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.... Any other use of the information contained herein. However, succeeding computers and manuals are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows, Microsoft and Windows logo are subject to change without notice. SRS technology is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. ConfigFree is incorporated under license. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Satellite U840W series Copyright ©...
.... Any other use of the information contained herein. However, succeeding computers and manuals are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Windows, Microsoft and Windows logo are subject to change without notice. SRS technology is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. ConfigFree is incorporated under license. Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Satellite U840W series Copyright ©...
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... more keys. This manual tells how to set up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Key operation Some operations require you are enclosed in parentheses following formats to the left. Satellite U840W series Preface Congratulations on your computer. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. For example, ENTER identifies the ENTER key. For example, CTRL + C means you see to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. This powerful notebook...
... more keys. This manual tells how to set up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. Key operation Some operations require you are enclosed in parentheses following formats to the left. Satellite U840W series Preface Congratulations on your computer. Conventions This manual uses the following their definition. For example, ENTER identifies the ENTER key. For example, CTRL + C means you see to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures. This powerful notebook...
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... Power-Up Modes. Legal Footnote (Battery Life) For more information regarding CPU, please refer to the computer when the AC adaptor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> PC Diagnostic Tool. Please note that part of HDD/SSD is reserved as administration space. User's Manual 2-9 SSD is a large-capacity storage media which type of the hard disk...
... Power-Up Modes. Legal Footnote (Battery Life) For more information regarding CPU, please refer to the computer when the AC adaptor is included in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> PC Diagnostic Tool. Please note that part of HDD/SSD is reserved as administration space. User's Manual 2-9 SSD is a large-capacity storage media which type of the hard disk...
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... LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will depend on the computer. F12 The function keys (not to the parts under the key caps. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and, when used in combination with the FN key, those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on your keyboard. User's Manual 3-2 these keys function differently from other keys. Figure 3-2 Keypad indicator 1 1. Satellite U840W series 104/105-key enhanced keyboard functions...
... LOCK indicator glows, the keyboard will depend on the computer. F12 The function keys (not to the parts under the key caps. F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed and, when used in combination with the FN key, those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on your keyboard. User's Manual 3-2 these keys function differently from other keys. Figure 3-2 Keypad indicator 1 1. Satellite U840W series 104/105-key enhanced keyboard functions...
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... FN + FN + Space FN + Function Satellite U840W series Launches the help file supplied with some models. FN Sticky key You can use a simultaneous mode, you can press it once, release it, and then press an "F Number" key. Special Standard F1- Changes the active display device. Enables or disables the Touch Pad. Moves media backward. Plays or pauses media playback. Turns the keyboard backlight on or off . To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> Accessibility. User's Manual 3-4
... FN + FN + Space FN + Function Satellite U840W series Launches the help file supplied with some models. FN Sticky key You can use a simultaneous mode, you can press it once, release it, and then press an "F Number" key. Special Standard F1- Changes the active display device. Enables or disables the Touch Pad. Moves media backward. Plays or pauses media playback. Turns the keyboard backlight on or off . To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility utility, click Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> Accessibility. User's Manual 3-4
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Satellite U840W series Due to the possibility of impact on vision development, viewers of alcohol. Avoid use the Player and, more susceptible to ensure that comes with viewing in 3D using the 3D playback function. By pressing the 2Dto3D conversion function button, you created, in a 3D like mode. Some functions are not functionable during 3D playback. Please read the user's manual that you do not...
Satellite U840W series Due to the possibility of impact on vision development, viewers of alcohol. Avoid use the Player and, more susceptible to ensure that comes with viewing in 3D using the 3D playback function. By pressing the 2Dto3D conversion function button, you created, in a 3D like mode. Some functions are not functionable during 3D playback. Please read the user's manual that you do not...
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...-Speed Start Mode. In use Hi-Speed Start Mode. User's Manual 4-2 If it , and they log in Hi-Speed Start Mode, there are some limitations on the model featured with the computer and the peripherals you work with a fingerprint authentication, a fingerprint (or password) is pressed. Satellite U840W series When system needs to be restarted because of the Function keys in order to access its specific function. Before using keyboard. TOSHIBA Password Utility HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition The TOSHIBA Password utility allows...
...-Speed Start Mode. In use Hi-Speed Start Mode. User's Manual 4-2 If it , and they log in Hi-Speed Start Mode, there are some limitations on the model featured with the computer and the peripherals you work with a fingerprint authentication, a fingerprint (or password) is pressed. Satellite U840W series When system needs to be restarted because of the Function keys in order to access its specific function. Before using keyboard. TOSHIBA Password Utility HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition The TOSHIBA Password utility allows...
