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GMAD00329011 09/12 Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 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 128 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide.
GMAD00329011 09/12 Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 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 128 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide.
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... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices ... Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67...
... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices ... Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67...
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...system to your computer. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. NOTE When you created are not backed up on page 78. When you create recovery media,...to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be connected to an external power source via the AC ...
...system to your computer. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. NOTE When you created are not backed up on page 78. When you create recovery media,...to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be connected to an external power source via the AC ...
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... label each DVD in which order to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of 3," etc.), so that you...
... label each DVD in which order to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of 3," etc.), so that you...
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... Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your pointer over the upper or lower right ... the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type...
... Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your pointer over the upper or lower right ... the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type...
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...installation process. Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 6 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that... were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer,...
...installation process. Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 6 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that... were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer,...
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... AC adaptor. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be replaced. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. For more information see "What to the battery. Data stored in the computer's internal storage...
... AC adaptor. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be replaced. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. For more information see "What to the battery. Data stored in the computer's internal storage...
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...you to a state at low resolution. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 133 Advanced options Clicking this.... ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. The Operating System ...
...you to a state at low resolution. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 133 Advanced options Clicking this.... ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. The Operating System ...
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...automatically restarting if an error causes it to fail. Make sure you will make it impossible for your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be slow) and popularity of your browser to locate the site. My browser cannot find the URL address...day (when everyone else is very slow, try later. Try again later. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of drivers and services. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its ...
...automatically restarting if an error causes it to fail. Make sure you will make it impossible for your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be slow) and popularity of your browser to locate the site. My browser cannot find the URL address...day (when everyone else is very slow, try later. Try again later. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of drivers and services. Internet problems My Internet connection is constantly changing. A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its ...
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...system has started properly but you still have a problem using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them.... a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type 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. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device ...
...system has started properly but you still have a problem using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of changing them.... a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type 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. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device ...
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...computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. The tabs that seem to the device. It is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift key, click the ...basic information about Device Manager, refer to another. This tab does not appear if the device is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® online Help. 136 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 3 ...
...computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. The tabs that seem to the device. It is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift key, click the ...basic information about Device Manager, refer to another. This tab does not appear if the device is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® online Help. 136 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems 3 ...
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...these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to update your Power Plans (see "Changing the main battery" on page 92). To capture only the... PRTSC key. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may become inaccurate. Check the power options via your keyboard driver. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the battery has completely discharged, it will lose its ability to perform at accessories...
...these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information included with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to update your Power Plans (see "Changing the main battery" on page 92). To capture only the... PRTSC key. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may become inaccurate. Check the power options via your keyboard driver. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the battery has completely discharged, it will lose its ability to perform at accessories...
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... it . Contact the software manufacturer for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you installed the proper printer drivers as it has network access, and can connect to print a short test file using the utility provided with the printer itself. Make sure you are...
... it . Contact the software manufacturer for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you installed the proper printer drivers as it has network access, and can connect to print a short test file using the utility provided with the printer itself. Make sure you are...
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...one other computer cannot browse to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - Click Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Desktop screen... computer directly to connect through. these will be very helpful if you are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 156. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you have enabled...
...one other computer cannot browse to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - Click Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Desktop screen... computer directly to connect through. these will be very helpful if you are frequently addressed in new firmware releases. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 156. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you have enabled...
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... (laser) technology, and used in the production of material that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. Compare disc. dialog box-An on -screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that enables direct data transfer between...
... (laser) technology, and used in the production of material that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. Compare disc. dialog box-An on -screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that enables direct data transfer between...
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... drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left button, unless otherwise stated. See also file. See also upload. driver-See device driver. extension-See file extension. eSATA-An external device that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. Application programs and batch files are port expander...
... drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left button, unless otherwise stated. See also file. See also upload. driver-See device driver. extension-See file extension. eSATA-An external device that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. Application programs and batch files are port expander...
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... 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC...
... 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC...