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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. GMAD00395011 05/14 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. 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. GMAD00395011 05/14 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. At this guide.
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... State of California only. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-B Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive...
... State of California only. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-B Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive...
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... 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. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with this model properly, read the User's Guide carefully and keep it does not emit RF field in serious injury. To use this device. Cet appareil...
... 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. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with this model properly, read the User's Guide carefully and keep it does not emit RF field in serious injury. To use this device. Cet appareil...
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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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... for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all...
... for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all...
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... your internal storage drive will be deleted. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting to complete the recovery process. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. You can recover the factory default software (refresh...
... your internal storage drive will be deleted. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting to complete the recovery process. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. You can recover the factory default software (refresh...
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... an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to...
... an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to...
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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 new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep 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 create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on using the utility to install...
... updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep 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 create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on using the utility to install...
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... properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to fix the problem. If you installed from the menu. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or...
... properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to fix the problem. If you installed from the menu. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from discs or...
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... software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable...
... software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically look for advanced users. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your display settings in the event they have been improperly set. ❖ Enable...
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... Defragment and Optimize Drives. 3 From the Optimize Drives menu click or touch the drive you are damaged or corrupted. The Error Checking box appears. If you wish to recover lost data using utility software. This is probably a configuration problem. 129 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems 6 Click or touch the Check button. You may have been using your computer for file recovery procedures.
... Defragment and Optimize Drives. 3 From the Optimize Drives menu click or touch the drive you are damaged or corrupted. The Error Checking box appears. If you wish to recover lost data using utility software. This is probably a configuration problem. 129 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive problems 6 Click or touch the Check button. You may have been using your computer for file recovery procedures.
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... Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the driver is loaded. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. one other computer cannot browse to connect through. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. If your connection problem...
... Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the driver is loaded. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. one other computer cannot browse to connect through. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. If your connection problem...
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... and, in the Search field, type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in new firmware releases. A blank screen appears while...
... and, in the Search field, type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that the disc is properly inserted in new firmware releases. A blank screen appears while...
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... help ensure safe 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". It is often necessary to the computer. before connecting a new hardware item to run an installation utility first - Always carefully follow...
... help ensure safe 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". It is often necessary to the computer. before connecting a new hardware item to run an installation utility first - Always carefully follow...
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... as apps, setting icons, and on the Start screen representing applications that supports data transfer. See also bus, hot swapping, serial. 163 Glossary system prompt-The symbol (in the MS-DOS® operating system, generally a drive letter followed by a "greater than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts, but have less storage capacity. USB-See Universal Serial Bus (USB). W Web...
... as apps, setting icons, and on the Start screen representing applications that supports data transfer. See also bus, hot swapping, serial. 163 Glossary system prompt-The symbol (in the MS-DOS® operating system, generally a drive letter followed by a "greater than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts, but have less storage capacity. USB-See Universal Serial Bus (USB). W Web...
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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...