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Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P70/P50/P40-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. GMAD00351010 05/13 At this guide. 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.
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P70/P50/P40-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. GMAD00351010 05/13 At this guide. 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.
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..., DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P70/P50/P40-A 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...
..., DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P70/P50/P40-A 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...
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...norme NMB-003 du Canada. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS 210 of Health ...disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. 9 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions NOTE This section is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that has not been tested with this model properly, read the User's Guide carefully and keep it does not emit RF field in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service...
...norme NMB-003 du Canada. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS 210 of Health ...disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. 9 Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions NOTE This section is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that has not been tested with this model properly, read the User's Guide carefully and keep it does not emit RF field in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service...
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... 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 56 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an...
... 48 Removing a memory module 54 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 56 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 61 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 66 Using the touch pad 67 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an...
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... Using a supervisor password 124 Using a user password 126 Deleting a user password 128 System Settings 129 Sleep Utilities 131 USB Sleep and Charge 131 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 133 Power supply mode settings 133 Sleep and Music 134 HDD Protection Utility 135 Function Key 136 Recovery Media Creator 137 Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 140 The Windows...
... Using a supervisor password 124 Using a user password 126 Deleting a user password 128 System Settings 129 Sleep Utilities 131 USB Sleep and Charge 131 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 133 Power supply mode settings 133 Sleep and Music 134 HDD Protection Utility 135 Function Key 136 Recovery Media Creator 137 Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 140 The Windows...
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... drive problems 153 Error-checking 153 Optical disc drive problems 155 Sound system problems 156 Printer problems 156 Wireless networking problems 157 DVD operating problems 159 Develop good computing habits 160 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ........ 161 If you need further assistance 166 Contacting Toshiba 167 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 167 Toshiba's worldwide offices 167 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 169 Functions 169 Help file...
... drive problems 153 Error-checking 153 Optical disc drive problems 155 Sound system problems 156 Printer problems 156 Wireless networking problems 157 DVD operating problems 159 Develop good computing habits 160 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ........ 161 If you need further assistance 166 Contacting Toshiba 167 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 167 Toshiba's worldwide offices 167 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 169 Functions 169 Help file...
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... procedures needed to change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices...
... procedures needed to change without notice. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices...
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For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the screen, and potentially the item or text may select an item or text on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to avoid accidental contact with the heel of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page...
For more information, see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the screen, and potentially the item or text may select an item or text on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to avoid accidental contact with the heel of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page...
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... if the related utility is available on your system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. Together, these allow you to reconfigure your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep Utilities ❖ Function Key ❖ HDD Protection Utility ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer 118
... if the related utility is available on your system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. Together, these allow you to reconfigure your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep Utilities ❖ Function Key ❖ HDD Protection Utility ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer 118
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... enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn on the computer" on page 72. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for SATA ❖ Sleep Utilities-Allows you to enable or disable Sleep and Charge/Sleep and Music functions. ❖ Sleep and Charge-Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Sleep...
... enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn on the computer" on page 72. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for SATA ❖ Sleep Utilities-Allows you to enable or disable Sleep and Charge/Sleep and Music functions. ❖ Sleep and Charge-Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Sleep...
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... specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for compatible port. Do not allow USB ports to it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled...
... specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be stopped for compatible port. Do not allow USB ports to it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled...
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... Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to listen to music stored on the computer are disabled when using "Sleep and Music." Sleep and Music Your Toshiba computer may differ between Windows® mode and "Sleep and Music" mode. Using this feature discharges the computer's battery; When using the speakers of the portable audio device...
... Utilities Sleep Utilities NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to listen to music stored on the computer are disabled when using "Sleep and Music." Sleep and Music Your Toshiba computer may differ between Windows® mode and "Sleep and Music" mode. Using this feature discharges the computer's battery; When using the speakers of the portable audio device...
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Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. For detailed information on using the utility to its best by notifying you wish. 137 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...
Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. For detailed information on using the utility to its best by notifying you wish. 137 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...
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Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of expertise with user's data)" on the severity...
Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If Windows® fails to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of expertise with user's data)" on the severity...
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Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Your hard disk seems very slow. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm, then click or touch Settings and, in from the right edge. The Error Checking box appears. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Some programs run properly, refer to scan the drive for...
Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Your hard disk seems very slow. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm, then click or touch Settings and, in from the right edge. The Error Checking box appears. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Some programs run properly, refer to scan the drive for...
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... computer. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that the installation utility left behind. This will ensure that the installation is connected first, it was in case you 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 like Microsoft...
... computer. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that the installation utility left behind. This will ensure that the installation is connected first, it was in case you 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 like Microsoft...
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... 72 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 163 desktop creating new icon 110 exploring the 109 icons 110 recycle bin 110 standard features 108, 109 Desktop Assist 119 Media & Entertainment tab 120 Support & Recovery tab 122 Tools & Utilities tab 121 Device Manager fixing a problem 146 directing display output 72 disabling...
... 72 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 163 desktop creating new icon 110 exploring the 109 icons 110 recycle bin 110 standard features 108, 109 Desktop Assist 119 Media & Entertainment tab 120 Support & Recovery tab 122 Tools & Utilities tab 121 Device Manager fixing a problem 146 directing display output 72 disabling...
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... H HDD Protection Utility 135 headphones using 114 I icon desktop 110 moving to desktop 110 recycle bin 110 safety 29 Shut down 45, 46, 49, 148 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 43 installation memory module 48 installing a charged battery 102 memory modules 47 internal storage drive recovery 56 K keyboard function keys 80 special Windows® keys 80 troubleshooting 150 using 79...
... H HDD Protection Utility 135 headphones using 114 I icon desktop 110 moving to desktop 110 recycle bin 110 safety 29 Shut down 45, 46, 49, 148 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 43 installation memory module 48 installing a charged battery 102 memory modules 47 internal storage drive recovery 56 K keyboard function keys 80 special Windows® keys 80 troubleshooting 150 using 79...
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... cord/cable connectors 174 energy-saving features 90 power down shut down 45 power light 95 power management 92 optimum performance 92 power plans selecting power plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 156 problem solving contacting Toshiba 167 Startup options 143 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 113 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive...
... cord/cable connectors 174 energy-saving features 90 power down shut down 45 power light 95 power management 92 optimum performance 92 power plans selecting power plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 156 problem solving contacting Toshiba 167 Startup options 143 projector connecting 72 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 113 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 66 internal storage drive...
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... Windows® operating system not working 142 wireless networking 157 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 166 user password, deleting 128 user password, setting 126 using a microphone 113 computer lock 75 DVDs 84 eco power plan 99 Memory card reader 115 optical disc drive 84 touch pad 67 Web Camera 115 using the keyboard 79 Utilities 118 V video projector adjusting display 73 W warranty...
... Windows® operating system not working 142 wireless networking 157 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 166 user password, deleting 128 user password, setting 126 using a microphone 113 computer lock 75 DVDs 84 eco power plan 99 Memory card reader 115 optical disc drive 84 touch pad 67 Web Camera 115 using the keyboard 79 Utilities 118 V video projector adjusting display 73 W warranty...