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... OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to do so, this product may not function properly and you must read and follow all set-up copies of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals...
... OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. "Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to do so, this product may not function properly and you must read and follow all set-up copies of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals...
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... your computer in Sleep mode 31 Adding optional external devices 31 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 32 Creating recovery media 33 Restoring from recovery media 35 Refresh your PC (with user's data 37 Reset your PC 39 Installing drivers and applications 41 Connecting an external device 42 Using external display devices 43 Using the HDMI™ In port 43 Using the HDMI™ Out port 43 Selecting video cables 44 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 44 Customizing your computer's settings 44 Caring for...
... your computer in Sleep mode 31 Adding optional external devices 31 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 32 Creating recovery media 33 Restoring from recovery media 35 Refresh your PC (with user's data 37 Reset your PC 39 Installing drivers and applications 41 Connecting an external device 42 Using external display devices 43 Using the HDMI™ In port 43 Using the HDMI™ Out port 43 Selecting video cables 44 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 44 Customizing your computer's settings 44 Caring for...
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... a user password 85 System Settings 86 Sleep Utilities 88 USB Sleep and Charge 88 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 89 Power supply mode settings 90 Sleep and Music 90 TOSHIBA function key 92 Recovery Media Creator 93 Service Station 93 TOSHIBA Application Installer 94 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 95 Problems that are easy to fix 95 Problems when you turn on the computer .......... 96 The Windows® operating system is not working 97 Using Startup options to fix problems 97 Internet problems 100...
... a user password 85 System Settings 86 Sleep Utilities 88 USB Sleep and Charge 88 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 89 Power supply mode settings 90 Sleep and Music 90 TOSHIBA function key 92 Recovery Media Creator 93 Service Station 93 TOSHIBA Application Installer 94 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 95 Problems that are easy to fix 95 Problems when you turn on the computer .......... 96 The Windows® operating system is not working 97 Using Startup options to fix problems 97 Internet problems 100...
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... information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Introduction This guide 19 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end...
... information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Introduction This guide 19 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end...
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... recovery utilities to allow you to recover your PC (with user's data) Reset your PC Description This option allows you to create the recovery media you will use to restore your data. See "Restoring from recovery media" on page 33. See "Refresh your internal storage drive if necessary. However, it is stored on page 35. See "Creating recovery media" on page 35. This option allows you to a new internal...
... recovery utilities to allow you to recover your PC (with user's data) Reset your PC Description This option allows you to create the recovery media you will use to restore your data. See "Restoring from recovery media" on page 33. See "Refresh your internal storage drive if necessary. However, it is stored on page 35. See "Creating recovery media" on page 35. This option allows you to a new internal...
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... optical disc drive. ❖ If your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are using Windows® or another backup program. Click Yes to your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Be sure to separately save the files you are restored. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on -screen instructions to external media using...
... optical disc drive. ❖ If your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are using Windows® or another backup program. Click Yes to your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Be sure to separately save the files you are restored. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on -screen instructions to external media using...
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... it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc does not run the optical disc. If you insert an optical disc into place. You are ready to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. 58 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the configuration, your computer's detailed specifications at support.toshiba.com. Recording optical media Depending on the spindle...
... it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc does not run the optical disc. If you insert an optical disc into place. You are ready to open Windows Media® Player and use the disc. 58 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 8 Make sure the disc is completely on the configuration, your computer's detailed specifications at support.toshiba.com. Recording optical media Depending on the spindle...
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... and, in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the built-in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. The Save As dialog box appears. 6 To save the file, type a file name, and then click or touch Save. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 71 Accessing a network To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on certain models) or an optional external microphone.
... and, in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the built-in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. The Save As dialog box appears. 6 To save the file, type a file name, and then click or touch Save. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features 71 Accessing a network To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (RJ45) on certain models) or an optional external microphone.
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... be used to return your system to its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Utilities Recovery Media Creator 93 Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on using the utility to install the updates if...
... be used to return your system to its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Utilities Recovery Media Creator 93 Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on using the utility to install the updates if...
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... Windows® operating system is not working 97 The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the lower right corner of expertise with computers. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to troubleshoot the operating system and/or its settings. To continue, select Start Windows normally. Using Startup options to...
... Windows® operating system is not working 97 The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - If you experience any of these problems, use the options in the lower right corner of expertise with computers. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to troubleshoot the operating system and/or its settings. To continue, select Start Windows normally. Using Startup options to...
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... Fixing a problem with Device Manager Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of device(s), click or touch Device Manger. 4 To view the properties, double-click the device. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device. For more devices unusable. The search feature appears. 2 Click or touch Settings. 3 From the list of a device. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device.
... Fixing a problem with Device Manager Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of device(s), click or touch Device Manger. 4 To view the properties, double-click the device. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device. For more devices unusable. The search feature appears. 2 Click or touch Settings. 3 From the list of a device. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device.
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... network and copy files to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Use Windows® to back up these methods, backing up the information stored on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, USB drive, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect your work ! If the screen saver is enabled, it runs...
... network and copy files to close a program and lose unsaved changes. Use Windows® to back up these methods, backing up the information stored on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files or your entire computer to an optical disc, USB drive, or external hard disk. ❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device. ❖ Connect your work ! If the screen saver is enabled, it runs...
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... sells a variety of your mind. documents and other important files. If you experience problems after installing some easy-to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Data and system configuration backup in the manuals. and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your computer, as well as you purchase. This is very difficult to...
... sells a variety of your mind. documents and other important files. If you experience problems after installing some easy-to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Data and system configuration backup in the manuals. and saves them for backing up your Windows® settings and your computer, as well as you purchase. This is very difficult to...
