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... your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 59 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 60 Connecting an external device 60 Using external display devices 61 Selecting video cables 61 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector 62...
... your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 46 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 59 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 60 Connecting an external device 60 Using external display devices 61 Selecting video cables 61 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector 62...
Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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... Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 126 Internet problems 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 132 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Optical disc drive problems 136 Sound system problems 139 Printer problems 139 Wireless networking problems 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 142 Develop good computing habits 143 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating...
... Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 126 Internet problems 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 132 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Optical disc drive problems 136 Sound system problems 139 Printer problems 139 Wireless networking problems 140 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 142 Develop good computing habits 143 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating...
Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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Contents 25 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 155 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 156 Keyboard Function keys 156 Zoom (Display resolution 156 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........157 Glossary 158 Index 173
Contents 25 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch 154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 155 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 156 Keyboard Function keys 156 Zoom (Display resolution 156 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........157 Glossary 158 Index 173
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... Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com...
... Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com...
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...). The 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 155. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com...
...). The 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 155. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com...
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... work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the computer will be disabled. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices...
... work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the computer will be disabled. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices...
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.... 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. 119 Utilities Function Key NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to activate functions by default.
.... 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in combination with Fn. These settings turn the computer on to enable/disable the notification. 4 Click or touch Close. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you select. 119 Utilities Function Key NOTE With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you to activate functions by default.
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... touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. If you installed from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to choose from depending on page 51. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device...
... touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced Startup. If you installed from the Windows® Store are removed ❖ A list of the screen or swipe in the Startup menu to choose from depending on page 51. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of removed apps is not working Unless a hardware device...
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... resolution. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. 127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Reset your...
... resolution. Restore points may be created: ❖ When new hardware or software is installed ❖ Manually by pressing the F8 key during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided by the user. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. 127 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Reset your...
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... or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the driver is loaded. If your selection. Problems with a support technician at the upper-right corner of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd...
... or touch Control Panel, select System and Security, and then System. NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 152. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the driver is loaded. If your selection. Problems with a support technician at the upper-right corner of 169.254.xxx.xxx assigned by Windows®. 1 From the Start screen, type Cmd...
Satellite L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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..., type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that appears. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for when to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the list...
..., type Power. 2 From the search list, click or touch Choose when to view the optical disc drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for instructions on using the following steps: 1 Verify that the disc is in a format that the drive supports. 2 Ensure that appears. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for when to turn off display. 3 To keep the display from the list...
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... computer with restore points" on hand in case you need any changes that the installation utility left behind. follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. Search for your back up media on page 144). 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...
... computer with restore points" on hand in case you need any changes that the installation utility left behind. follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows® operating system. Search for your back up media on page 144). 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...
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... computer was turned off . HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. H hard disk-A storage device composed of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident...
... computer was turned off . HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)- Hard disks hold much more information than analog signal. The primary (or only) hard disk in the circuit. H hard disk-A storage device composed of keys that can control another while using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of a rigid platter or platters that activates a memory resident...
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... TV or display device 61 monitor 62 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 146 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 98 icons 99 recycle bin 99 standard features 97, 98 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 93
... TV or display device 61 monitor 62 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 64 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 146 desktop creating new icon 99 exploring the 98 icons 99 recycle bin 99 standard features 97, 98 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 62 disabling touch pad 60 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 61 display output settings 62 display, external adjusting 63 disposal information 19 disposing of used batteries 93
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...-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 142 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 88 eco Utility® 108 eject button optical disc drive 75 eject, optical disc drive 75 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 98 Start screen 96 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 67, 72 saving 72 Function Key 119 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume...
...-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 142 DVDs using 72 E eco power plan 88 eco Utility® 108 eject button optical disc drive 75 eject, optical disc drive 75 enabling touch pad 60 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 98 Start screen 96 external display device HDMI™ Out port 61 external display, adjusting 63 F files backing up 67, 72 saving 72 Function Key 119 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume...
