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If you need assistance:

Technical support is available online at Toshiba’s Web 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 125

in this guide.

Satellite

/Satellite Pro

C40/C50/C70

- A Series

User’s Guide

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Страница 1: ... 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 125 in this guide Satellite SatellitePro C40 C50 C70 ASeries User sGuide ...

Страница 2: ...S AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored...

Страница 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...

Страница 4: ...htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wir...

Страница 5: ... with Bluetooth wireless technology 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 devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless...

Страница 6: ...ary users of the 5 25 GHz to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 GHz to 5 85 GHz bands These radar stations can cause interference with and or damage this device The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802 11a radio device Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices howe...

Страница 7: ...ontact during normal operation is minimized The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions This section is only applicable if your system has an Optical Disc Drive This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read...

Страница 8: ...ay 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 reçu même s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry ...

Страница 9: ...utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux c à d qu ils ont la priorité pour les bandes 5250 5350 MHz et 5650 5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN EL The above caution applies to products that operate with an 802 11a radio device Regulatory statements This product complies with any mandatory product s...

Страница 10: ... facilities for recovery and recycling This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States Although the initial emphasis is in Europe Toshiba is already working with design engineers suppliers and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end of life strategies for our products Pleas...

Страница 11: ...Bande de fréquence restreinte seuls les 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 intern...

Страница 12: ...resence of nearby radar operation may result in temporary interruption of operation of this device The Access Point s radar detection feature will automatically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Taiwan Th...

Страница 13: ...o 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 The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified...

Страница 14: ...cal Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without ...

Страница 15: ... AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR...

Страница 16: ...ademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the 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 MultiMediaCardandMMCareregisteredtrademarksofMultiMediaCardAssociation Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association Wi Fi is a registe...

Страница 17: ...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...

Страница 18: ...ce options 28 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 32 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 ...

Страница 19: ... Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory optional 44 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC with user s data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad sett...

Страница 20: ...ys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons 80 Inserting an optical disc 80 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc ...

Страница 21: ... charged battery 95 Taking care of your battery 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 100 Exploring the Start screen 100 Charms 101 Tiles 102 Exploring the desktop 102 Finding your way around the desktop 102 Windows Store 104 Setting up for communications 104 Connecting your computer to a n...

Страница 22: ...ller 124 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer 126 The Windows operating system is not working 128 Using Startup options to fix problems 128 Internet problems 131 The Windows operating system can help you 131 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 13...

Страница 23: ...tacting Toshiba 150 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 150 Toshiba s worldwide offices 150 Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 156 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Keyboard Function keys 156 Zoom Display resolution 156 Appendix B Power Cord Cab...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 29: ...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...

Страница 30: ...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...

Страница 31: ... 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...

Страница 32: ...style 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 ...

Страница 33: ...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...

Страница 34: ... 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 ...

Страница 35: ...puter base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Today s performance computers 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 res...

Страница 36: ...uter may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer Always make sure your 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 w...

Страница 37: ...nnecting 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 possibl...

Страница 38: ...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...

Страница 39: ...n serious injury 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 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 mai...

Страница 40: ...nd to slowly open or close the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily 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 ...

Страница 41: ...ith Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special 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 i...

Страница 42: ... 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 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key and then click or touch the Shut down option The computer closes all open applications shuts down the operating system and the...

Страница 43: ...e 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 the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to save your work first 3 In the lower right of the scree...

Страница 44: ...more memory see Adding memory optional on page 44 Connect external devices see Connecting an external device on page 66 Connect an external monitor see Using external display devices on page 66 Adding memory optional HINT To purchase additional memory modules see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories toshiba com Your computer comes with enough memory to run mos...

Страница 45: ...illips screwdriver that is in good condition Installing a memory module with the computer s power on may damage the computer the module or both The computer has two memory slots Slot A and Slot B You can install one or two memory modules Before you install or remove a memory module turn off the computer If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode dat...

Страница 46: ...tions shuts down the operating system and then turns off 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 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 it on and dat...

Страница 47: ...later Static electricity can damage the memory module Before you handle the module touch a grounded metal surface to discharge any static electricity you may have built up Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging without touching its c...

Страница 48: ...nstalled 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 Sample Illustration Aligning the memory module with the socket 14 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle to the horizontal surface of the...

