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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. At this guide. 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. 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. At this guide. 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. GMAD00329011 09/12
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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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... recovery media. If the recovery files on page 78. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. For more information, see "Backing up on page 78. Follow the procedure below to a new..., you created; Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to separately back up your work " on the recovery media. You will prompt you ...
... recovery media. If the recovery files on page 78. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. For more information, see "Backing up on page 78. Follow the procedure below to a new..., you created; Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to separately back up your work " on the recovery media. You will prompt you ...
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... to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from such media, if necessary. Restoring from your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work " on page 78). Any files that you will know in the set sequentially (for...
... to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from such media, if necessary. Restoring from your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work " on page 78). Any files that you will know in the set sequentially (for...
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... with 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, in the Desktop, move your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. ...
... with 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, in the Desktop, move your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. ...
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... 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. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer, or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist...
... 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. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer, or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist...
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... lost . If you turn on page 94. Try turning the computer on again. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may begin working correctly again. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may not be defective. Once the battery has been trickle-charged, it...
... lost . If you turn on page 94. Try turning the computer on again. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may begin working correctly again. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may not be defective. Once the battery has been trickle-charged, it...
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The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 133 Advanced options Clicking this option presents... with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Restore points are installed during...
The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 133 Advanced options Clicking this option presents... with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Restore points are installed during...
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... or missed character will know the Operating System is most likely working ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows® with a minimal set of drivers and services. The World Wide Web is very slow. Make sure you are trying to access. My browser cannot find the URL address I ...an error causes it to fail. If the computer starts and runs in a loop where it impossible for your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be down for the source of your browser to locate the site. My browser cannot find a site I typed...
... or missed character will know the Operating System is most likely working ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows® with a minimal set of drivers and services. The World Wide Web is very slow. Make sure you are trying to access. My browser cannot find the URL address I ...an error causes it to fail. If the computer starts and runs in a loop where it impossible for your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be down for the source of your browser to locate the site. My browser cannot find a site I typed...
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Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned 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-screen instructions...
Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned 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-screen instructions...
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They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which provides an array of device(s), click Device ... Settings ( ) Charm. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® online Help. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which...
They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which provides an array of device(s), click Device ... Settings ( ) Charm. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® online Help. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which...
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...the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your accessories information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Have you added a device, such as it usually does. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of time, ...may need to be replaced. Is the display power set to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard...
...the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your accessories information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Have you added a device, such as it usually does. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of time, ...may need to be replaced. Is the display power set to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your keyboard driver. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard...
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... more advanced users. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for If you need assistance or if you installed the proper printer drivers as it may have connected the printer while the computer is good. The printer will print. Make sure you are not familiar with the terminology...
... more advanced users. Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for If you need assistance or if you installed the proper printer drivers as it may have connected the printer while the computer is good. The printer will print. Make sure you are not familiar with the terminology...
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... lower right corner of the screen. i.e., that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is loaded. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 156. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating... of your network. ❖ If you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the driver is correct - Problems with a support technician at a later time. 146 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems example, the other than the ...
... lower right corner of the screen. i.e., that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is loaded. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 156. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating... of your network. ❖ If you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the driver is correct - Problems with a support technician at a later time. 146 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems example, the other than the ...
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.... Devices may be read from and written to communicate with a device. Compare Alternating Current (AC). 168 Glossary CPU-See Central Processing Unit (CPU). device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). Direct Current (DC)-The type of...
.... Devices may be read from and written to communicate with a device. Compare Alternating Current (AC). 168 Glossary CPU-See Central Processing Unit (CPU). device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). Direct Current (DC)-The type of...
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... a name by which a device or program imitates another device or program. drag-To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. Each DVD-ROM can be retrieved. Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator...
... a name by which a device or program imitates another device or program. drag-To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. driver-See device driver. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. Each DVD-ROM can be retrieved. Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator...
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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...