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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 If you need further assistance 139 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 If you need further assistance 139 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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.... ❖ 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: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
.... ❖ 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: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
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... not respond to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. You may also seem to touch or button presses while you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. The on page 65. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on -screen pointer may be replaced by computer model.
... not respond to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. You may also seem to touch or button presses while you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. The on page 65. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on -screen pointer may be replaced by computer model.
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... detect the external device. HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video port on back of computer Selecting video cables To 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 see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Getting Started 65 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. For more...
... detect the external device. HDMI™ Out port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video port on back of computer Selecting video cables To 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 see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the external device (if applicable). Getting Started 65 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. For more...
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... secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models.) Your keyboard may have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on or always off after a certain interval when you stop typing. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto, the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off . For example, F5 turns the touch pad...
... secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models.) Your keyboard may have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on or always off after a certain interval when you stop typing. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto, the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off . For example, F5 turns the touch pad...
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... not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge the device. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check 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. USB bus power (DC 5V) is...
... not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge the device. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check 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. USB bus power (DC 5V) is...
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... information for various devices). 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 your TOSHIBA computer. Those countries may or may also be transferred to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. It may not...
... information for various devices). 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 your TOSHIBA computer. Those countries may or may also be transferred to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA's authorized service providers. It may not...
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...; fails to your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from the menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. If you change the system in the Startup menu to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the...
...; fails to your screen. 3 Click the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click Troubleshoot from the menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the problem. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new application or adding a device. If you change the system in the Startup menu to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the...
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... are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Advanced options Clicking this option presents you with user's data)" on page 53. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For...
... are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Advanced options Clicking this option presents you with user's data)" on page 53. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For...
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... may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Taking care of your keyboard driver. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on page...
... may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Taking care of your keyboard driver. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on page...
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... your data. External optical disc writers are also widely available. Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up files". Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. An external hard drive is required.
... your data. External optical disc writers are also widely available. Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up files". Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. An external hard drive is required.
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... turned off . internal device-See device. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also HDMI. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. hot...
... turned off . internal device-See device. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as a mouse. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. See also HDMI. I icon-A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. hot...
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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...