Portege Z30-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide
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At this guide. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 123 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00412010 01/15 Portégé® Z30-B 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 123 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00412010 01/15 Portégé® Z30-B 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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... Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 57 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 60 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 61 Connecting an external device 61 Using external display devices 62 Selecting...
... Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices 45 Adding memory 45 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 45 Creating recovery media 47 Restoring from recovery media 49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 51 Reset your PC 53 Installing drivers and applications 56 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 57 Using the touch pad 57 Adjusting touch pad settings 60 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 61 Connecting an external device 61 Using external display devices 62 Selecting...
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... specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Introduction This guide...
... specific information. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Introduction This guide...
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... such as installing a new program or adding a device. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to your work routine, you can connect to Support Online by...
... such as installing a new program or adding a device. The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer. The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start after the initial startup appears. ❖ The operating system takes a long time to your work routine, you can connect to Support Online by...
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... in case 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 optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser. ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with File...
... in case 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 optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser. ❖ Create a restore point (refer to "Saving system configuration with File...
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... lock 66 computer will not start troubleshooting 124 computing habits troubleshooting 139 computing tips 68 connecting AC adaptor 39 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 95 external device 61 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 62 monitor 63 power cord/cable 40 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 65 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 142 desktop creating new...
... lock 66 computer will not start troubleshooting 124 computing habits troubleshooting 139 computing tips 68 connecting AC adaptor 39 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 95 external device 61 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 62 monitor 63 power cord/cable 40 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 65 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 142 desktop creating new...
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... saving files 75 selecting a place to work 30 power plan options 84 video cables 62 Service Station 116 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 94 computer 38 software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 65 display output 63 Shut down computer 43, 44 icon 43, 44 Sleep mode 44 Sleep Utilities 111 Smart Card Reader using 97 sounds recording 95 speakers using external...
... saving files 75 selecting a place to work 30 power plan options 84 video cables 62 Service Station 116 setting low battery notifications 82 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 94 computer 38 software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 65 display output 63 Shut down computer 43, 44 icon 43, 44 Sleep mode 44 Sleep Utilities 111 Smart Card Reader using 97 sounds recording 95 speakers using external...
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... 138 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 user password, deleting 107 user password, setting 105 using a microphone 95 computer lock 66 eco power plan 85 expansion port 100 Memory card reader 98 Smart Card Reader 97 touch pad 57 Web Camera 97 using the keyboard 69 using the overlay for cursor control 71 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 57 Utilities 101 V video...
... 138 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 144 USB Wakeup function does not work 145 user password, deleting 107 user password, setting 105 using a microphone 95 computer lock 66 eco power plan 85 expansion port 100 Memory card reader 98 Smart Card Reader 97 touch pad 57 Web Camera 97 using the keyboard 69 using the overlay for cursor control 71 using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device 57 Utilities 101 V video...
Portege Z30-B Series Windows 10 Users Guide
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GMAD00440010 08/15 At this guide. 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. Portégé® Z30-B Series User's Guide (Windows 10) If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.
GMAD00440010 08/15 At this guide. 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. Portégé® Z30-B Series User's Guide (Windows 10) 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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... as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the device's internal storage drive. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and FN key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication, docking, and USB information), date of your TOSHIBA device...
... as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the device's internal storage drive. Doing so will automatically delete all collected information from the internal storage drive. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and FN key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication, docking, and USB information), date of your TOSHIBA device...
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... Windows Boot menu will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 In the Search field, type Recovery Options. 2 Click or touch Recovery Options. 3 Scroll down to fix the problem. If Windows fails to start properly, you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program...
... Windows Boot menu will launch. To enter the Advanced Startup options manually: 1 In the Search field, type Recovery Options. 2 Click or touch Recovery Options. 3 Scroll down to fix the problem. If Windows fails to start properly, you may need to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. If you experience any of these problems, use the options in some way such as installing a new program...
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... keyboard manufacturer's Web site. 128 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard help to restore the keyboard to its proper operation. If you removed it again. This includes USB flash drives, SD Card, and the power cord/cable. 3 If your computer has a user-removable battery, remove the battery and hold down your software using the internal storage drive more information on maintaining battery power, see "To Shut down the...
... keyboard manufacturer's Web site. 128 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard help to restore the keyboard to its proper operation. If you removed it again. This includes USB flash drives, SD Card, and the power cord/cable. 3 If your computer has a user-removable battery, remove the battery and hold down your software using the internal storage drive more information on maintaining battery power, see "To Shut down the...
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... you removed it may automatically download the needed driver for installation. NOTE The computer may be challenging to enable/disable the touchpad. 131 If Something Goes Wrong Touchpad help Touchpad help If you are having problems with your touchpad or your touchpad is not working touchpad. This includes USB flash drives, SD Card, and the power cord/cable. 3 If your computer has a user-removable battery, remove the battery...
