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If Something Goes Wrong

Problems when you turn on the computer

The computer displays the 

WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error 

Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully

 message.

To continue, select 

Start Windows normally

. This can happen if 

the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has 
discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was 
displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows

®

 from 

shutting down.

Data stored in the computer’s memory has been lost. Data stored in 
the computer’s internal storage drive may not be affected.

Always save your data even when you are using Sleep mode. If 
your battery fully discharges, information that has not been saved 
will be lost. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the 
battery is running low see 

“What to do when the main battery runs 

low” on page 79

If you are running on battery power, it is 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 

batteries” on page 76

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 different room. If the computer starts normally, there may 
be a problem with the AC outlet itself, or the voltage level 
available from it.

2

Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your computer 
model. The computer may not be able to start from an AC 
adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage) than the 
computer requires, even if the rated voltage is correct, and the 
plug fits correctly in the DC-IN socket. The labels on the 
bottom of the computer and the AC adaptor show the 
specifications for voltage ("V") and current ("A") for each 
device. The voltage level must match exactly. The amperage 
rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that 
required by the computer.

The battery light is blinking when the computer is on.

If 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)

Summary of Contents for Satellite Pro U800 Series

Page 1: ...e 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 117 in this guide Satellite SatellitePro U800Series User sGuide ...

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Page 3: ...adiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is...

Page 4: ...m DSSS radio technology and is compliant to TheIEEE802 11StandardonWirelessLANs RevisionA B G asdefined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range...

Page 5: ...like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interp...

Page 6: ...t to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique re...

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Page 8: ...able laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product For information on how to trade in or recycle your product visit www reuse toshiba com VCCI Class B Information Taiwan The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radi...

Page 9: ...es OFDM modulation 3 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations a...

Page 10: ...for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België Belgique For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300mnospecialregistration with IBPT BIPT isrequired Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor privé gebruik buiten ...

Page 11: ...es canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent être 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 pro...

Page 12: ...e the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification as defined and approved by The Blueto...

Page 13: ...n radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use ...

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Page 17: ...rvice options 27 Chapter 1 Getting Started 28 Selecting a place to work 28 Setting up a work environment 28 Keeping yourself comfortable 29 Computer user comfort recommendations 29 Good Working Posture 29 Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor 30 Typing style 31 Taking breaks and varying tasks 31 Mobile computing tips 32 Transporting the notebook 32 ...

Page 18: ...to out of box state recommended recovery method 42 Recovering of factory default software with user s data 45 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 48 Recovering to a custom size partition 50 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 57 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 59 Installing drivers and app...

Page 19: ...al Windows keys 70 Backlit keyboard 70 Starting a program 71 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 71 Starting a program from the Start menu 71 Saving your work 72 Backing up your work 72 Restoring your work 73 Toshiba s online resources 73 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing 74 Toshiba s energy saver design 74 Running the computer on battery power 74 Battery Notice 74 Power manageme...

Page 20: ... Finding your way around the desktop 87 Setting up for communications 89 Connecting your computer to a network 90 Exploring audio features 90 Recording sounds 90 Using external speakers or headphones 91 Using the Web Camera 92 Using the Memory card reader 92 Inserting memory media 92 Removing memory media 93 Chapter 5 Utilities 94 TOSHIBA Assist 95 Connect 96 Secure 97 Protect Fix 98 Optimize 99 T...

Page 21: ...Monitor 115 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 117 Problems that are easy to fix 117 Problems when you turn on the computer 118 The Windows operating system is not working 120 Using Startup options to fix problems 120 Internet problems 121 The Windows operating system can help you 122 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 122 Checking device properties 122 Power and the batteries 123 Keyboard proble...

Page 22: ...ndix A Hot Keys TOSHIBA Cards 137 Hot Key Cards 137 Using the Hot Key Cards 138 Hot key functions 138 Help 138 Display brightness 138 Output Display switch 139 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 140 Keyboard hot key functions 141 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 142 Zoom Display resolution 143 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 144 Glossary 145 Index 160 ...

Page 23: ...will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer is set to dim the display after 10 minutes of inactivity and enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system after 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that ...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...ur computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the User s Guide this document A Quick Start document It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its standard limited warranty...

Page 28: ...o 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 aro...

Page 29: ...uld 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 Adjust the chair arm rests they should be about the same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms allowing your shoulders to r...

Page 30: ... level to prevent possible eye strain Keep your head level facing forward and balanced over your torso Adjust the font size of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor Sample Illustration Correct posture When using a notebook for long hours it may be more co...

