sequence in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to set conditions for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on the computer when opening the display panel while...
... various functions ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change the sequence in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to set conditions for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on the computer when opening the display panel while...
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... operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To enter the Boot menu manually...
... operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To enter the Boot menu manually...
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... settings won't change ❖ Your computer settings will be changed back 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 discs or Web sites are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible. Advanced options Choosing this option presents you installed...
... settings won't change ❖ Your computer settings will be changed back 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 discs or Web sites are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible. Advanced options Choosing this option presents you installed...
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... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the right hand side of the page to make sure the display priority is not set for individual components separately by the computer's internal display. Choose a theme for an external monitor. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 141 If you are using...
... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the right hand side of the page to make sure the display priority is not set for individual components separately by the computer's internal display. Choose a theme for an external monitor. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 141 If you are using...
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... information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or Blu-ray™ Discs, you may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you...
... information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or Blu-ray™ Discs, you may be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you...
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... on -screen instructions to back up your computer or files to run an installation utility first - Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). follow the installation instructions that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications...
... on -screen instructions to back up your computer or files to run an installation utility first - Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). follow the installation instructions that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications...
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... services. hot swapping-The ability to help improve processing speed. Compare non-interlaced. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. When you turn on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. interlaced-A method of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys...
... services. hot swapping-The ability to help improve processing speed. Compare non-interlaced. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. When you turn on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. interlaced-A method of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys...
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... or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 113 Media & Entertainment tab 114 Support & Recovery tab 116 Tools & Utilities tab 115 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 141 display devices external...
... or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 113 Media & Entertainment tab 114 Support & Recovery tab 116 Tools & Utilities tab 115 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 141 display devices external...
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... Disc™ player troubleshooting 149 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 94 eco Utility® 117 eject button optical disc drive 80 eject, optical disc drive 81 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 162 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 104 Start screen 102 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 127 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 163 Function keys 162 display brightness 160 Help file 160 keyboard Function keys 163 media buttons 162 Output (Display switch) 161 volume...
... Disc™ player troubleshooting 149 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 94 eco Utility® 117 eject button optical disc drive 80 eject, optical disc drive 81 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 162 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 104 Start screen 102 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 127 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 163 Function keys 162 display brightness 160 Help file 160 keyboard Function keys 163 media buttons 162 Output (Display switch) 161 volume...
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... 85 power down shut down 42 power light 90 power management 87 optimum performance 87 power plans selecting power plan options 93 power saving options 92 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 147 problem solving contacting Toshiba 157 Startup options 133 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 86 recording sounds 108 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
... 85 power down shut down 42 power light 90 power management 87 optimum performance 87 power plans selecting power plan options 93 power saving options 92 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 147 problem solving contacting Toshiba 157 Startup options 133 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 86 recording sounds 108 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
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... Sleep mode 43 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 108 speakers using external 108 Start screen exploring the 102 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 133 supervisor password, deleting 119 supervisor password, set up 118 system indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 40, 89, 90, 109 System Settings 122 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 72 Toshiba...
... Sleep mode 43 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 108 speakers using external 108 Start screen exploring the 102 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 133 supervisor password, deleting 119 supervisor password, set up 118 system indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 40, 89, 90, 109 System Settings 122 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 72 Toshiba...