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For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 131 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide. B 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. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 - GMAD00394011 11/14
For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 131 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this guide. B 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. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 - GMAD00394011 11/14
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... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices ... 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...
... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place your computer in Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices ... 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...
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... directly from recovery media" on page 59. See "Creating recovery media" on page 57 and "Restoring from your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with user's data)" on page 82. This option allows you to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you created...
... directly from recovery media" on page 59. See "Creating recovery media" on page 57 and "Restoring from your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with user's data)" on page 82. This option allows you to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you created...
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... power source via the AC adaptor. When you create recovery media, the system will prompt you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your recovery media. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media It...
... power source via the AC adaptor. When you create recovery media, the system will prompt you create recovery media, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your recovery media. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media It...
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... another backup program. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on page 82. NOTE When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For information on page 59...
... another backup program. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on page 82. NOTE When you restore your system, only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For information on page 59...
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...PC" screen appears. 65 (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall applications. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or touch your computer. When the Windows... NOTE You must have an Internet connection to reset your Windows® operating system. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your PC" window appears. The "Resetting your selection. When ...
...PC" screen appears. 65 (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall applications. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or touch your computer. When the Windows... NOTE You must have an Internet connection to reset your Windows® operating system. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your PC" window appears. The "Resetting your selection. When ...
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66 Getting Started Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or touch the item you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ..., and only on page 130. Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on certain models.
66 Getting Started Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or touch the item you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ..., and only on page 130. Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on certain models.
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...drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer. 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer. 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. The TOSHIBA... Application Installer window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or...
...drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer. 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer. 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. The TOSHIBA... Application Installer window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or...
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... AC adaptor that is rated for each device. To continue, select Start Windows normally. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be able to a different power outlet, preferably in Sleep mode for long periods of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for...
... AC adaptor that is rated for each device. To continue, select Start Windows normally. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be able to a different power outlet, preferably in Sleep mode for long periods of the computer and the AC adaptor show the specifications for...
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...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. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Startup Repair This ...10070; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided...
...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. Command Prompt The command prompt is installed ❖ Manually by the user. Startup Repair This ...10070; Enable debugging mode Starts Windows® in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image provided...
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...character will know the Operating System is most likely working ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows® with a minimal set of drivers and services. 137 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working properly and that you should look to ...third-party applications or drivers for the source of your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows...
...character will know the Operating System is most likely working ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows® with a minimal set of drivers and services. 137 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working properly and that you should look to ...third-party applications or drivers for the source of your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows...
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...operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Changing the default settings using your computer, the online Help can assist you need help with Device Manager Device ...which interface you are in troubleshooting the problem. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the online Help will differ depending on -screen instructions ❖ Click or touch one or...
...operating system has started properly but you still have a problem using Device Manager can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Changing the default settings using your computer, the online Help can assist you need help with Device Manager Device ...which interface you are in troubleshooting the problem. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the online Help will differ depending on -screen instructions ❖ Click or touch one or...
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... does not appear if the device is causing a problem. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of device(s), double-click or touch the device type. 4 To...tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to another. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. They may cause errors that appear in from one device to Windows® online Help. For more information ...
... does not appear if the device is causing a problem. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of device(s), double-click or touch the device type. 4 To...tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to another. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays the drivers being used by the device. They may cause errors that appear in from one device to Windows® online Help. For more information ...
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... Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. If you connected may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to its previous setting. You may have connected an external keyboard and the...
... Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Press any key to update your keyboard driver. If you connected may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to its previous setting. You may have connected an external keyboard and the...
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... F11 key to see if volume mute is firmly attached to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on . If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in any problem with the printer. Check that they are just two or three sheets of paper. Make sure the printer cable is...
... F11 key to see if volume mute is firmly attached to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on . If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in any problem with the printer. Check that they are just two or three sheets of paper. Make sure the printer cable is...
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... IP address for recent firmware upgrades. To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 162. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - Problems with a support...
... IP address for recent firmware upgrades. To access the Device Manager, from the right edge. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 162. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the driver is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the computer has a useful IP address - Problems with a support...
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.... Direct Current (DC)-The type of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. See also enable. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. cursor-An on -screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from...
.... Direct Current (DC)-The type of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. See also enable. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to the computer. cursor-An on -screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from...
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... application and, if saved to disk, given a name by optical (laser) technology, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as hard disks. driver-See device driver. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left button, unless otherwise stated. 174 Glossary disc-A round, flat piece of material, designed...
... application and, if saved to disk, given a name by optical (laser) technology, and used in the production of magnetic disks, such as hard disks. driver-See device driver. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left button, unless otherwise stated. 174 Glossary disc-A round, flat piece of material, designed...
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... plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 149 problem solving contacting Toshiba 160 Startup options 134 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 109 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 65 internal storage drive 55 refresh your PC 60 reset your PC 63...
... plan options 98 power saving options 97 precautions safety 37 printer troubleshooting 149 problem solving contacting Toshiba 160 Startup options 134 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 92 recording sounds 109 recovery creating recovery media 57 installing drivers and applications 65 internal storage drive 55 refresh your PC 60 reset your PC 63...
Sat P50-B Series Quick Start Guide
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... tile/icon 2. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Satellite and Satellite Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia ... Guide through your computer so that you can access it at support.toshiba.com. Click/touch User's Guide Note: The User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other brand and product names are easy to...
... tile/icon 2. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Satellite and Satellite Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia ... Guide through your computer so that you can access it at support.toshiba.com. Click/touch User's Guide Note: The User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other brand and product names are easy to...