Page 31: ...tyle Learn to touch type so that you don t have to look down at the keyboard Type with straight wrists Type lightly Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications You will be more productive Use the pointing device e g touch pad Accupoint or tablet pen whichever is available with your notebook computer or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball with a comfortable hand posture A...

Page 32: ...creative when in a hotel room use a rolled up blanket or pillows to provide back support or to provide arm support To position the computer at a good height remember to operate the computer on a hard flat stable surface Using your computer on a carpet blanket or other soft materials can block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer and possibly cause overheating of your c...

Page 33: ... Are your hands and wrists aligned in a comfortable straight posture Are your arms supported in the forearm area not at the wrist Do you hold the mouse or trackball with a loose relaxed hand Do you use a light touch when typing or using the mouse Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly Is the top of your monitor close to eye level Is the monitor about an arm length away Have you eliminated ...

Page 34: ...generate heat under normal operating conditions as a function of system activity Avoid extended contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin Under certain operating conditions such prolonged contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin may result in skin irritation and or heat injury Consider using a hard computer insulating pad or similarly suitable hard insulating...

Page 35: ...r computer and AC 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 ...

Page 36: ...e Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock pos...

Page 37: ...us injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Sample Illustration Power cord cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Sample Illustration Connecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of Califor...

Page 38: ...y 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 Is unlit when the main battery has discharged the battery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to r...

Page 39: ... and never lift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Small bright dots may 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 ...

Page 40: ...on will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty To register online an Internet connection is required Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 39 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Connect external devices see Connecting an ...

Page 41: ...that you create recovery media before using your system for the first Recovery option Description Recover to out of box state This option restores the original factory image to your internal storage drive returning your computer to its out of box state Recommended recovery method See Recovering to out of box state recommended recovery method on page 42 Recovery of factory default software with use...

Page 42: ...reated to external media using Windows Backup or another backup program For more information see Backing up your work on page 72 Recovering to out of box state recommended recovery method Recovering an internal storage drive to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the rec...

Page 43: ...y when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the Enter key 4 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not skip to step 5 5 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Cl...

Page 44: ...xt Sample Image Selecting a Process screen 7 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to out of box state Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding see Backing up your work on pag...

Page 45: ...the computer will attempt to back up all of the data from the C Users using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive TECHNICAL NOTE The data from C Users will be copied into the C backup current date folder The directory structure will be retained however all of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process As a result any user can access the folders under...

Page 46: ...n the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software with user s data and then click Next Sample Image Selecting a process screen 7 A warning screen appears stating the Toshiba Recovery Wizard will attempt to save all data There is a risk that the Toshiba Recovery Wizard may not be able to save all data during the recovery proc...

Page 47: ...executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 72 8 Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 9 When the recovery process is complete the Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears indicating that the recovery process is complete Click Finish to restart the computer Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software Recovery complete ...

Page 48: ...source via the AC adaptor You can recover the C drive without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive or by using recovery media if you have created such media To recover using the first method follow the procedure below To recover using the second method see Restoring from recovery media on page 55 To recover using the utilities on...

Page 49: ... the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten Click Yes to continue Sample Image Warning screen 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next Sample Image Selecting a Process screen ...

Page 50: ... a message displays indicating that the C drive has been recovered 10 Click Finish to restart the computer Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery For more information see Backing up your work on page 72 Dur...

Page 51: ...ur computer s internal storage drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 While powering on your computer press the F12 key when the initial TOSHIBA screen displays The Boot menu appears 3 Using the arrow keys to scroll down select the HDD Recovery option and then press the Enter key 4 If your system offers a choice of Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating system select one at this time If not ...

Page 52: ... Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears Select Recover to a custom size partition Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 8 Use the on screen arrow buttons in The size of drive C field to set the partition size 9 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process Be sure to save your work to external media b...

Page 53: ...drive from your recovery media 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 from this media Any files that you created are not backed up on the recovery media You will need to separately back up the files you created for more information see Backing up your work o...

Page 54: ...l optical disc drive is attached the DVD option becomes available in the dialog box 3 Check the Information area of the dialog box to determine the number of DVDs you will need and or the minimum amount of storage space required for copying your system s recovery files to USB flash drive s 4 Do one of the following If you are copying files to DVD connect an optional external writable optical disc ...

Page 55: ...y media on page 55 Restoring from recovery media 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 72 During the internal storage drive recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor If you...

