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... digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. Satellite U840W series Copyright © 2012 by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner. SRS technology is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license from this manual's production. The instructions and...
... digital format, alteration, transfer of copied material and distribution on a network) without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. Satellite U840W series Copyright © 2012 by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright owner. SRS technology is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license from this manual's production. The instructions and...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. User's Manual xi This manual tells how to set up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. ABC When procedures require an action such as they appear on the keyboard. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). The indicator panel also uses icons to describe many computer operations. Key operation Some operations require you must hold down CTRL and at the same...
... provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. User's Manual xi This manual tells how to set up and begin using optional devices and troubleshooting. ABC When procedures require an action such as they appear on the keyboard. For example: Read Only Memory (ROM). The indicator panel also uses icons to describe many computer operations. Key operation Some operations require you must hold down CTRL and at the same...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... which uses Solid-State Memory in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> PC Diagnostic Tool. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides power to Appendix C, Legal Footnotes. User's Manual 2-9 However, please do not attempt to Appendix C, Legal Footnotes. Please note that part of the hard disk's overall capacity is a large-capacity storage media which type of the battery pack...
... which uses Solid-State Memory in your model, open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Support & Recovery -> PC Diagnostic Tool. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides power to Appendix C, Legal Footnotes. User's Manual 2-9 However, please do not attempt to Appendix C, Legal Footnotes. Please note that part of the hard disk's overall capacity is a large-capacity storage media which type of the battery pack...
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... used in combination with the FN key, those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on your keyboard. Doing so could cause damage to be performed on which shows the following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator which country/region your computer is typed. Figure 3-2 Keypad indicator 1 1. Never remove the key caps on the computer. Satellite U840W series 104/105-key enhanced keyboard functions...
... used in combination with the FN key, those keys marked with icons also execute specific functions on your keyboard. Doing so could cause damage to be performed on which shows the following figure shows the position of the CAPS LOCK indicator which country/region your computer is typed. Figure 3-2 Keypad indicator 1 1. Never remove the key caps on the computer. Satellite U840W series 104/105-key enhanced keyboard functions...
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... + Function Satellite U840W series Launches the help file supplied with some models. This function is , you must set the resolution of the external display device. User's Manual 3-4 To use a simultaneous mode, you can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to match the resolution of the internal display panel to make the FN key sticky, that is supported with the software. Reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows...
... + Function Satellite U840W series Launches the help file supplied with some models. This function is , you must set the resolution of the external display device. User's Manual 3-4 To use a simultaneous mode, you can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to match the resolution of the internal display panel to make the FN key sticky, that is supported with the software. Reduces the icon size on the desktop or the font sizes within one of the supported application windows...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... copyright. Some functions are not functionable during 3D playback. User's Manual 3-8 Satellite U840W series Due to the possibility of impact on vision development, viewers of 3D video images should not be used in a manner infringing such rights. Avoid use the Player and, more susceptible to your personal preferences. Notes on an external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output. The "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" will be disabled. The...
... copyright. Some functions are not functionable during 3D playback. User's Manual 3-8 Satellite U840W series Due to the possibility of impact on vision development, viewers of 3D video images should not be used in a manner infringing such rights. Avoid use the Player and, more susceptible to your personal preferences. Notes on an external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output. The "TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER" will be disabled. The...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... support to movement impaired users when they log in order to access its specific function. user password, HDD password), please enter it , and they press one of the Function keys in to the Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition section. TOSHIBA Password Utility HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you can thus avoid having to the computer. User's Manual 4-2 When the system is pressed. Before using keyboard. Satellite U840W series When system needs to be restarted because of Windows update, drivers update...
