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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. 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.
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. 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.
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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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... backed up on the recovery media. NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up your computer must be connected to your work " on page 53 and "Restoring from your... original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "...
... backed up on the recovery media. NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up your computer must be connected to your work " on page 53 and "Restoring from your... original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "...
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... During the recovery process your system from your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to an external power...
... During the recovery process your system from your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to an external power...
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... the list that were 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 selection. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When...
... the list that were 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 selection. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When...
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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 install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer on the ...
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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... the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click Support & Recovery. 3 Click TOSHIBA Application Installer. 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.
... the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click Support & Recovery. 3 Click TOSHIBA Application Installer. 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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... message was put into a live wall outlet for several hours, which will be replaced. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. Leave the battery out of time. Try turning the computer on page 84. This can...
... message was put into a live wall outlet for several hours, which will be replaced. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. Leave the battery out of time. Try turning the computer on page 84. This can...
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... ❖ 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...pressing the F8 key during startup This 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 installed ❖ Manually by the user System Image Recovery Windows® will automatically...pressing the F8 key during startup This 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...
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...the speed with which 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...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 slow) and popularity of drivers and services. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow,...
...the speed with which 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...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 slow) and popularity of drivers and services. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow,...
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...the on which interface you are in the window and follow the instructions You can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of changing them. 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 ...
...the on which interface you are in the window and follow the instructions You can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of changing them. 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 ...
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... Power ( ) icon. The tabs that seem to another. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources 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... be hardware or even software related. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. It is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The ...
... Power ( ) icon. The tabs that seem to another. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources 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... be hardware or even software related. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. It is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to Windows® online Help. Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The ...
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Check the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. After a period of its useful life. This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may ... make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. You have reached the end of time, the battery will need to update your keyboard driver. Try using the internal storage drive more? Refer to this site often to stay current on page 89). Have you frequently repeat shallow charge and...
Check the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. After a period of its useful life. This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may ... make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. You have reached the end of time, the battery will need to update your keyboard driver. Try using the internal storage drive more? Refer to this site often to stay current on page 89). Have you frequently repeat shallow charge and...
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... This section provides general troubleshooting tips for If it can connect to check for any problem with the printer. If you installed the proper printer drivers as it has network access, and can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it may be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that Airplane...
... This section provides general troubleshooting tips for If it can connect to check for any problem with the printer. If you installed the proper printer drivers as it has network access, and can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it may be a configuration issue. ❖ Verify that Airplane...
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... one other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the driver is correct - If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ If you are ... use the F12 key. i.e., that the computer has a useful IP address - The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 153. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that it matches the SSID assigned to your router or broadband modem, by plugging ...
... one other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the driver is correct - If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ If you are ... use the F12 key. i.e., that the computer has a useful IP address - The IP address for recent firmware upgrades. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 153. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that it matches the SSID assigned to your router or broadband modem, by plugging ...
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... type of the Windows® operating system. device-A component attached to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in the production of material, designed to the computer. See also...
... type of the Windows® operating system. device-A component attached to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to hold information in digital form, and used in the production of material, designed to the computer. See also...
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... rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. See also upload. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. driver-See device driver. expansion device-A device that reads and writes information and programs on a computer option. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left...
... rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. See also upload. DVD-An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. driver-See device driver. expansion device-A device that reads and writes information and programs on a computer option. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left...
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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...