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... your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 59 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 60 Connecting an external device 60 Using external display devices 61 Selecting video cables 61 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector 62...
... your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 59 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 60 Connecting an external device 60 Using external display devices 61 Selecting video cables 61 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector 62...
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... Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 126 Internet problems 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 132 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Optical disc drive problems 136 Sound system problems 139 Printer problems 139 Wireless networking problems 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 142 Develop good computing habits 143 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating...
... Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 126 Internet problems 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 132 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Optical disc drive problems 136 Sound system problems 139 Printer problems 139 Wireless networking problems 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 142 Develop good computing habits 143 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating...
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Contents 25 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 155 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 156 Keyboard Function keys 156 Zoom (Display resolution 156 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........157 Glossary 158 Index 173
Contents 25 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 155 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 156 Keyboard Function keys 156 Zoom (Display resolution 156 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........157 Glossary 158 Index 173
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...'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. 28 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 find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the...
...'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. 28 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 find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the...
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..., some models may automatically detect the external device. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond 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 page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. To...
..., some models may automatically detect the external device. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond 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 page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. To...
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... problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Connecting your computer to a network You can listen to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. You can connect your computer to a network to the network, consult your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality...
... problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Connecting your computer to a network You can listen to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. You can connect your computer to a network to the network, consult your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to increase its capabilities and functionality...
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... it.The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. Do not allow USB ports to the compatible ports. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V).As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will generate...
... it.The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. Do not allow USB ports to the compatible ports. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V).As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will generate...
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...computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and 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 select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. 119 Utilities Function Key NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to enable/disable the...
...computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and 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 select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. 119 Utilities Function Key NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to enable/disable the...
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... settings. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to choose from the right edge. 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...
... settings. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to choose from the right edge. 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...
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... another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by the user. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Command Prompt The command prompt is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed...
... another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by the user. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Command Prompt The command prompt is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed...
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... power to a power source and turned on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the small hole next to press the manual eject button. This button is lying flat against the tray, label side up. If the optical disc drive is closed properly. Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected...
... power to a power source and turned on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the small hole next to press the manual eject button. This button is lying flat against the tray, label side up. If the optical disc drive is closed properly. Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected...
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... enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your selection. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port...
... enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your selection. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port...
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... a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. Click or touch Computer from turning off the display using Device Manager to fix the problem yourself. The optical disc drive should appear in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 129 for instructions on optical disc drives and their operation. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to display the Start screen. Click or touch...
... a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. Click or touch Computer from turning off the display using Device Manager to fix the problem yourself. The optical disc drive should appear in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 129 for instructions on optical disc drives and their operation. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to display the Start screen. Click or touch...
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... system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 144). If the device is connected first, it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in case you to do so. Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility 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...
... system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 144). If the device is connected first, it may be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in case you to do so. Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility 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...
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Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/...
Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/...
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... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that are removable. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare software. When you turn on the keyboard. See also HDMI. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. hot swapping-The ability to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable...
... key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that are removable. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare software. When you turn on the keyboard. See also HDMI. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. hot swapping-The ability to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable...
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... TV or display device 61 monitor 62 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 146 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 98 icons 99 recycle bin 99 standard features 97, 98 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 93
... TV or display device 61 monitor 62 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 146 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 98 icons 99 recycle bin 99 standard features 97, 98 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 93
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...-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 142 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 88 eco Utility® 108 eject button optical disc drive 75 eject, optical disc drive 75 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 98 Start screen 96 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 67, 72 saving 72 Function Key 119 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume...
...-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 142 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 88 eco Utility® 108 eject button optical disc drive 75 eject, optical disc drive 75 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 98 Start screen 96 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 67, 72 saving 72 Function Key 119 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume...
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Index 177 power light 84 power management 81 optimum performance 81 power plans selecting power plan options 87 power saving options 86 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 139 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 126 projector connecting 62 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 81 recording sounds 102 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 46 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring from recovery media 50 Recovery Media Creator 120 recycle bin icon...
Index 177 power light 84 power management 81 optimum performance 81 power plans selecting power plan options 87 power saving options 86 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 139 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 126 projector connecting 62 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 81 recording sounds 102 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 46 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring from recovery media 50 Recovery Media Creator 120 recycle bin icon...
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... 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 57 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 94 troubleshooting 132 AC power light is blinking 124 battery light is blinking 125 bookmarked site not found 128 checking device properties 129 computer will not start 123 contacting Toshiba 149 corrupted/damaged data files 135 data/entire system backup 146 Device Manager 129 display error message 133 display problems screen is blank 132 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 142 eject button 136 error...
... 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 57 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 94 troubleshooting 132 AC power light is blinking 124 battery light is blinking 125 bookmarked site not found 128 checking device properties 129 computer will not start 123 contacting Toshiba 149 corrupted/damaged data files 135 data/entire system backup 146 Device Manager 129 display error message 133 display problems screen is blank 132 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 142 eject button 136 error...