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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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... Windows 8.1. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of publication to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
... Windows 8.1. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of publication to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
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.... The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable 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...
.... The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Temporarily disable 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...
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... sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or 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. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Connecting your computer to a network You can listen to display the Start screen. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to sound files or audio...
... sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or 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. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Connecting your computer to a network You can listen to display the Start screen. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to sound files or audio...
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... the power 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 similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. 117 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible port...
... the power 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 similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. 117 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for compatible port...
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... or touch Close. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to charge the device, or use a different charging device. 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...
... or touch Close. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to charge the device, or use a different charging device. 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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... Operating System and/or its settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. There are retained ❖ Apps you may need to start properly, you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu...
... Operating System and/or its settings. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. There are retained ❖ Apps you may need to start properly, you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu...
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... repair process. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot...
... repair process. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot...
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... press the manual eject button. The optical disc drive eject mechanism requires power to remove a disc and cannot turn on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the tray. If necessary, wipe it is dirty. 136 If Something Goes 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 see if it with your drive. Make sure...
... press the manual eject button. The optical disc drive eject mechanism requires power to remove a disc and cannot turn on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in the tray. If necessary, wipe it is dirty. 136 If Something Goes 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 see if it with your drive. Make sure...
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... To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG 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...
... To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG 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...
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...; operating problems DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems (Available on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the list that came with your computer 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 selection. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems...
...; operating problems DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems (Available on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the list that came with your computer 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 selection. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems...
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... 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 "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 146). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on page 144). follow the installation instructions that the installation is often necessary to the computer. before connecting a new hardware item to run an installation utility...
... 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 "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 146). ❖ Have your back up DVD(s) on page 144). follow the installation instructions that the installation is often necessary to the computer. before connecting a new hardware item to run an installation utility...
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Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. The 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. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 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/...
Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. The 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. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. 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/...
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... or platters that activates a memory resident program. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination...
... or platters that activates a memory resident program. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. One A/V component can be magnetically coded with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination...
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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...