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Safety precautions ......................................... 94
Maintaining your battery ................................ 94

Disposing of used batteries ................................. 95
Traveling tips........................................................ 96

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features.... 97

Exploring the Start screen ................................... 97

Charms........................................................... 98
Tiles................................................................ 99

Exploring the desktop.......................................... 99

Finding your way around the desktop ........... 99

Windows

Store................................................. 101

Setting up for communications.......................... 102

Connecting your computer to a network ..... 103

Exploring audio features .................................... 103

Recording sounds........................................ 103
Using external speakers or headphones ..... 104

Using the Web Camera...................................... 105
Using the Memory card reader .......................... 105

Inserting memory media .............................. 106
Removing memory media ............................ 106

Chapter 5: Utilities................................................ 108

eco Utility

........................................................ 109

Password Utility ................................................. 110

Using a supervisor password ...................... 110
Using a user password ................................ 112
Deleting a user password ............................ 114

System Settings................................................. 115
Function Key ...................................................... 117
Recovery Media Creator .................................... 118
Service Station................................................... 118
TOSHIBA Application Installer ........................... 119

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong .................. 120

Problems that are easy to fix ............................. 120
Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 121
The Windows

operating system is not

working ........................................................ 123
Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 124

Summary of Contents for Satellite NB10

Page 1: ...b site at support toshiba com At this Web site you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers BIOS updates and other downloads For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 120 in this guide Satellite NB10 A Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...e As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL...

Page 3: ... SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any oth...

Page 4: ...locate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals...

Page 5: ...slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use a Bluetooth device always change the frequency move your device to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your device Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm...

Page 6: ...ive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or ser...

Page 7: ... performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is r...

Page 8: ...ss LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless ...

Page 9: ...e reçu même s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed ...

Page 10: ...IBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards This product is carrying the CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives The party responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Information The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electro...

Page 11: ...ulations governing the disposal of this product For information on how to trade in or recycle your product visit www reuse toshiba com Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België Belgique For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT BIPT is required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required...

Page 12: ...utilisés endroits extérieur en France Vous pouvez contacter l Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications http www art telecom fr pour la procédure à suivre Italia License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire Nederland License required for outdoor in...

Page 13: ...e must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community operation in the 5 GHz bands This device will operate under the control of the Access Point in order to avoid operating on a channel occupied by any radar system in the area The presence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this devi...

Page 14: ...ge the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In the event interference is caused the use of such electric machinery shall be immediately discontinued Operation of such products can be resumed only when they are modified and can no longer cause interfer...

Page 15: ...z to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 10m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Frida...

Page 16: ... subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PRO...

Page 17: ...e United States and other countries Microsoft Outlook Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Secure Digital SD and microSD are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD 3C LLC in the United States other countries or bo...

Page 18: ...icient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances in accordance with recycling regulations in each state country and territory Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to recycle products at the end of the life cycle To learn more about Toshiba s sustainability commitment visit us toshiba com green Reuse Donation Recycling Functional computers can be donated to a local c...

Page 19: ...Chapter 1 Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations 30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 Seeking additional help 34 ...

Page 20: ... memory module 46 Removing a memory module 52 Checking total memory 54 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 56 Restoring from recovery media 58 Refresh your PC with user s data 60 Reset your PC 62 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 69 Connecting an external device 69 Using ext...

Page 21: ... work 80 Toshiba s online resources 81 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing 82 Toshiba s energy saver design 82 Running the computer on battery power 82 Battery Notice 83 Power management 84 Charging batteries 84 Charging the main battery 84 Charging the RTC battery 85 Monitoring battery power 86 Determining remaining battery power 87 What to do when the main battery runs low 88 Setting battery notification...

Page 22: ...nds 103 Using external speakers or headphones 104 Using the Web Camera 105 Using the Memory card reader 105 Inserting memory media 106 Removing memory media 106 Chapter 5 Utilities 108 eco Utility 109 Password Utility 110 Using a supervisor password 110 Using a user password 112 Deleting a user password 114 System Settings 115 Function Key 117 Recovery Media Creator 118 Service Station 118 TOSHIBA...

