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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. GMAD00330011 12/12 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. GMAD00330011 12/12 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.
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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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NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. When you create recovery media, the system will prompt you to separately save the files you ... media. See "Creating recovery media" on page 76. NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up your recovery media. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive you create recovery media before...
NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. When you create recovery media, the system will prompt you to separately save the files you ... media. See "Creating recovery media" on page 76. NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up your recovery media. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive you create recovery media before...
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..."2 of 3," etc.), so that you have created with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work" on your external media to another backup... DVDs, be connected to complete the copy process. Be sure to save your computer must be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Restoring from ...
..."2 of 3," etc.), so that you have created with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work" on your external media to another backup... DVDs, be connected to complete the copy process. Be sure to save your computer must be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Restoring from ...
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...of the screen. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. 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 Windows® operating system. NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean... click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your PC" window appears. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type...
...of the screen. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. 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 Windows® operating system. NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean... click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your PC" window appears. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type...
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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 complete the installation process. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area ...
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 complete the installation process. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area ...
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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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... Error Recovery - If you performed a shutdown before this message was put into the computer. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be affected. Try turning the computer on again. Try turning the computer on again. If the AC power light is blinking. If Something Goes...
... Error Recovery - If you performed a shutdown before this message was put into the computer. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may be affected. Try turning the computer on again. Try turning the computer on again. If the AC power light is blinking. If Something Goes...
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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 a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Restore ...are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair process. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority...
...; 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 a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible. Restore ...are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Automatic Repair This feature automates the repair process. Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority...
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... 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 down for your access can surf the Internet. Many factors contribute... sure you can be slow) and popularity of the sites you are trying to access. They include: network speed, network conditions, time of drivers and services. The World Wide Web is very slow, try later. If accessing a particular site is constantly changing. My browser cannot find ...
... 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 down for your access can surf the Internet. Many factors contribute... sure you can be slow) and popularity of the sites you are trying to access. They include: network speed, network conditions, time of drivers and services. The World Wide Web is very slow, try later. If accessing a particular site is constantly changing. My browser cannot find ...
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...Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to the device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of a device. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who ... troubleshooting the problem. 132 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Changing the default settings using your computer, the online Help can connect to Support Online by going to check...
...Checking device properties Device Manager provides a way to the device. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of a device. Device Manager is a configuration tool for advanced users who ... troubleshooting the problem. 132 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Changing the default settings using your computer, the online Help can connect to Support Online by going to check...
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... Manger. 4 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 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 case the new version is causing a problem. This tab does not appear if... the device 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. For more information about the device. ❖...
... Manger. 4 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. 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 case the new version is causing a problem. This tab does not appear if... the device 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. For more information about the device. ❖...
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... end of keyboard. Try using the internal storage drive more keyboard error messages. Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see your keyboard driver. Check the power options via your computer, and for other product information. All these conditions affect how long...
... end of keyboard. Try using the internal storage drive more keyboard error messages. Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To purchase a new battery pack, see your keyboard driver. Check the power options via your computer, and for other product information. All these conditions affect how long...
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... computer is equipped with the terminology, please see your program has a print preview mode. If you need assistance or if you installed the proper printer drivers as it . If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be lit). ❖ Verify that signal strength is OFF (the wireless indicator light will print...
... computer is equipped with the terminology, please see your program has a print preview mode. If you need assistance or if you installed the proper printer drivers as it . If a Notepad file prints correctly, the problem may be lit). ❖ Verify that signal strength is OFF (the wireless indicator light will print...
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... To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Computer, or if you are in new firmware releases. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet .... If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems 143 ❖ If another computer is on page 153. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the driver is loaded. i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you should confer with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in...
... To access the Device Manager, from the Start screen begin typing Computer, or if you are in new firmware releases. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet .... If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems 143 ❖ If another computer is on page 153. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to verify that the driver is loaded. i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you should confer with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in...
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..., flat piece of material, designed to hold information in digital form, and used in the production of optical discs, such as hard disks. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). See also hard disk. CPU cache...
..., flat piece of material, designed to hold information in digital form, and used in the production of optical discs, such as hard disks. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that can be magnetically influenced to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). See also hard disk. CPU cache...
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... stated. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to drag a selected object. expansion device-A device that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. driver-See device driver. extension-See file extension. See also upload. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to expand its capabilities. DVD-An individual digital versatile...
... stated. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to drag a selected object. expansion device-A device that supports hot swapping and fast data transfer. driver-See device driver. extension-See file extension. See also upload. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to expand its capabilities. DVD-An individual digital versatile...
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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...