Quick Start Guide for Satellite C50-A Series
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... downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other countries. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other downloads. For solutions to the most common problems, refer to correct. Visit Toshiba's Support Web site Technical support is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is available online at Toshiba's Web site at a later time. Printed on your Windows 8 Start screen 1. Need Help? C lick/touch the TOSHIBA...
... downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other countries. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other downloads. For solutions to the most common problems, refer to correct. Visit Toshiba's Support Web site Technical support is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is available online at Toshiba's Web site at a later time. Printed on your Windows 8 Start screen 1. Need Help? C lick/touch the TOSHIBA...
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... your computer 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 HDMI™-compatible television or display device 60 Connecting an external monitor or projector 61...
... your computer 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 HDMI™-compatible television or display device 60 Connecting an external monitor or projector 61...
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... 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 141 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 141 Toshiba's worldwide offices 141 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 143 Functions 143 Help file 144 Display brightness 144 Output (Display switch 145 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 146 Media buttons 146 Volume Mute 147 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 147 Keyboard Function keys 147 Zoom (Display...
... 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 141 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 141 Toshiba's worldwide offices 141 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 143 Functions 143 Help file 144 Display brightness 144 Output (Display switch 145 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 146 Media buttons 146 Volume Mute 147 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 147 Keyboard Function keys 147 Zoom (Display...
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... and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire...
... and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. You can: ❖ Read the entire...
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Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 146. To do this: 1 Read the directions 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 the port on the computer and to...
Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on page 146. To do this: 1 Read the directions 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 the port on the computer and to...
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These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
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... fix the problem. Using Startup options 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 the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to choose from discs or Web sites are retained ❖ Apps you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually...
... fix the problem. Using Startup options 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 the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to choose from discs or Web sites are retained ❖ Apps you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually...
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... be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on page 52. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific...
... be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the options found on page 52. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Advanced options Choosing this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific...
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... previous setting. For more keyboard error messages. You may need to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information. The keyboard you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on page 86. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. This is not set for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on maintaining battery power...
... previous setting. For more keyboard error messages. You may need to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for other product information. The keyboard you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on page 86. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. This is not set for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on maintaining battery power...
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... Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. one other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that it has network access, and can connect to verify that the computer has a useful IP address - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the driver...
... Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. one other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that it has network access, and can connect to verify that the computer has a useful IP address - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the driver...
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... the Windows® operating system. before connecting a new hardware item to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your back up media on page 136). General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
... the Windows® operating system. before connecting a new hardware item to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Search for your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to set a restore point (see "Backing up your data or your back up media on page 136). General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive...
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... that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. Compare software. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- See also HDMI. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used for voltages in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also Sleep, Suspend. H hard disk-A storage device composed of...
... that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a computer system. Compare software. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- See also HDMI. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used for voltages in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. See also Sleep, Suspend. H hard disk-A storage device composed of...
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... power 79 AC power light 39 accessing network 99 adding memory 45 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 58 Advanced Startup options 120 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 99 B backing up files 66, 71 battery battery life 78 Call2Recycle™ 91 164 care 89, 90 changing 86 charge indicator light 40 charge time 79 charger 79 charging 40, 79 conserving power 83 determine remaining power...
... power 79 AC power light 39 accessing network 99 adding memory 45 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 38 adjusting touch pad settings 58 Advanced Startup options 120 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 70 apps starting from Start screen 70 audio features 99 B backing up files 66, 71 battery battery life 78 Call2Recycle™ 91 164 care 89, 90 changing 86 charge indicator light 40 charge time 79 charger 79 charging 40, 79 conserving power 83 determine remaining power...
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... 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 icon 96 exploring the 95 icons 96 recycle bin 96 standard features 94, 95 Device Manager fixing a problem 123 directing display output 61 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 127 display devices external 60 display output settings 61 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 90 documentation 29 DVD removing...
... 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 icon 96 exploring the 95 icons 96 recycle bin 96 standard features 94, 95 Device Manager fixing a problem 123 directing display output 61 disabling touch pad 59 display troubleshooting 127 display devices external 60 display output settings 61 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 90 documentation 29 DVD removing...
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166 Index using 71 E eco power plan 85 eco Utility® 105 eject button optical disc drive 72 eject, optical disc drive 73 enabling touch pad 59 enabling/disabling touch pad 146 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 95 Start screen 93 external display device HDMI™ Out port 60 external display, adjusting 62 F files backing up 66, 71 saving 71 Function Key 113 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 147 Function keys 146 display brightness 144 Help file 144 keyboard Function keys 147 media buttons 146 Output (Display switch) 145 volume mute 147 Zoom...
