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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 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 56 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... 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 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 56 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... a supervisor password 124 Using a user password 126 Deleting a user password 128 System Settings 129 Sleep Utilities 131 USB Sleep and Charge 131 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 133 Power supply mode settings 133 Sleep and Music 134 HDD Protection Utility 135 Function Key 136 Recovery Media Creator 137 Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 140 The Windows® operating system is not working 142 Using Startup options to fix problems...
... a supervisor password 124 Using a user password 126 Deleting a user password 128 System Settings 129 Sleep Utilities 131 USB Sleep and Charge 131 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 133 Power supply mode settings 133 Sleep and Music 134 HDD Protection Utility 135 Function Key 136 Recovery Media Creator 137 Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 140 The Windows® operating system is not working 142 Using Startup options to fix problems...
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... 156 Wireless networking problems 157 DVD operating problems 159 Develop good computing habits 160 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ........ 161 If you need further assistance 166 Contacting Toshiba 167 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 167 Toshiba's worldwide offices 167 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 169 Functions 169 Help file 170 Display brightness 170 Output (Display switch 171 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 172 Media buttons 172 Volume Mute 172 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 173 Keyboard Function keys 173...
... 156 Wireless networking problems 157 DVD operating problems 159 Develop good computing habits 160 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ........ 161 If you need further assistance 166 Contacting Toshiba 167 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 167 Toshiba's worldwide offices 167 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 169 Functions 169 Help file 170 Display brightness 170 Output (Display switch 171 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 172 Media buttons 172 Volume Mute 172 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 173 Keyboard Function keys 173...
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.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are...
.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are...
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... module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen...
... module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is the top slot. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen...
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... on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery, if applicable. For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is in memory will not be lost.
... on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery, if applicable. For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on . You can damage the computer and the memory module. If you turn it on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is in memory will not be lost.
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... be installed, it must be installed in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in Slot A. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover, please refer to your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is the bottom slot. NOTE If your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small...
... be installed, it must be installed in a safe place so that secure the memory module slot cover. 9 Remove the memory module slot cover. 10 Place the screw(s) and the cover in Slot A. Static electricity can retrieve them later. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover, please refer to your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one memory module is the bottom slot. NOTE If your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small...
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... top slot. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 102. 18 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work...
... top slot. Make sure to be installed, it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 102. 18 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from the work...
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... is in Sleep mode). To do this condition, observe the following: Never cover your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for...
... is in Sleep mode). To do this condition, observe the following: Never cover your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Never cover or block the air vents including those located at least one memory module installed for...
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... enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. 70 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Try adjusting your computer. For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that came with the touch pad. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary...
... enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. 70 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Try adjusting your computer. For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that came with the touch pad. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary...
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... change the keyboard backlight setting to always on the keyboard and turns off . For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 107 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models.) Your keyboard may have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys...
... change the keyboard backlight setting to always on the keyboard and turns off . For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 107 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models.) Your keyboard may have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys...
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.... To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of your...
.... To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you installed from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of your...
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... drivers that are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is not working Advanced options Choosing this option presents you with another set of the options found on this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver...
... drivers that are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is not working Advanced options Choosing this option presents you with another set of the options found on this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver...
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... change the setting for your desktop background, under Change the visuals and sounds on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. Press any key to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your computer, in screen, make sure the display...
... change the setting for your desktop background, under Change the visuals and sounds on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to activate the screen. Press any key to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on your computer, in screen, make sure the display...
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... restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that the installation is often necessary to the computer. This will clean up files". General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like...
... restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that the installation is often necessary to the computer. This will clean up files". General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like...
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... also HDMI. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a computer system. Compare software. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is usually fixed, but some external media and are used 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 keys that are removable. hot swapping...
... also HDMI. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a computer system. Compare software. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is usually fixed, but some external media and are used 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 keys that are removable. hot swapping...
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... display device 71 monitor 72 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 163 desktop creating new icon 110 exploring the 109 icons 110 recycle bin 110 standard features 108, 109 Desktop Assist 119 Media & Entertainment tab 120 Support & Recovery tab 122 Tools & Utilities tab 121 Device Manager fixing a problem 146 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 152 display devices external 71 display...
... display device 71 monitor 72 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 163 desktop creating new icon 110 exploring the 109 icons 110 recycle bin 110 standard features 108, 109 Desktop Assist 119 Media & Entertainment tab 120 Support & Recovery tab 122 Tools & Utilities tab 121 Device Manager fixing a problem 146 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 152 display devices external 71 display...
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... 88 DVD player troubleshooting 159 DVDs using 84 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 123 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 172 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 109 Start screen 107 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 78, 84 saving 83 Function Key 136 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 173 Function keys 172 display brightness 170 Help file 170 keyboard Function keys 173 media buttons 172 Output (Display switch) 171 volume mute...
... 88 DVD player troubleshooting 159 DVDs using 84 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 123 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 172 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 109 Start screen 107 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 78, 84 saving 83 Function Key 136 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 173 Function keys 172 display brightness 170 Help file 170 keyboard Function keys 173 media buttons 172 Output (Display switch) 171 volume mute...
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... 90 power down shut down 45 power light 95 power management 92 optimum performance 92 power plans selecting power plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 156 problem solving contacting Toshiba 167 Startup options 143 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 113 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive 56 refresh your PC 61 reset your PC 63 restoring from recovery media 59 Recovery Media Creator...
... 90 power down shut down 45 power light 95 power management 92 optimum performance 92 power plans selecting power plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 156 problem solving contacting Toshiba 167 Startup options 143 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 113 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive 56 refresh your PC 61 reset your PC 63 restoring from recovery media 59 Recovery Media Creator...
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... 167 Toshiba accessories memory 47 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 173 zooming out 173 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 169 touch pad using 67 touch screen navigation 81 traveling tips 106 troubleshooting 151 AC power light is blinking 141 battery light is blinking 142 bookmarked site not found 145 checking device properties 147 computer will not start 140 contacting Toshiba 166 corrupted/damaged data files 154 data/entire system backup 163 Device Manager 146 display error message 152 display problems screen...
... 167 Toshiba accessories memory 47 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 173 zooming out 173 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 169 touch pad using 67 touch screen navigation 81 traveling tips 106 troubleshooting 151 AC power light is blinking 141 battery light is blinking 142 bookmarked site not found 145 checking device properties 147 computer will not start 140 contacting Toshiba 166 corrupted/damaged data files 154 data/entire system backup 163 Device Manager 146 display error message 152 display problems screen...