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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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... 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. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration...
... 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. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration...
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... touch pad, press Fn + F9. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 150. For more of the Windows Control Panel. 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option...
... touch pad, press Fn + F9. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 150. For more of the Windows Control Panel. 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option...
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... computer Once you have connected an external display device, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on . Briefly pause each time you want takes effect. The quickest way to change . 64 Getting Started Using external display devices manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. To do this...
... computer Once you have connected an external display device, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on . Briefly pause each time you want takes effect. The quickest way to change . 64 Getting Started Using external display devices manual that came with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. To do this...
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... information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. 70 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) 10-key keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 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...
... information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. 70 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) 10-key keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 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...
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... touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Exploring audio features You can use an external microphone, connect it to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound...
... touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Exploring audio features You can use an external microphone, connect it to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound...
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... or touch System Settings. The System Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) System Settings screen - To access it remembers the last configuration. General tab options The System Settings screen may have the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Sleep Utilities-Allows you to enable or disable Sleep and Charge. ❖ Sleep and Charge-Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Display...
... or touch System Settings. The System Settings screen appears. (Sample Image) System Settings screen - To access it remembers the last configuration. General tab options The System Settings screen may have the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Sleep Utilities-Allows you to enable or disable Sleep and Charge. ❖ Sleep and Charge-Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Display...
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... when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during standby and hibernation or when the computer is turned off. 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 be disabled. It is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the...
... when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during standby and hibernation or when the computer is turned off. 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 be disabled. It is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the...
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115 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 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. 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.
115 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 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. 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.
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... you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the bottom of the computer. There are familiar with computers. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from depending on the severity of the problem and your computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in...
... you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the bottom of the computer. There are familiar with computers. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from depending on the severity of the problem and your computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in...
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...; boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup 127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by the user. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Startup Settings...
...; boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup 127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by the user. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Startup Settings...
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... display options. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your desktop background, under Change the visuals and sounds on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn + F5 to activate the screen. Display Auto Off may need to its previous setting. Press any key to make...
... display options. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your desktop background, under Change the visuals and sounds on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn + F5 to activate the screen. Display Auto Off may need to its previous setting. Press any key to make...
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... NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Fn + F8 key. Use Windows® 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 your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG...
... NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Fn + F8 key. Use Windows® 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 your router or broadband modem, by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG...
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... before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of your files with File History under the System and Security heading. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes 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...
... before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of your files with File History under the System and Security heading. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes 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...
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... TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key increases the speaker volume. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the speaker volume. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. 152 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables...
... TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key increases the speaker volume. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key takes a snapshot of your display screen. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the speaker volume. Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. 152 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables...
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... with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. Compare software. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-
... with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. Compare software. function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work is running and have secondary hard disks that saves to the same state it was when the computer was turned off . HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-
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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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... 42 internal storage drive recovery 47 K keyboard function keys 70 overlay keys 71 special Windows® keys 71 troubleshooting 131 using 69 keys function keys 70 overlay for cursor control 72 overlay keys 71 overlay to type numeric data 72 L LEDs system indicator lights 82 AC adaptor light 81 AC power light 39, 41 battery light 41 Web Camera light 98 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 88 memory adding 46 Memory card reader inserting memory media 99 removing memory media 100 using 99 microphone using 96 monitor connecting 64 monitor problems troubleshooting 132 monitoring battery power 81...
... 42 internal storage drive recovery 47 K keyboard function keys 70 overlay keys 71 special Windows® keys 71 troubleshooting 131 using 69 keys function keys 70 overlay for cursor control 72 overlay keys 71 overlay to type numeric data 72 L LEDs system indicator lights 82 AC adaptor light 81 AC power light 39, 41 battery light 41 Web Camera light 98 Licenses 17 M maintaining your battery 88 memory adding 46 Memory card reader inserting memory media 99 removing memory media 100 using 99 microphone using 96 monitor connecting 64 monitor problems troubleshooting 132 monitoring battery power 81...
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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...