Page 23: ...working problems 137 Develop good computing habits 138 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system 139 If you need further assistance 144 Contacting Toshiba 144 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 144 Toshiba s worldwide offices 145 Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys 146 Functions 146 Help file 147 Display brightness 147 Output Display switch 148 Disabling or enabling the touch...

Page 24: ...nfiguration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer ships with default power settings that will turn off the display or enter low power Sleep mode after a specific amount of inactivity We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will...

Page 25: ...ent suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process Certain Microsoft software product s included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection IN SUCH EVENT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE...

Page 26: ...e accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your computer or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at support toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the compute...

Page 27: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Provides important information Other icons used Additional icons highl...

Page 28: ... Documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the User s Guide this document A Quick Start document It may also include other documentation For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited w...

Page 29: ...to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the computer Selecting a place to work Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using such as a printer Leave enough space ar...

Page 30: ...t If your feet cannot reach the floor use a foot rest Avoid pressure points behind the knee or under the thigh The space under your desk should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are not restricted and you can get close enough to your notebook and other items that you use frequently Adjust the chair back rest it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support Ad...

Page 31: ... away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using blinds Glare on the notebook display may cause eye strain eye fatigue or headaches Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain Keep your head level facing forwar...

Page 32: ... should be centered in front of your body The top of the monitor should be at or slightly below eye level A monitor that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and neck postures and may lead to discomfort in the neck muscles If you use bifocals you may need to lower the monitor Alternatively you might consider customized prescription computer glasses Typing style Learn to touch type so that...

Page 33: ...ng tips When using the notebook at airports on airplanes or trains or at meetings make sure that you take the time to consider the points just mentioned When working on the road it may be difficult to set up the notebook in an optimal position In these situations it is important that you take frequent breaks and change your posture frequently to relieve the excess loads on your body Be creative wh...

Page 34: ... etools computerworkstations Check list Is your chair comfortable does it support your back and arms well Are your feet flat on the ground Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device Are your hands and wrists aligned ...

Page 35: ... Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer 3 Remove the battery pack if applicable Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of th...

Page 36: ...k disc or flash media the drive or both Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Information on some disks is stored magnetically Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files Handle discs carefully Avoid touching the surface of the disc Grasp it by its center hole and edge If you handle the disc incorrectly y...

Page 37: ...rside of the computer Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setti...

Page 38: ...ry Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use t...

Page 39: ... the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The AC power light on the indicato...

Page 40: ...to the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the main battery is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer you must charge the ba...

Page 41: ...y appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the...

Page 42: ...cial offers applicable to your Product Product registration can be completed by one of three methods 1 From the Toshiba Web site at register toshiba com Type in the requested information and complete the registration process 2 From the Start screen Type Registration while in the Start screen locate and complete the registration process 3 From the Desktop Move your pointer to the upper right corner...

Page 43: ...el s storage drive light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk disc and or drive 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power icon Sample Image Shut down To perform a Hybrid shut down instead of performing a Shut down click or touch the Shut down option but do NOT hold the Shift key 4 Hig...

Page 44: ...Restart 4 Highlight Restart and then click or touch the Restart option The computer closes all open applications and restarts the operating system To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge 2 When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Settings charm If you power down using ...

Page 45: ...mputer you can continue working from where you left off Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 42 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 46 Connect external devices see Connecting an external device on page 69 Connect ...

Page 46: ... installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure If the computer has been running recently the memory module s may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot Allow the module s to cool to room temperature before replacing it Avoid touching the cover the module s and the surrounding area before they have cooled Fai...

Page 47: ...swipe in from the right edge 2 When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Settings charm Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system could cause you to lose your work Make sure the system indicator panel s storage drive light and the drive in use light are off If you turn off the power while a disk disc is being accessed you may lose data or damage the disk d...

Page 48: ... main battery if applicable For information on removing the battery see Removing the battery from the computer on page 92 To locate your memory module slot cover please refer to your Quick Start document 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screw s that secure the memory module slot cover 9 Remove the memory module slot cover 10 Place the screw s and the cover in a safe place so...

Page 49: ... remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A 13 Pick up the memory module by its sides avoiding any contact with its connector Position the module toward the socket aligning the connector s notch with the matching key in the socket...

Page 50: ... the socket press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket These latches should snap into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly repeat steps 14 15 Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The me...

Page 51: ... adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or bl...

Page 52: ...o remove a memory module 1 Complete steps 1 10 in Installing a memory module on page 46 to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on You can damage the computer and the memory module Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn ...

Page 53: ... and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet even if your computer is in Sleep mode In this condition observe the following Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source such as an electric blanket or heater Never cover or block the air vents including those ...

Page 54: ...10 in Installing a memory module on page 46 and then check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with the socket latches From time to time Windows will display a pop up that says Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your p...

Page 55: ...l storage drive from your recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media before using your system for the first time See Creating recovery media on page 56 and Restoring from recovery media on page 58 Recovery option Description Creating recovery media This option allows you to create the recovery media you will use to restore your computer See Creating recovery media on ...

Page 56: ...ernal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor When you create recovery media only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be restored f...

Page 57: ...ry Media Creator dialog box displays Sample Image TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box An optional external writable optical disc drive must be connected to your computer in order for the DVD option to display in the dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop down list depending on the type of external media you want to use 3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine t...

Page 58: ...n the set sequentially for example 1 of 3 2 of 3 etc so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see Restoring from recovery media on page 58 Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive Be sure to save your work to extern...

Page 59: ... the first recovery DVD into your optional external writable optical disc drive If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive connect the USB flash drive to your computer 3 Turn on your computer while pressing the F12 key on your keyboard The Boot menu displays 4 Using the arrow keys select the DVD option or the USB Flash option depending on which type of media you are using and then press the E...

Page 60: ...puter must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor You can recover the factory default software refresh your PC while the computer will attempt to back up your data using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive TECHNICAL NOTE Your data will be copied into the backup folder All of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process however th...

Page 61: ...een 4 Click or touch General 5 Scroll down to Refresh your PC without affecting your files and click or touch Get Started The Refresh your PC screen appears Sample Image Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 80 ...

Page 62: ...e your system will reboot your Windows operating system Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 80 During the recovery process your computer be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor 1 From the Start or Desktop screen ...

Page 63: ... Settings The PC settings window appears Sample Image PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General 5 Scroll down to Remove everything and reinstall Windows and click or touch Get Started The Reset your PC screen appears Sample Image Reset your PC screen 6 Click or touch the Next button ...

Page 64: ...ly clean your drive screen 7 Select one of the following options Just remove my files Fully clean the drive The Ready to reset your PC screen appears Sample Image Ready to reset your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button The Resetting your PC window appears When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows operating system ...

Page 65: ...and click or touch your selection If you are in the Desktop move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Search charm and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears click or touch your selection Sample Image Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next 3 ...

Page 66: ...the screen Open or activate an item on the screen Scroll through a document or information Zoom in for a close up view Zoom out to see more information at once Sample Illustration The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation The pointer is the icon usually an arrow that moves on the screen when you slide your finger ac...

Page 67: ... OR Press and release the primary left hand control button Sample Illustration Tap once to select Open or activate an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to open activate 2 Do one of the following Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR Press and release the primary control button twice in rapid succession Sample Illustration Tap twice to open Right click an item 1 Move the pointer...

Page 68: ...ide two fingers along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll Repeat to scroll a longer distance Sample Illustration Horizontal scrolling active area Zoom in out To zoom in Place two fingers close together on the touch pad and then slide them apart To zoom out Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together Sample Illustration Zooming in ...

Page 69: ...spond to touch or button presses while you type See Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 69 Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure Touch pad setting options vary by computer model The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel For more information pleas...

Page 70: ...ease refer to your Quick Start document An HDMI compatible television or external display device via the HDMI Out port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Sample Illustration Video ports on left side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI Out port you must purchase an HDMI cable Connecting an HDMI compatible television or display device To connect ...

