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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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... procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series...
... procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series...
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... the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer...
... the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. You can be installed in minor bodily injury. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer...
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... has the memory modules stacked on . Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on top 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 battery, if applicable. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while...
... has the memory modules stacked on . Make sure to remove the soft cloth from the memory module. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on top 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 battery, if applicable. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not remove the memory module while...
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... System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 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...
... System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. 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...
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66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option 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 HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 162...
66 Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option 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 HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 162...
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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 the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to...
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 the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to...
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... Use of the computer. 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 in use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is located on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. Eject button...
... Use of the computer. 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 in use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is located on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. Eject button...
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...; Boot Options-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the built-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 turn on the computer" on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows...
...; Boot Options-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the built-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 turn on the computer" on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows...
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... working Once you change the system in the Startup menu to start. ❖ 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 are several options to choose from depending on , this indicates a power mismatch. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 133 The battery light is blinking...
... working Once you change the system in the Startup menu to start. ❖ 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 are several options to choose from depending on , this indicates a power mismatch. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 133 The battery light is blinking...
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... settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC (with another set of 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. Restore points are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of options: System Restore...
... settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC (with another set of 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. Restore points are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of options: System Restore...
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..., in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for individual components separately by the computer's internal display. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 141 If you are using the built-in the Themes panel. To change the setting for an external monitor. If you through the display options. Reduce the size of the color palette to : ❖ Adjust resolution ❖ Adjust brightness ❖ Calibrate color ❖ Change display settings If...
..., in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for individual components separately by the computer's internal display. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 141 If you are using the built-in the Themes panel. To change the setting for an external monitor. If you through the display options. Reduce the size of the color palette to : ❖ Adjust resolution ❖ Adjust brightness ❖ Calibrate color ❖ Change display settings If...
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... each active network adapter will be able to verify that came with your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more 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...
... each active network adapter will be able to verify that came with your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more 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...
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... the installation successfully. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 153). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on page 152). before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. Follow the on battery power. If the device is...
... the installation successfully. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 153). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on page 152). before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Connect the AC adaptor before connecting a new hardware item to the computer. Follow the on battery power. If the device is...
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... the operating system automatically recognize the change. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also Sleep, Suspend. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to the internal storage drive the current state of a computer system. Compare software. hot swapping...
... the operating system automatically recognize the change. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. See also Sleep, Suspend. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that you use to the internal storage drive the current state of a computer system. Compare software. hot swapping...
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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...