Page 56: ...how to load the DVD while the computer is powered off If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive connect the USB flash drive to your computer 3 Turn on your computer When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays press 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...

Page 57: ... want to restore the internal storage drive use one of the recovery options instead of erasing the drive For more information see Recovering the Internal Storage Drive on page 41 To delete all data and partitions from the internal storage drive 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery media To access the Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive ...

Page 58: ... hard disk This option deletes all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes This process may take several hours depending on the size of your internal storage drive Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage drive will be lost Be sure you have saved your work to ext...

Page 59: ...ment Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears above click your selection Sample Image Search programs and files field ...

Page 60: ...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 across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer To Do the following Example Move the on screen pointer Slide your finger across the touch ...

Page 61: ...ht click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to right click 2 Press and release the secondary control button This feature varies by program Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right clicking Sample Illustration Click the secondary right hand control button Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to sc...

Page 62: ... a circular motion on the touch pad 3 To scroll in the opposite direction reverse the direction of the circular motion 4 To stop scrolling lift your finger off of the touch pad To enable circular scrolling click on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist Click the Device Settings tab and then click on Settings Double click on Scrolling and then double click on One Finger Scrolling Ena...

Page 63: ...l 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 please visit support toshiba com Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default To enable disable the touch pad press F5 For more information see Disabling or en...

Page 64: ...ing 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 an HDMI compatible television or display device to the computer Connect one end of an HDMI cable not included with your computer to the HDMI Out port on the side of your computer and then connect the other end of the cable to your televisio...

Page 65: ...e F4 key to allow time for the display to change This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and externa...

Page 66: ...battery see Taking care of your battery on page 83 Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Cleaning the computer Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the computer s keyboard speaker and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and or display Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer To keep your compute...

Page 67: ...t 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 then engage the locking device The computer is no...

Page 68: ...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 72 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 i...

Page 69: ...ution 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 reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both The Windows operating system ...

Page 70: ... functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows key Opens the Start menu Application key Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit ke...

Page 71: ...es field Starting a program using the Search programs and files field This example uses the Start menu s Search programs and files field to start WordPad 1 Click Start to display the Start menu The Search programs and files field appears at the bottom of the Start menu Sample Image Search programs and files field in Start menu 2 Start typing the program s name wordpad in the Search programs and fi...

Page 72: ...k Before you turn off the computer using the Shut down command save your work on the internal storage drive external media flash media or optical disc This is one of the most important rules of computing When you turn off the computer using the Sleep or Hibernate commands your work should be there when you resume Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your pr...

Page 73: ...Help or your operating system documentation for information on restoring files Sample Image Backup and Restore screen TECHNICAL NOTE When restoring files the backup program prompts you if you try to overwrite a file that already exists on the internal storage drive Make sure the backup version is the one you want before overwriting the existing file Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a n...

Page 74: ...nd 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 power when you are away from an AC outlet You can recharge it many times Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes on...

Page 75: ... helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Please see Maintaining your battery on page 84 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC power either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator if applicable to your system for an extended period more than a month the battery may fail to retain a charge This may shorten the life of the battery and may cause the battery meter...

Page 76: ...nagement settings and features used Charging the main battery To charge the main battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet The battery charges whether the computer is on or off The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions The battery is extremely hot or cold To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity wait until it reaches room temperature...

Page 77: ...TC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on To recharge the RTC battery plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is on If the RTC battery is low the real time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working When Hiber...

Page 78: ...ttery or plug in the AC adaptor If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either a battery pack is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply HINT Be careful not to confuse the battery light the ON OFF light and the power button light When the ON OFF light or power button light flashes amber it indicates that the system is suspended using the Windows ope...

Page 79: ...ly if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the battery What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery Save your work and turn off the c...

Page 80: ... Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized The Edit Plan Settings window appears 3 Click Change advanced power settings The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears 4 Double click Battery to display the battery options Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs Conserving battery power How long a fu...

Page 81: ...use the computer before you need to recharge the battery Microsoft has combined these options into preset Power Plans Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance You may also set 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 Pla...

Page 82: ...d The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped with the TOSHIBA 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 brig...

Page 83: ...r battery and prolong its life Safety precautions Computer warning indicators Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the computer if you observe any of the following conditions Offensive or unusual odor Excessive heat Discoloration Deformation cracks or leaks Smoke Other unusual event during use such as abnormal sound Do n...

Page 84: ...computer and the power cord cable to a power outlet The DC IN or AC power light should glow white and the battery light should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged If the DC IN or AC power light indicator does not glow power is not being supplied Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord cable 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows white If y...

