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Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-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 116 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide. GMAD00395011 05/14
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-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 116 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide. GMAD00395011 05/14
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... the main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 44 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices ... 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...
... the main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 44 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices ... 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...
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... created are not restored during this process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you have created to a new internal storage drive from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are restored...
... created are not restored during this process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you have created to a new internal storage drive from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are restored...
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...to determine how much space you will need to separately back up your work" on the recovery media. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box Any files that appears, click or touch your selection. The amount of space required...system's recovery files. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up on page 71. for more USB flash drives of the screen and, in the Desktop,...
...to determine how much space you will need to separately back up your work" on the recovery media. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box Any files that appears, click or touch your selection. The amount of space required...system's recovery files. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up on page 71. for more USB flash drives of the screen and, in the Desktop,...
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... up your work" on page 71. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. To...
... up your work" on page 71. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. To...
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...the Start screen. NOTE You must have an Internet connection 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. In the list that ...were originally bundled with your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall applications. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the ...
...the Start screen. NOTE You must have an Internet connection 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. In the list that ...were originally bundled with your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall applications. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the ...
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... must have an Internet connection to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer. 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you to reinstall...
... must have an Internet connection to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer. 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you to reinstall...
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... is recommended that you do when the main battery runs low" on page 82. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be affected. If the computer starts normally, there may have prevented Windows® from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage...
... is recommended that you do when the main battery runs low" on page 82. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be affected. If the computer starts normally, there may have prevented Windows® from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current (amperage...
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...: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Command Prompt The command prompt is not working Reset your computer...
...: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by the user. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. Command Prompt The command prompt is not working Reset your computer...
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... access. Choose this option only if Windows® is most likely working ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that you are installed during startup ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows® with a minimal set of day (when everyone else is ...very slow, try later. If accessing a particular site is surfing, your browser to initialize without being measured by the Anti-malware driver ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an error causes it impossible for your access can ...
... access. Choose this option only if Windows® is most likely working ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that you are installed during startup ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows® with a minimal set of day (when everyone else is ...very slow, try later. If accessing a particular site is surfing, your browser to initialize without being measured by the Anti-malware driver ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an error causes it impossible for your access can ...
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... properties Device Manager provides a way to the 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. 123 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with... Device Manager The Windows® operating system can help with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of a device. Getting to...
... properties Device Manager provides a way to the 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. 123 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with... Device Manager The Windows® operating system can help with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of a device. Getting to...
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... resources assigned to the device. Power and the batteries NOTE The computer's battery may include: ❖ The General tab, which displays the drivers being used by the user. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries...., which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to another. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from the system batteries. Power problems are interrelated. Your computer receives its power through the...
... resources assigned to the device. Power and the batteries NOTE The computer's battery may include: ❖ The General tab, which displays the drivers being used by the user. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries...., which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to another. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from the system batteries. Power problems are interrelated. Your computer receives its power through the...
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... on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with the keyboard or to the documentation that came with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to activate the screen. For more keyboard error messages. Refer to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site...a different make sure the display priority is not set for all batteries. Press any key to update your computer, and for your keyboard driver. 126 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems After a period of time, the battery will lose its previous setting.
... on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with the keyboard or to the documentation that came with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to activate the screen. For more keyboard error messages. Refer to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site...a different make sure the display priority is not set for all batteries. Press any key to update your computer, and for your keyboard driver. 126 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems After a period of time, the battery will lose its previous setting.
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... using external headphones or speakers, check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. The disc will not print. If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the instructions that came with an optical data disc, refer to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on page 130. It...
... using external headphones or speakers, check that the hardware configuration meets the program's needs. The disc will not print. If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the instructions that came with an optical data disc, refer to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on page 130. It...
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...169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by the Windows® operating system, and that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. i.e., that the driver is loaded. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi...your network. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your selection. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the computer has a useful IP address - Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security...
...169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by the Windows® operating system, and that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. i.e., that the driver is loaded. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at a later time. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi...your network. To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your selection. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that the computer has a useful IP address - Click or touch Control Panel, select System and Security...
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... all require controllers. device-A component attached to communicate with a device. Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of the Windows® operating system. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. directory-See folder. cursor-An on -screen window displayed by batteries. Compare Alternating Current (AC). disable-To turn...
... all require controllers. device-A component attached to communicate with a device. Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of the Windows® operating system. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. directory-See folder. cursor-An on -screen window displayed by batteries. Compare Alternating Current (AC). disable-To turn...
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... Glossary disc-A round, flat piece of material, designed to be read /write heads. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from the computer to a printer. driver-See device driver. Compare disk. document-Any file created with an application and, if saved to the left button, unless otherwise stated. In the Windows® operating...
... Glossary disc-A round, flat piece of material, designed to be read /write heads. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from the computer to a printer. driver-See device driver. Compare disk. document-Any file created with an application and, if saved to the left button, unless otherwise stated. In the Windows® operating...
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168 Index precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 131 problem solving contacting Toshiba 141 Startup options 120 projector connecting 61 R recording sounds 99 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 50 reset your PC 52 restoring from recovery media 49 Recovery Media Creator 114...
168 Index precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 131 problem solving contacting Toshiba 141 Startup options 120 projector connecting 61 R recording sounds 99 recovery creating recovery media 46 installing drivers and applications 55 internal storage drive 45 refresh your PC 50 reset your PC 52 restoring from recovery media 49 Recovery Media Creator 114...