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Index 177 power light 84 power management 81 optimum performance 81 power plans selecting power plan options 87 power saving options 86 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 139 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 126 projector connecting 62 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 81 recording sounds 102 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 46 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring from recovery media 50 Recovery Media Creator 120 recycle bin icon...
Index 177 power light 84 power management 81 optimum performance 81 power plans selecting power plan options 87 power saving options 86 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 139 problem solving contacting Toshiba 150 Startup options 126 projector connecting 62 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 81 recording sounds 102 recovery creating recovery media 47 installing drivers and applications 56 internal storage drive 46 refresh your PC 51 reset your PC 53 restoring from recovery media 50 Recovery Media Creator 120 recycle bin icon...
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... 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 57 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 94 troubleshooting 132 AC power light is blinking 124 battery light is blinking 125 bookmarked site not found 128 checking device properties 129 computer will not start 123 contacting Toshiba 149 corrupted/damaged data files 135 data/entire system backup 146 Device Manager 129 display error message 133 display problems screen is blank 132 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 142 eject button 136 error...
... 156 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 152 touch pad using 57 touch screen navigation 69 traveling tips 94 troubleshooting 132 AC power light is blinking 124 battery light is blinking 125 bookmarked site not found 128 checking device properties 129 computer will not start 123 contacting Toshiba 149 corrupted/damaged data files 135 data/entire system backup 146 Device Manager 129 display error message 133 display problems screen is blank 132 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 142 eject button 136 error...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite L50-BST2NX6
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... TruType Keyboard with 10-Key Clickpad pointing device with USB Sleep and Charge11 o 1 USB 3.012 port o 1 USB 2.0 port o RJ-45 LAN port Security o Slot for use of any kind for use ) Ports Video o RGB o HDMI® Audio o Microphone input port o Headphone output port Data o 3 USB ports o 1 USB 3.010 port with multi-touch control Communications HD webcam and microphone 10/100 Ethernet Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 3160 Plus Bluetooth v 4.09 Expandability Memory Card Reader...
... TruType Keyboard with 10-Key Clickpad pointing device with USB Sleep and Charge11 o 1 USB 3.012 port o 1 USB 2.0 port o RJ-45 LAN port Security o Slot for use of any kind for use ) Ports Video o RGB o HDMI® Audio o Microphone input port o Headphone output port Data o 3 USB ports o 1 USB 3.010 port with multi-touch control Communications HD webcam and microphone 10/100 Ethernet Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 3160 Plus Bluetooth v 4.09 Expandability Memory Card Reader...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite L50-BST2NX6
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... or video applications 4. Under some conditions, your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at temperatures outside recommended conditions. Satellite L50-BST2NX6 Page 2 of the computer, and may not have been removed from specifications due to design configuration. See "Detailed Specs" for more information. 1 Product Series Legal Footnote. Product Offering Legal Footnote. Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. use of certain external peripheral products 2. use technological...
... or video applications 4. Under some conditions, your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at temperatures outside recommended conditions. Satellite L50-BST2NX6 Page 2 of the computer, and may not have been removed from specifications due to design configuration. See "Detailed Specs" for more information. 1 Product Series Legal Footnote. Product Offering Legal Footnote. Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. use of certain external peripheral products 2. use technological...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite L50-BST2NX6
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... small bright dots that will vary depending on battery power. 9 Wireless May require purchase of additional software, external hardware, or services. Over a period of time, and depending on system memory size and other factors. 11 USB Sleep & Charge. Actual transfer rate will be liable for damages of any kind for listing of specific format compatibilities. Measured by other PCs or optical media players. The battery life rating...
... small bright dots that will vary depending on battery power. 9 Wireless May require purchase of additional software, external hardware, or services. Over a period of time, and depending on system memory size and other factors. 11 USB Sleep & Charge. Actual transfer rate will be liable for damages of any kind for listing of specific format compatibilities. Measured by other PCs or optical media players. The battery life rating...