Page 85: ...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 toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your computer...

Page 86: ...thing you can do in the Windows operating system You can use its features to start programs find 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 ...

Page 87: ...An icon represents a folder file or program that can be quickly activated by double clicking the icon You can create a new desktop icon for any folder file or program by dragging the element s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop for example Recycle Bin Holds files you have deleted You may be able to retrieve these files ...

Page 88: ...ermanently 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 appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it Start button You use the Star...

Page 89: ...t time Power usage mode network connectivity status and speaker volume To activate a specific task click the appropriate notification area icon Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet use an online service or communicate across the telephone lines with another computer you need A browser or communications program An Internet Service Provider ISP or online service if you plan to us...

Page 90: ...n ports Accessing a network To access a network connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port RJ45 on your computer For specific information about connecting to the network consult your network administrator Many hotels airports and offices offer Wi Fi access If your computer has Wi Fi ask for help when connecting to a Wi Fi network Exploring audio features You can use your computer to record soun...

Page 91: ...nes or a pair of external stereo speakers Before putting on headphones to listen turn the 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 so...

Page 92: ...ction The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader supports the use of Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO or Secure Digital SD SDHC SDXC These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players cellular phones digital cameras digital video camcorders etc To use a micro or mini SD Card an SD adapter is requ...

Page 93: ...the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon If the system is unable to prepare the media for safe removal a message will tell you to try again later If the media can be removed now the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware If the computer has a spring loaded adapter slot see step 2 otherwise skip to step 3 2 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 3 Grasp the ca...

Page 94: ... 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 TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Application Installer Supervisor password User password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Mouse Utility T...

Page 95: ...omputer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access TOSHIBA Assist click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options Connect Secure Protect Fix Optimize ...

Page 96: ...96 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The feature available in this category is Bluetooth Settings Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Connect tab ...

Page 97: ...97 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are Supervisor password User password Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Secure tab ...

Page 98: ...98 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect Fix The feature available in this category is the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Protect Fix tab ...

Page 99: ...e features available in this category are Mouse Utility TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Hardware Settings TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility Sample Image TOSHIBA Assist window Optimize tab ...

Page 100: ...edia see Creating recovery media on page 53 TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer To reinstall drivers and applications 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears above click your selection The TOSHIBA ...

Page 101: ...n instant password Secures your open programs and files when leaving the computer temporarily You need to have created a password for your Windows account to use an instant password A power on password Prevents unauthorized users from starting the computer A supervisor password Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA Hardware Setup This is useful if more than ...

Page 102: ...sor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your password in a location where you can later access it should you not remember it TOSHIBA is not responsible for any losses that may occur to you your organization or others as a result of the in...

Page 103: ... HWSetup or Unable to run HWSetup and then Click OK 8 Restart the system to complete the process Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon The...

Page 104: ... a password for the power on password functions 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type TOSHIBA Assist In the list that appears above click your selection The TOSHIBA Assist window appears 2 On the left side click the Secure tab 3 Click the User Password icon 4 Click Registered 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 6 Click OK 7 Click OK to exit Deleting a user ...

Page 105: ...s to the likeness of a registrant such as hair style changes or wearing a cap or glasses may affect the recognition rates when such changes occur after the registrant s image has been registered TOSHIBA Face Recognition does not guarantee the correct identification of a user and may incorrectly recognize faces that are similar to the registrant s In addition bright background light and or shadows ...

Page 106: ...PC Diagnostic Tool utility 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type PC Diagnostic Tool In the list that appears above click your selection Or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect Fix tab of TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool window 2 Select the devices that you would like to test by clicking the check b...

Page 107: ... Mouse In the list that appears above click your selection Or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist The Mouse Properties screen appears The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desired then ...

Page 108: ...Assist The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA HWSetup screen General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs Boot Setting Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to power on the computer then quickly pressing the F12 ke...

Page 109: ...members the last configuration If data does not appear on the display you are using after starting in Sleep mode press F4 For more information see Directing the display output when you turn on the computer on page 65 General Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on keyboard function LAN Allows you ...

Page 110: ...ter can supply USB bus power DC 5V to the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port Compatible ports are USB ports that have the symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible...

Page 111: ... connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of ...

Page 112: ...in level Use the slider at the bottom of the utility window beneath the Lower limit of remaining battery life heading to specify when charging should stop For example if you set the slider to 10 charging will stop when 10 or less of the battery power remains Power supply mode settings Your computer may provide two different charging modes to support various types of USB devices If your computer pr...