Страница 49: ...Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position The memory module should be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in place Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the slot 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 16 Replace the memory ...

Страница 50: ...t 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 19 Reconnect the cables 20 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer...

Страница 51: ...memory module pops up slightly If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30 degree angle and slide it out of the slot Sample Illustration Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw s 5 Re insert the bat...

Страница 52: ...nts 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 7 Reconnect the cables 8 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check...

Страница 53: ...e recovery media If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted you can restore your system from your recovery media Also if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media before using your system for the first time See Cre...

Страница 54: ...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 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 informati...

Страница 55: ...recovery files to USB flash drive s 4 Do one of the following If you are copying files to DVD insert a blank DVD into the optical disc drive If you are copying files to a USB flash drive connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility to your computer All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive s will be erased during...

Страница 56: ... restore your system from such media if necessary For example if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media For instructions on creating recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 54 When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer a...

Страница 57: ...l storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save your data Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before executing the recovery For more information see Backing up your work on page 78 During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor You can recover the f...

Страница 58: ...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 78 ...

Страница 59: ...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 78 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 ...

Страница 60: ... touch Change PC 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 ...

Страница 61: ...o you want to fully 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 ...

Страница 62: ...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 ...

Страница 63: ...n 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 across the touch...

Страница 64: ...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 to the item you want to right click 2 Press and release the secondary control button This feature...

Страница 65: ...ps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type Temporarily disable the touch pad so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type See Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 66 Scroll horizontally Slide your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want t...

Страница 66: ...dels may include USB 3 0 port s To distinguish these ports please look for the blue inset within the USB 3 0 port if available You can easily attach an external device your computer To do this 1 Read the directions that came with the device to see if you first need to install new software 2 Connect the device s video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device 3 Connect the device s...

Страница 67: ...then connect the other end of the cable to your television or display device Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information Your computer should automatically detect the external display device Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Read th...

Страница 68: ...h simultaneously Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the P keys Press the P keys repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the P keys to allow time for the display to change This cycles through the settings in the following order the last two opti...

Страница 69: ...adjustments to your computer to suit your needs From the Start or Desktop screen 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 Settings charm and then click or touch Change PC Settings Then choose a category you wish to change Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details Yo...

Страница 70: ...rnal storage drive and optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable For more i...

Страница 71: ... Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable ...

Страница 72: ...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 78 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...

Страница 73: ...cially 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 records infor...

Страница 74: ...PRTSC key Sample Illustration PRTSC key on the 10 key keyboard Function keys The function keys not to 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 ...

Страница 75: ...er to manipulate the on screen icons buttons menu items and other items on the touch screen You can also change the screen s orientation The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp rough 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 disp...

Страница 76: ...ngers on an item and rotate your hand The item rotates in the direction you turn your hand Not functional in all apps Mouse properties Mouse properties allow you to change your pointing device or mouse settings To access Mouse properties 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 or touch the Search charm click o...

Страница 77: ...he right edge of the screen To Start an app using the Search function 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 the Search charm The apps screen appears with the available system apps to choose from or you can enter your search in the search field Below is an example using the Search fie...

Страница 78: ...n page 147 HINT Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs DVDs You may prefer to use a high capacity file recovery system such as an external hard drive Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is a popular medium for software music and video Digital versatile discs DVDs provide a significant increase in data storage and sup...

Страница 79: ...tton Press to release the disc tray Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off Use a ...

Страница 80: ...ng The Next track button allows you to go to the next track The Volume decrease button allows you to decrease the volume The Volume increase button allows you to increase the volume The Mute button allows you to enable disable volume mute Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the drive s in use indicator light is off 3 ...

Страница 81: ... does not automatically start your disc try launching the optical disc manually To do this follow these steps 1 Press the E keys 2 Double click or touch the optical disc drive icon The drive will run the optical disc If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it...

Страница 82: ... recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive Do not press the eject button while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the ...

Страница 83: ...ctive cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it 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 150 ...

Страница 84: ... 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 p...

Страница 85: ...um 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 Please see Maintaining your battery on page 97 for procedures If the computer is continuously operated on AC...

Страница 86: ...nt 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 Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Battery charge time may vary depe...

Страница 87: ...e 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 78 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an...