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... new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. If anything goes wrong, you need any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - This will ensure that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one at a time. It is connected first, it much easier to determine the origin of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
... new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 Create a restore point. If anything goes wrong, you need any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - This will ensure that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one at a time. It is connected first, it much easier to determine the origin of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
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...)-The type of power usually supplied to a simple connector. Active-matrix displays are viewable from the software and translates it into images on the screen. Compare Direct Current (DC). For example, the computer's internal display adapter receives information from wider angles than most passive-matrix displays. Also known as a "TFT display," in this User's Guide. 127 Glossary RFI ROM RTC SD SDRAM SSD TFT USB URL WAN...
...)-The type of power usually supplied to a simple connector. Active-matrix displays are viewable from the software and translates it into images on the screen. Compare Direct Current (DC). For example, the computer's internal display adapter receives information from wider angles than most passive-matrix displays. Also known as a "TFT display," in this User's Guide. 127 Glossary RFI ROM RTC SD SDRAM SSD TFT USB URL WAN...
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... (SD)-A small, portable, non-volatile memory card used to connect a computer to store and transfer data between digital products, providing encryption capability for storage of some operation on again. Compare RAM. RJ45 connector-An eight-wire connector used to a network. ROM (Read-Only Memory)-Non-volatile memory that utilizes solid-state memory as opposed to a hard disk (see also hard disk). solid state drive-A data storage device that can be read but...
... (SD)-A small, portable, non-volatile memory card used to connect a computer to store and transfer data between digital products, providing encryption capability for storage of some operation on again. Compare RAM. RJ45 connector-An eight-wire connector used to a network. ROM (Read-Only Memory)-Non-volatile memory that utilizes solid-state memory as opposed to a hard disk (see also hard disk). solid state drive-A data storage device that can be read but...
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... Desktop Assist 77 Media & Entertainment tab 78 Support & Recovery tab 80 Tools & Utilities tab 79 Device Manager fixing a problem 101 display devices external 43 disposal information 11 DVD removing with computer off 60 removing with computer on 59 DVD player troubleshooting 111 DVDs using 55 E eco power plan 64 eco Utility® 81 eject button optical disc drive 56 eject, optical disc drive 56 exploring desktop 67 Start screen 65 F files backing up 48, 54 saving 54 Function keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 123 display...
... Desktop Assist 77 Media & Entertainment tab 78 Support & Recovery tab 80 Tools & Utilities tab 79 Device Manager fixing a problem 101 display devices external 43 disposal information 11 DVD removing with computer off 60 removing with computer on 59 DVD player troubleshooting 111 DVDs using 55 E eco power plan 64 eco Utility® 81 eject button optical disc drive 56 eject, optical disc drive 56 exploring desktop 67 Start screen 65 F files backing up 48, 54 saving 54 Function keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 123 display...
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... troubleshooting 103 keys function keys 51 L LEDs system indicator lights ON/OFF light 28 Web Camera light 72 Licenses 10 lock computer, using 46 M manual eject hole optical disc drive 56 Memory card reader inserting memory media 73 removing memory media 74 using 73 microphone using 71 moving the computer 45 N network accessing 71 connecting your computer 70 networking wireless 70 Notification area 69 notifications 69 O online resources Toshiba 60 optical disc Auto-Run feature 58 handling 57 inserting 56 playing optical media...
... troubleshooting 103 keys function keys 51 L LEDs system indicator lights ON/OFF light 28 Web Camera light 72 Licenses 10 lock computer, using 46 M manual eject hole optical disc drive 56 Memory card reader inserting memory media 73 removing memory media 74 using 73 microphone using 71 moving the computer 45 N network accessing 71 connecting your computer 70 networking wireless 70 Notification area 69 notifications 69 O online resources Toshiba 60 optical disc Auto-Run feature 58 handling 57 inserting 56 playing optical media...
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Index 145 power plans selecting power plan options 63 precautions safety 23 printer troubleshooting 108 problem solving contacting Toshiba 118 Startup options 97 R recording sounds 71 recovery creating recovery media 33 installing drivers and applications 41 internal storage drive 32 refresh your PC 37 reset your PC 39 restoring from recovery media 35 Recovery Media Creator 93 recycle bin icon 68 refresh your PC with user's data 37 registering computer 29 removing an optical disc with computer...
Index 145 power plans selecting power plan options 63 precautions safety 23 printer troubleshooting 108 problem solving contacting Toshiba 118 Startup options 97 R recording sounds 71 recovery creating recovery media 33 installing drivers and applications 41 internal storage drive 32 refresh your PC 37 reset your PC 39 restoring from recovery media 35 Recovery Media Creator 93 recycle bin icon 68 refresh your PC with user's data 37 registering computer 29 removing an optical disc with computer...
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... battery 103 printer 108 restore points 113 screen does not look correct/ flickers 104 slow Internet connection 100 sound system 108 trouble running discs 107 trouble running programs 106 URL address not found 100 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 117 Windows® operating system not working 97 wireless networking 109 turning on power 28 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 117 user password, deleting 85 user password, setting 84 using a microphone 71 computer lock 46 DVDs 55 eco power plan 64 Memory card reader...
... battery 103 printer 108 restore points 113 screen does not look correct/ flickers 104 slow Internet connection 100 sound system 108 trouble running discs 107 trouble running programs 106 URL address not found 100 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 117 Windows® operating system not working 97 wireless networking 109 turning on power 28 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 117 user password, deleting 85 user password, setting 84 using a microphone 71 computer lock 46 DVDs 55 eco power plan 64 Memory card reader...