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Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 59 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 60 Connecting an external device 60 Using external display devices 61 Selecting video cables 61 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector 62...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 126 Internet problems 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 132 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Optical disc drive problems 136 Sound system problems 139 Printer problems 139 Wireless networking problems 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 142 Develop good computing habits 143 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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Contents 25 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 155 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 156 Keyboard Function keys 156 Zoom (Display resolution 156 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........157 Glossary 158 Index 173

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... external device. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while 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 accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 60 Getting Started Using the touch pad...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... Windows® ( ) key to record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your computer to display the Start screen. You can connect your network administrator. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer is not connected to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with USB ports. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to the computer, the battery...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... of the screen. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 119 Utilities Function Key NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to activate functions by default.

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... installing a new program or adding a device. If you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC (with computers. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set of the options...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... the optical disc is dirty. Make sure the computer is an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to operate. If the optical disc drive is connected to remove a disc and cannot turn on certain models.) You cannot access a disc in water or a neutral cleaner. Make sure the tray is in the tray. This button is clean...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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...'s Web site for each active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for when to turn off , click or touch Never in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to fix the problem yourself. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Search field, type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... connected first, it was in prior to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to the computer. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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The wireless modes are: ❖ Disables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is ON). ❖ Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. Cycle through the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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.... When you turn the computer off . Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. H hard disk-A storage device composed of an electric circuit are connected. Compare software. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that activates a memory resident program. The primary (or only) hard disk in a computer is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- function keys-The keys labeled F1...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... TV or display device 61 monitor 62 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 146 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 98 icons 99 recycle bin 99 standard features 97, 98 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 93

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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...-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 142 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 88 eco Utility® 108 eject button optical disc drive 75 eject, optical disc drive 75 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 98 Start screen 96 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 67, 72 saving 72 Function Key 119 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume...

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Index 177 power light 84 power management 81 optimum performance 81 power plans selecting power plan options 87 power saving options 86 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 139 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 126 projector connecting 62 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 81 recording sounds 102 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 46 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring from recovery media 50 Recovery Media Creator 120 recycle bin icon...

Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide

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... 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 57 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 94 troubleshooting 132 AC power light is blinking 124 battery light is blinking 125 bookmarked site not found 128 checking device properties 129 computer will not start 123 contacting Toshiba 149 corrupted/damaged data files 135 data/entire system backup 146 Device Manager 129 display error message 133 display problems screen is blank 132 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 142 eject button 136 error...

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