166 Index using 71 E eco power plan 85 eco Utility® 105 eject button optical disc drive 72 eject, optical disc drive 73 enabling touch pad 59 enabling/disabling touch pad 146 ENERGY STAR® 25 exploring desktop 95 Start screen 93 external display device HDMI™ Out port 60 external display, adjusting 62 F files backing up 66, 71 saving 71 Function Key 113 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 147 Function keys 146 display brightness 144 Help file 144 keyboard Function keys 147 media buttons 146 Output (Display switch) 145 volume mute 147 Zoom...
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... power plan options 84 video cables 60 Service Station 114 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 98 computer 38 software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 62 display output 61 Shut down computer 43, 44 icon 43, 44 Sleep mode 44 sounds recording 99 speakers using external 100 Start screen exploring the 93 starting an app 70 starting an app from Start screen 70 Startup menu problem solving 120 Startup options Advanced options...
... power plan options 84 video cables 60 Service Station 114 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 98 computer 38 software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 62 display output 61 Shut down computer 43, 44 icon 43, 44 Sleep mode 44 sounds recording 99 speakers using external 100 Start screen exploring the 93 starting an app 70 starting an app from Start screen 70 Startup menu problem solving 120 Startup options Advanced options...
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... 131 installing hardware/software 139 keyboard 126 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 128 on-screen eject button 131 optical disc drive 130 power and batteries 124 printer 131 restore points 136 screen does not look correct/ flickers 127 slow Internet connection 122 sound system 131 trouble running discs 130 trouble running programs 129 URL address not found 122 Windows® operating system not working 119 wireless networking 132 U user password, deleting 110 user password, setting 108 using a microphone 99 computer lock 64 DVDs 71 eco power...
... 131 installing hardware/software 139 keyboard 126 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 128 on-screen eject button 131 optical disc drive 130 power and batteries 124 printer 131 restore points 136 screen does not look correct/ flickers 127 slow Internet connection 122 sound system 131 trouble running discs 130 trouble running programs 129 URL address not found 122 Windows® operating system not working 119 wireless networking 132 U user password, deleting 110 user password, setting 108 using a microphone 99 computer lock 64 DVDs 71 eco power...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite C50-BST2NX13
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... o LED backlit Sound Built-in stereo speakers Input Devices Standard Keyboard with 10 key (black) Touch pad pointing device with multi-touch control Communications HD webcam with microphone 10/100 Ethernet Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)9 + Bluetooth 4.0 Expandability Memory Card Reader o Secure Digital, SDHC, SDXC, miniSD, microSD, Multi Media Card (shared slot; Accessories For additional and most updated accessories, please visit www.accessories.toshiba.com Power Part Number...
... o LED backlit Sound Built-in stereo speakers Input Devices Standard Keyboard with 10 key (black) Touch pad pointing device with multi-touch control Communications HD webcam with microphone 10/100 Ethernet Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)9 + Bluetooth 4.0 Expandability Memory Card Reader o Secure Digital, SDHC, SDXC, miniSD, microSD, Multi Media Card (shared slot; Accessories For additional and most updated accessories, please visit www.accessories.toshiba.com Power Part Number...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite C50-BST2NX13
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..., computer generated graphics or video applications 4. Under some conditions, your product "Detailed Specs." Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for more information. 1 Product Series Legal Footnote. For the most up copies of data by Internet or telephone (toll charges may vary from specifications under the following hardware and software requirements are all subject to change without notice. and/or Toshiba Corporation. All other...
..., computer generated graphics or video applications 4. Under some conditions, your product "Detailed Specs." Contact Toshiba Technical Service and Support for more information. 1 Product Series Legal Footnote. For the most up copies of data by Internet or telephone (toll charges may vary from specifications under the following hardware and software requirements are all subject to change without notice. and/or Toshiba Corporation. All other...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite C50-BST2NX13
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... model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Measured by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not playback or operate properly on product configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and options selected. 12 Battery Life Rating. In such case, you will be replaced. This notebook is normal for Mobile Mark™ 2012: Wireless connectivity = On, Screen brightness...
... model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Measured by Internet or telephone (toll charges may not playback or operate properly on product configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and options selected. 12 Battery Life Rating. In such case, you will be replaced. This notebook is normal for Mobile Mark™ 2012: Wireless connectivity = On, Screen brightness...