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... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66 Using external display devices 66 Selecting video cables 67 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... Wireless networking problems 148 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 Develop good computing habits 150 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch 161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function...
... Wireless networking problems 148 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 149 Develop good computing habits 150 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch 161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function...
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... hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy 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 end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use...
... hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy 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 end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use...
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... bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. You can be installed, it . If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If...
... bodily injury. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can install one memory module is in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. You can be installed, it . If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If...
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... a charged battery" on top of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional...
... a charged battery" on top of one another, you turn it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove a memory module with the computer turned on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional...
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.... 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Using your computer on...
.... 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Using your computer on...
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.... To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. You can also connect the following types of the touch pad, so that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the external device (if applicable). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default...
.... To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. You can also connect the following types of the touch pad, so that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the external device (if applicable). Using external display devices Your computer comes with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default...
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... Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to the manual...
... Started 67 Using external display devices ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the cable to the manual...
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... Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖ If you want to use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in use...
... Using the optical disc drive (Sample Image) Sound properties window ❖ If you want to use the internal speakers, click the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in use...
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... the display output when you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to change various default settings for the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on...
... the display output when you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to change various default settings for the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it : 1 To access System Settings from the Start screen begin typing System Settings, or while in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on...
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... specifications do match, contact Toshiba. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to fix the problem. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
... specifications do match, contact Toshiba. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will launch. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to fix the problem. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating...
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... and personalization settings won't change ❖ Your computer settings will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible. 134 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are changed back to their defaults For...
... and personalization settings won't change ❖ Your computer settings will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible. 134 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your screen. 3 Click or touch the Restart option from the menu. 4 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or Web sites are changed back to their defaults For...
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... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. Reduce the size of the page to: ❖ Adjust resolution ❖ Adjust brightness ❖ Calibrate color ❖ Change display settings If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 141...
... a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. Reduce the size of the page to: ❖ Adjust resolution ❖ Adjust brightness ❖ Calibrate color ❖ Change display settings If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 141...
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... your drive to an authorized service provider to fix the problem yourself. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that the computer has a useful IP address - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or...
... your drive to an authorized service provider to fix the problem yourself. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the drive tray. 3 Use the DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ player software that the computer has a useful IP address - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on certain models.) If you experience a problem playing DVDs or...
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... Windows® Help and Support screen. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on battery power. Click or touch Control Panel from them. ❖ Do not guess - 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...
... Windows® Help and Support screen. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with restore points" on battery power. Click or touch Control Panel from them. ❖ Do not guess - 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...
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... audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. interlaced-A method of refreshing a computer screen, in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device-See device. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to help improve processing speed. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard...
... audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. interlaced-A method of refreshing a computer screen, in digital format, providing better picture quality than main memory. internal device-See device. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. See also HDMI. hot swapping-The ability to help improve processing speed. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard...
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... or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 113 Media & Entertainment tab 114 Support & Recovery tab 116 Tools & Utilities tab 115 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 141 display devices external...
... or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop creating new icon 104 exploring the 104 icons 104 recycle bin 105 standard features 103, 104 Desktop Assist 113 Media & Entertainment tab 114 Support & Recovery tab 116 Tools & Utilities tab 115 Device Manager fixing a problem 137 directing display output 68 disabling touch pad 66 display troubleshooting 141 display devices external...
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... Disc™ player troubleshooting 149 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 94 eco Utility® 117 eject button optical disc drive 80 eject, optical disc drive 81 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 162 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 104 Start screen 102 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 127 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 163 Function keys 162 display brightness 160 Help file 160 keyboard Function keys 163 media buttons 162 Output (Display switch) 161 volume...
... Disc™ player troubleshooting 149 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 94 eco Utility® 117 eject button optical disc drive 80 eject, optical disc drive 81 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 162 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 104 Start screen 102 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 127 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 163 Function keys 162 display brightness 160 Help file 160 keyboard Function keys 163 media buttons 162 Output (Display switch) 161 volume...
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... 85 power down shut down 42 power light 90 power management 87 optimum performance 87 power plans selecting power plan options 93 power saving options 92 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 147 problem solving contacting Toshiba 157 Startup options 133 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 86 recording sounds 108 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
... 85 power down shut down 42 power light 90 power management 87 optimum performance 87 power plans selecting power plan options 93 power saving options 92 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 147 problem solving contacting Toshiba 157 Startup options 133 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 86 recording sounds 108 recovery creating recovery media 54 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 53 refresh your PC 57 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator...
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... Sleep mode 43 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 108 speakers using external 108 Start screen exploring the 102 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 133 supervisor password, deleting 119 supervisor password, set up 118 system indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 40, 89, 90, 109 System Settings 122 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 72 Toshiba...
... Sleep mode 43 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 108 speakers using external 108 Start screen exploring the 102 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 133 supervisor password, deleting 119 supervisor password, set up 118 system indicator lights AC power 37 drive in-use indicator 80 LEDs 39, 40, 89, 90, 109 System Settings 122 T taking care of battery 98 taskbar 105 television adjusting display 69 Tiles Start screen 104 tips for computing 72 Toshiba...