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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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... beginning to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.
... beginning to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.
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... 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. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model...
... 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. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model...
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..., press the Windows® ( ) key to a network You can listen to increase its capabilities and functionality. You can connect 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 an optional external microphone. If you want to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. Connecting your computer to display the Start screen.
..., press the Windows® ( ) key to a network You can listen to increase its capabilities and functionality. You can connect 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 an optional external microphone. If you want to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on page 140. Connecting your computer to display the Start screen.
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... connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with the power ON/OFF of the computer may be stopped for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be disabled. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. 117 Utilities Sleep Utilities...
... connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with the power ON/OFF of the computer may be stopped for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be disabled. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. 117 Utilities Sleep Utilities...
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... activate functions by default. 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. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. 119 Utilities Function Key...
... activate functions by default. 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. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. These settings turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. 119 Utilities Function Key...
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... restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from depending on page 51. 126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your level of...
... restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from depending on page 51. 126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your level of...
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... to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode 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 options: System Restore...
... to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode 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 options: System Restore...
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... computer is connected to a power source and turned on the computer (for example, if the battery is in water or a neutral cleaner. The optical disc drive eject mechanism requires power to remove a disc and cannot turn on . Any dirt or foreign object can break off inside the computer and damage it from ejecting. Examine the disc to press the manual eject button. Make sure...
... computer is connected to a power source and turned on the computer (for example, if the battery is in water or a neutral cleaner. The optical disc drive eject mechanism requires power to remove a disc and cannot turn on . Any dirt or foreign object can break off inside the computer and damage it from ejecting. Examine the disc to press the manual eject button. Make sure...
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... Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Problems with a support technician at the upper-right corner of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned 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...
... Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Problems with a support technician at the upper-right corner of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned 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...
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... a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to turn off the display using Device Manager to turn off , click or touch Never in the Search field, type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to display the Start screen. For general problems playing a DVD or...
... a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to turn off the display using Device Manager to turn off , click or touch Never in the Search field, type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to display the Start screen. For general problems playing a DVD or...
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... run an installation utility first - If anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation utility left behind. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - 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...
... run an installation utility first - If anything goes wrong, you need any changes that the installation utility left behind. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - 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...
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... (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables...
... (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables...
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... transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hardware-The physical components of a computer system. 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...
... transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hardware-The physical components of a computer system. 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...
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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...