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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. GMAD00335011 12/12 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.
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. GMAD00335011 12/12 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.
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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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... recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Be sure to separately save the files you can restore your system to external media using your system...
... recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. For more information, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Be sure to separately save the files you can restore your system to external media using your system...
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...create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your computer. 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. The amount of space ... 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When 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. Any files that appears, click your pointer over...
...create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your computer. 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. The amount of space ... 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE When 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. Any files that appears, click your pointer over...
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... of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on which type of media you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with your optical disc drive to learn how to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE When you are on a USB...
... of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on which type of media you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with your optical disc drive to learn how to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE When you are on a USB...
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... ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the... drivers and applications that appears, click your computer. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection....
... ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the... drivers and applications that appears, click your computer. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection....
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... the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. 4 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 5 Click the item you to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin...
... the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. 4 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 5 Click the item you to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin...
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... been trickle-charged, it is running low see "Charging the main battery" on again. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may not be configured to warn you...
... been trickle-charged, it is running low see "Charging the main battery" on again. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may not be configured to warn you...
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...allows you to a state at low resolution. This 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 installed ❖ Manually by the user System ...❖ 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 not working 125 Advanced options Clicking this menu were available by the user.
...allows you to a state at low resolution. This 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 installed ❖ Manually by the user System ...❖ 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 not working 125 Advanced options Clicking this menu were available by the user.
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...starts and runs in a loop where it impossible for your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be slow) and popularity of your browser to third-party applications or drivers for temporary repair. Make sure you can be installed ❖ Disable early-launch ...down for the source of the sites you should look to locate the site. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of drivers and services. The World Wide Web is very slow. Choose this option only if Windows® is most likely working ❖ ...
...starts and runs in a loop where it impossible for your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be slow) and popularity of your browser to third-party applications or drivers for temporary repair. Make sure you can be installed ❖ Disable early-launch ...down for the source of the sites you should look to locate the site. Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of drivers and services. The World Wide Web is very slow. Choose this option only if Windows® is most likely working ❖ ...
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... of a device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of a device. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen...
... of a device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of a device. To check a device's properties: 1 From the Start screen...
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... right of device(s), click Device Manger. 4 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to the device. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift..., refer to be hardware or even software related. 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.
... right of device(s), click Device Manger. 4 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to the device. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 While holding the Shift..., refer to be hardware or even software related. 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.
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...see "Power Plans" on page 86. Refer to this site often to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. You may become inaccurate. Is your keyboard driver. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on page 84). For... not to update your software using a different make of its power from the battery? Was the battery fully charged to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ?...
...see "Power Plans" on page 86. Refer to this site often to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. You may become inaccurate. Is your keyboard driver. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Changing the main battery" on page 84). For... not to update your software using a different make of its power from the battery? Was the battery fully charged to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. This is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ?...
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... for any sound system when input from the computer's speakers. Sound system problems No sound is probably a configuration problem. If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the instructions that they are damaged or corrupted. Make sure you are using utility software. This is coming from a microphone is fed...
... for any sound system when input from the computer's speakers. Sound system problems No sound is probably a configuration problem. If you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in the instructions that they are damaged or corrupted. Make sure you are using utility software. This is coming from a microphone is fed...
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... to verify that vendor's support group for further advice. Click Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 146. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to determine if this is loaded. The Windows® operating system wireless management utility...10070; Connect your computer directly to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is the case, contact that the computer has a useful IP address - If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems 137 ❖ Check the...
... to verify that vendor's support group for further advice. Click Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 146. ❖ Use IPCONFIG to determine if this is loaded. The Windows® operating system wireless management utility...10070; Connect your computer directly to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is the case, contact that the computer has a useful IP address - If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems 137 ❖ Check the...
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.... See also hard disk. CPU cache-A section of material that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). device driver-A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the computer's main memory that indicates the position where characters will need to hold information...
.... See also hard disk. CPU cache-A section of material that can be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). device driver-A program (called a "driver") that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the computer's main memory that indicates the position where characters will need to hold information...
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... otherwise stated. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to run. drag-To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. driver-See device driver. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. See also disable. extension-See file extension.
... otherwise stated. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to run. drag-To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. driver-See device driver. It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read/write heads. See also disable. extension-See file extension.
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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...