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At this guide. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 122 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Tecra® Z40-C Series User's Guide (Windows 10) If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. GMAD00447010 11/15
At this guide. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 122 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Tecra® Z40-C Series User's Guide (Windows 10) If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. GMAD00447010 11/15
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... the main battery 42 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Using the Start menu 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices ... Media Creator 50 Recovering from the Internal Storage Drive 51 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device .......... 55 Using the touchpad 55 Adjusting touchpad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touchpad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using ...
... the main battery 42 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Using the Start menu 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices ... Media Creator 50 Recovering from the Internal Storage Drive 51 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device .......... 55 Using the touchpad 55 Adjusting touchpad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touchpad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using ...
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... Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 PC Health Monitor 116 Display Utility 117 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118 Fingerprint utility limitations 118 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118... Touchpad help 132 Disable then enable the touchpad 132 Install an external mouse 132 Perform a complete power cycle 132 Uninstall the touchpad driver 133 Download the latest touchpad driver........... 134 Perform a system restore 134 Adjust the touchpad properties 134 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 136 Error-checking 136
... Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 PC Health Monitor 116 Display Utility 117 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118 Fingerprint utility limitations 118 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118... Touchpad help 132 Disable then enable the touchpad 132 Install an external mouse 132 Perform a complete power cycle 132 Uninstall the touchpad driver 133 Download the latest touchpad driver........... 134 Perform a system restore 134 Adjust the touchpad properties 134 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 136 Error-checking 136
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... 140 System Recovery 140 Sound help 159 If you need further assistance 159 Contacting Toshiba 159 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 160 Toshiba's worldwide offices 160 Verify network status 147 Troubleshooting an Internet connection - Verify hardware 148 Uninstall the network adapter driver 148 Troubleshooting an Internet connection - How to verify TCP/IP 149 Downloading...
... 140 System Recovery 140 Sound help 159 If you need further assistance 159 Contacting Toshiba 159 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 160 Toshiba's worldwide offices 160 Verify network status 147 Troubleshooting an Internet connection - Verify hardware 148 Uninstall the network adapter driver 148 Troubleshooting an Internet connection - How to verify TCP/IP 149 Downloading...
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...-up your PC. 48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create a recovery drive (USB flash), only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up on the recovery drive. for more information, see "Backing up window appears when the Recovery Media...
...-up your PC. 48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When you create a recovery drive (USB flash), only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up on the recovery drive. for more information, see "Backing up window appears when the Recovery Media...
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...Shut down your computer" on page 44. 2 Connect the recovery USB media you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this drive, if necessary. NOTE When you created to your computer. 3 Turn ..., you created are restored. A Warning screen appears. 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery media created by Toshiba Recovery Media Creator The recovery process deletes information stored on creating a recovery drive, see "Backing up your recovery drive. To recover ...
...Shut down your computer" on page 44. 2 Connect the recovery USB media you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this drive, if necessary. NOTE When you created to your computer. 3 Turn ..., you created are restored. A Warning screen appears. 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery media created by Toshiba Recovery Media Creator The recovery process deletes information stored on creating a recovery drive, see "Backing up your recovery drive. To recover ...
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...the item you to allow this app to make changes to your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 In the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer. A message may appear asking you want to install. 5 Click or ... prompts to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 115. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your ...
...the item you to allow this app to make changes to your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 In the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer. A message may appear asking you want to install. 5 Click or ... prompts to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 115. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your ...
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...drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch 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 In the Search field, ...
...drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch 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 In the Search field, ...
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... one by one by looking at least 10 seconds. If the button is on again. This can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows from the external power source by plugging in the computer's internal storage drive may occur when you turn on by selecting...
... one by one by looking at least 10 seconds. If the button is on again. This can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows from the external power source by plugging in the computer's internal storage drive may occur when you turn on by selecting...
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... improperly set of the options found on page 52. 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. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System...
... improperly set of the options found on page 52. 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. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of options: System...
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...only if Windows is very slow. Internet problems My Internet connection is stuck in Safe Mode, you should look to third-party applications or drivers for your access can surf the Internet. If accessing a particular site is very slow, try later. Check the spelling of each name ...and the syntax of drivers and services. Many factors contribute to access. A single incorrect letter or missed character will know the Operating System is surfing, your browser to...
...only if Windows is very slow. Internet problems My Internet connection is stuck in Safe Mode, you should look to third-party applications or drivers for your access can surf the Internet. If accessing a particular site is very slow, try later. Check the spelling of each name ...and the syntax of drivers and services. Many factors contribute to access. A single incorrect letter or missed character will know the Operating System is surfing, your browser to...
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... update your computer, you may need to be replaced. For more ? Refer to the documentation that came with an external keyboard connected to your keyboard driver. wrong characters displayed, or multiple characters displayed) when pressing keys on page 44. 2 Remove all accessories, and unplug all batteries. 129 If Something Goes Wrong...
... update your computer, you may need to be replaced. For more ? Refer to the documentation that came with an external keyboard connected to your keyboard driver. wrong characters displayed, or multiple characters displayed) when pressing keys on page 44. 2 Remove all accessories, and unplug all batteries. 129 If Something Goes Wrong...
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130 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard help Uninstall the keyboard driver You can Uninstall the keyboard driver to allow Windows to automatically reinstall the driver. 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 In the "Device Manager"... double-click or touch Keyboards. 4 Right-click or touch Standard PS/2 Keyboard and select Uninstall. The driver is then reinstalled automatically. Keyboard uninstall 5 After the driver uninstalls, restart your computer, see "To Restart your computer" on page 45. NOTE Do NOT select the "...
