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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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... 98 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 99 Exploring audio features 99 Recording sounds 99 Using external speakers or headphones ..... 100 Using the Web Camera 101 Using the Memory card reader 101 Inserting memory media 102 Removing memory media 102 Chapter 5: Utilities 104 eco Utility 105 Password Utility 106 Using a supervisor password 106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that...
... 98 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 99 Exploring audio features 99 Recording sounds 99 Using external speakers or headphones ..... 100 Using the Web Camera 101 Using the Memory card reader 101 Inserting memory media 102 Removing memory media 102 Chapter 5: Utilities 104 eco Utility 105 Password Utility 106 Using a supervisor password 106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that...
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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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.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For...
.... ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For...
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... touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so 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 the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
... touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the touch pad, so 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 the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Your computer may include USB 3.0 port(s). Disabling or enabling the touch pad...
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113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default.
113 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default.
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... from the menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to fix the problem. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your level of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. There are retained ❖ Apps you installed from...
... from the menu. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to fix the problem. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your level of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. There are retained ❖ Apps you installed from...
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... using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. This allows you to reset your PC" on this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows...
... using a specific image provided by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. This allows you to reset your PC" on this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows...
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... operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with your keyboard driver. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. You have gone into effect. Display problems Here are using a different make...
... operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with your keyboard driver. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for all batteries. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. You have gone into effect. Display problems Here are using a different make...
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...; adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are 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 connection problem...
...; adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are 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 connection problem...
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... titled restore points). 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 Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up media on...
... titled restore points). 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 Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up anything , use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see "Backing up media on...
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.... H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. Their function is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- It has a potential of a computer system. hardware-The physical components of zero (0) volts, is connected to which certain keys in the circuit. One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
.... H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident program. Their function is usually fixed, but some external media and are removable. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- It has a potential of a computer system. hardware-The physical components of zero (0) volts, is connected to which certain keys in the circuit. One A/V component can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key...
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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 C55D-B5206
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....toshiba.com. Expandability • Memory Card Reader o Secure Digital, SDHC, SDXC, miniSD, microSD, Multi Media Card (shared slot; This product specification is variable and subject to change without notice. o TOSHIBA eco Utility™ o TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility o TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio Truelink+ o TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator o TOSHIBA Service Station o TOSHIBA Start • Third-party Software o Adobe Reader o Google Drive™ Storage Drive6 • 750GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive Fixed Optical Disk Drive7 • DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats...
....toshiba.com. Expandability • Memory Card Reader o Secure Digital, SDHC, SDXC, miniSD, microSD, Multi Media Card (shared slot; This product specification is variable and subject to change without notice. o TOSHIBA eco Utility™ o TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility o TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio Truelink+ o TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator o TOSHIBA Service Station o TOSHIBA Start • Third-party Software o Adobe Reader o Google Drive™ Storage Drive6 • 750GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive Fixed Optical Disk Drive7 • DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite C55D-B5206
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... been removed from the PC system. use of data by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). please visit the Toshiba website at anytime without notice. CPU performance may vary depending on an external storage medium. GPU performance may also vary from specifications under "Environmental Conditions" in battery power mode. © Copyright 2014 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Satellite C55D-B5206 Page 3 of certain external peripheral...
... been removed from the PC system. use of data by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). please visit the Toshiba website at anytime without notice. CPU performance may vary depending on an external storage medium. GPU performance may also vary from specifications under "Environmental Conditions" in battery power mode. © Copyright 2014 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. Satellite C55D-B5206 Page 3 of certain external peripheral...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite C55D-B5206
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..., and 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. This is normal for listing of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Some software may differ from specifications even when operating within the region in this computer may be supported. 10 USB 3.0. 5Gbps is subject to change prior to product launch. IN...
..., and 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. This is normal for listing of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Some software may differ from specifications even when operating within the region in this computer may be supported. 10 USB 3.0. 5Gbps is subject to change prior to product launch. IN...