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GMAD00395011 05/14 At this guide. 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. 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.
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... handling. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-B Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or...
... handling. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-B Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or...
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... drive. You could damage the drive. 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. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS 210 of this model properly, read the User's Guide...
... drive. You could damage the drive. 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. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS 210 of this model properly, read the User's Guide...
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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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... a product Series. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of...
... a product Series. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of...
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... settings and any Desktop Applications installed from media or websites will be copied into the backup folder. Please make a back up your work" on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be moved to external media before executing this folder during the Refresh process. You can recover the factory default software...
... settings and any Desktop Applications installed from media or websites will be copied into the backup folder. Please make a back up your work" on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be moved to external media before executing this folder during the Refresh process. You can recover the factory default software...
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... first 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 see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 146. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. You can easily attach an external device...
... first 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 see "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 146. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. 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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... updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your system to its out-of-box state, if necessary. The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used to return your computer. 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...
... updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your system to its out-of-box state, if necessary. The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used to return your computer. 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...
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...: Refresh your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. 120 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is saved to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on the severity of the...
...: Refresh your computer ❖ Your files and personalization settings won't change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. 120 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is saved to your desktop For more information, see "Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on the severity of the...
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... video driver at which it was performing properly. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows®...
... video driver at which it was performing properly. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows®...
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... click or touch your selection. This is probably a configuration problem. Run Disk Defragmenter. Your hard disk seems very slow. Your data files are in the Search field, type Defragment. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. If you wish to scan the drive for errors you have been using utility software. You may have become fragmented. 129 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems 6 Click or touch the...
... click or touch your selection. This is probably a configuration problem. Run Disk Defragmenter. Your hard disk seems very slow. Your data files are in the Search field, type Defragment. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. If you wish to scan the drive for errors you have been using utility software. You may have become fragmented. 129 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems 6 Click or touch the...
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.... NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your selection. Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. these will be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on...
.... NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your selection. Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. these will be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on...
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... a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to turn off display. 134 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems ❖ If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades.
... a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to turn off display. 134 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems ❖ If you have enabled any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades.
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... case you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up anything that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up files". Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you will clean up your critical data...
... case you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back up anything that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. If anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up files". Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you will clean up your critical data...
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... permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. Touch-To activate items displayed on -screen buttons by a "greater than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts, but have less storage capacity. They are smaller and more durable than " sign) indicating where users are often related to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. W Web-See World...
... permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. Touch-To activate items displayed on -screen buttons by a "greater than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts, but have less storage capacity. They are smaller and more durable than " sign) indicating where users are often related to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. W Web-See World...
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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...