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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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... to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim...
... to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim...
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... or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to room temperature before they have cooled. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is...
... or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to room temperature before they have cooled. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be lost. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is...
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... 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module...
... 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. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module...
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... the change. Using your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for...
... the change. Using your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for...
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... USB 3.0 port(s). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to accidental 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 system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
... USB 3.0 port(s). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to accidental 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 system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
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... detect the 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 the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to...
... detect the 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 the external device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to...
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... Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖ If you want to use . NOTE Use of the touch pad or a mouse is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. 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...
... Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖ If you want to use . NOTE Use of the touch pad or a mouse is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. 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...
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... the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. General tab options The System Settings screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced-Allows you to set conditions for various functions ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change various default settings for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you...
... the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. General tab options The System Settings screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced-Allows you to set conditions for various functions ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change various default settings for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you...
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... not working 133 The battery light is blinking when the computer is on . If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on , this indicates a power mismatch. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some 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, you are several options to your computer. The Windows® operating system...
... not working 133 The battery light is blinking when the computer is on . If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on , this indicates a power mismatch. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some 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, you are several options to your computer. The Windows® operating system...
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... their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by the user. 134 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to use a Restore...
... their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by the user. 134 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to use a Restore...
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... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the adapter type is not set for an external monitor. Reduce the size of the page to: ❖ Adjust resolution ❖ Adjust brightness ❖ Calibrate color ❖ Change display settings Choose a theme for your display settings and that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. You can also change the display properties: 1 Right-click or touch...
... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the adapter type is not set for an external monitor. Reduce the size of the page to: ❖ Adjust resolution ❖ Adjust brightness ❖ Calibrate color ❖ Change display settings Choose a theme for your display settings and that the cable connecting the external monitor to its previous setting. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. You can also change the display properties: 1 Right-click or touch...
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... Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Problems with a support technician at a later time. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be displayed. ❖ Connect your drive to an authorized service provider to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try again. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key...
... Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Problems with a support technician at a later time. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you may be displayed. ❖ Connect your drive to an authorized service provider to fix the problem yourself. For general problems playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ title, try again. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key...
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... or touch Save backup copies 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 special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 153). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on -screen instructions to...
... or touch Save backup copies 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 special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 153). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on -screen instructions to...
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... many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. Compare non-interlaced. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to...
... many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. Compare non-interlaced. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. Interlaced monitors take two passes to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the motherboard to...
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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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... 163 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 159 touch pad using 63 touch screen navigation 75 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 140 AC power light is blinking 132 battery light is blinking 133 bookmarked site not found 136 checking device properties 137 computer will not start 131 contacting Toshiba 156 corrupted/damaged data files 144 data/entire system backup 153 Device Manager 137 display error message 141 display problems screen is blank 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 149 eject button 145 error...
... 163 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 159 touch pad using 63 touch screen navigation 75 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 140 AC power light is blinking 132 battery light is blinking 133 bookmarked site not found 136 checking device properties 137 computer will not start 131 contacting Toshiba 156 corrupted/damaged data files 144 data/entire system backup 153 Device Manager 137 display error message 141 display problems screen is blank 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 149 eject button 145 error...