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... in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 60 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
... in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory (optional 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 Creating recovery media 57 Restoring from recovery media 59 Refresh your PC (with user's data 60 Reset your PC 63 Installing drivers and applications 65 Using the touch pad 66 Adjusting touch pad settings 69 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 70 Connecting an external device 70 Using external display devices 71 Selecting video cables 71 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible...
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... 134 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 134 Internet problems 137 The Windows® operating system can help you 138 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 138 Checking device properties 138 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 140 Keyboard problems 142 Display problems 142 Disk or storage drive problems 144 Error-checking 144 Optical disc drive problems 146 Sound system problems 149 Printer problems 149 Wireless networking problems 150 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 152 Develop good computing habits 153 Data and system configuration backup in...
... 134 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 134 Internet problems 137 The Windows® operating system can help you 138 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 138 Checking device properties 138 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 140 Keyboard problems 142 Display problems 142 Disk or storage drive problems 144 Error-checking 144 Optical disc drive problems 146 Sound system problems 149 Printer problems 149 Wireless networking problems 150 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems 152 Develop good computing habits 153 Data and system configuration backup in...
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... features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice...
... features and specifications listed or illustrated. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to change without notice...
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... bottom slot. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your pointer to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm...
... bottom slot. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your pointer to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm...
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... battery, if applicable. Do not try to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Unplug and remove any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover, please refer to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that you turn...
... battery, if applicable. Do not try to the computer, including the AC adaptor. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 5 Unplug and remove any static electricity you may cause memory access problems. 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover, please refer to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw(s) that you turn...
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... resulting in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface...
... resulting in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface...
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... adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. 54 Getting Started Removing a memory module 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer...
... adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw(s). 5 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. 54 Getting Started Removing a memory module 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer...
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... restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your computer is strongly recommended that you create recovery media. Any files that you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your system from the recovery media you created. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Restoring from recovery media Refresh your PC (with user's data) Reset your PC Description This option allows you to restore your work...
... restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your computer is strongly recommended that you create recovery media. Any files that you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your system from the recovery media you created. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Restoring from recovery media Refresh your PC (with user's data) Reset your PC Description This option allows you to restore your work...
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..., see "Keyboard Function keys" on page 162. You can modify the keyboard backlight setting to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 166. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 103 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF...
..., see "Keyboard Function keys" on page 162. You can modify the keyboard backlight setting to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 166. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 103 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF...
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Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 128 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 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. TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default. 128 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF. 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key. 2 Click or touch Function Key.
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... fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . If you may need to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings...
... fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of the computer. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. See "Contacting Toshiba" on . If you may need to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings...
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... ensure safe and easy installation 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 "back up DVD(s) on page 154). General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to complete the installation successfully. Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to set a restore point...
... ensure safe and easy installation 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 "back up DVD(s) on page 154). General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to complete the installation successfully. Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to set a restore point...
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... coded with data. Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. It has a potential of keys that are removable. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of zero (0) volts, is connected to which certain keys in combination with HDMI cables. The primary (or only) hard disk...
... coded with data. Their function is running and have secondary hard disks that activates a memory resident program. It has a potential of keys that are removable. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of zero (0) volts, is connected to which certain keys in combination with HDMI cables. The primary (or only) hard disk...
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... power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 73 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 106 exploring the 105 icons 106 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Device Manager fixing a problem 138 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 143 display devices external 71 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 73 disposal information 19 disposing of your computer 101 documentation 30 DVD removing...
... power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 73 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 156 desktop creating new icon 106 exploring the 105 icons 106 recycle bin 106 standard features 104, 105 Device Manager fixing a problem 138 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 143 display devices external 71 display output settings 72 display, external adjusting 73 disposal information 19 disposing of your computer 101 documentation 30 DVD removing...
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Index 185 troubleshooting 152 DVDs using 83 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 165 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 105 Start screen 103 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 77, 82 saving 82 Function Key 128 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 166 Function keys 165 display brightness 163 Help file 163 keyboard Function keys 166 media buttons 165 Output (Display switch) 164 volume mute 165...
