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Tecra® Z40/Z50 - At this guide. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 122 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00370011 11/13 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.
Tecra® Z40/Z50 - At this guide. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 122 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. GMAD00370011 11/13 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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.... Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra® Z40/Z50 - TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically...
.... Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra® Z40/Z50 - TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically...
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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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... you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to...
... you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to...
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... screen, move your data and apps you installed from the Windows® Store. NOTE During the recovery process your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be moved to this process. Toshiba does not guarantee that your work" on your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Please make a back up your data will not be deleted...
... screen, move your data and apps you installed from the Windows® Store. NOTE During the recovery process your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be moved to this process. Toshiba does not guarantee that your work" on your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Please make a back up your data will not be deleted...
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... to install new software. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your computer. 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may also seem to random locations on the screen. For more information, see if you first need...
... to install new software. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on your computer. 62 Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. You can easily attach an external device your system, some models may also seem to random locations on the screen. For more information, see if you first need...
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...: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or 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 are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to change various default settings for the built-in display NOTE When the...
...: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or 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 are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the ( ) + P keys to change various default settings for the built-in display NOTE When the...
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... enable CDP (Charging Downstream Port) to use rapid USB charge while the computer is critical. 110 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...
... enable CDP (Charging Downstream Port) to use rapid USB charge while the computer is critical. 110 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...
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... updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your computer. 116 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on using the utility to install...
... updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your computer. 116 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on using the utility to install...
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... right. If you are several options to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you experience any of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the severity of the problem and your computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the...
... right. If you are several options to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you experience any of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the severity of the problem and your computer. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to fix the...
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... is probably a configuration problem. Sound system problems No sound is disabled. 135 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems 7 Even if you do not need to scan the drive for errors you have been using your computer for file recovery procedures. Try pressing the Fn + ESC key to recover lost data using utility software. Adjust the volume control. Refer to your software documentation for a long time, your network...
... is probably a configuration problem. Sound system problems No sound is disabled. 135 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems 7 Even if you do not need to scan the drive for errors you have been using your computer for file recovery procedures. Try pressing the Fn + ESC key to recover lost data using utility software. Adjust the volume control. Refer to your software documentation for a long time, your network...
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... that the driver is good using the utility provided with a support technician at a later time. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm, and then type Control Panel. If you need assistance or if you are in the Desktop screen, move your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that Airplane mode is OFF...
... that the driver is good using the utility provided with a support technician at a later time. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm, and then type Control Panel. If you need assistance or if you are in the Desktop screen, move your computer is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that Airplane mode is OFF...
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... Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Fn + F8 key. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases. If your internal storage drive. See "Computing tips" on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files, or the entire computer, to close a program and lose unsaved changes.
... Develop good computing habits NOTE To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Fn + F8 key. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in new firmware releases. If your internal storage drive. See "Computing tips" on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to back up files, or the entire computer, to close a program and lose unsaved changes.
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... launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. 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 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". Connect the...
... launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. 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 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". Connect the...
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... memory and a device. Devices may be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). DC flows in Windows® 7 and earlier releases of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. Direct Memory Access (DMA)-A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between the CPU...
... memory and a device. Devices may be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). DC flows in Windows® 7 and earlier releases of power usually supplied by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. Direct Memory Access (DMA)-A dedicated channel, bypassing the CPU, that enables direct data transfer between the CPU...
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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 141 desktop creating new icon 93 exploring the 92 icons 93 recycle bin 93 standard features 91, 92 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 64 disabling touch pad 62 display troubleshooting 133 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 141 desktop creating new icon 93 exploring the 92 icons 93 recycle bin 93 standard features 91, 92 Device Manager fixing a problem 129 directing display output 64 disabling touch pad 62 display troubleshooting 133 display devices external 63 display output settings 64 display, external adjusting...
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... F files backing up 69, 76 saving 75 fingerprint authentication 118 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 118 Function Key 115 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 150 Function keys disabling touch pad 150 Disabling/enabling cursor control overlay 151 Disabling/enabling numeric overlay 151 Disabling/enabling scroll lock 151 display brightness 150 Hibernation mode 148 keyboard Function keys 152 Lock (Instant security) 148 Output (Display switch) 149 Power plan 148 Sleep mode...
... F files backing up 69, 76 saving 75 fingerprint authentication 118 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 118 Function Key 115 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 150 Function keys disabling touch pad 150 Disabling/enabling cursor control overlay 151 Disabling/enabling numeric overlay 151 Disabling/enabling scroll lock 151 display brightness 150 Hibernation mode 148 keyboard Function keys 152 Lock (Instant security) 148 Output (Display switch) 149 Power plan 148 Sleep mode...
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... cord/cable connectors 153 energy-saving features 77 power down shut down 44 power light 82 power management 79 optimum performance 79 power plans selecting power plan options 85 power saving options 84 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 136 problem solving contacting Toshiba 145 Startup options 125 projector connecting 64 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 79 recording sounds 96 recovery creating recovery media 48 installing drivers and applications 57 internal storage drive...
... cord/cable connectors 153 energy-saving features 77 power down shut down 44 power light 82 power management 79 optimum performance 79 power plans selecting power plan options 85 power saving options 84 precautions safety 36 printer troubleshooting 136 problem solving contacting Toshiba 145 Startup options 125 projector connecting 64 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 79 recording sounds 96 recovery creating recovery media 48 installing drivers and applications 57 internal storage drive...
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... 87 saving files 75 selecting a place to work 30 power plan options 85 video cables 63 Service Station 116 setting low battery notifications 83 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 95 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 111 Smart Card Reader using 98 sounds...
... 87 saving files 75 selecting a place to work 30 power plan options 85 video cables 63 Service Station 116 setting low battery notifications 83 setting up AC adaptor 39 communications 95 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 111 Smart Card Reader using 98 sounds...
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... work 144 Windows® operating system not working 125 wireless networking 137 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 143 USB Wakeup function does not work 144 user password, deleting 108 user password, setting 106 using a microphone 96 eco power plan 86 expansion port 101 Memory card reader 99 Smart Card Reader 98 touch pad 59 Web Camera 98 using the keyboard 69 using the overlay for cursor control 72 using the Toshiba...
... work 144 Windows® operating system not working 125 wireless networking 137 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 143 USB Wakeup function does not work 144 user password, deleting 108 user password, setting 106 using a microphone 96 eco power plan 86 expansion port 101 Memory card reader 99 Smart Card Reader 98 touch pad 59 Web Camera 98 using the keyboard 69 using the overlay for cursor control 72 using the Toshiba...