Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 20
... your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory 44 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 44 Creating recovery media 45 Restoring from recovery media 48 Refresh your PC (with user's data 49 Reset your PC 51 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the touch pad 55 Adjusting touch pad settings 57 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 58 Connecting an external device 58 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 59 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the...
... your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Adding memory 44 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 44 Creating recovery media 45 Restoring from recovery media 48 Refresh your PC (with user's data 49 Reset your PC 51 Installing drivers and applications 54 Using the touch pad 55 Adjusting touch pad settings 57 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 58 Connecting an external device 58 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 59 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 59 Directing the display output when you turn on the...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 22
... 94 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 95 Exploring audio features 95 Recording sounds 95 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 96 Using the Web Camera 97 Using the Memory card reader 97 Inserting memory media 98 Removing memory media 98 Chapter 5: Utilities 100 eco Utility 101 Password Utility 102 Using a supervisor password 102 Using a user password 104 Deleting a user password 106 System Settings 107 Sleep Utilities 109 USB Sleep and Charge 109 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 111 Power supply mode settings 111 Function Key 112 Recovery Media...
... 94 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 95 Exploring audio features 95 Recording sounds 95 Using external speakers or headphones ....... 96 Using the Web Camera 97 Using the Memory card reader 97 Inserting memory media 98 Removing memory media 98 Chapter 5: Utilities 100 eco Utility 101 Password Utility 102 Using a supervisor password 102 Using a user password 104 Deleting a user password 106 System Settings 107 Sleep Utilities 109 USB Sleep and Charge 109 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 111 Power supply mode settings 111 Function Key 112 Recovery Media...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 26
..., product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.
..., product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. 26 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1.
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 48
... of media you restore your system from your recovery media. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your keyboard. Any files that you have created recovery media for your system, you can restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of...
... of media you restore your system from your recovery media. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your keyboard. Any files that you have created recovery media for your system, you can restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 58
... may include USB 3.0 port(s). Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive 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 143. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending...
... may include USB 3.0 port(s). Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is less responsive 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 143. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may automatically detect the external device. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 66
.... For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the Start screen. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 140. 66 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 89 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button
.... For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the Start screen. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 140. 66 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 89 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 95
...) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator...
...) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphones (available on certain models) or an optional external microphone. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your network administrator...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 110
... use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned off. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse...
... use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned off. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 112
... to charge the device, or use a different charging device. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and 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. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge...
... to charge the device, or use a different charging device. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in the utility and 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. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 113
... your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your system to its out-of-box state, if necessary. The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used to return your computer. For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media...
... your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your system to its out-of-box state, if necessary. The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used to return your computer. For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 119
Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the...
Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly twice, the Windows® Boot menu will be changed back to their defaults ❖ Your Apps from the Windows® Store are retained ❖ Apps you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 120
Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. This allows you to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in the event...
Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process. This allows you to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on this option presents you with another set . ❖ Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in the event...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 125
... operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Display Auto Off may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to activate the screen. If this , press F4. If you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. Press any key to its previous setting...
... operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Display Auto Off may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to activate the screen. If this , press F4. If you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. Press any key to its previous setting...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 130
... access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is OFF (the wireless indicator light will be very helpful if you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to the Internet. If you are in the Search field type Control Panel. Click or touch Control Panel...
... access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel and click or touch your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is OFF (the wireless indicator light will be very helpful if you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to the Internet. If you are in the Search field type Control Panel. Click or touch Control Panel...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 131
... Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Save your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. one other than the private address of your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases. The IP address for each active network adapter will lock, forcing you should not rely solely on page 140. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Problems with WEP keys...
... Start screen, type Cmd. 2 Click Command Prompt. 3 Enter IPCONFIG/ALL, and then press ENTER. Save your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. one other than the private address of your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases. The IP address for each active network adapter will lock, forcing you should not rely solely on page 140. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Problems with WEP keys...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 135
... on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies 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 your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system...
... on battery power. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies 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 your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 155
... quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Compare software. One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also Sleep, Suspend. 155 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . The primary (or only) hard disk...
... quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than some computers have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Compare software. One A/V component can control another while using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. See also Sleep, Suspend. 155 Glossary Function key-(1) A feature in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . The primary (or only) hard disk...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 163
... HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 59 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 61 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 134 desktop creating new icon 92 exploring the 91 icons 92 recycle bin 92 standard features 90, 91 Device Manager fixing a problem 122 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 126 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal information 18 disposing of used batteries...
... HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 59 power cord/cable 39 power source 38 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 61 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 134 desktop creating new icon 92 exploring the 91 icons 92 recycle bin 92 standard features 90, 91 Device Manager fixing a problem 122 directing display output 60 disabling touch pad 58 display troubleshooting 126 display devices external 59 display output settings 60 display, external adjusting 61 disposal information 18 disposing of used batteries...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 164
...charged battery 84 internal storage drive recovery 44 K keyboard function keys 66 overlay keys 67 special Windows® keys 66 troubleshooting 125 using 65 keys function keys 66 overlay for cursor control 67 overlay keys 67 overlay to type numeric data 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 77 AC adaptor light 76 AC power light 38, 39 battery light 39 Web Camera light 97 Licenses 17 lock computer, using 62 M maintaining your battery 86 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 98 removing memory media 98 using 97 microphone using 95 monitor problems troubleshooting 125 monitoring...
...charged battery 84 internal storage drive recovery 44 K keyboard function keys 66 overlay keys 67 special Windows® keys 66 troubleshooting 125 using 65 keys function keys 66 overlay for cursor control 67 overlay keys 67 overlay to type numeric data 67 L LEDs system indicator lights 77 AC adaptor light 76 AC power light 38, 39 battery light 39 Web Camera light 97 Licenses 17 lock computer, using 62 M maintaining your battery 86 memory adding 44 Memory card reader inserting memory media 98 removing memory media 98 using 97 microphone using 95 monitor problems troubleshooting 125 monitoring...
Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
Page 166
... TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 140 touch pad using 55 touch screen navigation 68 traveling tips 88 troubleshooting 125 AC power light is blinking 117 battery light is blinking 118 bookmarked site not found 121 checking device properties 122 computer will not start 116 contacting Toshiba 137 corrupted/damaged data files 128 data/entire system backup 134 Device Manager 122 display error message 126 display problems screen is blank 125 error message, warning resume failure 117 Error-checking 127 external display problems 126 external keyboard...
... TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 140 touch pad using 55 touch screen navigation 68 traveling tips 88 troubleshooting 125 AC power light is blinking 117 battery light is blinking 118 bookmarked site not found 121 checking device properties 122 computer will not start 116 contacting Toshiba 137 corrupted/damaged data files 128 data/entire system backup 134 Device Manager 122 display error message 126 display problems screen is blank 125 error message, warning resume failure 117 Error-checking 127 external display problems 126 external keyboard...