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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 63 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 63 Connecting an external device 64 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 63 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 63 Connecting an external device 64 Using external display devices 64 Selecting video cables 64 Connecting an HDMI®...
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...Mouse Utility 109 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 110 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 112 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 112 USB Sleep and Charge 112 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......114 Power supply mode settings 114 Sleep and Music 115 TOSHIBA Accessibility 116 TOSHIBA eco Utility 117 TOSHIBA Service Station 117 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 118 TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility 119 Settings 120 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 123 Problems that are easy to fix 123 Problems when you turn on the computer............124 The Windows® operating system is not working ..126 Using Startup...
...Mouse Utility 109 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 110 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 112 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 112 USB Sleep and Charge 112 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......114 Power supply mode settings 114 Sleep and Music 115 TOSHIBA Accessibility 116 TOSHIBA eco Utility 117 TOSHIBA Service Station 117 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 118 TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility 119 Settings 120 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 123 Problems that are easy to fix 123 Problems when you turn on the computer............124 The Windows® operating system is not working ..126 Using Startup...
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... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows® 7. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your...
... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows® 7. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your...
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... still use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows® Control Panel. If you disable tapping only, you type. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Getting Started 63 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. If you disable tapping only, you can disable only the tapping feature. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the touch pad. ❖ Adjust...
... still use the Mouse Properties option in the Windows® Control Panel. If you disable tapping only, you type. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Getting Started 63 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. If you disable tapping only, you can disable only the tapping feature. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. For more information, see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the touch pad. ❖ Adjust...
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... connect a device to the HDMI® Out port, 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 computer. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external device to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). NOTE To locate...
... connect a device to the HDMI® Out port, 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 computer. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you can easily attach an external device to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). NOTE To locate...
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... OK to remove the user password. 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-screen instructions to exit. In the list that appears above , click your selection. In the list that appears above , click your selection. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click the Start button, and then...
... OK to remove the user password. 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-screen instructions to exit. In the list that appears above , click your selection. In the list that appears above , click your selection. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click the Start button, and then...
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... BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. Select 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 change the sequence in which your selection. Or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Search field, type HWSetup. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen...
... BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. Select 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 change the sequence in which your selection. Or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Search field, type HWSetup. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen...
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... the specifications 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 turned OFF. Do not allow USB ports to it. In that case, if there is a USB port that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that...
... the specifications 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 turned OFF. Do not allow USB ports to it. In that case, if there is a USB port that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that...
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... create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Optimize tab of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. In the list that appears above, click your selection. Or click the Accessibility icon in the Search field, type Accessibility. 116 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility...
... create a hot key combination with one of TOSHIBA Assist. Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key, meaning you to use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Optimize tab of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required. In the list that appears above, click your selection. Or click the Accessibility icon in the Search field, type Accessibility. 116 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIBA Accessibility utility...
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... screen. TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at the bottom of the window. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you wish. Utilities TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 117 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by notifying you when updated software, firmware...
... screen. TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at the bottom of the window. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you wish. Utilities TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 117 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by notifying you when updated software, firmware...
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... from the internal storage drive. You may use this information for various devices). Subject to the use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. 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...
... from the internal storage drive. You may use this information for various devices). Subject to the use , and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory, backlight illumination time, and temperatures for quality assurance analysis. 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...
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... Startup menu. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you experience any of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use...
... Startup menu. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you experience any of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these problems, use...
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... power options via your software using the internal storage drive more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 83). The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not begin with? Try turning off automatically? If the battery light is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. If you added a device, such as it again. Is the display power set to the keyboard...
... power options via your software using the internal storage drive more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on page 83). The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not begin with? Try turning off automatically? If the battery light is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. If you added a device, such as it again. Is the display power set to the keyboard...
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... activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that came with the keyboard or to make of the desktop with the computer. If this , press F4 (once). You can change the settings for the builtin screen. Choose a theme for your keyboard driver...
