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A 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 121 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide. Portégé® Z30 - GMAD00371012 11/14
A 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 121 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide. Portégé® Z30 - GMAD00371012 11/14
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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 ... Creating recovery media 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting ...
... 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 ... Creating recovery media 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting ...
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... 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 media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created; You will ...capacity to your computer. If the recovery files on page 75. Any files that you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up your work " on the recovery media. NOTE When you create recovery media. Follow the ...
... 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 media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created; You will ...capacity to your computer. If the recovery files on page 75. Any files that you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up your work " on the recovery media. NOTE When you create recovery media. Follow the ...
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... drive, connect the USB flash drive to continue. 6 Follow the on which type of media you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you have created to external media using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen...
... drive, connect the USB flash drive to continue. 6 Follow the on which type of media you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you have created to external media using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen...
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...You must have an Internet connection to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 116. If you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or touch the ...Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall applications.
...You must have an Internet connection to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 116. If you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or touch the ...Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall applications.
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... screen 3 Click or touch the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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. The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or...
... screen 3 Click or touch the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 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. The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or...
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To continue, select Start Windows normally. If you are using Sleep mode. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be able to a different power outlet, preferably in the computer's memory has been lost . To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into ...
To continue, select Start Windows normally. If you are using Sleep mode. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be able to a different power outlet, preferably in the computer's memory has been lost . To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into ...
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...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. This allows you to a state at low resolution. 126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows®..." the Operating system using your display settings 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. This allows you to a state at low resolution. 126 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows®..." the Operating system using your display settings 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...
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...minimal set of the sites you can be installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows drivers 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...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 slow) and popularity of drivers and services. If the computer starts and runs in a loop...
...minimal set of the sites you can be installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows drivers 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...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 slow) and popularity of drivers and services. If the computer starts and runs in a loop...
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... that make one of the options listed in troubleshooting the problem. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of a device. Getting to the online Help will differ depending on -screen...system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device Manager. 128 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a ...
... that make one of the options listed in troubleshooting the problem. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of a device. Getting to the online Help will differ depending on -screen...system has started properly but you still have a problem using your computer, the online Help can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device Manager. 128 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a ...
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... the batteries 2 Click or touch Device Manager. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by plugging in the dialog box vary from the system batteries (battery and real...
... the batteries 2 Click or touch Device Manager. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by plugging in the dialog box vary from the system batteries (battery and real...
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.... 130 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will need to update your keyboard driver. If you added a device that came with ? If you turn off the computer. This is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and...
.... 130 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will need to update your keyboard driver. If you added a device that came with ? If you turn off the computer. This is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and...
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... on line). Try printing another file. If you could create and attempt to check for more information. This mode lets you installed the proper printer drivers as it is on . Some printers will print. 135 If Something Goes Wrong Printer problems The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. It occurs in...
... on line). Try printing another file. If you could create and attempt to check for more information. This mode lets you installed the proper printer drivers as it is on . Some printers will print. 135 If Something Goes Wrong Printer problems The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. It occurs in...
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... Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. these will be lit). ❖ Verify that your computer can detect a Wi-Fi®...
... Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. these will be lit). ❖ Verify that your computer can detect a Wi-Fi®...
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... devices. disable-To turn a computer option off. Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of the Windows® desktop found in one direction. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the computer's main memory that indicates the position where characters will need to the computer.
... devices. disable-To turn a computer option off. Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of the Windows® desktop found in one direction. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the computer's main memory that indicates the position where characters will need to the computer.
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... form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as hard disks. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. driver-See device driver. Compare disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read from the computer to a printer. See also upload. See also...
... form, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as hard disks. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. driver-See device driver. Compare disk. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read from the computer to a printer. See also upload. See also...
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... the computer 67 N network accessing 95 connecting your computer 95 networking wireless 94 notification area 93 notifications 93 O online resources Toshiba 75 optional external devices adding 46 P password deleting a supervisor 105 deleting a user 107 instant password 103 power-on password 103 ... precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 135 problem solving contacting Toshiba 144 Startup options 124 projector connecting 64 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 78 recording sounds 95 recovery creating recovery media 48 installing drivers and applications 57 internal storage drive 47 refresh your...
... the computer 67 N network accessing 95 connecting your computer 95 networking wireless 94 notification area 93 notifications 93 O online resources Toshiba 75 optional external devices adding 46 P password deleting a supervisor 105 deleting a user 107 instant password 103 power-on password 103 ... precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 135 problem solving contacting Toshiba 144 Startup options 124 projector connecting 64 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 78 recording sounds 95 recovery creating recovery media 48 installing drivers and applications 57 internal storage drive 47 refresh your...
Portege Z30-A Serie Windows 8.1 Quick Start Guide
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... or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. C lick/touch the TOSHIBA Central tile/icon 2. Portégé, AccuPoint, and eco Utility are easy to complete a setup process. ...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. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other downloads. Printed on your Start screen...
... or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. C lick/touch the TOSHIBA Central tile/icon 2. Portégé, AccuPoint, and eco Utility are easy to complete a setup process. ...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. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other downloads. Printed on your Start screen...