Satellite C40/C50/C70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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GMAD00395011 05/14 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 116 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-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.
GMAD00395011 05/14 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 116 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-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.
Satellite C40/C50/C70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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.... As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to cause birth defects or other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. For the...
.... As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to cause birth defects or other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. For the...
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...model properly, read the User's Guide carefully and keep it does not emit RF field in serious injury. To use this device. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other safety hazards, resulting in excess of Health Canada limits for your system has an Optical Disc Drive. This device... B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The installer of Industry Canada. 9 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions NOTE This section is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb....
...model properly, read the User's Guide carefully and keep it does not emit RF field in serious injury. To use this device. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other safety hazards, resulting in excess of Health Canada limits for your system has an Optical Disc Drive. This device... B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The installer of Industry Canada. 9 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions NOTE This section is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb....
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... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an...
... in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 46 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 60 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an...
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... a problem with Device Manager 123 Checking device properties 123 Power and the batteries 124 Keyboard problems 126 Display problems 126 Disk or storage drive problems 128 Error-checking 128 Optical disc drive problems 130 Sound system problems 131 Printer problems 131 Wireless networking problems 132 DVD operating problems 134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba...
... a problem with Device Manager 123 Checking device properties 123 Power and the batteries 124 Keyboard problems 126 Display problems 126 Disk or storage drive problems 128 Error-checking 128 Optical disc drive problems 130 Sound system problems 131 Printer problems 131 Wireless networking problems 132 DVD operating problems 134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba...
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... at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information...
... at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to find specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information...
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... more information, see "Backing up your work" on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will attempt to back up of your data to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from media or websites will not be deleted during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be connected to external...
... more information, see "Backing up your work" on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will attempt to back up of your data to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from media or websites will not be deleted during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be connected to external...
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... need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on your computer. For more information, see if you type. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). You can easily attach an external device...
... need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on your computer. For more information, see if you type. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). You can easily attach an external device...
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112 Utilities System Settings ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller
112 Utilities System Settings ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller
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... wish. For detailed information on page 46. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. 114 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 when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for...
... wish. For detailed information on page 46. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. 114 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 when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for...
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...; Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System...
...; Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System...
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...; boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems...
...; boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems...
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... Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems 6 Click or touch the Check button. Your data files are in the Search field, type Defragment. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Some programs run properly, refer to your software documentation for a long time, your files may also be able to display the Start screen. In the list that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Refer...
... Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems 6 Click or touch the Check button. Your data files are in the Search field, type Defragment. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Some programs run properly, refer to your software documentation for a long time, your files may also be able to display the Start screen. In the list that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Refer...
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...® adapter is recognized by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. If, for each active network adapter will be very helpful if you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be displayed. ❖ Connect your...
...® adapter is recognized by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. If, for each active network adapter will be very helpful if you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be displayed. ❖ Connect your...
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... and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up files". Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system...
... and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up files". Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system...
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..., disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. cursor-An on -screen window displayed by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. See also enable. default-The setting selected by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from a computer to communicate with a device. Compare Alternating Current (AC). directory-See folder. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between...
..., disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. cursor-An on -screen window displayed by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. See also enable. default-The setting selected by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from a computer to communicate with a device. Compare Alternating Current (AC). directory-See folder. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between...
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... lock 64 computer will not start troubleshooting 117 computing habits troubleshooting 135 computing tips 65 connecting AC adaptor 39 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 99 external device 59 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new...
... lock 64 computer will not start troubleshooting 117 computing habits troubleshooting 135 computing tips 65 connecting AC adaptor 39 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 99 external device 59 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 60 monitor 61 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 62 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 138 desktop creating new...
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... Initial setup using your computer for the first time 41 installing a charged battery 88 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 68 troubleshooting 126 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 80 AC power light 39, 40 battery light 40 Web Camera light 101 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 64...
... Initial setup using your computer for the first time 41 installing a charged battery 88 internal storage drive recovery 45 K keyboard function keys 67 special Windows® keys 68 troubleshooting 126 using 66 keys function keys 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 80 AC power light 39, 40 battery light 40 Web Camera light 101 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 64...
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... 36 printer troubleshooting 131 problem solving contacting Toshiba 141 Startup options 120 projector connecting 61 R recording sounds 99 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 50 reset your PC 52 restoring from recovery media 49 Recovery Media Creator 114 recycle bin icon 96 refresh your PC with user's data 50 registering computer 42 removing an optical...
... 36 printer troubleshooting 131 problem solving contacting Toshiba 141 Startup options 120 projector connecting 61 R recording sounds 99 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 50 reset your PC 52 restoring from recovery media 49 Recovery Media Creator 114 recycle bin icon 96 refresh your PC with user's data 50 registering computer 42 removing an optical...
Quick Start Guide for Satellite C50-B Series
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Need Help? Save time with one of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other countries. Wi-Fi is available online at Toshiba's Web site at a later time. 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 other brand and product names are either registered trademarks...
Need Help? Save time with one of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other countries. Wi-Fi is available online at Toshiba's Web site at a later time. 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 other brand and product names are either registered trademarks...