Страница 88: ... 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 charge time may vary depending upon power...

Страница 89: ...aining 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 102 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 batter...

Страница 90: ...ot 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 specif...

Страница 91: ...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 optical disc 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...

Страница 92: ...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...

Страница 93: ...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...

Страница 94: ...rotective 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 battery from the computer To remove the battery 1 Save y...

Страница 95: ...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 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 I...

Страница 96: ...ry again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the computer on page 94 6 Restart the computer ...

Страница 97: ...plode 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 loss of data Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter To fully discharge your b...

Страница 98: ... packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in ...

Страница 99: ...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 through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Before using your computer aboard an aircraft make sure the Wireless ante...

Страница 100: ... 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 101 You can also use the Windows key on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go...

Страница 101: ...r swiping 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 vie...

Страница 102: ...ightly 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 taskbar notification area notification and background pattern Sample Image Windows Desktop screen Icons An icon represents a folder file ...

Страница 103: ...ation 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 or see Help file on page 153 Taskbar Each time you open a program a button associated with that program appear...

Страница 104: ...ther conditions Badge notifications A specialized type of tile notification shown on the Start screen tile using glyphs to indicate the number of applications that have updates available or the status of a running application Raw notifications These run a background task on behalf of an application while that application is not running in order to make available the latest content such as an onlin...

Страница 105: ...s 3 Select your network 4 Click or touch Connect 5 Enter the network security key if applicable 6 Click or touch Next Your computer should then be connected To enable or disable wireless communication use the F12 key For more information see TOSHIBA Function Keys on page 152 When Airplane mode is OFF the wireless indicator light will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wirele...

Страница 106: ...ng Sound Recorder 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 Sound Recorder Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When yo...

Страница 107: ... a 16 ohm stereo mini connector To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the computer s volume control Using the Web Camera Your computer may come with a built in Web Camera With this Web Camera you can do the following Take pictures and record videos with your computer Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging...

Страница 108: ...t other types of media Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media To copy data from one media to another use the drag and drop feature of the Windows operating system Inserting memory media To locate your Memory card reader please refer to your Quick Start document The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal are...

Страница 109: ...you would like to eject 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 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 ...

Страница 110: ...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 Desktop Assist eco Utility Supervisor password User password System Settings Function Key Recovery Media Creator Service Station TOSHIBA Application Inst...

Страница 111: ...nge of computer settings To access Desktop Assist from the Start screen begin typing Desktop Assist or while in the Desktop screen double click or touch the Desktop Assist icon The Desktop Assist window appears Sample Image Desktop Assist window The Desktop Assist offers several options Media Entertainment Tools Utilities Support Recovery ...

Страница 112: ...112 Utilities Desktop Assist Media Entertainment The features available in this category are TOSHIBA Optical Disc Player Audio Enhancement Sample Image Desktop Assist window Media Entertainment tab ...

Страница 113: ...ilities Desktop Assist Tools Utilities The features that may be available in this category are eco Utility Password Utility System Settings Function Key Sample Image Desktop Assist window Tools Utilities tab ...

Страница 114: ...op Assist Support Recovery The features that may be available in this category are Recovery Media Creator Service Station TOSHIBA Application Installer User s Guide Sample Image Desktop Assist window Support Recovery tab ...

Страница 115: ...co Utility or while in the Desktop screen double click or touch the Desktop Assist icon 2 Click or touch Tools Utilities 3 Click or touch eco Utility The eco Utility window appears Sample Image eco Utility window 4 To activate the eco power plan select eco Mode on the left side 5 Click or touch the eco Mode button 6 Click or touch Close For more information on the eco power plan and utility click ...

Страница 116: ...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 or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save your passwor...

Страница 117: ... 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 9 Click or touch Save 10 Click or touch OK Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password 1 To access Supervisor Password from the Start...

Страница 118: ...eviously stored passwords 9 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 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...

Страница 119: ...ssword function 1 To access User Password from the Start screen begin typing Password Utility or while in the Desktop screen double click or touch the Desktop Assist icon 2 Click or touch Tools Utilities 3 Click or touch Password Utility A pop up screen appears asking for a password 4 Enter your password and then click or touch Verify 5 Click or touch Delete An authority verification pop up screen...

