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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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... computer software or hardware options, 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. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations...
... computer software or hardware options, 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. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations...
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... 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. You can easily attach an external device...
... 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 a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 60. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. You can easily attach an external device...
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... and click or touch your computer to a network You can listen to increase its capabilities and functionality. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the built-in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. 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.
... and click or touch your computer to a network You can listen to increase its capabilities and functionality. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the built-in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to display the Start screen. 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.
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... USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. As such, we recommend that you 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 their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port when...
... USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned off. As such, we recommend that you 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 their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port when...
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...To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. 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. These settings turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. 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.
...To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. 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. These settings turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a different charging device. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. 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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... 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 troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If you may need to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from discs or...
... 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 troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If you may need to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from discs or...
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... resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by the user. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. 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...
... resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by the user. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. 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...
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... Wrong Optical disc drive problems Optical disc drive problems (Available on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is lying flat against the tray, label side up. Make sure a program is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the...
... Wrong Optical disc drive problems Optical disc drive problems (Available on the computer (for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Open the tray and remove the disc. Make sure the tray is lying flat against the tray, label side up. Make sure a program is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the...
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... type Control Panel. If you have enabled any error messages - The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with a support technician at the upper-right corner of your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key...
... type Control Panel. If you have enabled any error messages - The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with a support technician at the upper-right corner of your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key...
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..., type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to display the Start screen. Click or touch Computer from turning off the display using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is properly inserted in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to turn off , click or touch Never in the list. 6 See "Checking device...
..., type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to display the Start screen. Click or touch Computer from turning off the display using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is properly inserted in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to turn off , click or touch Never in the list. 6 See "Checking device...
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... 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, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up DVD(s) on hand in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to complete the installation successfully...
... 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, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up DVD(s) on hand in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to complete the installation successfully...
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... (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 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. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables...
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... than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that are used to which certain keys 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. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while...
... than analog signal. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that are used to which certain keys 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. hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while...
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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...