Page 71: ... cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device You can change the display settings by pressing the P keys or by configuring the display properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only ...

Page 72: ... options window The P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection Press ENTER to activate a selection You may also use the F4 key and then press ENTER to activate a selection Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documenta...

Page 73: ...on page 90 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 108 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your battery on page 94 Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Cleaning the computer Keep liquids incl...

Page 74: ...more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pass the locking end through the loop 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer t...

Page 75: ...l storage drive If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 80 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset...

Page 76: ...y to check and optimize disk space and improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is r...

Page 77: ... be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Sample Illustration Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example F5 turns the touch pad ON OFF For more information see TOSHIBA Function Keys...

Page 78: ...ugh or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly If you see a crack in the glass discontinue use of the device to avoid injury Touch Touch to activate items displayed on the screen such as app and setting icons or on screen buttons Touch to type using the keyboard Touch hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching and holding the item in place u...

Page 79: ...on The Mouse screen appears 2 Adjust the settings as desired and then click or touch OK Starting an app To Start an app on the Start screen move your pointer over the appropriate tile and click or touch to open To Start an app from the Desktop move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms slide out from the right click or touch th...

Page 80: ...on the internal storage drive external media or flash media This is one of the most important rules of computing Many applications offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back up your files to differ...

Page 81: ...ou may prefer to use a high capacity file recovery system such as an external hard drive Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 144 ...

Page 82: ...a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides ...

Page 83: ...will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Plea...

Page 84: ... in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Customer Support Center Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer Always use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba You can order a...

Page 85: ...ely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you periodically operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery For more information see Backing up your work on page 8...

Page 86: ...e clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Battery life and...

Page 87: ... remaining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Move the pointer over the power icon in the notification area see Finding your way around the desktop on page 99 for more information on the notification area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and recharges the bat...

Page 88: ...ou do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications Each notification can be set to alert you when a...

Page 89: ...ery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the internal storage drive or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery ...

Page 90: ...t individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power saving option Power Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options To do this 1 While on the desktop click or touch the Battery icon in the notification area 2 Click or touch More power options The Windows Power Opt...

Page 91: ...t need to be edited The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using the eco power plan This computer is equipped with the eco power plan Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance For example when this power plan is enabled the br...

Page 92: ...shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the battery Removing the...

Page 93: ...lations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Slide the charged battery into the slot until the latc...

Page 94: ... Deformation cracks or leaks Smoke Other unusual events during use such as abnormal sound Do not expose the computer to fire The battery could explode Do not turn on the computer s power again until an authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or computer failure including but not limited to the lo...

Page 95: ...ious injury Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the...

Page 96: ...er leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place where it could get wet or covered in dust Always travel with the computer in a carrying case Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories to...

Page 97: ...t corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge a list of Windows charms will slide out from the right These Windows charms perform various commands including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings You can go to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm see Charms on page 98 You can also use the Windows key on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go...

Page 98: ...ing in from the right edge your screen you will find a list of charms Search Share Start Devices and Settings Search This charm allows you to search for most anything you need to locate on your computer It can help you find apps documents photos and your favorite music Share This charm allows you to share music and photos with your favorite social Web sites Start This charm allows you to view all ...

Page 99: ... documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons taskb...

Page 100: ...ently delete the file s or cancel the deletion If you delete a file of any size from an external media or flash media it does not go into the Recycle Bin The file is permanently deleted Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered from the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help If you place the pointer over an icon a popup description of the file contents appe...

Page 101: ...ivery of personalized content such as an instant message from a friend Tile notifications Used by applications that are not currently running with an at a glance characteristic giving you a quick preview of the subject line of your latest email or the current weather conditions Badge notifications A specialized type of tile notification shown on the Start screen tile using glyphs to indicate the n...

Page 102: ...e limited Follow the steps below to set up your Wireless connection 1 Move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms appear click the Settings charm 2 Click or touch the Wi Fi icon The Networks screen appears 3 Select your network 4 Click or touch Connect 5 Enter the network security key if applicable 6 Click or touch Next Your com...

