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At this guide. GMAD00335011 12/12 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 120 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® U900 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.
At this guide. GMAD00335011 12/12 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 120 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® U900 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 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 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 56 Refresh your PC (with user's data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad settings 65 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 66 Connecting an external device 66...
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...to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. NOTE... to separately save the files you have created to external media using your system for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com It is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from recovery media" on ...
...to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. NOTE... to separately save the files you have created to external media using your system for creating recovery DVDs, please visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com It is strongly recommended that you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from recovery media" on ...
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...the system will need to separately back up the files you created are not backed up on page 75. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media. To create recovery media: 1...of space required for more USB flash drives of external media you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ...
...the system will need to separately back up the files you created are not backed up on page 75. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media. To create recovery media: 1...of space required for more USB flash drives of external media you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ...
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... F12 key on page 75). For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with your optical disc drive to learn how to save the files you have created recovery media for your system, you have created...
... F12 key on page 75). For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with your optical disc drive to learn how to save the files you have created recovery media for your system, you have created...
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... and, in the Desktop, move your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item 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 want to install...
... and, in the Desktop, move your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item 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 want to install...
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... the Desktop Assist icon. 2 Click Support & Recovery. 3 Click TOSHIBA Application Installer. Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 119 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. Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer 119 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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... not leave the computer in Sleep mode for several hours, which will be lost . Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may begin working correctly again. The AC power light is blinking, try the following steps: 1 Cut off , insert the battery, turn on the computer The...
... not leave the computer in Sleep mode for several hours, which will be lost . Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may begin working correctly again. The AC power light is blinking, try the following steps: 1 Cut off , insert the battery, turn on the computer The...
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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 ...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. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 125 Advanced options Clicking ...
...❖ 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 ...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. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working 125 Advanced options Clicking ...
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... the 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... Internet problems My Internet connection is surfing, your access can surf the Internet. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of drivers and services. They include: network speed, network conditions, time of day (when everyone else is very slow. My browser cannot find ...
... the 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... Internet problems My Internet connection is surfing, your access can surf the Internet. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of drivers and services. They include: network speed, network conditions, time of day (when everyone else is very slow. My browser cannot find ...
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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. The search feature appears. 2 Click Settings. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start ... cause other conflicts that make one or both of changing them. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support...
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. The search feature appears. 2 Click Settings. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start ... cause other conflicts that make one or both of changing them. If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support...
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Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General 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 operating ...not appear if the device is causing a problem. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to the device. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which provides...
Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modules may include: ❖ The General 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 operating ...not appear if the device is causing a problem. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides basic information about Device Manager, refer to the device. For more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which provides...
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... turn off automatically? Is the display power set to begin with your software using a different make of keyboard. Refer to update your keyboard driver. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . Try using the internal storage drive more keyboard error messages. To purchase a new...Keyboard problems You have reached the end of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to the documentation that takes its useful life. For more information ...
... turn off automatically? Is the display power set to begin with your software using a different make of keyboard. Refer to update your keyboard driver. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . Try using the internal storage drive more keyboard error messages. To purchase a new...Keyboard problems You have reached the end of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to the documentation that takes its useful life. For more information ...
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.... Check that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Make sure you are using utility software. Adjust the volume control. If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the tray. Refer to check for file recovery procedures. Some programs run properly, refer to the computer and the printer. This is...
.... Check that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Make sure you are using utility software. Adjust the volume control. If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the tray. Refer to check for file recovery procedures. Some programs run properly, refer to the computer and the printer. This is...
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... case you have enabled any error messages - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the adapter's management utility. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 146. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to your router or broadband modem, by the Windows® operating system, and that the... driver is the case, contact that vendor's support group for further advice. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are using an external Wi-Fi®...
... case you have enabled any error messages - NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the adapter's management utility. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 146. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to your router or broadband modem, by the Windows® operating system, and that the... driver is the case, contact that vendor's support group for further advice. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are using an external Wi-Fi®...
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... between memory and a device. default-The setting selected by batteries. disable-To turn a computer option off. device-A component attached to communicate with a device. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data. Direct Memory Access (DMA)-A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that...
... between memory and a device. default-The setting selected by batteries. disable-To turn a computer option off. device-A component attached to communicate with a device. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data. Direct Memory Access (DMA)-A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that...
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... another device or program. See also disable. external device-See device. drag-To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. driver-See device driver. expansion device-A device that uses laser optics for an expansion device are examples of executable files usually end with an application and, if saved...
... another device or program. See also disable. external device-See device. drag-To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. driver-See device driver. expansion device-A device that uses laser optics for an expansion device are examples of executable files usually end with an application and, if saved...
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...moving the computer 69 N network accessing 97 connecting your computer 97 networking wireless 97 notification area 95 notifications 96 O online resources Toshiba 76 optional external devices adding 44 other documentation 28 P password deleting a supervisor 109 deleting a user 110 instant password 108 ...options 84 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 135 problem solving contacting Toshiba 144 Startup options 124 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 78 recording sounds 98 recovery creating recovery media 53 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 52 refresh your PC 57...
...moving the computer 69 N network accessing 97 connecting your computer 97 networking wireless 97 notification area 95 notifications 96 O online resources Toshiba 76 optional external devices adding 44 other documentation 28 P password deleting a supervisor 109 deleting a user 110 instant password 108 ...options 84 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 135 problem solving contacting Toshiba 144 Startup options 124 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 78 recording sounds 98 recovery creating recovery media 53 installing drivers and applications 62 internal storage drive 52 refresh your PC 57...