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For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 116 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-B Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. GMAD00395011 05/14 At this guide.
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... THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Wash hands after handling. For the state of California to the State of California only. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-B Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides...
... THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Wash hands after handling. For the state of California to the State of California only. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-B Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides...
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... repair or adjustment is required. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with this device. Never attempt to laser light or other transmitter that it for the general population; Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The installer of this model properly, read the User's Guide...
... repair or adjustment is required. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with this device. Never attempt to laser light or other transmitter that it for the general population; Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The installer of this model properly, read the User's Guide...
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... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an...
... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an...
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... a problem with Device Manager 123 Checking device properties 123 Power and the batteries 124 Keyboard problems 126 Display problems 126 Disk or storage drive problems 128 Error-checking 128 Optical disc drive problems 130 Sound system problems 131 Printer problems 131 Wireless networking problems 132 DVD operating problems 134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba...
... a problem with Device Manager 123 Checking device properties 123 Power and the batteries 124 Keyboard problems 126 Display problems 126 Disk or storage drive problems 128 Error-checking 128 Optical disc drive problems 130 Sound system problems 131 Printer problems 131 Wireless networking problems 132 DVD operating problems 134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba...
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... configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide...
... configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide...
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... Refresh process. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to this process. When the process is executed all data on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted and rewritten. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting...
... Refresh process. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to this process. When the process is executed all data on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted and rewritten. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting...
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... presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Your computer may include...
... presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on the external device (if applicable). For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Your computer may include...
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112 Utilities System Settings ❖ 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, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller
112 Utilities System Settings ❖ 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, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller
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.... Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your system to its best by notifying you wish. 114 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your computer. For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery...
.... Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your system to its best by notifying you wish. 114 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your computer. For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery...
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... problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually...
... problems, use the options in the Startup menu to fix the problem. There are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually...
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...; System Restore allows you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for...
...; System Restore allows you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for...
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... that the hardware configuration meets its needs. This is probably a configuration problem. The Error Checking box appears. Your hard disk seems very slow. The system will alert you if you need to scan the drive. 7 Even if you do not need to your selection. Refer to scan the drive for file recovery procedures. Your data files are in the Search field, type Defragment. Consult your selection. 2 Click or...
... that the hardware configuration meets its needs. This is probably a configuration problem. The Error Checking box appears. Your hard disk seems very slow. The system will alert you if you need to scan the drive. 7 Even if you do not need to your selection. Refer to scan the drive for file recovery procedures. Your data files are in the Search field, type Defragment. Consult your selection. 2 Click or...
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.... Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of the screen and, in the Search field type Control Panel. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. If, for each active network adapter will be...
.... Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of the screen and, in the Search field type Control Panel. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. If, for each active network adapter will be...
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... field, type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to turn off the display using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical disc drives and their operation. If you are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. Change the setting for recent firmware upgrades. Click...
... field, type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to turn off the display using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical disc drives and their operation. If you are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. For general problems playing a DVD title, try again. Change the setting for recent firmware upgrades. Click...
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... new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up media on page 136). Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to the computer. follow the installation instructions...
... new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up media on page 136). Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to the computer. follow the installation instructions...
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See also download. USB Flash drive-A small, portable flash memory card that supports data transfer. They are often related to enter commands. Utilities are smaller and more durable than " sign) indicating where users are to computer system management. upload-To send a file to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. W Web-See World Wide Web. U Universal Serial Bus (USB)-USB is a serial bus that plugs into a computer's USB port and functions...
See also download. USB Flash drive-A small, portable flash memory card that supports data transfer. They are often related to enter commands. Utilities are smaller and more durable than " sign) indicating where users are to computer system management. upload-To send a file to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. W Web-See World Wide Web. U Universal Serial Bus (USB)-USB is a serial bus that plugs into a computer's USB port and functions...
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... lock 64 computer will not start troubleshooting 117 computing habits troubleshooting 135 computing tips 65 connecting AC adaptor 39 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 99 external device 59 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new...
... lock 64 computer will not start troubleshooting 117 computing habits troubleshooting 135 computing tips 65 connecting AC adaptor 39 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 99 external device 59 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new...
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... Initial setup using your computer for the first time 41 installing a charged battery 88 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 68 troubleshooting 126 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 80 AC power light 39, 40 battery light 40 Web Camera light 101 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 64...
... Initial setup using your computer for the first time 41 installing a charged battery 88 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 68 troubleshooting 126 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 80 AC power light 39, 40 battery light 40 Web Camera light 101 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 64...
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... 36 printer troubleshooting 131 problem solving contacting Toshiba 141 Startup options 120 projector connecting 61 R recording sounds 99 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 50 reset your PC 52 restoring from recovery media 49 Recovery Media Creator 114 recycle bin icon 96 refresh your PC with user's data 50 registering computer 42 removing an optical...
... 36 printer troubleshooting 131 problem solving contacting Toshiba 141 Startup options 120 projector connecting 61 R recording sounds 99 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 50 reset your PC 52 restoring from recovery media 49 Recovery Media Creator 114 recycle bin icon 96 refresh your PC with user's data 50 registering computer 42 removing an optical...