Page 103: ...s using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphones available on certain models or by connecting an optional external microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your selection If y...

Page 104: ...e volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the com...

Page 105: ...amera on the Start screen click or touch the Camera tile The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active When the Web camera is not active the indicator light is off Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader supports the use of Secure Digital SD SDHC SDXC or MultiMediaCard MMC media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellul...

Page 106: ...mple Illustration Inserting memory media When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Always remove memory media when not in use Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop choose the Desktop tile on the Start screen otherwise skip to step 2 2 Prepare the card for removal by clicking o...

Page 107: ...Safe to Remove Hardware If the computer has a spring loaded adapter slot see step 4 otherwise skip to step 5 4 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 5 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media mi...

Page 108: ...details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system eco Utility Supervisor password User password System Settings Function Key Recovery Media Creator Service Station TOSHIBA Application Installer N...

Page 109: ... the eco Utility 1 From the Start screen begin typing eco Utility 2 Click or touch eco Utility The eco Utility window appears Sample Image eco Utility window 3 To activate the eco power plan select eco Mode on the left side 4 Click or touch the eco Mode button 5 Click or touch Close For more information on the eco power plan and utility click or touch the Help button at the bottom of the window ...

Page 110: ...ind The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set The user password can be set up under the supervisor password Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor...

Page 111: ...ser Policy this option may or may not ask for password verification 7 Click or touch OK to save your password as a text file Password Utility will suggest memo txt for the text file name If you have saved a password previously using the same name may overwrite your password text file with the new password By using a different name you can prevent overwriting your previously stored passwords 8 Clic...

Page 112: ...password previously using the same name may overwrite your password text file with the new password By using a different name you can prevent overwriting your previously stored passwords 8 Click or touch OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that y...

Page 113: ...erify 6 Click or touch Set 7 Click or touch OK to save your password as a text file Password Utility will suggest memo txt for the text file name If you have saved a password previously using the same name may overwrite your password text file with the new password By using a different name you can prevent overwriting your previously stored passwords 8 Click or touch Save 9 Click or touch OK NOTE ...

Page 114: ...een begin typing Password Utility 2 Click or touch Password Utility A pop up screen appears asking for a password 3 Enter your password and then click or touch Verify 4 Click or touch Delete An authority verification pop up screen appears 5 Click or touch Delete 6 Enter the password and then click or touch Verify 7 Click or touch OK to exit ...

Page 115: ...lows you to change the sequence 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 computer when opening the display panel while the computer is turned off Display Allows you to change various default settings for the built in display When the computer restarts it remembers t...

Page 116: ...lues Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on keyboard function or to configure the function keys LAN Allows you to set networking functions ODD tray lock Allows you to set conditions for ODD tray lock SATA Allows you to set conditions for SATA USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3 0 controller ...

Page 117: ...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 The Function Key screen appears Sample Image Function Key 3 Slide the ON OFF switch to enable disable the notification 4 Click or touch Close The Function option is disabled by default NOTE ...

Page 118: ... information on using the utility to create recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 56 Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software firmware documentation or other information is available for your computer The Service Station will alert you when updates are available and you can then choose to install th...

Page 119: ... 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click or touch the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click or touch Install then follow the on scre...

Page 120: ...s the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program or application stops responding The operating system allows for the use of both applications Apps used with the Windows Modern UI and programs used in the traditional Windows desktop environme...

Page 121: ...t End Task Closing all programs should allow you to continue working If it does not power off your computer and then restart it Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adapt...

Page 122: ...s recommended that you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging the main battery on page 84 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet preferably in a d...

Page 123: ... the battery light is blinking when the computer is on this indicates a power mismatch Do the following 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the AC adaptor for example DC 19V 3 95A 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer 3 If the specifications do not match locate and use the AC a...

Page 124: ... menu will launch To enter the Advanced Startup options manually 1 From the Start or Desktop screen move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge 2 When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Settings charm 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings 4 Click or touch Update and recovery 5 Click or touch Recovery 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced ...