Страница 120: ...lows you to set conditions for various functions Boot Options Allows 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 CPU Allows you to set conditions for CPU Display Allows ...

Страница 121: ... or change certain settings back to their default values Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on keyboard function or to configure the function keys SATA Allows you to set conditions for SATA USB Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3 0 controller ...

Страница 122: ...122 Utilities Function Key Function Key Turns notifications for the touch pad status ON OFF Sample Image Function Key The Function option is disabled by default NOTE ...

Страница 123: ... information on using the utility to create recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 54 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...

Страница 124: ...on Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer or while in the Desktop screen double click or touch the Desktop Assist icon 2 Click or touch Support Recovery 3 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click or touch the item you want to install 5 Click or touch ...

Страница 125: ...ion on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program or application stops responding The Windows 8 operating system allows for the use of both applications Apps used with the Windows Modern UI and programs used in the traditional Windows desktop environment For the purpose of simplifying the information we will use the terms interchangeably in thi...

Страница 126: ...or at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adaptor 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 Power button If the button is glowing the computer is on If the button is not lit try turning the computer off and then on again If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the ...

Страница 127: ...rrect 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...

Страница 128: ...ur work routine you can easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly For example The operating system fails to 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 ...

Страница 129: ...efresh your PC with user s data on page 57 Reset your computer All of your personal files and apps are removed Your computer settings are changed back to their defaults For more information see Reset your PC on page 59 Advanced options Choosing this option presents you with another set of options System Restore System Restore allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to a state at w...

Страница 130: ...file that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services If the computer starts and runs in Safe Mode you will know the Operating System is most likely working properly and that you should look to third party applications or drivers for the source of your problem Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers ...

Страница 131: ... find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later The Windows operating system can help you If the operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer the online Help can assist you in troubleshooting the problem Getting to t...

Страница 132: ... device s properties 1 From the Start screen type Device The search feature appears 2 Click or touch Settings 3 From the list of device s click or touch Device Manger 4 To view the device s installed double click or touch the device type The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box which provides an array of tabs They may include The General tab which provides basic information a...

Страница 133: ...olding the Shift key click or touch the Shut down option The computer closes all open applications shuts down the operating system and then turns off 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 install...

Страница 134: ...wer Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 94 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature...

Страница 135: ...tion on maintaining battery power see Changing the main battery on page 94 Keyboard problems To capture a print screen of the entire screen press the Fn PRTSC key To capture only the active window displayed press Fn ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages You may need to update you...

Страница 136: ...uter 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 incorrect or the current settings do not work wi...

Страница 137: ... 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 not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power...

Страница 138: ...licking 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 repai...

Страница 139: ...e 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 Optical disc drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the optical disc drive is an external ...

Страница 140: ... correctly but others do not Check that the type of disc you are using is compatible with your optical disc drive For more information regarding supported optical media formats refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at support toshiba com If the problem is with an optical data disc refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the prog...

Страница 141: ...s self test to check for any problem with the printer itself Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in 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 fi...

Страница 142: ...onnect 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 SSIDs are case sensitive Check the Windows Control Panel s Device Manager to ver...

Страница 143: ... site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs you may be able to fix the problem yourself For general problems playing a DVD title try the following steps 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted...

Страница 144: ...rom turning off click or touch Never in both drop down lists 4 Click or touch Save changes The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title If the screen saver is enabled it runs on top of any movie or title you are watching To disable the screen saver 1 Right click the desktop and click or touch Personalize in the menu 2 Click or touch Screen Saver in the lower right corner of the wi...

Страница 145: ... drive and start 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 documenta...

Страница 146: ... 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 or touch Configure 5 Under Restore settings select Turn on System Protection 6 Click or touch OK 7 Click or touch Create 8 In the...

Страница 147: ... now be restored to the state it was in when the chosen restore point was created and then the computer will 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 inac...

Страница 148: ... applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser Create a restore point refer to Saving system configuration with restore points on page 146 Before installing anything use the System Restore utility to set a restore point see the section titled restore points If anything goes wrong you will then be able to easily restore the ...

Страница 149: ...l applications email business applications etc are working correctly and verify that important devices are still functioning 6 For each additional hardware or software item repeat these steps starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has changed or starting at step 2 if no critical data has changed If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and ar...

