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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 131 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 - At this guide. GMAD00394010 04/14
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 131 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 - At this guide. GMAD00394010 04/14
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 60 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an...
... 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 60 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an...
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... Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 125 Power supply mode settings 125 Sleep and Music 126 HDD Protection Utility 127 Function Key 128 Recovery Media Creator 129 Service Station 129 TOSHIBA Application Installer 130 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 131 Problems that are easy to fix 131 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 132 The Windows® operating system is not working 134 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 134 Internet problems...
... Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 125 Power supply mode settings 125 Sleep and Music 126 HDD Protection Utility 127 Function Key 128 Recovery Media Creator 129 Service Station 129 TOSHIBA Application Installer 130 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 131 Problems that are easy to fix 131 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 132 The Windows® operating system is not working 134 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 134 Internet problems...
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... computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to find specific information. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the...
... computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to find specific information. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the...
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... click or touch the Power ( ) icon. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm.
... click or touch the Power ( ) icon. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on, begin at step 1; NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm.
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... on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your computer while pressing the F12 key on your internal storage drive will be deleted. Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Please make a back up your work" on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Click...
... on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your computer while pressing the F12 key on your internal storage drive will be deleted. Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Please make a back up your work" on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Click...
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... with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 70 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, 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 power cable to...
... with the device to see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on your computer. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 70 Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, 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 power cable to...
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... only if the related utility is available on your system. ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep Utilities ❖ HDD Protection Utility ❖ Function Key ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer 114 Chapter 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to best meet your individual needs. These utilities are described in this...
... only if the related utility is available on your system. ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep Utilities ❖ HDD Protection Utility ❖ Function Key ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer 114 Chapter 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to best meet your individual needs. These utilities are described in this...
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... view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for SATA ❖ Sleep Utilities-Allows you to enable or disable Sleep and Charge/Sleep and Music functions. ❖ Sleep and Charge-Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Sleep and Music-Allows you to set conditions for the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. For more information, see "Directing the...
... view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for SATA ❖ Sleep Utilities-Allows you to enable or disable Sleep and Charge/Sleep and Music functions. ❖ Sleep and Charge-Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Sleep and Music-Allows you to set conditions for the built-in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. For more information, see "Directing the...
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... are disabled when using the "Sleep and Music" feature, the volume adjustment and mute setting cannot be connected to the Microphone/Line-in the utility and turn down the volume of your portable audio device. 126 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may differ between Windows® mode and "Sleep and Music" mode. The volume settings and sound quality may not work...
... are disabled when using the "Sleep and Music" feature, the volume adjustment and mute setting cannot be connected to the Microphone/Line-in the utility and turn down the volume of your portable audio device. 126 Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may differ between Windows® mode and "Sleep and Music" mode. The volume settings and sound quality may not work...
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... Recovery Media Creator utility enables you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your computer. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your system to its best by notifying you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you wish. The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used...
... Recovery Media Creator utility enables you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your computer. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your system to its best by notifying you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you wish. The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used...
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... these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the AC adaptor that shipped with your level of expertise with your work routine, you experience any of the problem and your computer. 134 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working The...
... these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the AC adaptor that shipped with your level of expertise with your work routine, you experience any of the problem and your computer. 134 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working The...
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... it is probably a configuration problem. Your data files are properly connected to the computer and refer to a power source and turned on. Refer to its documentation and check that the disc is clean. Make sure a program is connected to the documentation that holds the optical disc is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are damaged or...
... it is probably a configuration problem. Your data files are properly connected to the computer and refer to a power source and turned on. Refer to its documentation and check that the disc is clean. Make sure a program is connected to the documentation that holds the optical disc is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are damaged or...
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... in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 138 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to get it cleaned. 5 From the Start screen, type Computer. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you...
... in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 138 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to get it cleaned. 5 From the Start screen, type Computer. A dirty drive can also cause audio problems. If you...
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... the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). 157 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits For additional Help, while in case you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. If the device is often necessary to "Saving system configuration...
... the installation instructions that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up your critical data (see the section titled restore points). 157 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits For additional Help, while in case you need any changes that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. If the device is often necessary to "Saving system configuration...
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... external device 70 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 71 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 73 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 106 exploring the 105 icons 106 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Device Manager fixing a problem 138 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 143 display devices external...
... external device 70 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 71 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 73 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 106 exploring the 105 icons 106 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Device Manager fixing a problem 138 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 143 display devices external...
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... 78 H HDD Protection Utility 127 headphones using 110 I icon desktop 106 moving to desktop 106 recycle bin 106 safety 29 Shut down 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 42 installation memory module 47 installing memory modules 47 internal storage drive recovery 55 K keyboard function keys 78 special Windows® keys 79 troubleshooting 142 using 78 keys...
... 78 H HDD Protection Utility 127 headphones using 110 I icon desktop 106 moving to desktop 106 recycle bin 106 safety 29 Shut down 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 42 installation memory module 47 installing memory modules 47 internal storage drive recovery 55 K keyboard function keys 78 special Windows® keys 79 troubleshooting 142 using 78 keys...
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... printer troubleshooting 149 problem solving contacting Toshiba 160 Startup options 134 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 109 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 65 internal storage drive 55 refresh your PC 60 reset your PC 63 restoring from recovery media 59 Recovery Media Creator 129 recycle bin icon 106 refresh your PC with user's data 60 registering computer 43 removing...
... printer troubleshooting 149 problem solving contacting Toshiba 160 Startup options 134 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 109 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 65 internal storage drive 55 refresh your PC 60 reset your PC 63 restoring from recovery media 59 Recovery Media Creator 129 recycle bin icon 106 refresh your PC with user's data 60 registering computer 43 removing...
Sat P50-B Series Quick Start Guide
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... downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other countries. Save time with one of Microsoft Corporation in the default PDF reader software; Visit Toshiba's Support Web site Technical support is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other downloads. At this Web site, you can access it at support.toshiba.com. GMA501306010 • 02/14 Microsoft and Windows are easy to complete a setup...
... downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other countries. Save time with one of Microsoft Corporation in the default PDF reader software; Visit Toshiba's Support Web site Technical support is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other downloads. At this Web site, you can access it at support.toshiba.com. GMA501306010 • 02/14 Microsoft and Windows are easy to complete a setup...