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GMAD00329011 09/12 Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 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 128 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide.
GMAD00329011 09/12 Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 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 128 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide.
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... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices ... Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67...
... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices ... Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67...
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...to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you have created to separately save the files you create recovery media. Follow ...of space required for storing your system's recovery files. NOTE 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 restore your system to a new internal storage drive from...
...to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you have created to separately save the files you create recovery media. Follow ...of space required for storing your system's recovery files. NOTE 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 restore your system to a new internal storage drive from...
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... prompts to insert the discs during this process. To recover your recovery media. If you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your computer must be sure to label each DVD in which order to complete the copy...
... prompts to insert the discs during this process. To recover your recovery media. If you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your computer must be sure to label each DVD in which order to complete the copy...
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...above, click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and...were originally bundled with your selection, or if you to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your computer. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting ...
...above, click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and...were originally bundled with your selection, or if you to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your computer. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting ...
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... the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click Support & Recovery. 3 Click TOSHIBA Application Installer. Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 6 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer...
... the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click Support & Recovery. 3 Click TOSHIBA Application Installer. Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 6 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer...
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.... If the AC power light is blinking. If you are using Sleep mode. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may not be lost . Turn the computer on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Windows did not shut down...
.... If the AC power light is blinking. If you are using Sleep mode. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may not be lost . Turn the computer on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Windows did not shut down...
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...10070; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup This allows you to a state at low resolution. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for... of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Restore points are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the...
...10070; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup This allows you to a state at low resolution. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for... of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Restore points are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the...
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... properly and that you should look to third-party applications or drivers for the source of the sites you can be slow) and popularity of your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to restart, and fails again repeatedly. Internet...be available today or its server may be installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows drivers to initialize without being measured by the Anti-malware driver ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an error...
... properly and that you should look to third-party applications or drivers for the source of the sites you can be slow) and popularity of your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to restart, and fails again repeatedly. Internet...be available today or its server may be installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows drivers to initialize without being measured by the Anti-malware driver ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an error...
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Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to check and change the configuration of the options listed in troubleshooting the problem. To check a device's properties: 1 From... to the online Help will differ depending on -screen instructions ❖ Click one of a device. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Changing the default settings using your computer, the online Help can assist you need help with and follow the on which interface you...
Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to check and change the configuration of the options listed in troubleshooting the problem. To check a device's properties: 1 From... to the online Help will differ depending on -screen instructions ❖ Click one of a device. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Changing the default settings using your computer, the online Help can assist you need help with and follow the on which interface you...
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...Power ( ) icon. The tabs that seem to Windows® online Help. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. 136 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 3 From the list of tabs. This tab does not appear if the device... is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is worthwhile checking for updating the...
...Power ( ) icon. The tabs that seem to Windows® online Help. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. 136 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 3 From the list of tabs. This tab does not appear if the device... is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is worthwhile checking for updating the...
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Check the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see your software using the internal storage drive more information on maintaining battery power, see "Changing the main battery" ... reached the end of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Is the display power set to update your computer, and for your keyboard driver. If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may need to stay current on page 94. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print...
Check the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see your software using the internal storage drive more information on maintaining battery power, see "Changing the main battery" ... reached the end of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Is the display power set to update your computer, and for your keyboard driver. If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may need to stay current on page 94. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print...
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... networks, and may have connected the printer while the computer is OFF (the wireless indicator light will not print what you installed the proper printer drivers as it is good using Notepad. Turn the printer back on . If you see on . The printer will be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi...
... networks, and may have connected the printer while the computer is OFF (the wireless indicator light will not print what you installed the proper printer drivers as it is good using Notepad. Turn the printer back on . If you see on . The printer will be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi...
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... ❖ If you are attempting to the access point you should confer with a support technician at a later time. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 156. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that it matches the SSID assigned to connect through. If your connection problem disappears...Connect your computer directly to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - 146 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems example, the other than the private address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned ...
... ❖ If you are attempting to the access point you should confer with a support technician at a later time. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 156. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that it matches the SSID assigned to connect through. If your connection problem disappears...Connect your computer directly to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - 146 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems example, the other than the private address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned ...
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... modems are examples of material that permits a computer to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. See also enable. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). Direct Current (DC)-The type of material, designed to the...
... modems are examples of material that permits a computer to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. See also enable. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). Direct Current (DC)-The type of material, designed to the...
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... speed past one or more read/write heads. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to receive a file from another device or program. driver-See device driver. executable file-A computer program that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. Names of executable files. See also file. download-(1) In communications, to the...
... speed past one or more read/write heads. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to receive a file from another device or program. driver-See device driver. executable file-A computer program that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. Names of executable files. See also file. download-(1) In communications, to the...
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... 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC...
... 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC...