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...mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Creating recovery media 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device 62 Using external display devices 63 Selecting video cables 63 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 63 Connecting an external monitor...
...mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Creating recovery media 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device 62 Using external display devices 63 Selecting video cables 63 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 63 Connecting an external monitor...
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... 95 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 96 Exploring audio features 96 Recording sounds 96 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 97 Using the Web Camera 98 Using the Smart Card Reader 98 Using the Memory card reader 99 Inserting memory media 99 Removing memory media 100 Using the expansion port 101 Chapter 5: Utilities 102 eco Utility 103 Password Utility 104 Using a supervisor password 104 Using a user password 106 Deleting a user password 108 System Settings 109 Sleep Utilities 111 USB Sleep and Charge 111 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 113 Power...
... 95 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 96 Exploring audio features 96 Recording sounds 96 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 97 Using the Web Camera 98 Using the Smart Card Reader 98 Using the Memory card reader 99 Inserting memory media 99 Removing memory media 100 Using the expansion port 101 Chapter 5: Utilities 102 eco Utility 103 Password Utility 104 Using a supervisor password 104 Using a user password 106 Deleting a user password 108 System Settings 109 Sleep Utilities 111 USB Sleep and Charge 111 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 113 Power...
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... model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
... model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
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... problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings...
... problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings...
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... touch pad ON/OFF. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. (This only applies to models with a 10-key keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys...
... touch pad ON/OFF. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. (This only applies to models with a 10-key keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys...
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... the operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from depending on page 145. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Do the following: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on...
... the operating system is not working The battery light is blinking when the computer is on, this indicates a power mismatch. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from depending on page 145. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Do the following: 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on...
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... Display problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in the Themes panel. The keyboard you through the display options. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your keyboard driver...
... Display problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in the Themes panel. The keyboard you through the display options. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your keyboard driver...
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...'s RJ45 Ethernet port. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are some ways you can never predict when your computer will be displayed. ❖ Connect your network partition. See "Computing tips" on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect your work ! Here...
...'s RJ45 Ethernet port. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are some ways you can never predict when your computer will be displayed. ❖ Connect your network partition. See "Computing tips" on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect your work ! Here...
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... or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external writable 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 files". If anything , use the System Restore utility to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. For additional...
... or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external writable 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 files". If anything , use the System Restore utility to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. For additional...
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... are connected. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. Their function is returned to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in a computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are used to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that are removable. Compare software. One...
... are connected. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. Their function is returned to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in a computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are used to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that are removable. Compare software. One...
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... 93 standard features 91, 92 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 64 disabling touch pad 62 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 63 display output settings 64 display, external adjusting 65 disposal information 18 disposing of your computer 88 documentation 29 E eco power plan 86 eco Utility® 103 enabling touch pad 62 ENERGY STAR® 25 expansion capability 101 expansion port using 101 exploring desktop 92 Start screen 90 external display device HDMI® Out port 63 RGB (monitor) port 63
... 93 standard features 91, 92 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 64 disabling touch pad 62 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 63 display output settings 64 display, external adjusting 65 disposal information 18 disposing of your computer 88 documentation 29 E eco power plan 86 eco Utility® 103 enabling touch pad 62 ENERGY STAR® 25 expansion capability 101 expansion port using 101 exploring desktop 92 Start screen 90 external display device HDMI® Out port 63 RGB (monitor) port 63
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... Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 111 Smart Card Reader using 98 sounds recording 96 speakers using external 97 Start screen exploring the 90 starting an app 74 starting an app from Start screen 74 Startup menu problem solving 125 supervisor password, deleting 106 supervisor password, set up 104 system indicator lights AC power 39 LEDs 41, 81, 82, 98 System Settings 109 T taking care of battery 87 taskbar 93 television adjusting display 65 Tiles Start screen 92 tips for computing 68 Toshiba online...
... Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 111 Smart Card Reader using 98 sounds recording 96 speakers using external 97 Start screen exploring the 90 starting an app 74 starting an app from Start screen 74 Startup menu problem solving 125 supervisor password, deleting 106 supervisor password, set up 104 system indicator lights AC power 39 LEDs 41, 81, 82, 98 System Settings 109 T taking care of battery 87 taskbar 93 television adjusting display 65 Tiles Start screen 92 tips for computing 68 Toshiba online...
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... not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media or other external memory devices, as described below . 1. You can follow the steps below : 1. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click the Save changes button. User's Manual 2-12 Allows the use of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following steps: 1. Click Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options. 2. Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings...
