Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra Z40-A Series
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At this guide. GMAD00370010 10/13 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. 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 -
At this guide. GMAD00370010 10/13 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. 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 -
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra Z40-A Series
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... birth defects or other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. As with any new technology, you may not function properly and you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. YOU...
... birth defects or other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. As with any new technology, you may not function properly and you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. YOU...
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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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... needed to find specific information. 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 ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For more detailed information...
... needed to find specific information. 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 ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. For more detailed information...
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...; Try adjusting your typing technique to touch or button presses while you type. You can easily attach an external device your hand as you type. To distinguish these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 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.
...; Try adjusting your typing technique to touch or button presses while you type. You can easily attach an external device your hand as you type. To distinguish these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 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.
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... match the input specifications of expertise with your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is on, this indicates a power mismatch. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Once you change the system...
... match the input specifications of expertise with your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is on, this indicates a power mismatch. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working Once you change the system...
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... and Optimize Drives. 3 From the Optimize Drives menu click or touch the drive you have been using utility software. The system will display the status as it optimizes and defragments the drive. Consult your computer. You may have become fragmented. Check that they are damaged or corrupted. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Run Disk Defragmenter. Your data files are securely connected to see...
... and Optimize Drives. 3 From the Optimize Drives menu click or touch the drive you have been using utility software. The system will display the status as it optimizes and defragments the drive. Consult your computer. You may have become fragmented. Check that they are damaged or corrupted. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Run Disk Defragmenter. Your data files are securely connected to see...
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... restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any files from the list 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...
... restore the Windows® operating system to the state it was in prior to the installation, undoing any files from the list 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...
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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 92 exploring the 91 icons 92 recycle bin 92 standard features 90, 91 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 92 exploring the 91 icons 92 recycle bin 92 standard features 90, 91 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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... 86 saving files 74 selecting a place to work 30 power plan options 84 video cables 63 Service Station 116 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 111 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 116 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 111 Smart Card Reader using 97 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 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 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 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...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra Z40/Z50-A Series
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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. 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. GMAD00370012 11/14 Tecra® Z40/Z50 -
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. 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. GMAD00370012 11/14 Tecra® Z40/Z50 -
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra Z40/Z50-A Series
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... a product Series. For the most up-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 support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are...
... a product Series. For the most up-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 support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are...
Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Tecra Z40/Z50-A Series
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.... 116 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 wish. For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on page 48. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware...
.... 116 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 wish. For detailed information on using the utility to create recovery media, see "Creating recovery media" on page 48. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware...
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... menu to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you may need to fix the problem. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the bottom of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Do the...
... menu to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. The Windows® operating system is not working Once you may need to fix the problem. See "Contacting Toshiba" on the bottom of the computer. 3 If the specifications do match, contact Toshiba. If the specifications do not match, locate and use the options in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device. Do the...
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... screen, type Control. 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". General tips for installing hardware and software Here...
... screen, type Control. 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". General tips for installing hardware and software Here...
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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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... 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...
Quick Start Web PDF for Tecra Z40-A
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... Web site, you can access it at support.toshiba.com. Printed on your Start screen 1. Tecra, AccuPoint, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Click/touch User's Guide Note: The User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Save time with one of their...
... Web site, you can access it at support.toshiba.com. Printed on your Start screen 1. Tecra, AccuPoint, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Click/touch User's Guide Note: The User's Guide will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Save time with one of their...
Windows 7 Quick Start Web PDF for Tecra Z40-A
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... support.toshiba.com. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. GMA501251011 • 11/14 At this Web site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates...
... support.toshiba.com. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. GMA501251011 • 11/14 At this Web site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates...