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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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... about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 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.
... about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. 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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... removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to the upper-right corner of the problem and your pointer to fix the problem. If you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the menu. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen...
... removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you experience any of these problems, use the options in the Startup menu to the upper-right corner of the problem and your pointer to fix the problem. If you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. The computer restarts. 7 Click or touch Troubleshoot from the menu. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen...
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... Windows® operating system is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of the options found on page 52. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system 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...
... Windows® operating system is not working Reset your computer ❖ All of the options found on page 52. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system 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...
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... "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you should confer with a support technician at the upper-right corner of your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your selection. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your connection problem disappears, the problem lies...
... "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you should confer with a support technician at the upper-right corner of your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your selection. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your connection problem disappears, the problem lies...
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... the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to run an installation utility first - Always carefully follow directions carefully! It is often necessary to do so. before connecting a new hardware item to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software...
... the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you to run an installation utility first - Always carefully follow directions carefully! It is often necessary to do so. before connecting a new hardware item to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software...
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.... 157 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work, including all components of an electric circuit are connected. Compare software. 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 are removable.
.... 157 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . function keys-The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the computer again, your work, including all components of an electric circuit are connected. Compare software. 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 are removable.
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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...
Satellite/Satellite Pro C50/C70-B Series Windows 10 Users Guide
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... Error-checking 129 Optical disc drive problems 131 Web Camera help 132 Testing your internal Web Camera 132 Uninstall the Web Camera driver 132 Perform a system restore 133 Check for problems with third party applications 134 System Recovery 134 Sound help 134 Use the Sound troubleshooter 134 Check and set default speakers 135 Uninstall the audio driver 136 Download the latest sound driver 137 Perform a system restore 137 Printer problems 138 Wireless networking problems 139 Connecting to the Internet 140 Using a wireless connection...
... Error-checking 129 Optical disc drive problems 131 Web Camera help 132 Testing your internal Web Camera 132 Uninstall the Web Camera driver 132 Perform a system restore 133 Check for problems with third party applications 134 System Recovery 134 Sound help 134 Use the Sound troubleshooter 134 Check and set default speakers 135 Uninstall the audio driver 136 Download the latest sound driver 137 Perform a system restore 137 Printer problems 138 Wireless networking problems 139 Connecting to the Internet 140 Using a wireless connection...
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... a product Series. For more detailed information about your computer, or to -date product information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without...
... a product Series. For more detailed information about your computer, or to -date product information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without...
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... can change the display settings by pressing the Windows ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 56 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on right side of computer Connecting an external monitor or...
... can change the display settings by pressing the Windows ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. 56 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on right side of computer Connecting an external monitor or...
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On the "Drivers & Software" area of driver needed. 4 Download and install the most recent drivers. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. 6 Restart your computer, see "To Restart your computer" on page 44. Often, a particular device is important to reveal any available updates. Follow the instructions below to download and install component drivers and updates from Toshiba: 1 In your Web browser go to http://support.toshiba.com/drivers. 2 Enter your computer's model and/or serial number. 3 Filter...
On the "Drivers & Software" area of driver needed. 4 Download and install the most recent drivers. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. 6 Restart your computer, see "To Restart your computer" on page 44. Often, a particular device is important to reveal any available updates. Follow the instructions below to download and install component drivers and updates from Toshiba: 1 In your Web browser go to http://support.toshiba.com/drivers. 2 Enter your computer's model and/or serial number. 3 Filter...
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.../cable 40 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 58 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 152 desktop adding desktops 93 creating new icon 91 exploring the 90 icons 91 notification area 94 notifications 94 recycle bin 91 standard features 91 Start button 92 Task view 93 taskbar 94 Windows Store 95 directing display output 57 disabling touchpad 55 display troubleshooting 128 display devices external 56 Display Utility...
.../cable 40 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 58 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 152 desktop adding desktops 93 creating new icon 91 exploring the 90 icons 91 notification area 94 notifications 94 recycle bin 91 standard features 91 Start button 92 Task view 93 taskbar 94 Windows Store 95 directing display output 57 disabling touchpad 55 display troubleshooting 128 display devices external 56 Display Utility...
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...Service Station 145 drivers downloading 145 DVD removing with computer off 72 removing with computer on 72 DVD player troubleshooting 147 DVDs using 68 E eco power plan 83 eco Utility 103 eject button optical disc drive 69 eject, optical disc drive 69 enabling touchpad 55 enabling/disabling touchpad 159 ENERGY STAR 25 exploring desktop 90 external display device HDMI Out port 56 external display, adjusting 58 F files backing up 62, 67 saving 67 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 Function keys 159 display brightness 158 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
...Service Station 145 drivers downloading 145 DVD removing with computer off 72 removing with computer on 72 DVD player troubleshooting 147 DVDs using 68 E eco power plan 83 eco Utility 103 eject button optical disc drive 69 eject, optical disc drive 69 enabling touchpad 55 enabling/disabling touchpad 159 ENERGY STAR 25 exploring desktop 90 external display device HDMI Out port 56 external display, adjusting 58 F files backing up 62, 67 saving 67 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 160 Function keys 159 display brightness 158 media buttons 159 Output (Display switch) 158 volume...
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... 43 power light 79 power management 76 optimum performance 76 power plans selecting power plan options 82 power saving options 81 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 138 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 118 projector connecting 56 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 76 recording sounds 97 recovery creating a recovery drive 46 installing drivers and applications 50 internal storage drive 45 reset your PC 49 restoring from a recovery drive 48 recycle bin icon 91 registering computer 43 removing an optical disc...
... 43 power light 79 power management 76 optimum performance 76 power plans selecting power plan options 82 power saving options 81 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 138 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 118 projector connecting 56 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 76 recording sounds 97 recovery creating a recovery drive 46 installing drivers and applications 50 internal storage drive 45 reset your PC 49 restoring from a recovery drive 48 recycle bin icon 91 registering computer 43 removing an optical disc...
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... troubleshooting touchpad disable/enable 124 install external mouse 125 latest driver 126 power cycle 125 system restore 127 touchpad properties 127 uninstall/reinstall driver 125 troubleshooting Web Camera System Recovery 134 system restore 133 testing 132 third party apps 134 uninstall/reinstall driver 132 U updates downloading 145 user password, deleting 108 user password, setting 106 using a microphone 97 computer lock 60 DVDs 68 eco power plan 83 Memory card reader 100 optical disc drive 68 touchpad 51 Web Camera 99 using the keyboard 62 Utilities 102 V video projector adjusting display...
... troubleshooting touchpad disable/enable 124 install external mouse 125 latest driver 126 power cycle 125 system restore 127 touchpad properties 127 uninstall/reinstall driver 125 troubleshooting Web Camera System Recovery 134 system restore 133 testing 132 third party apps 134 uninstall/reinstall driver 132 U updates downloading 145 user password, deleting 108 user password, setting 106 using a microphone 97 computer lock 60 DVDs 68 eco power plan 83 Memory card reader 100 optical disc drive 68 touchpad 51 Web Camera 99 using the keyboard 62 Utilities 102 V video projector adjusting display...