Страница 150: ...rmation in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan latin toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America acclaim toshiba com Toshiba USA Self Service support web site laptopforums toshiba com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 ...

Страница 151: ...e 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 Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone...

Страница 152: ...BA 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 Mute Wireless ...

Страница 153: ... 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 ...

Страница 154: ...ailable options Only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached 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 ...

Страница 155: ...information on using the touch pad see Using the touch pad on page 63 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 inc...

Страница 156: ...speakers or headphones This TOSHIBA 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 This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out Fn This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in Fn Space bar This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution Cycle t...

Страница 157: ...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 ...

Страница 158: ...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 ...

Страница 159: ...e 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 PCI Peripheral Component I...

Страница 160: ...tive 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 intelligent adapter o...

Страница 161: ...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...

Страница 162: ... 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 press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the W...

Страница 163: ...rinters disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen 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 A...

Страница 164: ...t mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital 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 anoth...

Страница 165: ... 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 key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key ...

Страница 166: ...om 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 take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced inte...

Страница 167: ...y creating light and dark pixels load 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 d...

Страница 168: ...mputer 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 that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are the Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems optical d...

Страница 169: ...bles you to move the pointer on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See Central Processing Unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility...

Страница 170: ...omputer is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S Secure Digital SD A small portable non volatile memory card used to store and transfer data between digital products providing encryption capability for content security select To highlight or otherwise speci...

Страница 171: ...ng them with your finger Tile Tiles A list of square or rectangular icons on the Start screen representing applications that can be accessed by selecting them 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 download USB See...

Страница 172: ...d is another 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 ...

Страница 173: ...rom Start screen 77 audio features 106 B backing up files 73 78 battery battery life 85 Call2Recycle 98 care 97 changing 94 charge indicator light 39 charge time 86 charger 86 charging 40 86 charging the real time clock RTC 87 conserving power 91 determine remaining power 89 disposal 98 indicator light 89 installation 95 low charge 90 maintaining 97 maximum capacity 85 monitoring power 39 88 power...

Страница 174: ...ter lock 70 computer will not start troubleshooting 126 computing habits troubleshooting 144 computing tips 72 connecting AC adaptor 37 AC adaptor cord to DC IN 39 computer to a network 105 external device 66 HDMI compatible TV or display device 67 monitor 67 power cord cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 36 customize computer settings 69 D data entire system backup troublesh...

Страница 175: ...ess devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output Display switch 154 volume mute 156 Zoom Display resolution 156 function keys 74 H headphones using 106 I icon desktop 102 moving to desktop 102 recycle bin 103 safety 27 Shut down 42 43 46 133 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 41 installation memory module 4...

Страница 176: ...onnecting your computer 105 networking wireless 105 notification area 103 notifications 104 O online resources Toshiba 83 optical disc Auto Run feature 81 handling 81 inserting 80 playing optical media 81 positioning 81 recording optical media 81 removing with computer off 82 removing with computer on 82 optical disc drive components 79 drive in use indicator light 79 eject button 79 handling an o...

Страница 177: ...7 reset your PC 59 restoring from recovery media 56 Recovery Media Creator 123 recycle bin icon 103 refresh your PC with user s data 57 registering computer 41 removing an optical disc with computer on 82 andopticaldiscwithcomputeroff 82 battery from the computer 94 memory module 50 memory module slot cover 47 restart computer 42 restore points troubleshooting 146 running computer on battery power...

Страница 178: ...TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 63 touch screen navigation 75 traveling tips 99 troubleshooting 135 AC power light is blinking 127 battery light is blinking 128 bookmarked site not found 131 checking device properties 132 computer will not start 126 contacting Toshiba 149 corrupted damaged data files 139 data entire system backup 147 Device Manager 132 display error message 136...

Страница 179: ... 78 eco power plan 93 Memory card reader 108 optical disc drive 78 touch pad 63 Web Camera 107 using the keyboard 73 Utilities 110 V video projector adjusting display 69 W warranty standard limited warranty 28 Web Camera using 107 Web sites 150 Wi Fi wireless networking 105 Windows Charms Devices 101 Search 101 Settings 101 Share 101 Start 101 Windows charms 101 Windows key 75 Windows operating sy...

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