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... 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the computer in Tablet mode 56 Using the back Camera in Photography mode 57 Calibrating digital compass 58 Changing to Laptop mode 58 Changing the Screen Orientation 60 Using the Touch Screen 61 Using the touch pad 61 Adjusting touch pad settings 64 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 65 Connecting an external device 65 Using external display devices 65 Selecting video cables...
... 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the computer in Tablet mode 56 Using the back Camera in Photography mode 57 Calibrating digital compass 58 Changing to Laptop mode 58 Changing the Screen Orientation 60 Using the Touch Screen 61 Using the touch pad 61 Adjusting touch pad settings 64 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 65 Connecting an external device 65 Using external display devices 65 Selecting video cables...
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... way around the desktop 89 Touch screen navigation 91 Windows® Store 92 Setting up for communications 92 Exploring audio features 93 Recording sounds 93 Using external speakers or headphones............94 Using the Cameras 95 Using the Memory card reader 95 Inserting memory media 96 Removing memory media 96 Chapter 5: Utilities 98 Desktop Assist 99 Media & Entertainment 100 Tools & Utilities 101 Support & Recovery 102 eco Utility 103 Setting passwords 104 Using a supervisor password 104 Using a user password 106 Deleting a user password 106 System Settings 107
... way around the desktop 89 Touch screen navigation 91 Windows® Store 92 Setting up for communications 92 Exploring audio features 93 Recording sounds 93 Using external speakers or headphones............94 Using the Cameras 95 Using the Memory card reader 95 Inserting memory media 96 Removing memory media 96 Chapter 5: Utilities 98 Desktop Assist 99 Media & Entertainment 100 Tools & Utilities 101 Support & Recovery 102 eco Utility 103 Setting passwords 104 Using a supervisor password 104 Using a user password 106 Deleting a user password 106 System Settings 107
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...118 The Windows® operating system is not working 120 Using Startup options to fix problems 120 Internet problems 122 The Windows® operating system can help you 123 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 123 Checking device properties 124 Memory problems 124 Power and the batteries 125 Keyboard problems 126 Display problems 126 Disk or storage drive problems 128 Error-checking 128 Sound system problems 130 Printer problems 130 Wireless networking problems 131 Develop good computing habits 133 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system...
...118 The Windows® operating system is not working 120 Using Startup options to fix problems 120 Internet problems 122 The Windows® operating system can help you 123 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 123 Checking device properties 124 Memory problems 124 Power and the batteries 125 Keyboard problems 126 Display problems 126 Disk or storage drive problems 128 Error-checking 128 Sound system problems 130 Printer problems 130 Wireless networking problems 131 Develop good computing habits 133 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system...
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24 Contents Contacting Toshiba 139 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 139 Toshiba's worldwide offices 140 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 141 Functions 141 Help file 142 Display brightness 142 Output (Display switch 143 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 144 Media buttons 144 Volume Mute 145 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............145 Keyboard function keys 145 Zoom (Display resolution 145 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 146 Glossary 147 Index 161
24 Contents Contacting Toshiba 139 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 139 Toshiba's worldwide offices 140 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 141 Functions 141 Help file 142 Display brightness 142 Output (Display switch 143 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 144 Media buttons 144 Volume Mute 145 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............145 Keyboard function keys 145 Zoom (Display resolution 145 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 146 Glossary 147 Index 161
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... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed 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. You can...
... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed 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. You can...
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... itself" to random locations on the screen. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. 64 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page...
... itself" to random locations on the screen. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. 64 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page...
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... 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 the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external device your computer. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. HDMI™ Out port...
... 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 the HDMI™ Out port, you can easily attach an external device your computer. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with a built-in display, but you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Getting Started 65 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. HDMI™ Out port...
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... can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Help & Support, or see "Functions" on the Start screen. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information refer to always on the keyboard and turns off . Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have a backlight illumination feature.
... can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Help & Support, or see "Functions" on the Start screen. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information refer to always on the keyboard and turns off . Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have a backlight illumination feature.
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... software, external hardware or services. Recording sounds You may be lit. Using a microphone 1 If you want to use the F12 key. Exploring audio features You can connect many different kinds of public wireless LAN access points may record sounds using the computer's internal microphone (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. For help with a wireless LAN module. This is OFF, the wireless indicator light will be limited. You can listen to your wireless networking device documentation or your network...
... software, external hardware or services. Recording sounds You may be lit. Using a microphone 1 If you want to use the F12 key. Exploring audio features You can connect many different kinds of public wireless LAN access points may record sounds using the computer's internal microphone (available on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. For help with a wireless LAN module. This is OFF, the wireless indicator light will be limited. You can listen to your wireless networking device documentation or your network...
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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). This information is not limited to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may not have the same data protection laws...
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). This information is not limited to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may not have the same data protection laws...
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... the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu to choose from the...
... the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu to choose from the...
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... you with another set of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on page 50. Restore points are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if...
... you with another set of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on page 50. Restore points are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if...
