Satellite C40/C50/C70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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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. 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. At this guide. GMAD00395011 05/14
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. 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. At this guide. GMAD00395011 05/14
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.../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 and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. As with any new technology, you...
.../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 and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. As with any new technology, you...
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...tested with RSS 210 of the Required Label (Sample shown below. To use this device. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The RF device shall not be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. This device complies with this model properly, read the User's Guide...Canadian ICES-003. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other safety hazards, resulting in excess of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Canada - Cet appareil num...
...tested with RSS 210 of the Required Label (Sample shown below. To use this device. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The RF device shall not be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. This device complies with this model properly, read the User's Guide...Canadian ICES-003. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other safety hazards, resulting in excess of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Canada - Cet appareil num...
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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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... interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure...
... interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure...
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... computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted and rewritten. When the process is executed all data on your work" on page 71. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from media or websites will be connected to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up your data using the utilities stored on -screen instructions to an external power source via...
... computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted and rewritten. When the process is executed all data on your work" on page 71. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from media or websites will be connected to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up your data using the utilities stored on -screen instructions to an external power source via...
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... 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. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Disabling or enabling the touch...
... 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. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Disabling or enabling the touch...
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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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... updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your computer. 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 wish. For detailed information on using the utility...
... updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your computer. 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 wish. For detailed information on using the utility...
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... of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from depending on the severity of expertise with user's data)" on page 50. You now have several options to choose from the menu. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System...
... of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from depending on the severity of expertise with user's data)" on page 50. You now have several options to choose from the menu. If Windows® fails to troubleshoot the Operating System...
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... software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. 121 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 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 this option presents you to use...
... software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. 121 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 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 this option presents you to use...
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Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you wish to defragment. 4 Click or touch the Optimize button. The system will alert you if you need to scan the drive. 7 Even if you do not need to recover lost data using your computer for file recovery procedures. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon...
Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Your hard disk seems very slow. If you wish to defragment. 4 Click or touch the Optimize button. The system will alert you if you need to scan the drive. 7 Even if you do not need to recover lost data using your computer for file recovery procedures. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon...
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... are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. If you are in the Wi-Fi® part of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable...
... are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. If you are in the Wi-Fi® part of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable...
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..." on hand in case you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. If anything that the installation utility left behind. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you will clean up files". before connecting a new hardware item to do so. If the device is connected first, it may...
..." on hand in case you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. If anything that the installation utility left behind. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you will clean up files". before connecting a new hardware item to do so. If the device is connected first, it may...
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... by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from a computer to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. Devices may be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). Direct Current (DC)-The type of data from the user. See also enable. CPU-See Central Processing Unit (CPU). device driver-A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between the...
... by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from a computer to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. Devices may be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). Direct Current (DC)-The type of data from the user. See also enable. CPU-See Central Processing Unit (CPU). device driver-A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between the...
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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...
Quick Start Guide for Satellite C50-B Series
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... a setup process. At this Web site, you can access it at support.toshiba.com. Printed on your Start screen 1. Need Help? Most problems are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. C lick/touch the TOSHIBA Central tile/icon 2. GMA501305010 • 02/14 Click/touch User's Guide Note: The User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads...
... a setup process. At this Web site, you can access it at support.toshiba.com. Printed on your Start screen 1. Need Help? Most problems are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. C lick/touch the TOSHIBA Central tile/icon 2. GMA501305010 • 02/14 Click/touch User's Guide Note: The User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads...