Quick Start Guide for Tecra A50-A Series
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... Never push a foreign object through an opening or removal of data or hardware damage. Heat Keep Product away from the electrical outlet and take Product to an authorized Toshiba service provider if: • AC adaptor or power cable/cord is needed on a hard flat surface to excess heat, extremely low temperatures, sudden temperature variations, or dusty environments. Service Provider Disconnect Product from radiators, stoves, heat sources...
... Never push a foreign object through an opening or removal of data or hardware damage. Heat Keep Product away from the electrical outlet and take Product to an authorized Toshiba service provider if: • AC adaptor or power cable/cord is needed on a hard flat surface to excess heat, extremely low temperatures, sudden temperature variations, or dusty environments. Service Provider Disconnect Product from radiators, stoves, heat sources...
Quick Start Guide for Tecra A50-A Series
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... in the default PDF reader software; you may be automatically downloaded and saved on recycled paper ©2013 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Tecra , AccuPoint, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the User's Guide. Microsoft and Windows are easy to correct. GMA501255010 • 09/13 Save time with one of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Visit Toshiba's Support Web site Technical support is...
... in the default PDF reader software; you may be automatically downloaded and saved on recycled paper ©2013 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Tecra , AccuPoint, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the User's Guide. Microsoft and Windows are easy to correct. GMA501255010 • 09/13 Save time with one of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Visit Toshiba's Support Web site Technical support is...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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GMAD00375011 11/14 Tecra® A50/W50-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 139 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide.
GMAD00375011 11/14 Tecra® A50/W50-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 139 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide.
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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... data storage technologies available. Model: Tecra® A50/W50 - TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. If you fail to cause cancer and birth defects or other damage. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides...
... data storage technologies available. Model: Tecra® A50/W50 - TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. If you fail to cause cancer and birth defects or other damage. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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... Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC (with user's data 62 Reset your PC 64 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 68 Using the touch pad 69 Adjusting touch pad settings 72 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 72 Connecting an external device 72 Using external display devices 73 Selecting video cables 73 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 74 Connecting...
... Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC (with user's data 62 Reset your PC 64 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 68 Using the touch pad 69 Adjusting touch pad settings 72 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 72 Connecting an external device 72 Using external display devices 73 Selecting video cables 73 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 74 Connecting...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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... habits 161 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ........ 162 If you need further assistance 167 Contacting Toshiba 168 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 168 Toshiba's worldwide offices 168 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 170 Functions 170 Lock (Instant security 171 Power plan 171 Sleep mode 171 Hibernation mode 171 Output (Display switch 172 Display brightness 173 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 173 Disabling or enabling the touch...
... habits 161 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ........ 162 If you need further assistance 167 Contacting Toshiba 168 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 168 Toshiba's worldwide offices 168 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 170 Functions 170 Lock (Instant security 171 Power plan 171 Sleep mode 171 Hibernation mode 171 Output (Display switch 172 Display brightness 173 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 173 Disabling or enabling the touch...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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... basic procedures needed to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices...
... basic procedures needed to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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..., click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For more of your computer. To distinguish these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 72. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. To do this: 1 Read the directions that it is enabled by default. For help with the touch...
..., click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For more of your computer. To distinguish these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 72. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. To do this: 1 Read the directions that it is enabled by default. For help with the touch...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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For detailed information on using the utility to its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your system to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on page 58. 133 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you wish. Service Station The...
For detailed information on using the utility to its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your system to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on page 58. 133 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you wish. Service Station The...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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...; The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If you experience any of the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 142 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working The...
...; The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If you experience any of the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. 142 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working The...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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... an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are damaged or corrupted. If the optical disc drive is probably a configuration problem. To do this: 1 Move your pointer to your network administrator. Many software packages automatically create backup files. The system will display the status as it optimizes and defragments the drive. You may have been using utility software. Optical disc drive problems...
... an external drive, make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are damaged or corrupted. If the optical disc drive is probably a configuration problem. To do this: 1 Move your pointer to your network administrator. Many software packages automatically create backup files. The system will display the status as it optimizes and defragments the drive. You may have been using utility software. Optical disc drive problems...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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... the card in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that the volume control on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may be defective. Most ExpressCard® problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Check that they are securely connected to your ExpressCard...
... the card in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that the volume control on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new cards. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may be defective. Most ExpressCard® problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Check that they are securely connected to your ExpressCard...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra A50/W50-A Series
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... utility provided with a support technician at a later time. If you are in from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel. If it can connect to the upper-right corner of networks, and may be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is loaded. To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. If, for networking problems, specifically...
... utility provided with a support technician at a later time. If you are in from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel. If it can connect to the upper-right corner of networks, and may be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is loaded. To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. If, for networking problems, specifically...
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... your files with restore points" on page 164). Before installing anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software...
... your files with restore points" on page 164). Before installing anything goes wrong, you will then be able to easily restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software...
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... 39 customize computer settings 76 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop creating new icon 108 exploring the 107 icons 108 recycle bin 108 standard features 106, 107 Device Manager fixing a problem 146 directing display output 74 disabling touch pad 72 display troubleshooting 151 display devices external 73 display output settings 75 display, external adjusting 76 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 102 documentation...
... 39 customize computer settings 76 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop creating new icon 108 exploring the 107 icons 108 recycle bin 108 standard features 106, 107 Device Manager fixing a problem 146 directing display output 74 disabling touch pad 72 display troubleshooting 151 display devices external 73 display output settings 75 display, external adjusting 76 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 102 documentation...
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... cord/cable connectors 175 energy-saving features 89 power down shut down 45 power light 94 power management 91 optimum performance 91 power plans selecting power plan options 97 power saving options 96 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 158 problem solving contacting Toshiba 168 Startup options 142 projector connecting 74 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 91 recording sounds 111 recovery creating recovery media 58 installing drivers and applications 67 internal storage drive...
... cord/cable connectors 175 energy-saving features 89 power down shut down 45 power light 94 power management 91 optimum performance 91 power plans selecting power plan options 97 power saving options 96 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 158 problem solving contacting Toshiba 168 Startup options 142 projector connecting 74 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 91 recording sounds 111 recovery creating recovery media 58 installing drivers and applications 67 internal storage drive...
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... 145 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 166 USB Wakeup function does not work 167 Windows® operating system not working 142 wireless networking 159 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 166 USB Wakeup function does not work 167 user password, deleting 125 user password, setting 123 using a microphone 111 DVDs 84 eco power plan 98 expansion port 117 ExpressCard® 114 Memory card reader 115 optical disc drive 84 Smart Card...
... 145 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 166 USB Wakeup function does not work 167 Windows® operating system not working 142 wireless networking 159 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 166 USB Wakeup function does not work 167 user password, deleting 125 user password, setting 123 using a microphone 111 DVDs 84 eco power plan 98 expansion port 117 ExpressCard® 114 Memory card reader 115 optical disc drive 84 Smart Card...
Detailed Specifications for Tecra A50-ASMBNX10
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... A50-A Detailed Product Specification1 Model Name: A50-ASMBNX10 Operating System C1 2 Windows 7 Professional (Windows 8.1 Pro license and recovery media included) Processor3 and Graphics4 Intel® Core™ i5-4210M Processor o (3M Cache, up to 65° C © Copyright 2013 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. One slot is occupied. (max 16GB) o 4GB DDR3L 1600= 4GB User upgradeable Storage Drive6 500GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive TOSHIBA Hard Drive...
... A50-A Detailed Product Specification1 Model Name: A50-ASMBNX10 Operating System C1 2 Windows 7 Professional (Windows 8.1 Pro license and recovery media included) Processor3 and Graphics4 Intel® Core™ i5-4210M Processor o (3M Cache, up to 65° C © Copyright 2013 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. One slot is occupied. (max 16GB) o 4GB DDR3L 1600= 4GB User upgradeable Storage Drive6 500GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive TOSHIBA Hard Drive...
Detailed Specifications for Tecra A50-ASMBNX10
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... Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Part of system memory. 6 Storage Drive Computer (Internal) HDD Capacity. Available storage capacity will deteriorate. CPU performance may also vary from its retail version (if available), and may vary from specifications under "Environmental Conditions" in battery power mode. Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for the definition of the TFT manufacturing technology. Only computers configured with...
... Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Part of system memory. 6 Storage Drive Computer (Internal) HDD Capacity. Available storage capacity will deteriorate. CPU performance may also vary from its retail version (if available), and may vary from specifications under "Environmental Conditions" in battery power mode. Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for the definition of the TFT manufacturing technology. Only computers configured with...
Detailed Specifications for Tecra A50-ASMBNX10
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... applicable. Some software may differ from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba under any individual user. Tecra A50-ASMBNX10 Page 4 of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at www.bapco.com MobileMark is subject to change prior to be available on a particular Toshiba notebook depending on this information, which you...
... applicable. Some software may differ from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba under any individual user. Tecra A50-ASMBNX10 Page 4 of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at www.bapco.com MobileMark is subject to change prior to be available on a particular Toshiba notebook depending on this information, which you...