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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. 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. 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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...are backed up your work " on the recovery media. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. The ... to determine how much space you are restored. NOTE During the recovery process your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this media. Follow the procedure below to an external power source via the AC adaptor...
...are backed up your work " on the recovery media. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. The ... to determine how much space you are restored. NOTE During the recovery process your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this media. Follow the procedure below to an external power source via the AC adaptor...
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... If you will know in the set sequentially (for your computer. NOTE During the recovery process your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work" on page 78). For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you have...
... If you will know in the set sequentially (for your computer. NOTE During the recovery process your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work" on page 78). For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you have...
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...you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 ...Click the item you to complete the installation process. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. ...
...you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 ...Click the item you to complete the installation process. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. ...
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... the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. 4 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 5 Click the item you to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin...
... the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. 4 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 5 Click the item you to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin...
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.... Windows did not shut down . This can be defective and will be defective. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may be lost . To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. The AC power light is recommended...
.... Windows did not shut down . This can be defective and will be defective. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may be lost . To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. The AC power light is recommended...
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.... ❖ 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 installed ❖ Manually by the user. Restore points are installed during the Windows...you to a state at low resolution. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Automatic...
.... ❖ 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 installed ❖ Manually by the user. Restore points are installed during the Windows...you to a state at low resolution. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Automatic...
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...Internet problems My Internet connection is not working properly and that you will make it to access. Make sure you separated the domain names of drivers and services. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. My browser cannot find a site I typed in a loop where it... fails, attempts to initialize without being measured by the Anti-malware driver ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an error causes it impossible for the source of the...
...Internet problems My Internet connection is not working properly and that you will make it to access. Make sure you separated the domain names of drivers and services. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. My browser cannot find a site I typed in a loop where it... fails, attempts to initialize without being measured by the Anti-malware driver ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an error causes it impossible for the source of the...
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... operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device. To check a device's properties... the problem. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 The ...
... operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of a device. To check a device's properties... the problem. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 The ...
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...the list of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. It is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may ... The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift key, click the Shut ...
...the list of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. It is causing a problem. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may ... The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift key, click the Shut ...
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... the Fn + PRTSC key. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the battery has completely discharged, it will need to update your keyboard driver. Try replacing it again. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. You may become...94. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of its power from the battery? For more ? Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at least another 20 minutes before you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may need to be replaced. This...
... the Fn + PRTSC key. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the battery has completely discharged, it will need to update your keyboard driver. Try replacing it again. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. You may become...94. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of its power from the battery? For more ? Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at least another 20 minutes before you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may need to be replaced. This...
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... the printer cable is firmly attached to print a short test file using the utility provided with the printer. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it has network access, and can detect access points or routers. If you see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician...
... the printer cable is firmly attached to print a short test file using the utility provided with the printer. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as it has network access, and can detect access points or routers. If you see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician...
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...firmware upgrades. Problems with a support technician at a later time. i.e., that the computer has a useful IP address - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 156. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you should confer with...if you are attempting to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the driver is correct - If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use ...
...firmware upgrades. Problems with a support technician at a later time. i.e., that the computer has a useful IP address - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 156. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you should confer with...if you are attempting to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the driver is correct - If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use ...
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..., such as hard disks. Compare Alternating Current (AC). disable-To turn a computer option off. Compare disk. Devices may be read from the user. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in one direction. directory-See folder. disk-A round, flat piece of...
..., such as hard disks. Compare Alternating Current (AC). disable-To turn a computer option off. Compare disk. Devices may be read from the user. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in one direction. directory-See folder. disk-A round, flat piece of...
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... Windows® operating system, this refers to receive a file from another device or program. download-(1) In communications, to the left button, unless otherwise stated. driver-See device driver. See also DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory)-A very high-capacity storage medium that reads and writes information...
... Windows® operating system, this refers to receive a file from another device or program. download-(1) In communications, to the left button, unless otherwise stated. driver-See device driver. See also DVD-ROM. DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile [or Video] Disc Read-Only Memory)-A very high-capacity storage medium that reads and writes information...
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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...