... activate the screen. This opens the Personalization window. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that came with the keyboard or to make of the desktop with the computer. If this , press F4 (once). You can change the settings for the builtin screen. Choose a theme for your keyboard driver...
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... 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 special toolbars for your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for installing hardware and software Here are a few...
... 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 special toolbars for your computer system, install just one installation at a time, creating restore points immediately before connecting a new hardware item to help , click Start, Help and Support, and search for installing hardware and software Here are a few...
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... function. NOTE Hot keys are keys that , when pressed, turn system functions on and off . Display brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness. To use a Hot Key Card using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key. This hot key increases the screen brightness. This section lists the available hot key functions. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Help This hot key displays the help file. The Cards appear when you press the corresponding function key. Hot key functions Hot key functions...
... function. NOTE Hot keys are keys that , when pressed, turn system functions on and off . Display brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness. To use a Hot Key Card using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key. This hot key increases the screen brightness. This section lists the available hot key functions. Hot keys have a legend on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. Help This hot key displays the help file. The Cards appear when you press the corresponding function key. Hot key functions Hot key functions...
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... work is refreshed. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to help improve processing speed. When you turn on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state 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...
... work is refreshed. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to help improve processing speed. When you turn on the motherboard to the internal storage drive the current state 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...
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... power 77 AC power light 36 accessing network 92 adding memory (optional) 40 optional external devices 40 adequate ventilation cooling fan 35 adjusting touch pad settings 63 audio features 92 B backing up files 70, 74 backlit keyboard 72 battery battery life 76 care 85, 86 changing 84 charge indicator light 38 charge time 78 charger 78 charging 39, 78 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 79 conserving power 82 determine remaining power 81 disposal 86 indicator light 80 installation 84 low charge...
... power 77 AC power light 36 accessing network 92 adding memory (optional) 40 optional external devices 40 adequate ventilation cooling fan 35 adjusting touch pad settings 63 audio features 92 B backing up files 70, 74 backlit keyboard 72 battery battery life 76 care 85, 86 changing 84 charge indicator light 38 charge time 78 charger 78 charging 39, 78 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 79 conserving power 82 determine remaining power 81 disposal 86 indicator light 80 installation 84 low charge...
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... a network 92 external device 64 HDMI®-compatible TV or display device 65 power cord/cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 66 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new icon 89 exploring the 88 icons 89 recycle bin 89 standard features 89 Windows® operating system 88 Device Manager fixing a problem 128 directing display output 65 disabling touch pad 63, 147 display troubleshooting 132 display devices external 64 display output settings 65 display, external adjusting 66...
... a network 92 external device 64 HDMI®-compatible TV or display device 65 power cord/cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 66 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new icon 89 exploring the 88 icons 89 recycle bin 89 standard features 89 Windows® operating system 88 Device Manager fixing a problem 128 directing display output 65 disabling touch pad 63, 147 display troubleshooting 132 display devices external 64 display output settings 65 display, external adjusting 66...
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... Camera light 93 Licenses 16 lock computer, using 67 M maintaining your battery 86 memory adding (optional) 40 Memory card reader inserting memory media 94 removing memory media 95 using 94 microphone using 92 monitor problems troubleshooting 131 monitoring battery power 79 mouse utility 109 moving the computer 67 N network accessing 92 connecting your computer 92 networking wireless 91 notification area 91 O ON/OFF indicator light 80 online resources Toshiba 75 optional external devices adding 40 other documentation 27 P password deleting a supervisor 105 deleting a user 106 power-on password...
... Camera light 93 Licenses 16 lock computer, using 67 M maintaining your battery 86 memory adding (optional) 40 Memory card reader inserting memory media 94 removing memory media 95 using 94 microphone using 92 monitor problems troubleshooting 131 monitoring battery power 79 mouse utility 109 moving the computer 67 N network accessing 92 connecting your computer 92 networking wireless 91 notification area 91 O ON/OFF indicator light 80 online resources Toshiba 75 optional external devices adding 40 other documentation 27 P password deleting a supervisor 105 deleting a user 106 power-on password...