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Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 - GMAD00394010 04/14 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. At this guide. 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.
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 - GMAD00394010 04/14 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. At this guide. 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.
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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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... This option allows you to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with user's data)" on page 63. See "Restoring from your recovery media. It is strongly recommended that you created. NOTE ❖ During the...
... This option allows you to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with user's data)" on page 63. See "Restoring from your recovery media. It is strongly recommended that you created. NOTE ❖ During the...
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... swipe in from your pointer to separately back up the files you created; NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To create recovery media: 1 From...
... swipe in from your pointer to separately back up the files you created; NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To create recovery media: 1 From...
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... are not restored during recovery. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work " on page 82). Be sure to separately save your work to external media before...
... are not restored during recovery. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work " on page 82). Be sure to separately save your work to external media before...
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...to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your Windows® operating system. When the process... the Search ( ) charm and, in from the right edge. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Desktop, move your selection. If you to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or touch your pointer to reinstall applications....
...to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your Windows® operating system. When the process... the Search ( ) charm and, in from the right edge. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Desktop, move your selection. If you to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or touch your pointer to reinstall applications....
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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 certain... models. 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 certain... models. 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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... Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you 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...
... Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you 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...
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... configured to a different power outlet, preferably in Sleep mode for long periods of time. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be able to start from an AC adaptor that is blinking, try the following steps: 1 Connect the AC adaptor to warn you when the...
... configured to a different power outlet, preferably in Sleep mode for long periods of time. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be able to start from an AC adaptor that is blinking, try the following steps: 1 Connect the AC adaptor to warn you when the...
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... improperly set. ❖ 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 by the user... Restore allows 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. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process.
... improperly set. ❖ 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 by the user... Restore allows 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. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process.
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... Goes Wrong The Windows® 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... if an error causes it to fail. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address with a minimal set of drivers and services. Choose this option only if Windows® is stuck in a loop where it impossible for temporary repair. The World Wide ...
... Goes Wrong The Windows® 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... if an error causes it to fail. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address with a minimal set of drivers and services. Choose this option only if Windows® is stuck in a loop where it impossible for temporary repair. The World Wide ...
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... or touch one or more devices unusable. 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 check and change the configuration of a device. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device Manager... other conflicts that make one of the options listed in the window and follow the instructions You can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Getting to view the properties of a device.
... or touch one or more devices unusable. 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 check and change the configuration of a device. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device Manager... other conflicts that make one of the options listed in the window and follow the instructions You can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Getting to view the properties of a device.
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It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from the right edge 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. The Device Manager screen ... may include: ❖ The General tab, which lists resources assigned to the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources...
It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from the right edge 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. The Device Manager screen ... may include: ❖ The General tab, which lists resources assigned to the device. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources...
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... need to its previous setting. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. You have gone into a working power outlet...
... need to its previous setting. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. You have gone into a working power outlet...
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.... Turn the printer back on . Adjust the volume control. Try pressing the F11 key to your original file. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in any problem with the printer. Some printers will not print. Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to check for any...
.... Turn the printer back on . Adjust the volume control. Try pressing the F11 key to your original file. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in any problem with the printer. Some printers will not print. Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to check for any...
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...support technician at a later time. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Desktop screen, move your pointer 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 firmware upgrades.... these will be very helpful if you are frequently addressed in from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 162. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to the upper-right corner of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows®. ...
...support technician at a later time. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Desktop screen, move your pointer 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 firmware upgrades.... these will be very helpful if you are frequently addressed in from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 162. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to the upper-right corner of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows®. ...
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... Windows® 7 and earlier releases of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. See also enable. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when...
... Windows® 7 and earlier releases of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. See also enable. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when...
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.... drag-To hold as much data as CDs and DVDs. See also DVD-ROM. disk-A round, flat piece of material that can be retrieved. driver-See device driver. disk drive-The device that uses laser optics for reading data. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. Compare disc...
.... drag-To hold as much data as CDs and DVDs. See also DVD-ROM. disk-A round, flat piece of material that can be retrieved. driver-See device driver. disk drive-The device that uses laser optics for reading data. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. Compare disc...
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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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...default PDF reader software; GMA501306010 • 02/14 Visit Toshiba's Support Web site Technical support is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Satellite and Satellite Pro are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Consult the electronic User's ... Help? and/or Toshiba Corporation. Most problems are trademarks or registered trademarks of the User's Guide. Click/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...
...default PDF reader software; GMA501306010 • 02/14 Visit Toshiba's Support Web site Technical support is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Satellite and Satellite Pro are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Consult the electronic User's ... Help? and/or Toshiba Corporation. Most problems are trademarks or registered trademarks of the User's Guide. Click/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...