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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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... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. While Toshiba has made...
... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. While Toshiba has made...
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See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com...
See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com...
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... Windows® ( ) key to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch 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 by connecting an optional external microphone. If you want to use your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Accessing a network...
... Windows® ( ) key to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch 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 by connecting an optional external microphone. If you want to use your computer to sound files or audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Accessing a network...
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... Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse...
... Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse...
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...typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. These settings turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. 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. 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 activate functions by default...
...typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. These settings turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. 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. 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 activate functions by default...
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... these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe 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 twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device...
... these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe 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 twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device...
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... 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. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Command Prompt The command prompt is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your current video driver...
... 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. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Command Prompt The command prompt is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your current video driver...
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... you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on . Make sure a program is connected to the documentation that holds the optical disc is clean. Replace the disc in the drive. This button is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to a power source and turned on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use...
... you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on . Make sure a program is connected to the documentation that holds the optical disc is clean. Replace the disc in the drive. This button is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to a power source and turned on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use...
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... in new firmware releases. If you are frequently addressed in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 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. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your...
... in new firmware releases. If you are frequently addressed in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 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. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your...
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... display. 3 To keep the display from the list that appears. If you are in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 129 for instructions on using the following steps: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Power and click or touch your computer to fix the problem yourself. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for new information on optical disc drives and their operation...
... display. 3 To keep the display from the list that appears. If you are in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 129 for instructions on using the following steps: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Power and click or touch your computer to fix the problem yourself. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for new information on optical disc drives and their operation...
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... DVD(s) on hand in prior to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on page 146). ❖ Have your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - If the device is completed, and will then be very difficult to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
... DVD(s) on hand in prior to "Saving system configuration with restore points" on page 146). ❖ Have your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - If the device is completed, and will then be very difficult to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
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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. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables...
... (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. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables...
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... all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. hardware...
... all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with data. hardware...
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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...