... you removed it may automatically download the needed driver for installation. NOTE The computer may be challenging to enable/disable the touchpad. 131 If Something Goes Wrong Touchpad help Touchpad help If you are having problems with your touchpad or your touchpad is not working touchpad. This includes USB flash drives, SD Card, and the power cord/cable. 3 If your computer has a user-removable battery, remove the battery...
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... Search field, type Change your mouse settings. 2 Click or touch Change your computer. 133 If Something Goes Wrong Touchpad help Download the latest touchpad driver 1 In your Web browser go to http://support.toshiba.com/drivers. 2 Enter your computer's serial number. 3 Filter your search by Touchpad driver to find and download the touchpad driver for the device you can perform a system restore to update and make note of...
... Search field, type Change your mouse settings. 2 Click or touch Change your computer. 133 If Something Goes Wrong Touchpad help Download the latest touchpad driver 1 In your Web browser go to http://support.toshiba.com/drivers. 2 Enter your computer's serial number. 3 Filter your search by Touchpad driver to find and download the touchpad driver for the device you can perform a system restore to update and make note of...
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... software and hardware. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on -screen instructions. 139 If Something Goes Wrong Sound help Check for problems with that isn't set up properly. System Recovery The final troubleshooting step is one way to perform a system recovery. Note that use the Web Camera except the pre-installed camera application. To access system recovery options: 1 In the Search field, type recovery...
... software and hardware. For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on -screen instructions. 139 If Something Goes Wrong Sound help Check for problems with that isn't set up properly. System Recovery The final troubleshooting step is one way to perform a system recovery. Note that use the Web Camera except the pre-installed camera application. To access system recovery options: 1 In the Search field, type recovery...
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... and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up files." 155 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system...
... and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optional external optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for "back up files." 155 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system...
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.... ❖ Review the troubleshooting information for your computer, and for troubleshooting suggestions. Technical support is available online at Toshiba's support Web site at support.toshiba.com. Contacting Toshiba Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your operating system. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are using, it is important to downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and many other product information, be sure...
.... ❖ Review the troubleshooting information for your computer, and for troubleshooting suggestions. Technical support is available online at Toshiba's support Web site at support.toshiba.com. Contacting Toshiba Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your operating system. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are using, it is important to downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and many other product information, be sure...
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... 90 notifications 90 recycle bin 87 standard features 87 Start button 88 Task view 89 taskbar 90 Windows Store 91 directing display output 61 disabling touchpad 59 display troubleshooting 135 display devices external 60 Display Utility 116 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 18 disposing of your computer 84 documentation 30 downloading drivers/updates determine correct drivers 151 manually download/install 150 Toshiba Service Station 150 drivers downloading 150
... 90 notifications 90 recycle bin 87 standard features 87 Start button 88 Task view 89 taskbar 90 Windows Store 91 directing display output 61 disabling touchpad 59 display troubleshooting 135 display devices external 60 Display Utility 116 display, external adjusting 62 disposal information 18 disposing of your computer 84 documentation 30 downloading drivers/updates determine correct drivers 151 manually download/install 150 Toshiba Service Station 150 drivers downloading 150
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... 83 saving files 72 selecting a place to work 31 power plan options 81 video cables 60 Service Station 113 setting low battery notifications 79 setting up AC adaptor 40 communications 91 computer 39 software 42 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 62 Shut down computer 44 Sleep computer 45 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 109 Smart Card slot using 96 sounds recording 93 speakers using external 94 Special Windows keys Application...
... 83 saving files 72 selecting a place to work 31 power plan options 81 video cables 60 Service Station 113 setting low battery notifications 79 setting up AC adaptor 40 communications 91 computer 39 software 42 work environment 31 settings customize computer settings 62 Shut down computer 44 Sleep computer 45 Sleep mode 45 Sleep Utilities 109 Smart Card slot using 96 sounds recording 93 speakers using external 94 Special Windows keys Application...
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... failure 122 Error-checking 135 external display problems 135 external monitor 134 good computing habits 152 hard disk drive is slow 136 installing hardware/software 155 keyboard 128 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 135 power and batteries 127 printer 143 restore points 153 screen does not look correct/ flickers 134 slow Internet connection 126 sound 139 touchpad 131 trouble running programs 137 URL address not found 126 USB Sleep...
... failure 122 Error-checking 135 external display problems 135 external monitor 134 good computing habits 152 hard disk drive is slow 136 installing hardware/software 155 keyboard 128 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 135 power and batteries 127 printer 143 restore points 153 screen does not look correct/ flickers 134 slow Internet connection 126 sound 139 touchpad 131 trouble running programs 137 URL address not found 126 USB Sleep...