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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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... Windows® 7. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy of publication to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction 25 This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
... Windows® 7. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy of publication to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction 25 This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed...
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Getting Started 63 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. The on-screen pointer may also seem to random locations on the screen. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 147. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to touch or button presses while you type. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For help with...
Getting Started 63 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. The on-screen pointer may also seem to random locations on the screen. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 147. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to touch or button presses while you type. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For help with...
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... HDMI® out port. NOTE To locate your HDMI® port, please refer to your Quick Start document. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you must purchase an HDMI® cable. 64 Getting Started Connecting an external device Connecting an external device Depending on the external device (if applicable). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable...
... HDMI® out port. NOTE To locate your HDMI® port, please refer to your Quick Start document. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you must purchase an HDMI® cable. 64 Getting Started Connecting an external device Connecting an external device Depending on the external device (if applicable). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable...
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... then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. In the list that appears above , click your selection. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. 106 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window...
... then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. In the list that appears above , click your selection. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. 106 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password functions: 1 Click the Start button, and then in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window...
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... drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to change the sequence in which your selection. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. 110 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating...
... drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to change the sequence in which your selection. Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. 110 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating...
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... when the computer is turned off. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 113 NOTE ❖ When the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be disabled. It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ External devices connected to come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC...
... when the computer is turned off. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 113 NOTE ❖ When the USB Sleep and Charge function is enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be disabled. It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ External devices connected to come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device is connected to the compatible port when the AC...
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... 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. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Or click the Accessibility icon in the Search field, type Accessibility. 116 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility...
... 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. The TOSHIBA Accessibility window appears. 2 Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box. 3 Put a check mark next to the desired option. 4 Click OK. Or click the Accessibility icon in the Search field, type Accessibility. 116 Utilities TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility...
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... Utility™, do one of the screen. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you keep your computer. The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window To activate the TOSHIBA eco power plan, select ON in the upper-left section of the following: ❖ Click the Start button...
... Utility™, do one of the screen. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you keep your computer. The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window To activate the TOSHIBA eco power plan, select ON in the upper-left section of the following: ❖ Click the Start button...
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.... You may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any way. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the 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 initial system use this information for various devices). It may...
.... You may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any way. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the 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 initial system use this information for various devices). It may...
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..., locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode 126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the bottom of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. 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...
..., locate and use the options in the Startup menu to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode 126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the bottom of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. 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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... full power. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of time, the battery will need to charge properly. Is the display power set to perform at least another 20 minutes before you added a device, such as it again. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. 130 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the AC power light...
... full power. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of time, the battery will need to charge properly. Is the display power set to perform at least another 20 minutes before you added a device, such as it again. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to the keyboard itself. 130 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the AC power light...
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... the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. HINT: Press the F4 key several times to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Refer to the documentation 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's power cord/cable is not set for your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and...
... the secondary control button, then clicking Personalize. HINT: Press the F4 key several times to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Refer to the documentation 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's power cord/cable is not set for your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and...
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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 "back up your back up media on -screen instructions to back up anything goes wrong, you to complete the installation successfully. If you need any files from them...
... 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 "back up your back up media on -screen instructions to back up anything goes wrong, you to complete the installation successfully. If you need any files from them...
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... This hot key displays the help file. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 145 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are keys that , when pressed, turn system functions on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. This section lists the available hot key functions. Hot keys have a legend on and off . Hot key functions Hot key functions are keys that , when pressed, turn system functions on and off . Display brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness. NOTE Hot keys are performed using a hot key: 1 Press the function key. 2 Press the hot key...
... This hot key displays the help file. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 145 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are keys that , when pressed, turn system functions on the key indicating the option or feature the key controls. This section lists the available hot key functions. Hot keys have a legend on and off . Hot key functions Hot key functions are keys that , when pressed, turn system functions on and off . Display brightness This hot key decreases the screen brightness. NOTE Hot keys are performed using a hot key: 1 Press the function key. 2 Press the hot key...
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... options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also HDMI. Compare non-interlaced. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to create a complete screen...
... options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also HDMI. Compare non-interlaced. L L1 (level one) cache-Memory cache built into the processor to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves to create a complete screen...
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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...