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... method 42 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 45 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 48 Recovering to a custom size partition 50 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 57 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 59 Installing drivers and applications 59 Using the touch pad 60 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 63 Connecting an external device 63 Using external display devices 64 Selecting video cables 64 Connecting an HDMI®...
... method 42 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 45 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 48 Recovering to a custom size partition 50 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 57 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 59 Installing drivers and applications 59 Using the touch pad 60 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 63 Connecting an external device 63 Using external display devices 64 Selecting video cables 64 Connecting an HDMI®...
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... Tool Utility 106 Mouse Utility 107 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 108 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 USB Sleep and Charge 110 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......112 Power supply mode settings 112 TOSHIBA Accessibility 113 TOSHIBA eco Utility 114 TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 117 Problems that are easy to fix 117 Problems when you turn on the computer............118 The Windows® operating system is not working......120 Using Startup options to fix problems 120 Internet problems...
... Tool Utility 106 Mouse Utility 107 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 108 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 USB Sleep and Charge 110 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......112 Power supply mode settings 112 TOSHIBA Accessibility 113 TOSHIBA eco Utility 114 TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 117 Problems that are easy to fix 117 Problems when you turn on the computer............118 The Windows® operating system is not working......120 Using Startup options to fix problems 120 Internet problems...
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... to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com.
... to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com.
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... any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a memory module. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for more information on page 39. Registering your computer with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows...
... any product damage, data loss, service or part replacement made necessary by improper installation of a memory module. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for more information on page 39. Registering your computer with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows...
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... is enabled by default. If you disable tapping only, you can still use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your hand as you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to the port on the touch pad. If you disable tapping only, you can still use the Mouse Properties option...
... is enabled by default. If you disable tapping only, you can still use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your hand as you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to the port on the touch pad. If you disable tapping only, you can still use the Mouse Properties option...
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... with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard Your keyboard may have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not...
... with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard Your keyboard may have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not...
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... power-on -screen instructions to you not remember it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to complete the process. Using a user password A user password provides power-on password function: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click the Start button...
... power-on -screen instructions to you not remember it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to complete the process. Using a user password A user password provides power-on password function: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered. 5 Follow the on password functions: 1 Click the Start button...
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... the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. 108 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - In the list that appears...
... the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. 108 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - In the list that appears...
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... use a different charging device. In the list that appears above, click your selection. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you select. Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 113 NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to use the Fn key to charge the device, or use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the utility and turn the computer on to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. In those cases, disable USB Sleep...
... use a different charging device. In the list that appears above, click your selection. TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility allows you select. Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility 113 NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to use the Fn key to charge the device, or use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the utility and turn the computer on to create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. In those cases, disable USB Sleep...
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... models). This information is available for your computer. Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you wish. 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...
... models). This information is available for your computer. Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you wish. 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...
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... options in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with your work routine, you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use...
... options in the Startup menu to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with your work routine, you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use...
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... as a memory module, that came with ? For more keyboard error messages. You have reached the end of time, the battery will need to be replaced. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may need to update your software using a different make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Is your keyboard driver. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. This is charging. Keyboard problems NOTE...
... as a memory module, that came with ? For more keyboard error messages. You have reached the end of time, the battery will need to be replaced. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may need to update your software using a different make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Is your keyboard driver. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. This is charging. Keyboard problems NOTE...
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... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for...
... continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for...
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... browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 132). ❖ Have your files. Before installing anything that the installation is often necessary to determine the origin 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...
... browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 132). ❖ Have your files. Before installing anything that the installation is often necessary to determine the origin 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...
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... key indicating the option or feature the key controls. To use a Hot Key Card using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key. Display brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness. 138 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are keys that , when pressed, turn system functions on and off . Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. The Cards appear when you press the corresponding function key. This hot key increases the screen brightness. The associated hot key Card...
