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... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal 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 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal 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 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
User Guide
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... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems...
... a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems...
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...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide...
...; Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide...
User Guide
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... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on the underside of today's popular applications. You may want to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 45) ❖ Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on...
... Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on page 67) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see "Using external display devices" on the underside of today's popular applications. You may want to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 45) ❖ Connecting external devices (see "Connecting an external device" on...
User Guide
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... the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is in Slot A. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer is the bottom slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you to be installed, it must be lost. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows®...
... the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is in Slot A. If only one or two memory modules. If the computer is the bottom slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. Before you to be installed, it must be lost. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows®...
User Guide
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... of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang...
... of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on and data in Sleep or Hibernation mode. The computer could hang...
User Guide
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Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your computer. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). Using external display devices Your...
Getting Started 67 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your Quick Start document. ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your computer. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). Using external display devices Your...
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... of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of the cable to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with...
... of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the side of the cable to your computer if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the external device. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Refer to the manual that came with...
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... information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of residence (e.g., European Union). The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the PC Health Monitor at any...
... information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of residence (e.g., European Union). The stored data uses a very small portion of the computer and related devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. Additionally, TOSHIBA may disable the PC Health Monitor at any...
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... screen does not look right. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of removed apps is not working ❖ The operating system responds differently from the menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will...
... screen does not look right. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the Startup menu to fix the problem. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of removed apps is not working ❖ The operating system responds differently from the menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will...
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... external monitor. Try using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of these components individually. If you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
... external monitor. Try using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for your desktop background, under Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of these components individually. If you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls...
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... the Start screen, type Control. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on -screen instructions to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up your computer or files to back up the computer while running on battery power. No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to optical disc drives, or hard drives. If anything , use the System Restore utility to An external hard drive...
... the Start screen, type Control. Before installing anything goes wrong, you create and store on -screen instructions to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up your computer or files to back up the computer while running on battery power. No additional software is recommended in the Windows® Desktop screen, press the F1 key to optical disc drives, or hard drives. If anything , use the System Restore utility to An external hard drive...
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... Toshiba computers that saves to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. See also World Wide Web. Compare software. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of computers that represents a function, file, or program. Compare non-interlaced. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key...
... Toshiba computers that saves to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in which only every other services. See also World Wide Web. Compare software. I icon-A small image displayed on the motherboard to perform a task instead of computers that represents a function, file, or program. Compare non-interlaced. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. K keyboard shortcut-A key...
User Guide
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... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 151 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 135 directing display output 69 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 140 display devices external 67 display output settings 69 display, external
... power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 151 desktop creating new icon 102 exploring the 102 icons 102 recycle bin 103 standard features 101, 102 Desktop Assist 111 Media & Entertainment tab 112 Support & Recovery tab 114 Tools & Utilities tab 113 Device Manager fixing a problem 135 directing display output 69 disabling touch pad 67 display troubleshooting 140 display devices external 67 display output settings 69 display, external
User Guide
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... DVD player troubleshooting 147 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 67 enabling/disabling touch pad 159 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 RGB (monitor) port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
... DVD player troubleshooting 147 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 67 enabling/disabling touch pad 159 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 RGB (monitor) port 68 external display, adjusting 70 F files backing up 74, 78 saving 78 Function Key 123 Function keys 159 disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 display brightness 157 Help file 157 keyboard Function keys 161 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
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... energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 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 60 restoring from recovery media 57 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle...
... energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 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 60 restoring from recovery media 57 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle...
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... Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using...
... Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using...
satellite_S855-S5165.pdf
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... memory Memory5 Configured with feet Weight: Starting at 0.55 lbs. For a full description and complete list of 4 may require adapter for use of any kind for use ) Ports Video o RGB o HDMI® Audio o Microphone input port o Headphone output port Data o 3 USB ports (2 USB 3.010 + 1 USB 2.0 port with USB Sleep and Charge11) o RJ-45 LAN port Security o Slot for Media Player15 o TOSHIBA Video Player Third-party Software o Adobe Flash Player o Internet Explorer® 10 o Windows...
... memory Memory5 Configured with feet Weight: Starting at 0.55 lbs. For a full description and complete list of 4 may require adapter for use of any kind for use ) Ports Video o RGB o HDMI® Audio o Microphone input port o Headphone output port Data o 3 USB ports (2 USB 3.010 + 1 USB 2.0 port with USB Sleep and Charge11) o RJ-45 LAN port Security o Slot for Media Player15 o TOSHIBA Video Player Third-party Software o Adobe Flash Player o Internet Explorer® 10 o Windows...
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.... Your particular model may not have been removed from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. © Copyright 2013 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. For more information. 1 Product Series Legal Footnote. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will not be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not function properly. Satellite S855-S5165 Page...
.... Your particular model may not have been removed from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. © Copyright 2013 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. For more information. 1 Product Series Legal Footnote. Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will not be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not function properly. Satellite S855-S5165 Page...
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... model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized. Part of the main system memory may be replaced. These problems are compliant with a 64-bit operating system can address up copies of specific format compatibilities. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not be supported. 10 USB 3.0. 5Gbps is the maximum theoretical interface transfer rate per the specifications of certain external peripheral products 2. Actual battery...
... model, design configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized. Part of the main system memory may be replaced. These problems are compliant with a 64-bit operating system can address up copies of specific format compatibilities. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may not be supported. 10 USB 3.0. 5Gbps is the maximum theoretical interface transfer rate per the specifications of certain external peripheral products 2. Actual battery...