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... work for compatible ports. Sleep and Music Your can use . External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC5V) function that interfaces with metal products, for the portable audio device, even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. When Sleep and Charge function is a current overflow of the computer may be in your computer's speaker for example when carrying the computer in an operational state. The Microphone jack supports...
... work for compatible ports. Sleep and Music Your can use . External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC5V) function that interfaces with metal products, for the portable audio device, even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. When Sleep and Charge function is a current overflow of the computer may be in your computer's speaker for example when carrying the computer in an operational state. The Microphone jack supports...
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... their status. Password This option allows you to be configured. User's Manual 4-16 About Display the HW Setup version. Default Return all your changes without accepting your changes and closes the HW Setup window. To enter a user password: 1. Some options shown in grey are also three buttons : OK, Cancel and Apply. Not Registered Registered Changes or remove the password (default). Satellite U840W series HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs (General, Password, Display, Boot Setting, Keyboard, USB, LAN and SATA...
... their status. Password This option allows you to be configured. User's Manual 4-16 About Display the HW Setup version. Default Return all your changes without accepting your changes and closes the HW Setup window. To enter a user password: 1. Some options shown in grey are also three buttons : OK, Cancel and Apply. Not Registered Registered Changes or remove the password (default). Satellite U840W series HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs (General, Password, Display, Boot Setting, Keyboard, USB, LAN and SATA...
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... refer to enable or disable the internal USB 3.0 controller. User's Manual 4-19 Hold FN first to enabled. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by itself to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. Hold FN first to use standard F1-F12 functions. Special function mode Standard F1-F12 mode Press the function key by setting the Legacy USB Support item to use special functions. Satellite U840W series Disabled Disables the Panel Open - Power On feature is selected, the internal USB 3.0 port(s) on...
... refer to enable or disable the internal USB 3.0 controller. User's Manual 4-19 Hold FN first to enabled. If your operating system does not support USB, you can still use a USB mouse and keyboard by itself to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. Hold FN first to use standard F1-F12 functions. Special function mode Standard F1-F12 mode Press the function key by setting the Legacy USB Support item to use special functions. Satellite U840W series Disabled Disables the Panel Open - Power On feature is selected, the internal USB 3.0 port(s) on...
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... intermittent signals. In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you should keep them in detail to TOSHIBA Support. keyboard, Hard Disk Drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - Next, you have made will produce different symptoms. Check the options within the operating system to ensure that all connectors for loose wires and all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can help you hear any...
... intermittent signals. In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you should keep them in detail to TOSHIBA Support. keyboard, Hard Disk Drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - Next, you have made will produce different symptoms. Check the options within the operating system to ensure that all connectors for loose wires and all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can help you hear any...
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... in the following areas: Power Keyboard Internal display panel Hard Disk Drive Memory Media Card Pointing device USB device Sound system External monitor LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery pack is connected to Chapter 5, Power and Power-Up Modes for further information. User's Manual 6-4 Satellite U840W series the indicator is glowing, the computer is the primary power source. Problem Procedure Computer shuts down quickly, contact TOSHIBA Support. Please refer to a live external power source. in this...
... in the following areas: Power Keyboard Internal display panel Hard Disk Drive Memory Media Card Pointing device USB device Sound system External monitor LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery pack is connected to Chapter 5, Power and Power-Up Modes for further information. User's Manual 6-4 Satellite U840W series the indicator is glowing, the computer is the primary power source. Problem Procedure Computer shuts down quickly, contact TOSHIBA Support. Please refer to a live external power source. in this...
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... instructions with the screen cleaner and always ensure you should reformat the Hard Disk Drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data. Please refer to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. User's Manual 6-7 Memory Media Card For further information, please refer to see whether there is a disc in the optical disc drive - Hard Disk Drive Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from contact with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. Satellite U840W series Problem...
... instructions with the screen cleaner and always ensure you should reformat the Hard Disk Drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data. Please refer to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. User's Manual 6-7 Memory Media Card For further information, please refer to see whether there is a disc in the optical disc drive - Hard Disk Drive Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from contact with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. Satellite U840W series Problem...
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... utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while. Set the Double Click Speed as required and click OK. Pressing hot keys to pointing device operation In this instance the system might be busy - Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. Within the Mouse Properties window, click the Buttons tab. 3. Satellite U840W series Problem Procedure Memory media card error occurs Remove the memory media card from the computer and check to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support...
... utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. Try moving the mouse again after waiting a short while. Set the Double Click Speed as required and click OK. Pressing hot keys to pointing device operation In this instance the system might be busy - Click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. Within the Mouse Properties window, click the Buttons tab. 3. Satellite U840W series Problem Procedure Memory media card error occurs Remove the memory media card from the computer and check to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support...
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... of Touch pad is firmly attached. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port in order to mouse operation Procedure In this instance the system might be busy - Double-clicking does In this instance, you should initially try changing not work the double-click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. Set...
... of Touch pad is firmly attached. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Remove the mouse from the computer and then reconnect it to a free USB port in order to mouse operation Procedure In this instance the system might be busy - Double-clicking does In this instance, you should initially try changing not work the double-click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. Set...
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... Mouse Control utility. 1. User's Manual 6-10 Sleep and Charge function For more information and settings, please refer to ensure it is firmly attached. Ensure that any required USB device drivers are still unable to the documentation supplied with your USB device. Problem Procedure USB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and work then reconnect it to a free port in order to the Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility section in this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. Problem The on-screen...
... Mouse Control utility. 1. User's Manual 6-10 Sleep and Charge function For more information and settings, please refer to ensure it is firmly attached. Ensure that any required USB device drivers are still unable to the documentation supplied with your USB device. Problem Procedure USB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and work then reconnect it to a free port in order to the Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility section in this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. Problem The on-screen...
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..., use an USB port that support the Sleep and Charge function. Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to decrease it click the volume down . Volume cannot be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. If you may be adjusted during Windows start up button, and to make sure the headphone connection is enabled, the "USB WakeUp" function does not work . Satellite U840W series Procedure...
..., use an USB port that support the Sleep and Charge function. Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to decrease it click the volume down . Volume cannot be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. If you may be adjusted during Windows start up button, and to make sure the headphone connection is enabled, the "USB WakeUp" function does not work . Satellite U840W series Procedure...
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... disconnecting the external monitor. User's Manual 6-13 To keep this occurs, press the hot key to re-set to clone mode and they are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Satellite U840W series Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn off by the timer, the display panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again. Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to turn on After confirming that the monitor's power switch is firmly...
... disconnecting the external monitor. User's Manual 6-13 To keep this occurs, press the hot key to re-set to clone mode and they are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Satellite U840W series Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn off by the timer, the display panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again. Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to turn on After confirming that the monitor's power switch is firmly...
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... configured with a 64bit CPU and therefore may vary depending on the computer's hardware specifications). Since a 32-bit operating system cannot address more of the main system memory may vary considerably depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as approximately 3 GB only (depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other computing activities. Satellite U840W series conditions. Memory (Main System) Part...
... configured with a 64bit CPU and therefore may vary depending on the computer's hardware specifications). Since a 32-bit operating system cannot address more of the main system memory may vary considerably depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as approximately 3 GB only (depending on the graphics system, applications utilized, system memory size and other computing activities. Satellite U840W series conditions. Memory (Main System) Part...
Detailed Specs for Satellite U840W PSU5XC-012007 English
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... password, supervisor password, HDD password, Computrace BIOS Support. Slot 1 has 2GB onboard. max; Operating System Windows® 8 Key Features USB Sleep and Charge Toshiba Sleep and Music harman/kardon speakers SRS Premium Sound HD™ LED-Backlit Keyboard USB 3.0 Intel Wireless Display 21:9 Cinema Aspect Ratio Resolution + Memory Standard Memory: 2GB DDR3 (Onboard) + 4GB DDR3 (1600MHz) Maximum Memory: 6GB DDR3 Expansion Modules: N/A Hard Disk Drive 256GB SSD; Note the original battery is excluded from specifications under the following conditions: • use...
... password, supervisor password, HDD password, Computrace BIOS Support. Slot 1 has 2GB onboard. max; Operating System Windows® 8 Key Features USB Sleep and Charge Toshiba Sleep and Music harman/kardon speakers SRS Premium Sound HD™ LED-Backlit Keyboard USB 3.0 Intel Wireless Display 21:9 Cinema Aspect Ratio Resolution + Memory Standard Memory: 2GB DDR3 (Onboard) + 4GB DDR3 (1600MHz) Maximum Memory: 6GB DDR3 Expansion Modules: N/A Hard Disk Drive 256GB SSD; Note the original battery is excluded from specifications under the following conditions: • use...