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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.
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.../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 provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. As with any new technology, you...
.../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 provided electronically. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. As with any new technology, you...
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... tested with RSS 210 of Health Canada limits for your system has an Optical Disc Drive. This device complies with this model properly, read the User's Guide carefully and keep it does not emit RF field in serious injury. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service...
... tested with RSS 210 of Health Canada limits for your system has an Optical Disc Drive. This device complies with this model properly, read the User's Guide carefully and keep it does not emit RF field in serious injury. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service...
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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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...; Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform...
...; Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform...
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... Refresh process. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your data to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Please make a back up your data using the utilities stored on your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting...
... Refresh process. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your data to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Please make a back up your data using the utilities stored on your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting...
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... attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the...
... attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by default. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the...
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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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... recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on page 46. Service Station The Service Station helps you wish. For detailed information on using the utility to install the updates if you keep your computer. The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used to return your system to its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information...
... recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on page 46. Service Station The Service Station helps you wish. For detailed information on using the utility to install the updates if you keep your computer. The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used to return your system to its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information...
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... to fix problems If the operating system fails to start 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 troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If you installed from...
... to fix problems If the operating system fails to start 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 troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If you installed from...
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... new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. 121 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Advanced options Choosing this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows®...
... new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. 121 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of your personal files and apps are removed ❖ Your computer settings are changed back to reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Advanced options Choosing this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows®...
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... have been using utility software. If a program does not run correctly but others do not. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Run Disk Defragmenter. In the list that the hardware configuration meets its documentation and check that appears, click or touch your software documentation for errors you can scan by clicking or touching Scan drive. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Some...
... have been using utility software. If a program does not run correctly but others do not. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Run Disk Defragmenter. In the list that the hardware configuration meets its documentation and check that appears, click or touch your software documentation for errors you can scan by clicking or touching Scan drive. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Some...
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... - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point 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 computer...
... - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point 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 computer...
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... 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. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to display the Start screen. Change the setting for new information on optical disc drives...
... 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. DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider to display the Start screen. Change the setting for new information on optical disc drives...
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... and Support screen. Before installing anything that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to set a restore point (see "Backing up anything , use the System Restore utility to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications...
... and Support screen. Before installing anything that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to set a restore point (see "Backing up anything , use the System Restore utility to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications...
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... send a file to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. USB Flash drive-A small, portable flash memory card that supports data transfer. Utilities are to site regardless of the location of square or rectangular icons on the screen, such as a portable hard drive. 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. utility-A computer...
... send a file to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components. USB Flash drive-A small, portable flash memory card that supports data transfer. Utilities are to site regardless of the location of square or rectangular icons on the screen, such as a portable hard drive. 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. utility-A computer...
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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...