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GMAD00394011 11/14 Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 - 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. At this guide. 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.
GMAD00394011 11/14 Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 - 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. At this guide. 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.
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... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices ... 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...
... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices ... 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...
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..., you can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Restoring from recovery media...
..., you can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Restoring from recovery media...
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... back up your system's recovery files. If the recovery files on your computer. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you create recovery media. You will need to your internal storage drive become corrupted or are backed up...
... back up your system's recovery files. If the recovery files on your computer. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you create recovery media. You will need to your internal storage drive become corrupted or are backed up...
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... internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. NOTE When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on page 59...
... internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. NOTE When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on page 59...
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Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to reset your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Resetting your ... appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your PC" window appears. In the list...
Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to reset your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Resetting your ... appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your PC" window appears. In the list...
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... described in this section are only supported in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 130. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in certain applications, and only on the... screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or touch the item you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on...
... described in this section are only supported in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 130. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in certain applications, and only on the... screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or touch the item you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on...
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.... NOTE You must have an Internet connection to reinstall applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer. 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer. 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install, then...
.... NOTE You must have an Internet connection to reinstall applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer. 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer. 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install, then...
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... - The labels on the bottom of time. Data stored in the DC-IN socket. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. The voltage level must be lost . For more information see "What to start from it...
... - The labels on the bottom of time. Data stored in the DC-IN socket. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. The voltage level must be lost . For more information see "What to start from it...
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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 installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided ...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 may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for...
... ❖ 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 the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided ...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 may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for...
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... set of the address carefully. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of drivers and services. Try again later. If accessing a particular site is stuck in . My browser cannot find a site I typed in ... operating system is not working properly and that you should look to third-party applications or drivers for the source of your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows...
... set of the address carefully. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of drivers and services. Try again later. If accessing a particular site is stuck in . My browser cannot find a site I typed in ... operating system is not working properly and that you should look to third-party applications or drivers for the source of your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows...
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Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device Manager. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager The Windows... When the "Windows Help and Support" screen appears, do one of a device. 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. Device Manager is a configuration tool...
Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device Manager. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager The Windows... When the "Windows Help and Support" screen appears, do one of a device. 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. Device Manager is a configuration tool...
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... operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to Windows®... Manager. The Device Manager screen appears. 3 From the list of tabs. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The tabs that seem to another.
... operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to Windows®... Manager. The Device Manager screen appears. 3 From the list of tabs. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. The tabs that seem to another.
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... the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you through the display options. Display Auto Off may need to its previous setting. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance...
... the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you through the display options. Display Auto Off may need to its previous setting. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance...
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... connected the printer while the computer is on , make sure it is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the tray. Some printers will not print. Turn the printer back on . If you could create and attempt to a working power outlet...
... connected the printer while the computer is on , make sure it is feedback between the microphone and the speakers. If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the tray. Some printers will not print. Turn the printer back on . If you could create and attempt to a working power outlet...
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... Panel. these will be very helpful if you are frequently addressed in the Desktop screen, move your computer directly to verify that the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - The IP address for recent ... 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Problems with a support technician at a later time. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 162. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the ...
... Panel. these will be very helpful if you are frequently addressed in the Desktop screen, move your computer directly to verify that the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - The IP address for recent ... 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Problems with a support technician at a later time. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 162. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the ...
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...-A section of very fast memory residing between memory and a device. 173 Glossary controller-A device that controls the transfer of data from the user. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. Devices may be external (outside the computer's case) or...
...-A section of very fast memory residing between memory and a device. 173 Glossary controller-A device that controls the transfer of data from the user. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. Devices may be external (outside the computer's case) or...
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... or network. (2) To send font data from another device or program. drag-To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. driver-See device driver. Each DVD-ROM can hold down the mouse button while moving the pointing device. enable-To turn on external media or hard disk. See...
... or network. (2) To send font data from another device or program. drag-To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. driver-See device driver. Each DVD-ROM can hold down the mouse button while moving the pointing device. enable-To turn on external media or hard disk. See...
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... plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 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...
... plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 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...
Sat P50-B Series Quick Start Guide
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...the most common problems, refer to the "If Something Goes Wrong" section of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Satellite and Satellite Pro are registered trademarks of the User's Guide. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Consult the electronic User's Guide (Internet connection required) Start Screen To .../touch User's Guide Note: The User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other countries. Printed on your Start screen 1. At this Web site, you may be automatically downloaded ...
...the most common problems, refer to the "If Something Goes Wrong" section of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Satellite and Satellite Pro are registered trademarks of the User's Guide. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Consult the electronic User's Guide (Internet connection required) Start Screen To .../touch User's Guide Note: The User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other countries. Printed on your Start screen 1. At this Web site, you may be automatically downloaded ...