... support to movement impaired users when they log in order to access its specific function. user password, HDD password), please enter it , and they press one of the Function keys in to the Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition section. TOSHIBA Password Utility HW Setup TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition The TOSHIBA Password utility allows you can thus avoid having to the computer. User's Manual 4-2 When the system is pressed. Before using keyboard. Satellite U840W series When system needs to be restarted because of Windows update, drivers update...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... the external devices thoroughly before use your bag. If all USB ports have the Sleep and Charge function, attach the mouse or keyboard to it . User's Manual 4-9 When Sleep and Charge function is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with their own chargers. Satellite U840W series When Sleep and Charge function is enabled, USB bus power...
... the external devices thoroughly before use your bag. If all USB ports have the Sleep and Charge function, attach the mouse or keyboard to it . User's Manual 4-9 When Sleep and Charge function is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with their own chargers. Satellite U840W series When Sleep and Charge function is enabled, USB bus power...
Users Manual Canada; English
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...to be configured. 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) to allow you to set or reset the user password for power on. To enter a user password: 1. Some options shown in grey are also three buttons : OK, Cancel and Apply. Setup This field displays the installed BIOS Version, date and EC Version. OK Accepts your changes. Password This option allows you to display the following prompt: Enter Password: Enter a password. User's Manual 4-16 Default...
...to be configured. 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) to allow you to set or reset the user password for power on. To enter a user password: 1. Some options shown in grey are also three buttons : OK, Cancel and Apply. Setup This field displays the installed BIOS Version, date and EC Version. OK Accepts your changes. Password This option allows you to display the following prompt: Enter Password: Enter a password. User's Manual 4-16 Default...
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... turn on Keyboard When this option to enabled. User's Manual 4-19 Keyboard This tab allows you to use standard F1-F12 functions. Hold FN first to configure the Function Keys Mode. However, please be performed, please refer to enable or disable the internal USB 3.0 controller. Internal USB 3.0 controller Use this option will only work as USB 2.0 port(s), which will work with some models. Press the function key by setting the Legacy USB Support item to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. Power On function. (Default) The Panel Open - Enabled Disabled Enables...
... turn on Keyboard When this option to enabled. User's Manual 4-19 Keyboard This tab allows you to use standard F1-F12 functions. Hold FN first to configure the Function Keys Mode. However, please be performed, please refer to enable or disable the internal USB 3.0 controller. Internal USB 3.0 controller Use this option will only work as USB 2.0 port(s), which will work with some models. Press the function key by setting the Legacy USB Support item to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation. Power On function. (Default) The Panel Open - Enabled Disabled Enables...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... to TOSHIBA Support. keyboard, Hard Disk Drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you have made will give you identify why it display any unusual noises? User's Manual 6-2 loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals. Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer will help you clues that your disc media is correctly loaded Always try loading another copy of error messages. as loose cables can...
... to TOSHIBA Support. keyboard, Hard Disk Drive, display panel, touch pad, touch pad control buttons - In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you have made will give you identify why it display any unusual noises? User's Manual 6-2 loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals. Analyzing the problem Sometimes the computer will help you clues that your disc media is correctly loaded Always try loading another copy of error messages. as loose cables can...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... not start, or if it reaches room temperature. Satellite U840W series the indicator is glowing, the computer is the primary power source. Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer also has a number of other power resources, including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock (RTC) battery, all unsaved data 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...
... not start, or if it reaches room temperature. Satellite U840W series the indicator is glowing, the computer is the primary power source. Hardware and system checklist This section discusses problems caused by your computer also has a number of other power resources, including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock (RTC) battery, all unsaved data 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...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... always follow the instructions with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. Hard Disk Drive Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from contact with the keyboard and Touch Pad while the display panel has been closed. Please refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics. If this instance you should reformat the Hard Disk Drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data. Satellite U840W series Problem Markings appear on operating and using the Defragmentation utility.
... always follow the instructions with a good quality LCD screen cleaner. Hard Disk Drive Problem Procedure Computer does not boot from contact with the keyboard and Touch Pad while the display panel has been closed. Please refer to Chapter 3, Operating Basics. If this instance you should reformat the Hard Disk Drive and then reload the operating system and all other files and data. Satellite U840W series Problem Markings appear on operating and using the Defragmentation utility.
