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...in Sleep mode 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC (with user's data 62 Reset your PC 64 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 68 Using the touch pad 69 Adjusting touch pad settings 72 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 72 Connecting an external device 72 Using external display devices 73 Selecting video cables...
...in Sleep mode 46 Adding optional external devices 47 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 56 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC (with user's data 62 Reset your PC 64 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 68 Using the touch pad 69 Adjusting touch pad settings 72 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 72 Connecting an external device 72 Using external display devices 73 Selecting video cables...
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... Settings 126 Sleep Utilities 128 USB Sleep and Charge 128 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 130 Power supply mode settings 130 Function Key 132 Recovery Media Creator 133 Service Station 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 135 Fingerprint utility limitations 135 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 135 Fingerprint Logon 136 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 136 Fingerprint reader limitations 138 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn...
... Settings 126 Sleep Utilities 128 USB Sleep and Charge 128 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 130 Power supply mode settings 130 Function Key 132 Recovery Media Creator 133 Service Station 133 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 135 Fingerprint utility limitations 135 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 135 Fingerprint Logon 136 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 136 Fingerprint reader limitations 138 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn...
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... information about your particular model, please 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 the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For the most up...
... information about your particular model, please 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 the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For the most up...
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... and should only be installed in "Installing a memory module" on page 48 or "Removing a memory module" on the model, your computer, visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE For the detailed specifications for this procedure. Memory cover screw Memory cover screw (Sample Illustration) Memory module cover If there are located on page 44. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be accessed by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Accessible memory slots are four slots, two of them...
... and should only be installed in "Installing a memory module" on page 48 or "Removing a memory module" on the model, your computer, visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. NOTE For the detailed specifications for this procedure. Memory cover screw Memory cover screw (Sample Illustration) Memory module cover If there are located on page 44. Installing a memory module Memory modules can be accessed by a Toshiba-authorized service provider. Accessible memory slots are four slots, two of them...
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... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Allow the module(s) to cool to be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules...
... install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Allow the module(s) to cool to be installed, it . Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules...
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... secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery. Front of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53...
... secured in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery. Front of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53...
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... of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Getting Started Removing a memory module 55 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before restarting the computer. The memory module pops...
... of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Getting Started Removing a memory module 55 Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on top of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before restarting the computer. The memory module pops...
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.... Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. The System window appears. 56 Getting Started Removing a memory module...
.... Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. The System window appears. 56 Getting Started Removing a memory module...
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... install new software. For more information, see if you first need to random locations on the screen. The on page 173. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 72. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of your hand as you type. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To distinguish these problems, try one or more of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
... install new software. For more information, see if you first need to random locations on the screen. The on page 173. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 72. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of your hand as you type. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To distinguish these problems, try one or more of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
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These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 132 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 132 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
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... detect if the operating system is not working correctly. 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 program or adding a device. 142 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. There are...
... detect if the operating system is not working correctly. 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 program or adding a device. 142 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. There are...
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.... Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that...
.... Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that...
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... into a 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn + F5 to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are using the built-in screen. If you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you through the display options. HINT: Pressing...
... into a 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 the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn + F5 to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are using the built-in screen. If you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If you through the display options. HINT: Pressing...
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... volume control on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Try pressing the Fn + ESC key to your system does not have built-in any sound system when input from the computer's speakers. 155 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems Sound system problems No sound is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Adjust the volume control. If another computer with an operating system driver...
... volume control on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. Try pressing the Fn + ESC key to your system does not have built-in any sound system when input from the computer's speakers. 155 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems Sound system problems No sound is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. Adjust the volume control. If another computer with an operating system driver...
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... ensure safe and easy installation 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 read from the list that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 164). If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point...
... ensure safe and easy installation 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 read from the list that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on page 164). If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point...
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... was when the computer was turned off . See also Sleep, Suspend. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Compare software. Their function is usually fixed, but some external media and are used for voltages in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that are connected. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter...
... was when the computer was turned off . See also Sleep, Suspend. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Compare software. Their function is usually fixed, but some external media and are used for voltages in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that are connected. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter...
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... display device 74 monitor 74 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 76 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop creating new icon 108 exploring the 107 icons 108 recycle bin 108 standard features 106, 107 Device Manager fixing a problem 146 directing display output 74 disabling touch pad 72 display troubleshooting 151 display devices external 73 display output settings 75 display, external adjusting 76 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 102 documentation 30 DVD removing...
... display device 74 monitor 74 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 76 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop creating new icon 108 exploring the 107 icons 108 recycle bin 108 standard features 106, 107 Device Manager fixing a problem 146 directing display output 74 disabling touch pad 72 display troubleshooting 151 display devices external 73 display output settings 75 display, external adjusting 76 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 102 documentation 30 DVD removing...
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...; problems computer stops working 156 errors 157 hot swapping fails 157 not recognized 157 slot appears dead 156 external display device HDMI® Out port 73 RGB (monitor) port 73 external display, adjusting 76 F files backing up 79, 83 saving 83 fingerprint authentication 135 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 135 Function Key 132 Function keys Index 193 disabling or enabling wireless devices 173 disabling touch pad 173 display brightness 173 Hibernation mode 171 keyboard Function keys 174 Lock (Instant security) 171 Output (Display switch) 172 Power plan 171 Sleep mode 171 volume...
...; problems computer stops working 156 errors 157 hot swapping fails 157 not recognized 157 slot appears dead 156 external display device HDMI® Out port 73 RGB (monitor) port 73 external display, adjusting 76 F files backing up 79, 83 saving 83 fingerprint authentication 135 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 135 Function Key 132 Function keys Index 193 disabling or enabling wireless devices 173 disabling touch pad 173 display brightness 173 Hibernation mode 171 keyboard Function keys 174 Lock (Instant security) 171 Output (Display switch) 172 Power plan 171 Sleep mode 171 volume...
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... power down shut down 45 power light 94 power management 91 optimum performance 91 power plans selecting power plan options 97 power saving options 96 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 158 problem solving contacting Toshiba 168 Startup options 142 projector connecting 74 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 91 recording sounds 111 recovery creating recovery media 58 installing drivers and applications 67 internal storage drive 57 refresh your PC 62 reset your PC 64 Index 195 restoring from recovery media 60 Recovery Media...
... power down shut down 45 power light 94 power management 91 optimum performance 91 power plans selecting power plan options 97 power saving options 96 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 158 problem solving contacting Toshiba 168 Startup options 142 projector connecting 74 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 91 recording sounds 111 recovery creating recovery media 58 installing drivers and applications 67 internal storage drive 57 refresh your PC 62 reset your PC 64 Index 195 restoring from recovery media 60 Recovery Media...
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... Sleep Utilities 128 Smart Card Reader using 113 sounds recording 111 speakers using external 112 Start screen exploring the 105 starting an app 82 starting an app from Start screen 82 Startup menu problem solving 142 supervisor password, deleting 123 supervisor password, set up 121 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 85 LEDs 42, 93, 94, 113 System Settings 126 T taking care of battery 101 taskbar 108 television adjusting display 76 Tiles Start screen 107 tips for computing 78 Toshiba...
... Sleep Utilities 128 Smart Card Reader using 113 sounds recording 111 speakers using external 112 Start screen exploring the 105 starting an app 82 starting an app from Start screen 82 Startup menu problem solving 142 supervisor password, deleting 123 supervisor password, set up 121 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 85 LEDs 42, 93, 94, 113 System Settings 126 T taking care of battery 101 taskbar 108 television adjusting display 76 Tiles Start screen 107 tips for computing 78 Toshiba...