Page 125: ...are is installed Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows will Recover the Operating system using a specific image provided by the user Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process The Operating System will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for advanced users Startup Settings In previous Opera...

Page 126: ...d by the Anti malware driver Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows from automatically restarting if an error causes it to fail Choose this option only if Windows is stuck in a loop where it fails attempts to restart and fails again repeatedly Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They i...

Page 127: ... begin typing the search feature automatically begins Desktop Press the F1 key When the Windows Help and Support screen appears do one or both of the following In the open search field type the topic you need help with and follow the on screen instructions Click or touch one of the options listed in the window and follow the instructions You can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba suppor...

Page 128: ... They may include The General tab which provides basic information about the device The Resources tab which lists resources assigned to the device This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a probl...

Page 129: ...f 5 Check for the error again 6 If the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work For this ...

Page 130: ... correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the computer is consuming full power Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery if applicable clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 92 The battery ...

Page 131: ...he Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Changing the main battery on page 92 Keyboard problems You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error m...

Page 132: ...der Change the visuals and sounds on your computer in the Themes panel You can also change the setting for individual components separately by selecting an item from just below the Themes panel Desktop Background Color Sounds and Screen Saver For more information see the Windows online Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is in...

Page 133: ...h precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may...

Page 134: ...e Clicking on or touching the drive 4 In the pop up menu click or touch Properties The drive s Properties box appears 5 Click or touch the Tools tab 6 Click or touch the Check button The Error Checking box appears The system will alert you if you need to scan the drive 7 Even if you do not need to scan the drive for errors you can scan by clicking or touching Scan drive Error checking tests and re...

Page 135: ... procedures Many software packages automatically create backup files You may also be able to recover lost data using utility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs Sound system problems No...

Page 136: ... the instructions that came with the printer You may have connected the printer while the computer is on Disable Sleep mode turn off the computer and turn off the printer Turn the printer back on make sure it is online and then turn the computer back on Try printing another file For example you could create and attempt to print a short test file using Notepad If a Notepad file prints correctly the...

Page 137: ... computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct i e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSID...

Page 138: ...or broadband modem by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable sold separately into your computer s RJ45 Ethernet port If your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Prob...

Page 139: ... again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the documentation It is very difficult to provide a fail safe set of steps you can follow every time you experience a problem with the computer Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together Get familiar with all of the documentation provided wi...

Page 140: ... restore point selection if you change your mind Follow these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility 1 From the Start screen type Control Click or touch Control Panel from the list that appears 2 Click or touch System and Security and then System 3 In the left pane click or touch System Protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears 4 Click o...

Page 141: ...ograms to determine what the impact of using the chosen Restore Point will be 7 Verify that the Restore point you chose is the correct one If it is not click or touch Back to return to the previous step 8 Close all programs and save all open files 9 Click or touch Finish and then Yes to begin the system restore Your Windows operating system configuration will now be restored to the state it was in...

Page 142: ...ch the Windows Help and Support screen Search for back 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 optional external optical disc drive writers scanners etc and software applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special...

Page 143: ...tallation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating restore points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems For best results follow this sequence 1 Back up critical data 2 Create a restore point 3 Install one item ...

Page 144: ...and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the detailed specifications for your computer visit support toshiba com Contacting Toshiba Toshiba s Technical Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at supp...

Page 145: ...an Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Ed...

Page 146: ... Function keys provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications Functions TOSHIBA Function keys are used to set or modify the following system functions Help file Brightness control Output Display switch Touch pad Volume mute Wireless ...

Page 147: ... Functions 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Help file Display brightness This TOSHIBA Function key displays the help file This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the screen brightness This TOSHIBA Function key increases the screen brightness ...

Page 148: ... the display options and highlights the available options PC screen only Duplicate Extend Second screen only Sample Image Display mode options window All of the above modes are always displayed on the screen however only the available modes for your system are functional depending on the attached external display s NOTE ...

Page 149: ... page 66 This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to restart playing the current track or go to the previous track This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to start playing or pause the media currently playing This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to go to the next track This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the volume This TOSHIBA Function key increases the volume This TOSHIBA Function key enables disables ...

Page 150: ...BA Function key enables disables the Wi Fi antenna in your computer The wireless modes are Disables the wireless antenna Airplane mode is ON Enables the wireless antenna Airplane mode is OFF Fn Space bar This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution Cycle through the screen resolutions and then select the desired resolution ...

Page 151: ... with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA UL approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved Australia AS approved ...

Page 152: ...AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input Output System BD ROM Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System ...

Page 153: ...inition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O Input Output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet Service Provider KB kilobyte LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MB megabyte MBps megabytes per second MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC Personal Computer...

Page 154: ...h and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connect...

Page 155: ...nformation is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot prior...

Page 156: ...aph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage Charm charms Start screen icons that slide out from the right side of the screen and direct you to various Windows functions chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To pres...

Page 157: ... 7 and earlier releases of the Windows operating system default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a co...

Page 158: ... primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the mouse button while moving the pointer to drag...

Page 159: ...ge drive that keeps track of the location of stored files file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for ...

Page 160: ...a The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format providing better picture quality than analog signal HDMI ...

Page 161: ...ing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN Local Area Network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network LED Light Emitting Diode A solid state lamp SSL that uses light emitting diodes LEDs as the so...

Page 162: ... ROM microprocessor See Central Processing Unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa motherboard The computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system...

Page 163: ... reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos P palette See color palette password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fa...

Page 164: ...lication utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM Random Access Memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ...

Page 165: ...herwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again software See program Compare hardware solid state drive A data storage device...

Page 166: ...ial Bus USB USB Flash drive A small portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer s USB port and functions as a portable hard drive They are smaller and more durable than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts but have less storage capacity See also Universal Serial Bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or ...

Page 167: ...rom Start screen 79 audio features 103 B backing up files 76 80 battery battery life 83 Call2Recycle 96 care 94 changing 92 charge indicator light 40 charge time 84 charger 84 charging 40 84 charging the real time clock RTC 85 conserving power 89 determine remaining power 87 disposal 95 indicator light 87 installation 93 low charge 88 maintaining 94 maximum capacity 83 monitoring power 40 86 power...

Page 168: ... to DC IN 39 computer to a network 103 external device 69 HDMI compatible TV or display device 70 monitor 71 power cord cable 39 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 73 D data entire system backup troubleshooting 141 desktop creating new icon 100 exploring the 99 icons 100 recycle bin 100 standard features 98 99 Device Manager fixing a problem 127 directi...

Page 169: ... battery 93 memory modules 46 internal storage drive recovery 54 K keyboard function keys 77 special Windows keys 77 troubleshooting 131 using 77 keys function keys 77 L LEDs system indicator lights 87 AC adaptor light 86 AC power light 38 39 battery light 40 Web Camera light 105 Licenses 17 lock computer using 74 M maintaining your battery 94 memory adding optional 46 check total memory 54 Memory...

Page 170: ...g power plan options 90 power saving options 89 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 136 problem solving contacting Toshiba 144 Startup options 124 projector connecting 71 R real time clock RTC battery 84 recording sounds 103 recovery creating recovery media 56 installing drivers and applications 65 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 60 reset your PC 62 restoring from recovery medi...

Page 171: ...taking care of battery 94 taskbar 100 television adjusting display 72 Tiles Start screen 99 tips for computing 75 Toshiba online resources 81 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 145 Toshiba accessories memory 46 TOSHIBA Application Installer 119 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 146 touch pad using 66 touch screen navigation 78 traveling tips 96 troubleshooting 131 AC power li...

Page 172: ...reless networking 137 U user password deleting 114 user password setting 112 using a microphone 103 computer lock 74 eco power plan 91 Memory card reader 105 touch pad 66 Web Camera 105 using the keyboard 77 Utilities 108 V video projector adjusting display 72 W warranty standard limited warranty 28 Web Camera using 105 Web sites 144 Wi Fi wireless networking 102 Windows Charms Devices 98 Search 9...

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