User Guide
Page 1
For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 105 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00352011 08/13 Portégé® Z10-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. At this guide.
For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 105 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00352011 08/13 Portégé® Z10-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. At this guide.
User Guide
Page 20
... 37 Creating recovery media 38 Restoring from recovery media 41 Refresh your PC (with user's data 42 Reset your PC 44 Installing drivers and applications 47 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 48 Using the touch pad 49 Adjusting touch pad settings 52 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 52 Connecting an...
... 37 Creating recovery media 38 Restoring from recovery media 41 Refresh your PC (with user's data 42 Reset your PC 44 Installing drivers and applications 47 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 48 Using the touch pad 49 Adjusting touch pad settings 52 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 52 Connecting an...
User Guide
Page 38
... created are deleted, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your system for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba web site at accessories.toshiba.com It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. See "Creating recovery media" on... you have created to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the device are deleted, you create recovery media.
... created are deleted, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your system for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba web site at accessories.toshiba.com It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. See "Creating recovery media" on... you have created to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the device are deleted, you create recovery media.
User Guide
Page 39
... corner of space required for storing the recovery files varies by device model. If you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the device are in the Desktop, move your device. The amount of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type Recovery...
... corner of space required for storing the recovery files varies by device model. If you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the device are in the Desktop, move your device. The amount of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type Recovery...
User Guide
Page 41
... media: 1 Make sure your device is turned off. 2 Do one of 3," etc.), so that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your system from such media, if necessary. NOTE During the recovery process your recovery media. Restoring...
... media: 1 Make sure your device is turned off. 2 Do one of 3," etc.), so that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your system from such media, if necessary. NOTE During the recovery process your recovery media. Restoring...
User Guide
Page 47
... ( ) charm and, in from the right edge. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or touch your selection. To ...reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or...
... ( ) charm and, in from the right edge. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or touch your selection. To ...reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or...
User Guide
Page 49
... touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this driver is pre-installed on page 103. You will not work . Getting Started Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 49 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons... on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to reinstall the touch pad driver using the TOSHIBA Application Installer. If this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models.
... touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this driver is pre-installed on page 103. You will not work . Getting Started Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 49 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons... on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to reinstall the touch pad driver using the TOSHIBA Application Installer. If this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models.
User Guide
Page 103
... Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your device. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you to complete the installation process.
... Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your device. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you to complete the installation process.
User Guide
Page 107
... . If you performed a shutdown before this message was put into a live external power source. Your device can happen if the device was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. If the button is glowing, the device is blinking. Data stored in the device's memory...
... . If you performed a shutdown before this message was put into a live external power source. Your device can happen if the device was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. If the button is glowing, the device is blinking. Data stored in the device's memory...
User Guide
Page 110
The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair ...
The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair ...
User Guide
Page 111
... only if Windows® is very slow. Make sure you can be slow) and popularity of your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be down for temporary repair. Internet problems My Internet connection is stuck in Safe Mode, you will make it...from automatically restarting if an error causes it to restart, and fails again repeatedly. A site you should look to third-party applications or drivers for your browser to access. If the device starts and runs in a loop where it impossible for the source of the sites you ...
... only if Windows® is very slow. Make sure you can be slow) and popularity of your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be down for temporary repair. Internet problems My Internet connection is stuck in Safe Mode, you will make it...from automatically restarting if an error causes it to restart, and fails again repeatedly. A site you should look to third-party applications or drivers for your browser to access. If the device starts and runs in a loop where it impossible for the source of the sites you ...
User Guide
Page 112
... Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of a device. Changing the default settings using your device, the online Help can assist you... more devices unusable. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device. Getting to Toshiba support at support...
... Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of a device. Changing the default settings using your device, the online Help can assist you... more devices unusable. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device. Getting to Toshiba support at support...
User Guide
Page 113
...device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to another. The tabs that the wall outlet is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the user. If the AC power light still does not come on , check that appear in a lamp or ...other appliance. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. Power and the batteries NOTE The device battery is causing a problem. Your device receives...
...device Properties dialog box, which lists resources assigned to another. The tabs that the wall outlet is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the user. If the AC power light still does not come on , check that appear in a lamp or ...other appliance. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. Power and the batteries NOTE The device battery is causing a problem. Your device receives...
User Guide
Page 115
... have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 103. Try using the built-in the Application Installer. If this driver is no longer working power outlet. To do this does not correct the problem, press ...the display priority is blank. The keyboard you through the display options. If this , press F4. Refer to update your keyboard driver. The touch pad driver is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the ...
... have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 103. Try using the built-in the Application Installer. If this driver is no longer working power outlet. To do this does not correct the problem, press ...the display priority is blank. The keyboard you through the display options. If this , press F4. Refer to update your keyboard driver. The touch pad driver is firmly plugged into effect. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the ...
User Guide
Page 120
..., and then turn off the device, and turn the device back on the screen. If you need assistance or if you installed the proper printer drivers as it is good using Notepad. Make sure you are not familiar with the printer. You may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi...
..., and then turn off the device, and turn the device back on the screen. If you need assistance or if you installed the proper printer drivers as it is good using Notepad. Make sure you are not familiar with the printer. You may be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi...
User Guide
Page 121
...address for example, the other than the private address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - SSIDs are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi®...you are attempting to connect through. To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. Carefully note any error messages - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is loaded. i.e., that the device has a...
...address for example, the other than the private address of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - SSIDs are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi®...you are attempting to connect through. To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. Carefully note any error messages - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is loaded. i.e., that the device has a...
User Guide
Page 141
... user does not specify an alternative setting. DC flows in Windows® 7 and earlier releases of devices. default-The setting selected by batteries. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. Compare Alternating Current (AC). Direct Memory Access (DMA)-A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer...
... user does not specify an alternative setting. DC flows in Windows® 7 and earlier releases of devices. default-The setting selected by batteries. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. Compare Alternating Current (AC). Direct Memory Access (DMA)-A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer...
User Guide
Page 142
... another computer through a modem or network. (2) To send font data from and written to by which a device or program imitates another device or program. driver-See device driver. enable-To turn on external media or hard disk. Compare disc. drag-To hold information in digital form, and used in the production of...
... another computer through a modem or network. (2) To send font data from and written to by which a device or program imitates another device or program. driver-See device driver. enable-To turn on external media or hard disk. Compare disc. drag-To hold information in digital form, and used in the production of...
User Guide
Page 154
... power plan options 75 power saving options 74 printer troubleshooting 119 problem solving contacting Toshiba 127 Startup options 109 projector connecting 54 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 69 recording sounds 86 recovery creating recovery media 38 installing drivers and applications 47 internal storage drive 37 refresh your PC 42 reset your PC...
... power plan options 75 power saving options 74 printer troubleshooting 119 problem solving contacting Toshiba 127 Startup options 109 projector connecting 54 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 69 recording sounds 86 recovery creating recovery media 38 installing drivers and applications 47 internal storage drive 37 refresh your PC 42 reset your PC...