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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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... information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. 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. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
... information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. 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. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
User Guide
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..., the memory module(s) may also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be hot. Slot B is in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the screen or...
..., the memory module(s) may also be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be hot. Slot B is in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. You can be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the screen or...
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... 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. The memory module pops up . NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Do not remove the memory module...
... 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. The memory module pops up . NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Do not remove the memory module...
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... latches. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). 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. The System window appears. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure...
... latches. Installed memory (RAM) is in Sleep mode). 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. The System window appears. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure...
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... visit support.toshiba.com. You can also connect the following types of the Windows Control Panel. 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 computer. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
... visit support.toshiba.com. You can also connect the following types of the Windows Control Panel. 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 computer. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
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... the HDMI™ Out port on the external 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 the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
... the HDMI™ Out port on the external 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 the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on...
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... the Basics Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖ If you want to 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 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 Basics Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖ If you want to 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 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...
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... 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 CPU ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to toggle the display. 122 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings...
... 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 CPU ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to toggle the display. 122 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings...
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... fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. See "Contacting Toshiba" 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. There are familiar with your work routine, you may need to start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working 133 The battery light...
... fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. See "Contacting Toshiba" 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. There are familiar with your work routine, you may need to start properly, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working 133 The battery light...
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... removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the menu. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System 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 the Windows® Store are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user...
... removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the menu. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System 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 the Windows® Store are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user...
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... and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that is supported by selecting an item from just below the Themes panel (Desktop Background, Color, Sounds, and Screen Saver). If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set...
... and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that is supported by selecting an item from just below the Themes panel (Desktop Background, Color, Sounds, and Screen Saver). If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set...
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... recent firmware upgrades. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you should confer with a support technician at a later time. DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems (Available on page 159. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that came with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in the Wi-Fi® part of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd...
... recent firmware upgrades. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you should confer with a support technician at a later time. DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems (Available on page 159. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that came with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in the Wi-Fi® part of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd...
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... able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. If the device is often necessary to complete the installation successfully. Follow the on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc...
... able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. If the device is often necessary to complete the installation successfully. Follow the on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc...
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... the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. HDMI (High...
... the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to perform a task instead of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. HDMI (High...
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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...