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.... Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on page 85. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. The keyboard you through the display options. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to update your battery" on the external monitor...
.... Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on page 85. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. The keyboard you through the display options. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to update your battery" on the external monitor...
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.... 1 From the Start screen, type Control. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. An external hard drive is required. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to back up your computer or just your files. No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to back up files". Click Control Panel from optical discs. Search for "back...
.... 1 From the Start screen, type Control. For additional Help, while in case the internal storage drive fails. An external hard drive is required. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to back up your computer or just your files. No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to back up files". Click Control Panel from optical discs. Search for "back...
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... signal. internal device-See device. See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that...
... signal. internal device-See device. See also Sleep, Suspend. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all open files and programs, when you use to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that...
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... adaptor 38 AC power 77 AC power light 38 adding memory (optional) 45 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 64 app, starting 72 App, starting from Start screen 72 apps starting from Start screen 72 audio features 93 B back camera Photography mode 57 backing up files 70, 73 Backlit keyboard 71 battery battery life 76 care 85 changing 84 charge indicator light 40 charge time 77 charger 77 charging 41, 77 charging the real-time clock...
... adaptor 38 AC power 77 AC power light 38 adding memory (optional) 45 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 64 app, starting 72 App, starting from Start screen 72 apps starting from Start screen 72 audio features 93 B back camera Photography mode 57 backing up files 70, 73 Backlit keyboard 71 battery battery life 76 care 85 changing 84 charge indicator light 40 charge time 77 charger 77 charging 41, 77 charging the real-time clock...
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... Media & Entertainment tab 100 Support & Recovery tab 102 Tools & Utilities tab 101 Device Manager fixing a problem 123 digital compass calibrating 58 directing display output 66 disabling touch pad 65 display troubleshooting 127 display devices external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 67 disposal information 18 disposing of your computer 85 E eco power plan 84 eco Utility® 103 enabling touch pad 65 enabling/disabling touch pad 144 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 89 Start screen 87 external display device HDMI™ Out port 65 external display, adjusting...
... Media & Entertainment tab 100 Support & Recovery tab 102 Tools & Utilities tab 101 Device Manager fixing a problem 123 digital compass calibrating 58 directing display output 66 disabling touch pad 65 display troubleshooting 127 display devices external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 67 disposal information 18 disposing of your computer 85 E eco power plan 84 eco Utility® 103 enabling touch pad 65 enabling/disabling touch pad 144 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 89 Start screen 87 external display device HDMI™ Out port 65 external display, adjusting...
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... setup using your computer for the first time 42 installing memory modules 45 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 31 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 71 special Windows® keys 71 troubleshooting 126 using 70 keys function keys 71 L Laptop mode 56 change to 58 LEDs system indicator lights 80 AC adaptor light 79 AC power light 38, 40 battery light 40, 41 Web Camera light 95 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 85 memory adding (optional) 45 Memory card reader inserting memory media 96 removing memory media 96 using 95 microphone using 93 monitor problems...
... setup using your computer for the first time 42 installing memory modules 45 Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 31 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 71 special Windows® keys 71 troubleshooting 126 using 70 keys function keys 71 L Laptop mode 56 change to 58 LEDs system indicator lights 80 AC adaptor light 79 AC power light 38, 40 battery light 40, 41 Web Camera light 95 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 85 memory adding (optional) 45 Memory card reader inserting memory media 96 removing memory media 96 using 95 microphone using 93 monitor problems...
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... port HDMI™ 65 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 39 cord/cable 40 cord/cable connectors 146 energy-saving features 75 power down shut down 43 power management 77 optimum performance 77 power plans selecting power plan options 83 power saving options 82 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 130 problem solving contacting Toshiba 139 Startup options 120 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 77 recording sounds 93 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive...
... port HDMI™ 65 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 39 cord/cable 40 cord/cable connectors 146 energy-saving features 75 power down shut down 43 power management 77 optimum performance 77 power plans selecting power plan options 83 power saving options 82 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 130 problem solving contacting Toshiba 139 Startup options 120 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 77 recording sounds 93 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive...
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... TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 141 touch pad using 61 Touch screen using 61 touch screen navigation 91 traveling tips 86 troubleshooting 126 AC power light is blinking 119 battery light is blinking 119 bookmarked site not found 123 checking device properties 124 computer will not start 118 contacting Toshiba 139 corrupted/damaged data files 130 data/entire system backup 136 Device Manager 123 display error message 127 display problems screen is blank 126 error message, warning resume failure 119 Error-checking 128 external display problems...
... TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 141 touch pad using 61 Touch screen using 61 touch screen navigation 91 traveling tips 86 troubleshooting 126 AC power light is blinking 119 battery light is blinking 119 bookmarked site not found 123 checking device properties 124 computer will not start 118 contacting Toshiba 139 corrupted/damaged data files 130 data/entire system backup 136 Device Manager 123 display error message 127 display problems screen is blank 126 error message, warning resume failure 119 Error-checking 128 external display problems...