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Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L900/S900 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 125 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00330010 10/12
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L900/S900 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 125 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00330010 10/12
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... the main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices ... Storage Drive 52 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Refresh your PC (with user's data 56 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 61 Using the touch pad 62 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66...
... the main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices ... Storage Drive 52 Creating recovery media 53 Restoring from recovery media 55 Refresh your PC (with user's data 56 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 61 Using the touch pad 62 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66...
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...55. When you create recovery media, the system will prompt 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 ... this process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you created; Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you create recovery media before ...
...55. When you create recovery media, the system will prompt 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 ... this process. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you created; Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you create recovery media before ...
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...media, see "Backing up your work" on page 76. Any files that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your computer must be erased during this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the ...Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 76). Be sure to save your work " on -screen prompts to external media...
...media, see "Backing up your work" on page 76. Any files that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your computer must be erased during this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the ...Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 76). Be sure to save your work " on -screen prompts to external media...
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...screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click your PC" window appears. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. When the process is complete your ...originally bundled with your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you to reset your Windows® operating system....
...screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click your PC" window appears. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. When the process is complete your ...originally bundled with your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you to reset your Windows® operating system....
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62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to complete the installation process. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area ...
62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to complete the installation process. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area ...
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... screen 5 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 124 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 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.
... screen 5 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 124 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 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.
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.... If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on again. This can be replaced. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be affected. For more information see "What to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery. Once the battery has been...
.... If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on again. This can be replaced. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be affected. For more information see "What to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery. Once the battery has been...
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...of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in the event they .... ❖ 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. This allows you ...
...of options: System Restore ❖ System Restore allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your display settings in the event they .... ❖ 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. This allows you ...
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...Make sure you separated the domain names of your access can surf the Internet. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of drivers and services. Many factors contribute to locate the site. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. A site you can be... installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows drivers to initialize without being measured by the Anti-malware driver ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an error causes it...
...Make sure you separated the domain names of your access can surf the Internet. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of drivers and services. Many factors contribute to locate the site. My browser cannot find the URL address I bookmarked. A site you can be... installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows drivers to initialize without being measured by the Anti-malware driver ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure Prevents Windows® from automatically restarting if an error causes it...
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Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. Getting to the online Help will differ depending on -screen instructions ❖ ... problem using Device Manager can assist you in the window and follow the instructions You can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. 132 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager The Windows® operating system can help with Device Manager ...
Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who understand configuration parameters and the ramifications of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device. Getting to the online Help will differ depending on -screen instructions ❖ ... problem using Device Manager can assist you in the window and follow the instructions You can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. 132 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager The Windows® operating system can help with Device Manager ...
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...the operating system, and then turns off. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of tabs. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. It is worthwhile checking for updating... the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® online Help. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, ...
...the operating system, and then turns off. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of tabs. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. It is worthwhile checking for updating... the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® online Help. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, ...
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...that came with the computer. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . Is the display power set to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may become inaccurate. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. You ... the battery fully charged to update your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on the computer. Check the power options via your keyboard driver. If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for all batteries. To purchase ...
...that came with the computer. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . Is the display power set to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may become inaccurate. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of keyboard. You ... the battery fully charged to update your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on the computer. Check the power options via your keyboard driver. If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery for all batteries. To purchase ...
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... another computer is online, and then turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as it will not print what you are not familiar with the terminology, please see on . If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be...
... another computer is online, and then turn off the computer, and turn the computer back on the screen. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as it will not print what you are not familiar with the terminology, please see on . If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be...
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... active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to verify that the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 153. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to your network. ❖ If you should...
... active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to verify that the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 153. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to your network. ❖ If you should...
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... fast memory residing between memory and a device. Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of the Windows® operating system. See also enable. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). cursor-An on -screen window displayed by a program when the...
... fast memory residing between memory and a device. Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of the Windows® operating system. See also enable. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). cursor-An on -screen window displayed by a program when the...
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... digital versatile (or video) disc. E emulation-A technique in storing and transferring large files. executable file-A computer program that is ready to drag a selected object. driver-See device driver. Each DVD-ROM can be retrieved. expansion device-A device that reads and writes information and programs on a computer option. It rotates the disk at...
... digital versatile (or video) disc. E emulation-A technique in storing and transferring large files. executable file-A computer program that is ready to drag a selected object. driver-See device driver. Each DVD-ROM can be retrieved. expansion device-A device that reads and writes information and programs on a computer option. It rotates the disk at...
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... 89 power saving options 89 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 141 problem solving contacting Toshiba 151 Startup options 129 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 83 recording sounds 103 recovery creating recovery media 53 installing drivers and applications 61 internal storage drive 52 refresh your PC 56 reset your PC...
... 89 power saving options 89 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 141 problem solving contacting Toshiba 151 Startup options 129 projector connecting 67 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 83 recording sounds 103 recovery creating recovery media 53 installing drivers and applications 61 internal storage drive 52 refresh your PC 56 reset your PC...