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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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... about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. 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 stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
... about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. 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 stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
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... the external device. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond 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 the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to accidental light...
... the external device. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond 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 the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to accidental light...
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..., press the Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. You can use an external microphone, connect it to the network, consult your selection. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the...
..., press the Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. You can use an external microphone, connect it to the network, consult your selection. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the...
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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 be disabled. It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to come into contact...
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 be disabled. It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to come into contact...
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...screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. These settings turn the computer on to activate functions by default. 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 charge the device, or use a different charging device...
...screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. These settings turn the computer on to activate functions by default. 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 charge the device, or use a different charging device...
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... Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. There are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. You now have several options to choose from the menu. 126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
... Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. There are removed ❖ A list of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. You now have several options to choose from the menu. 126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating...
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... F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. 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 installed ❖ Manually by the user. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in...
... F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. 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 installed ❖ Manually by the user. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in...
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... up. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is clean. Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on the face of the optical disc drive tray. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the tray. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. Make sure that...
... up. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is clean. Make sure the computer is connected to a power source and turned on the face of the optical disc drive tray. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the tray. Never use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. Make sure that...
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... addressed in the Search field type Control Panel. 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 Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. 141 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the...
... addressed in the Search field type Control Panel. 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 Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. 141 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the...
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... the display using Device Manager to turn off , click or touch Never in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that appears. The optical disc drive should appear in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to view DVD movies. 4 Clean the disc and try the following steps: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Power and click or touch your computer to display the Start screen. For general problems playing a DVD...
... the display using Device Manager to turn off , click or touch Never in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that appears. The optical disc drive should appear in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to view DVD movies. 4 Clean the disc and try the following steps: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Power and click or touch your computer to display the Start screen. For general problems playing a DVD...
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... your back up files". Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that the installation utility left behind. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and...
... your back up files". Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that the installation utility left behind. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and...
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...wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. 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. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key...
...wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. 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. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key...
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... HDMI cables. See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare software. When you turn on the keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of many Toshiba computers that saves to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in a computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are connected. The primary (or only) hard disk in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change...
... HDMI cables. See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare software. When you turn on the keyboard. H hard disk-A storage device composed of many Toshiba computers that saves to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in a computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are connected. The primary (or only) hard disk in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change...
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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...