Quick Start Guide for Satellite C50-A Series
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... to the most common problems, refer to correct. Need Help? Consult the electronic User's Guide (Internet connection required) Start Screen To access the electronic User's Guide through your Windows 8 Start screen 1. Click/touch Support & Recovery 3. Click/touch User's Guide icon Note: T he User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other countries. HINT: To access your computer so that you can access it at support.toshiba.com. GMA501187011 • 04...
... to the most common problems, refer to correct. Need Help? Consult the electronic User's Guide (Internet connection required) Start Screen To access the electronic User's Guide through your Windows 8 Start screen 1. Click/touch Support & Recovery 3. Click/touch User's Guide icon Note: T he User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other countries. HINT: To access your computer so that you can access it at support.toshiba.com. GMA501187011 • 04...
Satellite C40/C50/C70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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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...
Satellite C40/C50/C70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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... a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com...
... a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com...
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... 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 the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on your computer. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model...
... 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 the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on your computer. To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it is enabled by computer model...
Satellite C40/C50/C70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 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. 113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn.
The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 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. 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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... touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. You now have several options to choose from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... touch Change PC Settings. 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. You now have several options to choose from discs or Web sites are removed ❖ A list of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your PC" on this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows®...
... powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your PC" on this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows®...
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... and will need to update your computer, and for your keyboard driver. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for all batteries. Refer to this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Press any key to activate the screen. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn...
... and will need to update your computer, and for your keyboard driver. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for all batteries. Refer to this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Press any key to activate the screen. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn...
Satellite C40/C50/C70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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... Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - one...
... Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Desktop screen, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your network. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - one...
Satellite C40/C50/C70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 138). ❖ Have your back up media on page 136). If anything that the installation utility left behind. 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 writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like...
Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 138). ❖ Have your back up media on page 136). If anything that the installation utility left behind. 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 writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like...
Satellite C40/C50/C70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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..., is connected to the earth, and is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground-A conductor to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have secondary hard disks that can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves...
..., is connected to the earth, and is determined by the operating system and/or individual programs. G ground-A conductor to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is running and have secondary hard disks that can be magnetically coded with HDMI cables. One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that saves...
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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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... hard disk drive is slow 129 high-pitched noise 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...
... hard disk drive is slow 129 high-pitched noise 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...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite C55-B5161
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....support.toshiba.com. Satellite C55-B Detailed Product Specification1 Model Name: C55-B5161 Part Number: PSCMLU-0890E9 UPC: 022265962862 Operating System C1 2 • Windows 8.1 Processor3 and Graphics4 • Intel® Celeron® N2830 Processor o (1M Cache, up to 2.41GHz) • Mobile Intel® HD graphics with shared graphics memory Memory5 • 4GB DDR3L 1333MHz (not user upgradable) Storage Drive6 • 500GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive o TOSHIBA eco Utility...
....support.toshiba.com. Satellite C55-B Detailed Product Specification1 Model Name: C55-B5161 Part Number: PSCMLU-0890E9 UPC: 022265962862 Operating System C1 2 • Windows 8.1 Processor3 and Graphics4 • Intel® Celeron® N2830 Processor o (1M Cache, up to 2.41GHz) • Mobile Intel® HD graphics with shared graphics memory Memory5 • 4GB DDR3L 1333MHz (not user upgradable) Storage Drive6 • 500GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive o TOSHIBA eco Utility...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite C55-B5161
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.... The product specifications and configuration information are registered trademarks of complex modeling software, such as applicable, Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Some software may not have all program functionality. Computers configured with a 64-bit CPU and therefore may vary depending on an external storage medium. CPU performance in battery power mode. GPU performance may not function properly. See "Detailed Specs" for a product Series. use of Toshiba America Information...
.... The product specifications and configuration information are registered trademarks of complex modeling software, such as applicable, Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Some software may not have all program functionality. Computers configured with a 64-bit CPU and therefore may vary depending on an external storage medium. CPU performance in battery power mode. GPU performance may not function properly. See "Detailed Specs" for a product Series. use of Toshiba America Information...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite C55-B5161
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... configuration and other than the specific test settings. Some software may differ from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Activation may not include user manuals...
... configuration and other than the specific test settings. Some software may differ from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Activation may not include user manuals...