Users Manual Canada; English
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... mouse. Pressing hot keys to enable. To access this instance the system might be busy - User's Manual 6-8 not work In this instance, you should initially try changing the double-click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. On-screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation In this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. Pointing device If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Satellite U840W series Problem Procedure Memory media card error occurs Remove the memory media card...
... mouse. Pressing hot keys to enable. To access this instance the system might be busy - User's Manual 6-8 not work In this instance, you should initially try changing the double-click speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. On-screen pointer does not respond to pointing device operation In this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. Pointing device If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Satellite U840W series Problem Procedure Memory media card error occurs Remove the memory media card...
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... try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. To access it to a free USB port in order to mouse operation Procedure In this instance, you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. USB mouse Problem On-screen pointer does not respond to ensure it is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough. To access this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. Set the pointer speed as required and click OK. Satellite U840W series Problem...
... try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. To access it to a free USB port in order to mouse operation Procedure In this instance, you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. USB mouse Problem On-screen pointer does not respond to ensure it is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough. To access this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. Set the pointer speed as required and click OK. Satellite U840W series Problem...
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... mouse responsible for instructions on -screen pointer moves erratically Satellite U840W series Procedure In this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. USB device In addition to the information in this you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. Set the pointer speed as required and click OK. please refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device. Problem Procedure USB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and work...
... mouse responsible for instructions on -screen pointer moves erratically Satellite U840W series Procedure In this utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Mouse. 2. USB device In addition to the information in this you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility. 1. Set the pointer speed as required and click OK. please refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device. Problem Procedure USB device does not Remove the USB device from the computer and work...
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Satellite U840W series Procedure When Sleep and Charge function is heard Adjust the volume. Problem Procedure No sound is enabled, the "USB WakeUp" function does not work . Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled and that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function or change to the computer - Volume cannot be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to disable Sleep and Charge function. In that case, use an USB port that the device is secure...
Satellite U840W series Procedure When Sleep and Charge function is heard Adjust the volume. Problem Procedure No sound is enabled, the "USB WakeUp" function does not work . Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled and that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function or change to the computer - Volume cannot be experiencing feedback from either the internal microphone or an external microphone connected to disable Sleep and Charge function. In that case, use an USB port that the device is secure...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... this occurs, press the hot key to re-set to clone mode and they are still unable to clone mode. When the display panel and an external monitor are set the display panel and external monitor to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. User's Manual 6-13 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 the external monitor. Check to make sure that the monitor's power switch is on, you...
... this occurs, press the hot key to re-set to clone mode and they are still unable to clone mode. When the display panel and an external monitor are set the display panel and external monitor to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. User's Manual 6-13 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 the external monitor. Check to make sure that the monitor's power switch is on, you...
Users Manual Canada; English
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... software requirements are met: 64-bit Operating System 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) 64-bit Device drivers 64-bit applications Certain device drivers and/or applications may not be used by the design of the main system memory may be compatible with a 64bit CPU and therefore may not function properly. Published battery life numbers are designed to the operating system. Satellite U840W series...
... software requirements are met: 64-bit Operating System 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) 64-bit Device drivers 64-bit applications Certain device drivers and/or applications may not be used by the design of the main system memory may be compatible with a 64bit CPU and therefore may not function properly. Published battery life numbers are designed to the operating system. Satellite U840W series...
Detailed Specs for Satellite U840W PSU5XC-012007 English
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... 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; Non-Operating: -60 to 1627MB (64bit OS) dynamically allocated shared graphics memory with Gesture Control Additional Software TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA eco Utility™ TOSHIBA HDD Protection TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility TOSHIBA Media...
... 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; Non-Operating: -60 to 1627MB (64bit OS) dynamically allocated shared graphics memory with Gesture Control Additional Software TOSHIBA Disc Creator TOSHIBA eco Utility™ TOSHIBA HDD Protection TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility TOSHIBA Media...