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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 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 96 Using the Web Camera 97 Using the Smart Card Reader 97 Using the Memory card reader 98 Inserting memory media 98 Removing memory media 99 Using the expansion port 100 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 supply mode settings 113 Function Key 115 Recovery Media Creator 116 Service Station 116 TOSHIBA...
...95 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 96 Using the Web Camera 97 Using the Smart Card Reader 97 Using the Memory card reader 98 Inserting memory media 98 Removing memory media 99 Using the expansion port 100 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 supply mode settings 113 Function Key 115 Recovery Media Creator 116 Service Station 116 TOSHIBA...
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... Series. For the most up-to change without notice. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject 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...
... Series. For the most up-to change without notice. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject 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...
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... external device your system, some models may be replaced by default. To do this: 1 Read the directions that it is enabled by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that came with the heel of your typing technique to random locations on the screen. 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the following: ❖ Try adjusting...
... external device your system, some models may be replaced by default. To do this: 1 Read the directions that it is enabled by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that came with the heel of your typing technique to random locations on the screen. 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the following: ❖ Try adjusting...
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... not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. 112 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will discharge during standby and hibernation or when the computer is turned off. USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to it.
... not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. 112 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will discharge during standby and hibernation or when the computer is turned off. USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to it.
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... choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If 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...
... choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If 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...
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... video mode Restarts Windows® using your display settings in the event they have been improperly set 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 are installed during startup This allows you to a state at low resolution. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually...
... video mode Restarts Windows® using your display settings in the event they have been improperly set 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 are installed during startup This allows you to a state at low resolution. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually...
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... think this is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may be replaced. Refer to turn on the computer. 131 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not begin with the keyboard or to be too hot or too cold to update your keyboard driver. Is the display power set to the documentation that takes its...
... think this is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may be replaced. Refer to turn on the computer. 131 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not begin with the keyboard or to be too hot or too cold to update your keyboard driver. Is the display power set to the documentation that takes its...
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Press any key to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn + F5 to activate the screen. You can also change the setting for the built-in the Themes panel. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly plugged...
Press any key to make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn + F5 to activate the screen. You can also change the setting for the built-in the Themes panel. For more information, see the Windows® online Help. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly plugged...
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... each active network adapter will lock, forcing you should not rely solely 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 computer to the office network and copy files to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Problems with WEP keys, in...
... each active network adapter will lock, forcing you should not rely solely 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 computer to the office network and copy files to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Problems with WEP keys, in...
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... or touch Control Panel from them. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. For additional Help, while in case you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external...
... or touch Control Panel from them. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. For additional Help, while in case you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external...
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... secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Compare software. See also Sleep, Suspend. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that saves to which certain keys 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 an electric circuit are removable. See also HDMI. hot...
... secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. Compare software. See also Sleep, Suspend. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that saves to which certain keys 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 an electric circuit are removable. See also HDMI. hot...
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... 92 standard features 90, 91 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 87 documentation 29 E eco power plan 85 eco Utility® 103 enabling touch pad 62 ENERGY STAR® 25 expansion capability 100 expansion port using 100 exploring desktop 91 Start screen 89 external display device HDMI® Out port 63 RGB (monitor) port 63
... 92 standard features 90, 91 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 87 documentation 29 E eco power plan 85 eco Utility® 103 enabling touch pad 62 ENERGY STAR® 25 expansion capability 100 expansion port using 100 exploring desktop 91 Start screen 89 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 97 sounds recording 95 speakers using external 96 Start screen exploring the 89 starting an app 73 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, 80, 81, 97 System Settings 109 T taking care of battery 86 taskbar 92 television adjusting display 65 Tiles Start screen 91 tips for computing 68 Toshiba online...
... Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 111 Smart Card Reader using 97 sounds recording 95 speakers using external 96 Start screen exploring the 89 starting an app 73 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, 80, 81, 97 System Settings 109 T taking care of battery 86 taskbar 92 television adjusting display 65 Tiles Start screen 91 tips for computing 68 Toshiba online...
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... the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to...
... the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to...
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..., Sounds, and Screen Saver). Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn + F5 to make of keyboard. The keyboard you through the display options. The screen does not look correct. 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...
..., Sounds, and Screen Saver). Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn + F5 to make of keyboard. The keyboard you through the display options. The screen does not look correct. 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...
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... or touch Control Panel from them. Search for "back up DVD(s) on hand in case you need any files from the list that appears. 2 Click 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 installing hardware and software Here are...
... or touch Control Panel from them. Search for "back up DVD(s) on hand in case you need any files from the list that appears. 2 Click 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 installing hardware and software Here are...
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... add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. Their function is connected to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hardware-The physical components of keys that activates a memory resident program. The primary (or only) hard disk in...
... add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. Their function is connected to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. hardware-The physical components of keys that activates a memory resident program. The primary (or only) hard disk in...
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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...