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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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... for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice.
... for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice.
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... the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable 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 155. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may...
... the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable 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 155. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may...
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... the Windows® ( ) key to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. 102 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Connecting your computer to a network You can listen to record sounds using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Accessing a network For specific...
... the Windows® ( ) key to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator. 102 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Connecting your computer to a network You can listen to record sounds using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Accessing a network For specific...
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117 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to the compatible ports. Metal paper...
117 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to the compatible ports. Metal paper...
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.... TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to charge the device, or use a different charging device. 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 activate functions by default. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Function Key NOTE The Function option...
.... TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to charge the device, or use a different charging device. 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 activate functions by default. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Function Key NOTE The Function option...
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... way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 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 experience any of the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the...
... way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 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 experience any of the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to fix the problem. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the...
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... repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on page 53. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems...
... repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on page 53. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems...
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... example, if the battery is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to the optical disc drive eject button on the face of the optical disc drive tray. The optical disc drive eject mechanism requires power to see if it . Make sure a program is closed properly. Open the tray and remove the disc. Any dirt...
... example, if the battery is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to the optical disc drive eject button on the face of the optical disc drive tray. The optical disc drive eject mechanism requires power to see if it . Make sure a program is closed properly. Open the tray and remove the disc. Any dirt...
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... keys, in particular, are in new firmware releases. If your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If you have enabled any error messages - one other than the private address of your selection. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. 141 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network...
... keys, in particular, are in new firmware releases. If your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If you have enabled any error messages - one other than the private address of your selection. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. 141 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network...
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... 129 for instructions on using the following steps: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Power and click or touch your selection. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try again. If you may be able to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the list that came with your drive to an authorized service provider to display the Start screen. Change the setting for new information on...
... 129 for instructions on using the following steps: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Power and click or touch your selection. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try again. If you may be able to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the list that came with your drive to an authorized service provider to display the Start screen. Change the setting for new information on...
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... difficult to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. It is connected first, it was in prior to run an installation utility first - This will ensure that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc...
... difficult to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. It is connected first, it was in prior to run an installation utility first - This will ensure that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc...
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... TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables...
... TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables...
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H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- 166 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . See also Sleep, Suspend. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is the point of reference for long-term storage of...
H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- 166 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . See also Sleep, Suspend. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is the point of reference for long-term storage of...
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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...