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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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.../component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without...
.../component/options availability are designed for a product Series. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. 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. Your particular model may not have all subject to change without...
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... 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-use light are off . If only one memory module is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. If you turn off the computer. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose...
... 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-use light are off . If only one memory module is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. If you turn off the computer. 48 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose...
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... you may cause memory access problems. 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery, if applicable. Do not try to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver...
... you may cause memory access problems. 11 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. Static electricity can damage the computer and the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 7 Remove the main battery, if applicable. Do not try to your Quick Start document. 8 Using a small Phillips screwdriver...
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... the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot B is the bottom slot. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on a carpet or other soft material...
... the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot B is the bottom slot. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw(s). 17 Re-insert the battery, if applicable. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on a carpet or other soft material...
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... Getting Started Removing a memory module 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to...
... Getting Started Removing a memory module 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 100. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to...
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... recovery media. This option allows you to remove all data from your data. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with user's data) Reset your PC Description This option allows you to a new internal storage drive from the recovery media you create recovery media...
... recovery media. This option allows you to remove all data from your data. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with user's data) Reset your PC Description This option allows you to a new internal storage drive from the recovery media you create recovery media...
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... keyboard backlight setting is set to Help & Support, or 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. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button...
... keyboard backlight setting is set to Help & Support, or 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. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button...
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TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 128 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default.
TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to enable/disable each notification. 4 Click or touch Close. 128 Utilities Function Key Function Key NOTE The Function option is disabled by pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with Fn. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of the screen. 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. The Function Key screen appears. (Sample Image) Function Key 3 Slide the ON/OFF switch to activate functions by default.
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... specifications do match, contact Toshiba. If you change the system in the Startup menu to choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. 134 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
... specifications do match, contact Toshiba. If you change the system in the Startup menu to choose from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. 134 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems...
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... "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 156). ❖ Have your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help 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...
... "Saving system configuration with the Windows® operating system" on page 156). ❖ Have your web browser). ❖ Create a restore point (refer to help 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...
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... the change. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of an electric circuit are used to which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of programs and data. HDMI-CEC (HDMI...
... the change. H hard disk-A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that saves to the internal storage drive the current state of your work , including all components of an electric circuit are used to which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of programs and data. HDMI-CEC (HDMI...
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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-BST2GX4
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... DDR3L-1600MHz Memory, 4GB PA5104U-1M8G Toshiba PC3-12800 DDR3L-1600MHz Memory, 8GB © Copyright 2014 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. 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 Internet Explorer® o Adobe Reader o McAfee Live Safe™...
... DDR3L-1600MHz Memory, 4GB PA5104U-1M8G Toshiba PC3-12800 DDR3L-1600MHz Memory, 8GB © Copyright 2014 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. 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 Internet Explorer® o Adobe Reader o McAfee Live Safe™...
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... program functionality. use of their respective owners. use of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. please visit the Toshiba website at http://www.support.toshiba.com Return Policy Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any kind for a product Series. Satellite P50T-BST2GX4 Page 2 of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are approximate and may not function properly. Power Part Number PA5083U-1ACA Description Toshiba 120W...
... program functionality. use of their respective owners. use of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. please visit the Toshiba website at http://www.support.toshiba.com Return Policy Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any kind for a product Series. Satellite P50T-BST2GX4 Page 2 of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are approximate and may not function properly. Power Part Number PA5083U-1ACA Description Toshiba 120W...
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... configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and options selected. 14 Battery Life Rating. After a period of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Satellite P50T-BST2GX4 Page 3 of system memory. 6 Storage Drive (Internal HDD Capacity). GPU performance is only optimized when operating in battery power mode. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your computer for copy protection. For more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media...
... configuration, vendor components, manufacturing variability and options selected. 14 Battery Life Rating. After a period of the Universal Serial Bus 3.0. Satellite P50T-BST2GX4 Page 3 of system memory. 6 Storage Drive (Internal HDD Capacity). GPU performance is only optimized when operating in battery power mode. Additionally, certain optical media recorded on your computer for copy protection. For more pre-installed operating systems, such as Microsoft Operating System and/or pre-installed software applications, or media...