130 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard help Uninstall the keyboard driver You can Uninstall the keyboard driver to allow Windows to automatically reinstall the driver. 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 In the "Device Manager"... double-click or touch Keyboards. 4 Right-click or touch Standard PS/2 Keyboard and select Uninstall. The driver is then reinstalled automatically. Keyboard uninstall 5 After the driver uninstalls, restart your computer, see "To Restart your computer" on page 45. NOTE Do NOT select the "...
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... Something Goes Wrong Keyboard help Download the latest keyboard driver 1 In your Web browser go to http://support.toshiba.com/drivers. 2 Enter your computer's serial number. 3 Filter your search by Keyboard driver to find and download the Toshiba Function Key driver for your computer. 4 Install the Toshiba Function Key driver. 5 Restart your computer, see "To Shut down and...
... Something Goes Wrong Keyboard help Download the latest keyboard driver 1 In your Web browser go to http://support.toshiba.com/drivers. 2 Enter your computer's serial number. 3 Filter your search by Keyboard driver to find and download the Toshiba Function Key driver for your computer. 4 Install the Toshiba Function Key driver. 5 Restart your computer, see "To Shut down and...
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.../disable the touchpad, or press the Touchpad ON/OFF ( ) button located on your mouse (Internet connection required). NOTE The computer may automatically download the needed driver for your computer. 2 If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions for approximately 10 seconds. 4 Reconnect the battery (if you removed it may want to navigate...
.../disable the touchpad, or press the Touchpad ON/OFF ( ) button located on your mouse (Internet connection required). NOTE The computer may automatically download the needed driver for your computer. 2 If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions for approximately 10 seconds. 4 Reconnect the battery (if you removed it may want to navigate...
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..., see "To Restart your computer" on page 45. 133 If Something Goes Wrong Touchpad help Uninstall the touchpad driver You can Uninstall the touchpad driver to allow Windows to automatically reinstall the driver. 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 In ..." select Mice and other pointing devices. 4 Right-click or touch the device with touchpad in the name and select Uninstall. The driver is then reinstalled automatically. NOTE Do NOT select the "Delete the driver software for this device" box. (Sample Image) Device Manager -
..., see "To Restart your computer" on page 45. 133 If Something Goes Wrong Touchpad help Uninstall the touchpad driver You can Uninstall the touchpad driver to allow Windows to automatically reinstall the driver. 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 In ..." select Mice and other pointing devices. 4 Right-click or touch the device with touchpad in the name and select Uninstall. The driver is then reinstalled automatically. NOTE Do NOT select the "Delete the driver software for this device" box. (Sample Image) Device Manager -
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134 If Something Goes Wrong Touchpad help Download the latest touchpad driver 1 In your Web browser go to http://support.toshiba.com/drivers. 2 Enter your computer's serial number. 3 Filter your search by Touchpad driver to find and download the touchpad driver for your computer for the device you can perform a system restore to a period in Device...
134 If Something Goes Wrong Touchpad help Download the latest touchpad driver 1 In your Web browser go to http://support.toshiba.com/drivers. 2 Enter your computer's serial number. 3 Filter your search by Touchpad driver to find and download the touchpad driver for your computer for the device you can perform a system restore to a period in Device...
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... your software documentation for file recovery procedures. This is not available you may skip to your network administrator. Uninstall the Web Camera driver You can download the Camera application from the Windows store. 3 If the internal Web Camera works using utility software. 138 If Something... Goes Wrong Web Camera help There are damaged or corrupted. Any one of the steps below may also be able to automatically reinstall the driver. 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 Double-click or touch Imaging devices...
... your software documentation for file recovery procedures. This is not available you may skip to your network administrator. Uninstall the Web Camera driver You can download the Camera application from the Windows store. 3 If the internal Web Camera works using utility software. 138 If Something... Goes Wrong Web Camera help There are damaged or corrupted. Any one of the steps below may also be able to automatically reinstall the driver. 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 Double-click or touch Imaging devices...
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... can perform a system restore to a period in time at which the Web Camera was working properly. NOTE Do NOT select the "Delete the driver software for this method will not work, see "To Restart your computer, see "Saving system configuration with restore points" on page 154. 1...button on page 45. NOTE If no restore points have been previously created then this device" box. (Sample Image) Web Camera driver - uninstall window 5 After the driver uninstalls, restart your computer" on the System protection tab. 139 If Something Goes Wrong Web Camera help 4 Right-click or ...
... can perform a system restore to a period in time at which the Web Camera was working properly. NOTE Do NOT select the "Delete the driver software for this method will not work, see "To Restart your computer, see "Saving system configuration with restore points" on page 154. 1...button on page 45. NOTE If no restore points have been previously created then this device" box. (Sample Image) Web Camera driver - uninstall window 5 After the driver uninstalls, restart your computer" on the System protection tab. 139 If Something Goes Wrong Web Camera help 4 Right-click or ...
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...driver. 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 Double-click or touch Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click or touch Sound Audio driver and select Uninstall. 142 If Something Goes Wrong Sound help 10 If no sound is heard from support.toshiba.com/drivers.... (Sample Image) Audio driver -
...driver. 1 In the Search field, type Device Manager. 2 Click or touch the Device Manager application. 3 Double-click or touch Sound, video and game controllers. 4 Right-click or touch Sound Audio driver and select Uninstall. 142 If Something Goes Wrong Sound help 10 If no sound is heard from support.toshiba.com/drivers.... (Sample Image) Audio driver -