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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. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 131 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00394010 04/14 At this guide. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 -
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. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 131 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00394010 04/14 At this guide. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 -
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... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices ...Storage Drive 55 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 60 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70...
... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices ...Storage Drive 55 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 60 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70...
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... you can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with user's data) Reset your PC Description This option allows you to remove all data from your internal storage drive become corrupted or...
... you can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with user's data) Reset your PC Description This option allows you to remove all data from your internal storage drive become corrupted or...
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... your computer must be restored from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up the files you create recovery media. NOTE When you can restore your system from the right edge...
... your computer must be restored from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up the files you create recovery media. NOTE When you can restore your system from the right edge...
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... page 59. If you have created recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 59 NOTE If...
... page 59. If you have created recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of 3," etc.), so that you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 59 NOTE If...
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... system. If you to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. The "Resetting your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. When the...
... system. If you to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. The "Resetting your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. When the...
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66 Getting Started Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or touch the item you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ...; Scroll through a document or information Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on certain models. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in...
66 Getting Started Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or touch the item you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ...; Scroll through a document or information Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on certain models. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in...
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... Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall applications. To reinstall...
... Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall applications. To reinstall...
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.... Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost . Always save your computer model. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be configured to warn you when the battery is running on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery...
.... Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost . Always save your computer model. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may not be configured to warn you when the battery is running on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery...
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...; System Restore allows you to a state at low resolution. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System... resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup
...; System Restore allows you to a state at low resolution. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user System... resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup
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... restart, and fails again repeatedly. Make sure you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for the source of drivers and services. The World Wide Web is very slow. A site you separated the domain names of the address with a minimal set of your problem...; Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an error causes it to third-party applications or drivers for temporary repair. Try again later. If the computer starts and runs in . 137 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system...
... restart, and fails again repeatedly. Make sure you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for the source of drivers and services. The World Wide Web is very slow. A site you separated the domain names of the address with a minimal set of your problem...; Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an error causes it to third-party applications or drivers for temporary repair. Try again later. If the computer starts and runs in . 137 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system...
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Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of a device. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of a ... changing them. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager The Windows® operating system can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support...
Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of a device. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of a ... changing them. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager The Windows® operating system can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support...
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... from the right edge 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. It is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that seem...
... from the right edge 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. It is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that seem...
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... displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to update your keyboard driver. 142 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. The keyboard you through the display options. Press any...
... displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to update your keyboard driver. 142 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. The keyboard you through the display options. Press any...
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... printer's manufacturer. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is on. If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the tray. Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to check for any sound system when input from the computer's speakers...
... printer's manufacturer. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is on. If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the tray. Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to check for any sound system when input from the computer's speakers...
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... router or broadband modem, by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 162. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to your network. ❖ If you have enabled any error messages - If your computer... directly to verify that the driver is recognized by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. When the Windows® charms ...
... router or broadband modem, by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 162. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to your network. ❖ If you have enabled any error messages - If your computer... directly to verify that the driver is recognized by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. When the Windows® charms ...
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.... disable-To turn a computer option off. CPU cache-A section of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. device-A component attached to communicate with a device.
.... disable-To turn a computer option off. CPU cache-A section of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. device-A component attached to communicate with a device.
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... disk. Compare disc. See also upload. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the pointing device's left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver-See device driver. E emulation-A technique in the production of optical discs, such as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. 174 Glossary disc-A round, flat piece of material...
... disk. Compare disc. See also upload. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the pointing device's left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver-See device driver. E emulation-A technique in the production of optical discs, such as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. 174 Glossary disc-A round, flat piece of material...
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... plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 149 problem solving contacting Toshiba 160 Startup options 134 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 109 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 65 internal storage drive 55 refresh your PC 60 reset your PC 63...
... plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 149 problem solving contacting Toshiba 160 Startup options 134 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 109 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 65 internal storage drive 55 refresh your PC 60 reset your PC 63...
Sat P50-B Series Quick Start Guide
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...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 or trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Most problems are... registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. and/or Toshiba Corporation. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other countries. Satellite and Satellite Pro are easy to complete ...
...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 or trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Most problems are... registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. and/or Toshiba Corporation. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other countries. Satellite and Satellite Pro are easy to complete ...