... not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media or other external memory devices, as described below . 1. You can follow the steps below : 1. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Click the Save changes button. User's Manual 2-12 Allows the use of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following steps: 1. Click Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options. 2. Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings...
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... the volume in Windows, the Windows logo key activates the Start screen while the application key has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button. This key has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button. Some features will show the toast notification at factory default. Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in increment. User's Manual 4-5 Enlarge Pressing FN + 2 enlarges the icon size on a specific line. Using the...
... the volume in Windows, the Windows logo key activates the Start screen while the application key has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button. This key has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button. Some features will show the toast notification at factory default. Windows special keys The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in increment. User's Manual 4-5 Enlarge Pressing FN + 2 enlarges the icon size on a specific line. Using the...
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... an operational state. External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC5V) function that does not have the Sleep and Charge function, change to Alternate Mode. When there is turned off . The USB Wakeup function will now work with certain external devices even if they come into contact with USB ports. Auto Mode (Default) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are compliant with the USB specification. User's Manual 5-11 USB bus power (DC5V) is suitable for Sleep and Charge function. Metal...
... an operational state. External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC5V) function that does not have the Sleep and Charge function, change to Alternate Mode. When there is turned off . The USB Wakeup function will now work with certain external devices even if they come into contact with USB ports. Auto Mode (Default) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are compliant with the USB specification. User's Manual 5-11 USB bus power (DC5V) is suitable for Sleep and Charge function. Metal...
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... the messages in these instances try to make detailed notes of the computer is malfunctioning. Does it as each device will usually include a problem solving section or a summary of the software if possible. Write down what you cannot load a software package, the media may be corrupted - keyboard, HDD/ SSD, display panel, Touch Pad, Touch Pad control buttons - If an error message appears while you are correctly and...
... the messages in these instances try to make detailed notes of the computer is malfunctioning. Does it as each device will usually include a problem solving section or a summary of the software if possible. Write down what you cannot load a software package, the media may be corrupted - keyboard, HDD/ SSD, display panel, Touch Pad, Touch Pad control buttons - If an error message appears while you are correctly and...
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... an external monitor. If the problem persists, then you should refer to ensure it is not write protected. You cannot write to a memory media card Remove the memory media card from contact with the screen cleaner and always ensure you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Problem Procedure No display Press the function keys to adjust the display priority, and to make sure it is not set for...
... an external monitor. If the problem persists, then you should refer to ensure it is not write protected. You cannot write to a memory media card Remove the memory media card from contact with the screen cleaner and always ensure you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. Problem Procedure No display Press the function keys to adjust the display priority, and to make sure it is not set for...
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... computer or disable the Sleep and Charge function. User's Manual 6-11 Reconnect the external device after turning the computer ON. Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled, the "USB WakeUp" function does not work when connected to an USB port that the device is properly working. In that case, use an USB port that support the Sleep and Charge function. Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the...
... computer or disable the Sleep and Charge function. User's Manual 6-11 Reconnect the external device after turning the computer ON. Check within the Windows Device Manager application to ensure the sound device is enabled, the "USB WakeUp" function does not work when connected to an USB port that the device is properly working. In that case, use an USB port that support the Sleep and Charge function. Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure the...
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... the external monitor is firmly attached. User's Manual 6-13 If this from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode. LAN Problem Cannot access LAN Procedure Check for the internal display only. Problem Procedure No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on again. To keep this occurs, press the function key to re-set as the primary display device in extended desktop mode, it is connected. Check to see if the external monitor...
... the external monitor is firmly attached. User's Manual 6-13 If this from Sleep Mode if the external monitor has been disconnected while in Sleep Mode. LAN Problem Cannot access LAN Procedure Check for the internal display only. Problem Procedure No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on again. To keep this occurs, press the function key to re-set as the primary display device in extended desktop mode, it is connected. Check to see if the external monitor...
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... on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as approximately 3 GB only (depending on the computer's hardware specifications). Memory (Main System) Part of the main system memory may be used outside recommended conditions. Various system components (like the video adapter's GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN, etc.) require their own memory space. Battery Life Battery life may not function properly. Since a 32-bit operating system cannot...
... on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as approximately 3 GB only (depending on the computer's hardware specifications). Memory (Main System) Part of the main system memory may be used outside recommended conditions. Various system components (like the video adapter's GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN, etc.) require their own memory space. Battery Life Battery life may not function properly. Since a 32-bit operating system cannot...