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GMAD00329012 12/12 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. At this guide. 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.
GMAD00329012 12/12 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. At this guide. 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.
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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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... will need to separately back up on page 78. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Follow the...from this process. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be restored from your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this media. If the recovery files on page 78. Any files that you created ...
... will need to separately back up on page 78. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Follow the...from this process. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be restored from your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this media. If the recovery files on page 78. Any files that you created ...
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... to save the files you have created to external media using the Recovery media you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work" on using Windows® or another backup program. For more information, see "Restoring from...
... to save the files you have created to external media using the Recovery media you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work" on using Windows® or another backup program. For more information, see "Restoring from...
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... Started 63 Recovering 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 pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Search field (Sample Image) Installing...
... Started 63 Recovering 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 pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Search field (Sample Image) Installing...
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... 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, or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist...
... 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, or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist...
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... the AC adaptor and removing the battery. Try turning the computer on again. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may be depleted, or may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. Data stored in Sleep mode for long periods of the computer...
... the AC adaptor and removing the battery. Try turning the computer on again. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may be depleted, or may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. Data stored in Sleep mode for long periods of the computer...
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...provided by pressing the F8 key during startup This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair process. Restore points are installed during the Windows® boot ...❖ 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.
...provided by pressing the F8 key during startup This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair process. Restore points are installed during the Windows® boot ...❖ 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.
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...contribute to the speed with which you can be slow) and popularity of the sites you should look to third-party applications or drivers for the source of drivers and services. My browser cannot find a site I typed in. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of day..., attempts to fail. A site you separated the domain names of the address with a minimal set of your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be down for your access can surf the Internet. If accessing a particular site is very slow. Make sure you...
...contribute to the speed with which you can be slow) and popularity of the sites you should look to third-party applications or drivers for the source of drivers and services. My browser cannot find a site I typed in. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of day..., attempts to fail. A site you separated the domain names of the address with a minimal set of your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be down for your access can surf the Internet. If accessing a particular site is very slow. Make sure you...
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Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device. Changing ...; operating system can help with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of changing them. Getting 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. The search feature ...
Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen, type Device. Changing ...; operating system can help with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of changing them. Getting 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. The search feature ...
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They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. The tabs that seem to Windows® online Help. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 ...-click the device type. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to the device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty...
They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. The tabs that seem to Windows® online Help. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 ...-click the device type. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to the device. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty...
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...on page 94. If you added a device, such as it usually does. The battery appears not to power the computer for at accessories.toshiba.com. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Check the power options via your...begin charging immediately. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the battery has completely discharged, it will need to update your keyboard driver. Have you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may need to perform at maximum capacity and will not begin with...
...on page 94. If you added a device, such as it usually does. The battery appears not to power the computer for at accessories.toshiba.com. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Check the power options via your...begin charging immediately. 138 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the battery has completely discharged, it will need to update your keyboard driver. Have you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may need to perform at maximum capacity and will not begin with...
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... OFF (the wireless indicator light will be in the instructions that came with the printer. Try printing another file. If you installed the proper printer drivers as it . The printer will print. See if your original file. If you need assistance or if you could create and attempt to print a short...
... OFF (the wireless indicator light will be in the instructions that came with the printer. Try printing another file. If you installed the proper printer drivers as it . The printer will print. See if your original file. If you need assistance or if you could create and attempt to print a short...
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... your computer directly to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to the...
... your computer directly to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to the...
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.... Direct Memory Access (DMA)-A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). See also hard disk. Printers, disk...
.... Direct Memory Access (DMA)-A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). See also hard disk. Printers, disk...
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... names for reading data. document-Any file created with a .bat or .exe extension. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. driver-See device driver. Names of executable files. 169 Glossary disk drive-The device that reads and writes information and programs on a computer option. drag-To hold as...
... names for reading data. document-Any file created with a .bat or .exe extension. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. driver-See device driver. Names of executable files. 169 Glossary disk drive-The device that reads and writes information and programs on a computer option. drag-To hold as...
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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...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite L855-S5405
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... this computer may use technological measures for use of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also see 64-Bit Computing Legal Footnote, if applicable. Satellite L855-S5405 Page 2 of the computer, and may not function properly. Toshiba America Information Systems, Incorporated ("TAIS") 9740 Irvine Boulevard...-bit Operating System - 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - 64-bit Device drivers - 64-bit applications Certain device drivers and/or applications may apply). This product specification is subject to change without notice. C164-bit computing: 64-bit...
... this computer may use technological measures for use of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also see 64-Bit Computing Legal Footnote, if applicable. Satellite L855-S5405 Page 2 of the computer, and may not function properly. Toshiba America Information Systems, Incorporated ("TAIS") 9740 Irvine Boulevard...-bit Operating System - 64-bit CPU, Chipset and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - 64-bit Device drivers - 64-bit applications Certain device drivers and/or applications may apply). This product specification is subject to change without notice. C164-bit computing: 64-bit...