Page 113: ... keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required Using Accessibility lets you make the Fn key a sticky key meaning you can press it once release it and then press a function key to activate the hot key function Sample Image TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type Accessibility In the list that app...

Page 114: ... type eco Utility In the list that appears above click your selection Double click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area Right click the TOSHIBA eco Utility icon in the notification area and select Launch TOSHIBA eco Utility The TOSHIBA eco Utility window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA eco Utility window To activate the TOSHIBA eco power plan select ON in the upper left section of th...

Page 115: ...nd AC adaptor battery LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication switch docking and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage e g power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various devices The collected information is not limited to the examples specified here The stored data uses a very sma...

Page 116: ...are via the Windows Control Panel Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software does not extend or modify TOSHIBA s obligations under its standard limited warranty in any way TOSHIBA s standard limited warranty terms and limitations apply ...

Page 117: ... 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 stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To clo...

Page 118: ...r check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the ON OFF indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on Also try turning the computer off and then on If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator ...

Page 119: ... the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging batteries on page 76 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 different room If the computer starts normally there may be a problem with the AC outlet itself or the voltage level availa...

Page 120: ...o start after the initial startup appears The operating system takes a long time to start The operating system responds differently from the normal routine The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device If you experience any of these problems use the options in the ...

Page 121: ... Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in Ma...

Page 122: ...o Support Online by clicking the Ask button and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at support toshiba com Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusable Device Manager is a conf...

Page 123: ...ves its power through the AC adaptor and power cord cable or from the system batteries battery and real time clock RTC battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adaptor or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power...

Page 124: ...software using the internal storage drive more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts After a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries For more information on maintaining battery power see ...

Page 125: ...e F4 key several times to advance through the display options If you are using an external monitor Check that the monitor is turned on Check that the monitor s power cord cable is firmly plugged into 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 ma...

Page 126: ...Small bright dots may 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 t...

Page 127: ...uter for a long time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this click the Start button and then in the Search field type Disk Defragmenter In the list that appears above click your selection After it opens click Defragment disk Your data files are damaged or corrupted Refer to your software documentation for file recovery procedures Many software packages automatically ...

Page 128: ...Fi adapter verify that the Wireless antenna is ON the wireless indicator light will be lit Verify that your computer can detect access points or routers If it can detect a Wi Fi access point or router then it may be a configuration issue Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access...

Page 129: ...r 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 Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work If you are using an external Wi Fi adapter USB ad...

Page 130: ...les If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your internal storage drive and start again reloading all your programs and data files from a backup source will save time Read the user s guides 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...

Page 131: ...em Restore utility 1 Click the Start button and then in the Search field type System In the list that appears above click your selection 2 In the left pane click System protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears 3 Click Create 4 In the input field enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future such as Before installing Brand X Accoun...

Page 132: ...be automatically restarted Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup o...

Page 133: ... process introduced Back up your critical data see Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system on page 132 Have your back up media on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it...

Page 134: ...the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge Utility if your computer provides more than one charging mode For more information see Power supply mode settings on page 112 If you are attempting to charge a device without an AC adaptor connected to the computer the computer s battery power may be below the limit specified in the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility or the battery may be depleted Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sle...

Page 135: ...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 136: ...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 137: ...ay to modify selected system functions and to launch applications There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards and Application Cards Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions Mute Power Plan Output Display switch Brightness control Wireless Touch pad ...

Page 138: ...d function The associated hot key Card appears at the top of the screen with its available options below it 3 To cycle through the displayed options press the function key repeatedly Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key Cards or by pressing the associated hot key This section lists the available hot key functions Hot keys are keys that when pressed turn system...

Page 139: ...e appropriate device attached and turned on Built in display only Built in display and external monitor simultaneously External monitor only Built in display and external monitor extended desktop Swap Switch primary display between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop To use a simultaneous mode you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the reso...

Page 140: ...d desktop mode Built in Display and External Monitor or Built in Display and TV In extended desktop mode the image is split into two sides one side per display device To swap sides select Swap Image Display or This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables disables the touch pad For more information on using the touch pad see Using the touch pad on page 60 Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key display...

Page 141: ... x 8 375 ver 2 3 Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume This hot key increases the speaker volume This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer This hot key allows you to zoom out This hot key allows you to zoom in ...