... key indicating the option or feature the key controls. To use a Hot Key Card using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key. Display brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness. 138 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are keys that , when pressed, turn system functions on and off . Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. The Cards appear when you press the corresponding function key. This hot key increases the screen brightness. The associated hot key Card...
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... of keys that activates a memory resident program. Compare non-interlaced. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. When you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba...
... of keys that activates a memory resident program. Compare non-interlaced. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. internal device-See device. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. When you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of many Toshiba...
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... AC power light 36 accessing network 90 adding memory (optional) 40 optional external devices 40 adequate ventilation cooling fan 35 adjusting touch pad settings 62 audio features 90 B backing up files 69, 72 backlit keyboard 70 battery battery life 74 care 83, 84 changing 82 charge indicator light 38 160 charge time 76 charger 76 charging 38, 76 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 77 conserving power 80 determine remaining power 79 disposal 84 indicator light 78 installation 82 low charge...
... AC power light 36 accessing network 90 adding memory (optional) 40 optional external devices 40 adequate ventilation cooling fan 35 adjusting touch pad settings 62 audio features 90 B backing up files 69, 72 backlit keyboard 70 battery battery life 74 care 83, 84 changing 82 charge indicator light 38 160 charge time 76 charger 76 charging 38, 76 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 77 conserving power 80 determine remaining power 79 disposal 84 indicator light 78 installation 82 low charge...
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... a network 90 external device 63 HDMI®-compatible TV or display device 64 power cord/cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 66 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 132 desktop creating new icon 87 exploring the 86 icons 87 recycle bin 87 standard features 87 Windows® operating system 86 Device Manager fixing a problem 122 directing display output 65 disabling touch pad 63, 140 display troubleshooting 126 display devices external 64 display output settings 65 display, external adjusting 65...
... a network 90 external device 63 HDMI®-compatible TV or display device 64 power cord/cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 66 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 132 desktop creating new icon 87 exploring the 86 icons 87 recycle bin 87 standard features 87 Windows® operating system 86 Device Manager fixing a problem 122 directing display output 65 disabling touch pad 63, 140 display troubleshooting 126 display devices external 64 display output settings 65 display, external adjusting 65...
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... keys 70 L LEDs system indicator lights 78 AC adaptor light 77 AC power light 36, 38 battery light 38 Web Camera light 92 Licenses 16 lock computer, using 66 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding (optional) 40 Memory card reader inserting memory media 92 removing memory media 93 using 92 microphone using 90 monitor problems troubleshooting 125 monitoring battery power 77 mouse utility 107 moving the computer 66 N network accessing 90 connecting your computer 90 networking wireless 89 notification area 89 O ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 73 optional external devices...
... keys 70 L LEDs system indicator lights 78 AC adaptor light 77 AC power light 36, 38 battery light 38 Web Camera light 92 Licenses 16 lock computer, using 66 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding (optional) 40 Memory card reader inserting memory media 92 removing memory media 93 using 92 microphone using 90 monitor problems troubleshooting 125 monitoring battery power 77 mouse utility 107 moving the computer 66 N network accessing 90 connecting your computer 90 networking wireless 89 notification area 89 O ON/OFF indicator light 78 online resources Toshiba 73 optional external devices...
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... TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 106 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 115 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 100 TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 touch pad using 60 traveling tips 85 troubleshooting 125 AC power light is blinking 119 battery light is blinking 119 bookmarked site not found 121 checking device properties 122 computer will not start 118 contacting Toshiba 135 corrupted/damaged data files 127 data/entire system backup 132 Device Manager 122 Disk Defragmenter 127 display error message 126 display problems screen...
... TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 106 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 115 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 100 TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 touch pad using 60 traveling tips 85 troubleshooting 125 AC power light is blinking 119 battery light is blinking 119 bookmarked site not found 121 checking device properties 122 computer will not start 118 contacting Toshiba 135 corrupted/damaged data files 127 data/entire system backup 132 Device Manager 122 Disk Defragmenter 127 display error message 126 display problems screen...