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... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 52 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Refresh your PC (with user's data 56 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 61 Using the touch pad 62 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 51 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 52 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Refresh your PC (with user's data 56 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 61 Using the touch pad 62 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... a user password 115 System Settings 116 Sleep and Charge 117 USB Sleep and Charge 117 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......119 Power supply mode settings 119 Function Key 120 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 121 PC Health Monitor 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer............126 The Windows® operating system is not working 128 Using Startup options to fix problems 129 Internet problems...
... a user password 115 System Settings 116 Sleep and Charge 117 USB Sleep and Charge 117 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......119 Power supply mode settings 119 Function Key 120 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 121 PC Health Monitor 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer............126 The Windows® operating system is not working 128 Using Startup options to fix problems 129 Internet problems...
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Contents 23 DVD operating problems 144 Develop good computing habits 145 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 146 If you need further assistance 151 Contacting Toshiba 151 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 151 Toshiba's worldwide offices 152 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 153 Functions 153 Help file 154 Display brightness 154 Output (Display switch 155 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 156 Media buttons 156 Volume Mute 157 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............157 Keyboard Function keys 157 Zoom (Display resolution 157...
Contents 23 DVD operating problems 144 Develop good computing habits 145 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 146 If you need further assistance 151 Contacting Toshiba 151 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 151 Toshiba's worldwide offices 152 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 153 Functions 153 Help file 154 Display brightness 154 Output (Display switch 155 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 156 Media buttons 156 Volume Mute 157 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............157 Keyboard Function keys 157 Zoom (Display resolution 157...
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... accuracy of contents and the index to change without notice. 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire...
... accuracy of contents and the index to change without notice. 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire...
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... be installed in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may also be hot. See "Setting up your software. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 41. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... be installed in minor bodily injury. Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. You may also be hot. See "Setting up your software. 44 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 41. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... including those located at the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 17 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to a power outlet (even...
... including those located at the underside of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 17 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to a power outlet (even...
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... computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor with any key to return to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System...
... computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor with any key to return to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System...
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... to allow you to restore your system from your recovery media. If unsure, cancel and try again. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to perform the action, click Continue; This is strongly recommended that you create recovery media. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10...
... to allow you to restore your system from your recovery media. If unsure, cancel and try again. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to perform the action, click Continue; This is strongly recommended that you create recovery media. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10...
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... Getting Started Using the touch pad Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you type. The on page 66. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of your typing technique to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on -screen pointer may be replaced by computer model. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so...
... Getting Started Using the touch pad Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you type. The on page 66. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of your typing technique to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on -screen pointer may be replaced by computer model. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so...
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... following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* To enable/disable the touch pad, do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but 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 your HDMI™...
... following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* To enable/disable the touch pad, do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but 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 your HDMI™...
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Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Refer to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of your television or display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector...
Getting Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port RGB (Monitor) port HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Refer to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of your television or display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... limited to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. Subject to entities located outside of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of the total hard disk capacity...
... limited to specific system conditions via the Windows® Control Panel. Subject to entities located outside of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of the total hard disk capacity...
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... personalization settings won't change the system in the Startup menu to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on page 56. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System...
... personalization settings won't change the system in the Startup menu to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on page 56. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System...
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... Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of these components individually. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is...
... Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of these components individually. Click Display and then Change display settings to activate the screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is...
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... browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on its internal storage drive. External optical disc writers 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...
... browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on its internal storage drive. External optical disc writers 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...
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... operating system automatically recognize the change. Compare software. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. hot swapping-The ability to the internal storage drive the current state of pixels is returned to create a complete screen...
... operating system automatically recognize the change. Compare software. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other line of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to help improve processing speed. hot swapping-The ability to the internal storage drive the current state of pixels is returned to create a complete screen...
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... power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 148 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 99 icons 99 recycle bin 100 standard features 98, 99 Desktop Assist 108 Media & Entertainment tab 109 Support & Recovery tab 111 Tools & Utilities tab 110 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 137 display devices external 66 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting...
... power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 148 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 99 icons 99 recycle bin 100 standard features 98, 99 Desktop Assist 108 Media & Entertainment tab 109 Support & Recovery tab 111 Tools & Utilities tab 110 Device Manager fixing a problem 132 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 137 display devices external 66 display output settings 68 display, external adjusting...
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... troubleshooting 144 DVDs using 77 E eco power plan 91 eco Utility® 112 eject button optical disc drive 78 eject, optical disc drive 78 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 156 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 99 Start screen 97 external display device HDMI™ Out port 66 RGB (monitor) port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 76 saving 76 Function Key 120 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 157 Function keys 156 display brightness 154 Help file 154 keyboard Function keys 157 media buttons 156 Output (Display switch) 155 volume...
... troubleshooting 144 DVDs using 77 E eco power plan 91 eco Utility® 112 eject button optical disc drive 78 eject, optical disc drive 78 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 156 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 99 Start screen 97 external display device HDMI™ Out port 66 RGB (monitor) port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 76 saving 76 Function Key 120 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 157 Function keys 156 display brightness 154 Help file 154 keyboard Function keys 157 media buttons 156 Output (Display switch) 155 volume...
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... 82 power down shut down 42 power light 86 power management 84 optimum performance 84 power plans selecting power plan options 89 power saving options 89 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 141 problem solving contacting Toshiba 151 Startup options 129 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 83 recording sounds 103 recovery creating recovery media 53 installing drivers and applications 61 internal storage drive 52 refresh your PC 56 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 55 Recovery Media Creator...
... 82 power down shut down 42 power light 86 power management 84 optimum performance 84 power plans selecting power plan options 89 power saving options 89 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 141 problem solving contacting Toshiba 151 Startup options 129 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 83 recording sounds 103 recovery creating recovery media 53 installing drivers and applications 61 internal storage drive 52 refresh your PC 56 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 55 Recovery Media Creator...
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... data/entire system backup 148 Device Manager 132 display error message 137 display problems screen is blank 136 DVD player 144 eject button 140 error message, warning resume failure 127 Error-checking 138 external display problems 137 external keyboard 135 external monitor 136 good computing habits 145 hard disk drive is slow 139 high-pitched noise 141 installing hardware/software 148 keyboard 135 keyboard will not respond 126 memory problems 133 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 138 on-screen eject button 141 optical disc drive 140
... data/entire system backup 148 Device Manager 132 display error message 137 display problems screen is blank 136 DVD player 144 eject button 140 error message, warning resume failure 127 Error-checking 138 external display problems 137 external keyboard 135 external monitor 136 good computing habits 145 hard disk drive is slow 139 high-pitched noise 141 installing hardware/software 148 keyboard 135 keyboard will not respond 126 memory problems 133 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 138 on-screen eject button 141 optical disc drive 140