Page 142: ...re Wi Fi enabled Enables just the Wi Fi module Bluetooth enabled Enables just the Bluetooth module All disabled Disables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules All enabled Enables the Bluetooth and Wi Fi modules Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Wireless communication options To enable Wi Fi select To enable Bluetooth select To enable all select To di...

Page 143: ...Display resolution or Space bar This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options Sample Image Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions then select the desired resolution ...

Page 144: ...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 145: ...ting 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 COM1 communications port 1 serial port COM2 communications port 2 serial port CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access ...

Page 146: ...timedia Interface HDMI CEC High Definition 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 MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC Personal...

Page 147: ...ty 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 connector An intelligen...

Page 148: ...formation 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 priori...

Page 149: ... occupies one byte of computer storage 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 press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless o...

Page 150: ...window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user Direct Current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare Alternating Current AC Direct Memory Access DMA A dedicated channel bypassing the CPU that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device directory See folder disable To turn a comput...

Page 151: ...gital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM DVD ROM Digital Versatile or Video Disc Read Only Memory A very high capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data Each DVD ROM can hold as much data as several CD ROMs Compare CD ROM E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on a computer option See also disable eSATA An e...

Page 152: ...pare a blank disk for use with the computer s operating system Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 typically located on the keyboard Their f...

Page 153: ...a memory resident program hot swapping The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors...

Page 154: ...d To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives M memory Typically refers to t...

Page 155: ...disk A disk for storing programs and data that cannot be used to start the computer Compare system disk O online Available through the computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s internal storage drive such as online documentation or online Help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs tha...

Page 156: ...de your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse Used to point to and select activate on screen items such as icons menu items and buttons The shape and purpose of the pointer varies depending on the program you are using and what you are doing pointing device Any device such as the touch pad or a mouse that enables you to move the pointer on the screen port A socket on the computer where you p...

Page 157: ...s The RJ11 connector is a 6 wire connector RJ45 connector An eight wire connector used to connect a computer to a network ROM Read Only Memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the comp...

Page 158: ...ol in the MS DOS operating system generally a drive letter followed by a greater than sign indicating where users are to enter commands T TFT display See active matrix display U Universal Serial Bus USB USB is a serial bus that supports data transfer USB allows hot swapping of peripherals See also bus hot swapping serial upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also...

Page 159: ...term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the computer hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 160: ...y life 74 care 83 84 changing 82 charge indicator light 38 charge time 76 charger 76 charging 38 76 charging the real time clock RTC 77 conserving power 80 determine remaining power 79 disposal 84 indicator light 78 installation 82 low charge 79 maintaining 84 maximum capacity 74 monitoring power 38 77 power management 75 power options 79 real time clock RTC 75 recharge time 74 RTC memory 75 runni...

Page 161: ... HDMI compatible TV or display device 64 power cord cable 38 power source 37 cooling fan adequate ventilation 35 customize computer settings 66 D data entire system backup troubleshooting 132 desktop creating new icon 87 exploring the 86 icons 87 recycle bin 87 standard features 87 Windows operating system 86 Device Manager fixing a problem 122 directing display output 65 disabling touch pad 63 14...

Page 162: ...ot keys 141 special Windows keys 70 troubleshooting 124 using 69 keys backlit 70 function keys 70 L LEDs system indicator lights 78 AC adaptor light 77 AC power light 36 38 battery light 38 Web Camera light 92 Licenses 16 lock computer using 66 M maintaining your battery 84 memory adding optional 40 Memory card reader inserting memory media 92 removing memory media 93 using 92 microphone using 90 ...

Page 163: ...hecking internal storage drive operating status 59 creating recovery media 53 erasing internal storage drive 57 installing drivers and applications 59 internal storage drive 41 out of box state 42 with user s data 45 restoring from recovery media 55 to custom size partition 50 without changing drive partitions 48 recycle bin icon 87 registering computer 40 restore points troubleshooting 131 restor...

Page 164: ...re tab 97 TOSHIBA eco power plan 82 TOSHIBA eco Utility 114 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 105 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 106 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 115 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 100 TOSHIBA Service Station 115 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 110 touch pad using 60 traveling tips 85 troubleshooting 125 AC power light is blinking 119 battery light is blinking 119 ...

Page 165: ...ing 120 wireless networking 128 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 134 USB Wakeup function does not work 134 user password deleting 104 user password setting 104 using a microphone 90 computer lock 66 Memory card reader 92 TOSHIBA eco power plan 82 touch pad 60 Web Camera 92 using the keyboard 69 Utilities 94 V video projector adjusting display 65 W warranty standard limited warranty 27 Web Camera ...

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