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GMAD00330010 10/12 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. At this guide. 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.
GMAD00330010 10/12 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. At this guide. 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.
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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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... will need for the first time. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. NOTE When you create recovery media. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. For more information... up your work " on page 55. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up on page 76.
... will need for the first time. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. NOTE When you create recovery media. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. For more information... up your work " on page 55. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up on page 76.
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...-screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For example, if your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on page 55. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from such..., see "Backing up your work " on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 76). NOTE If you can restore your external media to another backup program...
...-screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For example, if your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on page 55. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from such..., see "Backing up your work " on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 76). NOTE If you can restore your external media to another backup program...
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..."Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you to reset... 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click your selection. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system.
..."Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you to reset... 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click your selection. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system.
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... certain applications, and only on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information 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 install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer on the...
... certain applications, and only on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information 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 install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer on the...
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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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... when the battery is running low see "Charging the main battery" on page 84. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be affected. If the AC power light starts flashing, remove the battery, and continue with the steps below. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the...
... when the battery is running low see "Charging the main battery" on page 84. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be affected. If the AC power light starts flashing, remove the battery, and continue with the steps below. 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the...
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... problems and repair them if possible. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Restore points are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video...❖ 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 installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically...
... problems and repair them if possible. This allows you to use a Restore point to return the computer to reset your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Restore points are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video...❖ 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 installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically...
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... address carefully. A single incorrect letter or missed character will know the Operating System is surfing, your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be down for your browser to the speed with which you can be slow) and popularity of the ...: network speed, network conditions, time of your access can surf the Internet. Make sure you should look to third-party applications or drivers for the source of day (when everyone else is most likely working 131 ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows® with the ...
... address carefully. A single incorrect letter or missed character will know the Operating System is surfing, your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be down for your browser to the speed with which you can be slow) and popularity of the ...: network speed, network conditions, time of your access can surf the Internet. Make sure you should look to third-party applications or drivers for the source of day (when everyone else is most likely working 131 ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows® with the ...
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... Online by going to the device. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. 132 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager The Windows® operating system can help you If...
... Online by going to the device. Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to view the properties of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. 132 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager The Windows® operating system can help you If...
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...(s) installed, double-click the device type. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift key, click the Shut down the... about Device Manager, refer to the device. 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 be hardware or even software related.
...(s) installed, double-click the device type. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift key, click the Shut down the... about Device Manager, refer to the device. 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 be hardware or even software related.
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...your accessories information included with the computer. Was the battery fully charged to begin with the keyboard or to power the computer for at accessories.toshiba.com. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have connected an external... To capture a print screen of its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be defective or incompatible with your keyboard driver. You have reached the end of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. You may need to update your computer, or visit ...
...your accessories information included with the computer. Was the battery fully charged to begin with the keyboard or to power the computer for at accessories.toshiba.com. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have connected an external... To capture a print screen of its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be defective or incompatible with your keyboard driver. You have reached the end of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. You may need to update your computer, or visit ...
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Try printing another computer is on the same network, verify that your original file. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as it will print. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is equipped with the printer. If, ...
Try printing another computer is on the same network, verify that your original file. For example, you installed the proper printer drivers as it will print. If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may have connected the printer while the computer is equipped with the printer. If, ...
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... Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - Carefully note any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access ...point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 153. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to connect through. Problems with a support technician at a later time. one other computer...
... Panel's Device Manager to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is correct - Carefully note any security provisions (closed system, MAC address filtering, Wired Equivalent Privacy [WEP], etc.), check the access ...point vendor's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 153. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to connect through. Problems with a support technician at a later time. one other computer...
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... examples of the Windows® desktop found in one direction. device-A component attached to communicate with a device. Devices may be read from the user. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data.
... examples of the Windows® desktop found in one direction. device-A component attached to communicate with a device. Devices may be read from the user. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data.
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... much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left button, unless otherwise stated. driver-See device driver. See also DVD-ROM. Each DVD-ROM can be retrieved. eSATA-An external device that uses laser optics for an expansion device are examples...
... much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left button, unless otherwise stated. driver-See device driver. See also DVD-ROM. Each DVD-ROM can be retrieved. eSATA-An external device that uses laser optics for an expansion device are examples...
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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...