Index 185 troubleshooting 152 DVDs using 83 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 70 enabling/disabling touch pad 165 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 105 Start screen 103 external display device HDMI™ Out port 71 external display, adjusting 73 F files backing up 77, 82 saving 82 Function Key 128 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 166 Function keys 165 display brightness 163 Help file 163 keyboard Function keys 166 media buttons 165 Output (Display switch) 164 volume mute 165...
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... to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 71 Service Station 129 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 40 adding memory (optional) 47 communications 108 computer 39 software 43 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 73 display output 72 Shut down computer 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 icon 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 109 speakers using external 110 Start screen exploring the...
... to work 31 power plan options 98 video cables 71 Service Station 129 setting low battery notifications 96 setting up AC adaptor 40 adding memory (optional) 47 communications 108 computer 39 software 43 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 73 display output 72 Shut down computer 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 icon 44, 45, 46, 48, 140 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 123 sounds recording 109 speakers using external 110 Start screen exploring the...
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... 160 Toshiba accessories memory 47 TOSHIBA Application Installer 130 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 166 zooming out 166 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 162 touch pad using 66 touch screen navigation 80 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 142 AC power light is blinking 133 battery light is blinking 134 bookmarked site not found 137 checking device properties 138 computer will not start 132 contacting Toshiba 159 corrupted/damaged data files 146 data/entire system backup 156 Device Manager 138 display error message 143 display problems screen...
... 160 Toshiba accessories memory 47 TOSHIBA Application Installer 130 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 166 zooming out 166 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 162 touch pad using 66 touch screen navigation 80 traveling tips 101 troubleshooting 142 AC power light is blinking 133 battery light is blinking 134 bookmarked site not found 137 checking device properties 138 computer will not start 132 contacting Toshiba 159 corrupted/damaged data files 146 data/entire system backup 156 Device Manager 138 display error message 143 display problems screen...
Detailed Specifications for Satellite P50T-BST2GX2
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... memory slots. For a full description and complete list of 4 Battery14 4 cell/43Wh Lithium Ion battery pack (Not user replaceable) Battery Life Rating (measured by sMedio Truelink+ o TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility o TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator o TOSHIBA Service Station o TOSHIBA Sleep Utility o TOSHIBA Start o TOSHIBA Password Utility o TOSHIBA Resolution+ Upconvert Technology for Media Player16 Third-party Software o Full version of any kind for use ] Ports Video o HDMI® with 4K Ultra HD output capability Audio o Microphone input port...
... memory slots. For a full description and complete list of 4 Battery14 4 cell/43Wh Lithium Ion battery pack (Not user replaceable) Battery Life Rating (measured by sMedio Truelink+ o TOSHIBA Maintenance Utility o TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator o TOSHIBA Service Station o TOSHIBA Sleep Utility o TOSHIBA Start o TOSHIBA Password Utility o TOSHIBA Resolution+ Upconvert Technology for Media Player16 Third-party Software o Full version of any kind for use ] Ports Video o HDMI® with 4K Ultra HD output capability Audio o Microphone input port...
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...://support.toshiba.com Satellite and SystemGuard are the property of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). The product specifications and configuration information are met: - 64-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 use of battery power instead of Toshiba America...
...://support.toshiba.com Satellite and SystemGuard are the property of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). The product specifications and configuration information are met: - 64-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 use of battery power instead of Toshiba America...
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... configurations tested by MobileMark® 2012 for models preinstalled with certain external devices even if they are not due to compatibility, network settings or other computing activities. Transmission speeds may not work with Microsoft® Windows 8. Benchmark rules for more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. The "USB Sleep & Charge function" may vary. Details of system memory...
... configurations tested by MobileMark® 2012 for models preinstalled with certain external devices even if they are not due to compatibility, network settings or other computing activities. Transmission speeds may not work with Microsoft® Windows 8. Benchmark rules for more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. The "USB Sleep & Charge function" may vary. Details of system memory...