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Portégé® Z30 - At this guide. GMAD00371011 10/13 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 121 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. A 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.
Portégé® Z30 - At this guide. GMAD00371011 10/13 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 121 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. A 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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... USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Model: Portégé® Z30 - A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. 2 Handling the cord...
... USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Model: Portégé® Z30 - A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. 2 Handling the cord...
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... Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Creating recovery media 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device 62 Using external display devices 63 Selecting...
... Sleep mode 45 Adding optional external devices 46 Adding memory 46 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 Creating recovery media 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device 62 Using external display devices 63 Selecting...
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... basic procedures needed to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or...
... basic procedures needed to find specific information. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or...
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... data will be connected to keep your data and apps you installed from the Windows® Store. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Please make a back up your data using the utilities stored on page 75. Toshiba...
... data will be connected to keep your data and apps you installed from the Windows® Store. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Please make a back up your data using the utilities stored on page 75. Toshiba...
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... install new software. The touch pad settings are typing, the on your computer. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To distinguish these problems, try one or more of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with the heel of your hand as you first need to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. To enable/disable...
... install new software. The touch pad settings are typing, the on your computer. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. To distinguish these problems, try one or more of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with the heel of your hand as you first need to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. To enable/disable...
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...-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Sleep Utilities-Allows you to enable or disable Sleep and Charge. ❖ Sleep and Charge-Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Display-Allows you to toggle the display. If data does not appear on the...
...-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Sleep Utilities-Allows you to enable or disable Sleep and Charge. ❖ Sleep and Charge-Allows you to charge USB compatible external devices. ❖ Display-Allows you to toggle the display. If data does not appear on the...
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... Charge Mode-Allows you to use rapid USB charge while the computer is critical. 109 Utilities System Settings ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on...
... Charge Mode-Allows you to use rapid USB charge while the computer is critical. 109 Utilities System Settings ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to configure boot priority settings. ❖ Boot Speed-Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize, using either the Fast or Normal settings. ❖ Panel open/Power on...
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.... The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used to return your system to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on page 48. 115 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is...
.... The Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can be used to return your system to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on page 48. 115 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is...
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... and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
... and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to start properly, you change the system in the Startup menu to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually...
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... data using utility software. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Check that they are securely connected to see if volume mute is coming from the right edge. Adjust the volume control. Sound system problems No sound is disabled. Try pressing the Fn + ESC key to your files may also be able to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Run Disk...
... data using utility software. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Check that they are securely connected to see if volume mute is coming from the right edge. Adjust the volume control. Sound system problems No sound is disabled. Try pressing the Fn + ESC key to your files may also be able to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs. Run Disk...
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... problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - these will be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you are in from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel. i.e., that it has network access, and can detect access...
... problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for more advanced users. Launch the Device Manager and carefully note any error messages - these will be for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. If you need assistance or if you are in from the Start screen begin typing Control Panel. i.e., that it has network access, and can detect access...
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... unsaved changes. 137 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Fn + F8 key. The IP address for each active network adapter will lock, forcing you should not rely solely on your computer directly to an optical disc, or external hard disk. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases. Use Windows®...
... unsaved changes. 137 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Fn + F8 key. The IP address for each active network adapter will lock, forcing you should not rely solely on your computer directly to an optical disc, or external hard disk. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases. Use Windows®...
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Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Search for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to "Saving system configuration with File History under the System and Security heading. Click or touch Control Panel from them. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external writable...
Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 From the Start screen, type Control. Search for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to "Saving system configuration with File History under the System and Security heading. Click or touch Control Panel from them. Before installing anything goes wrong, you need any changes that appears. 2 Click or touch Save backup copies of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external writable...
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... controller-A device that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the computer's main memory that indicates the position where characters will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CPU cache-A section of data from the user. cursor-An on -screen window displayed by batteries. dialog box-An on -screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that temporarily stores data and instructions...
... controller-A device that enables direct data transfer between the CPU and the computer's main memory that indicates the position where characters will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. CPU cache-A section of data from the user. cursor-An on -screen window displayed by batteries. dialog box-An on -screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that temporarily stores data and instructions...
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... 64 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 66 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 140 desktop creating new icon 92 exploring the 91 icons 92 recycle bin 92 standard features 90, 91 Device Manager fixing a problem 128 directing display output 64 disabling touch pad 62 display troubleshooting 132 display devices external 63 display output settings 64 display, external adjusting...
... 64 power cord/cable 41 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 66 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 140 desktop creating new icon 92 exploring the 91 icons 92 recycle bin 92 standard features 90, 91 Device Manager fixing a problem 128 directing display output 64 disabling touch pad 62 display troubleshooting 132 display devices external 63 display output settings 64 display, external adjusting...
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... F files backing up 69, 75 saving 74 fingerprint authentication 117 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 117 Function Key 114 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 149 Function keys disabling TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 149 Disabling/enabling cursor control overlay 150 Disabling/enabling numeric overlay 150 Disabling/enabling scroll lock 150 display brightness 149 Hibernation mode 147 keyboard Function keys 151 Lock (Instant security) 147 Output (Display switch) 148 Power plan 147 Sleep mode...
... F files backing up 69, 75 saving 74 fingerprint authentication 117 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 117 Function Key 114 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 149 Function keys disabling TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 149 Disabling/enabling cursor control overlay 150 Disabling/enabling numeric overlay 150 Disabling/enabling scroll lock 150 display brightness 149 Hibernation mode 147 keyboard Function keys 151 Lock (Instant security) 147 Output (Display switch) 148 Power plan 147 Sleep mode...
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... cord/cable connectors 152 energy-saving features 76 power down shut down 44 power light 81 power management 78 optimum performance 78 power plans selecting power plan options 84 power saving options 83 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 135 problem solving contacting Toshiba 144 Startup options 124 projector connecting 64 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 78 recording sounds 95 recovery creating recovery media 48 installing drivers and applications 57 internal storage drive...
... cord/cable connectors 152 energy-saving features 76 power down shut down 44 power light 81 power management 78 optimum performance 78 power plans selecting power plan options 84 power saving options 83 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 135 problem solving contacting Toshiba 144 Startup options 124 projector connecting 64 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 78 recording sounds 95 recovery creating recovery media 48 installing drivers and applications 57 internal storage drive...
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... 86 saving files 74 selecting a place to work 30 power plan options 84 video cables 63 Service Station 115 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 94 computer 38 software 43 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 66 display output 64 Shut down computer 44, 45, 46 icon 44, 45, 46 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 110 Smart Card Reader using 97 sounds...
... 86 saving files 74 selecting a place to work 30 power plan options 84 video cables 63 Service Station 115 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 94 computer 38 software 43 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 66 display output 64 Shut down computer 44, 45, 46 icon 44, 45, 46 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 110 Smart Card Reader using 97 sounds...
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... work 143 Windows® operating system not working 124 wireless networking 136 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 142 USB Wakeup function does not work 143 user password, deleting 107 user password, setting 105 using a microphone 95 eco power plan 85 expansion port 100 Memory card reader 98 Smart Card Reader 97 touch pad 59 Web Camera 97 using the keyboard 69 using the overlay for cursor control 71 using the Toshiba...
... work 143 Windows® operating system not working 124 wireless networking 136 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 142 USB Wakeup function does not work 143 user password, deleting 107 user password, setting 105 using a microphone 95 eco power plan 85 expansion port 100 Memory card reader 98 Smart Card Reader 97 touch pad 59 Web Camera 97 using the keyboard 69 using the overlay for cursor control 71 using the Toshiba...