Toshiba C50b User Guide

ApplyAccepts all your changes without closing the
TOSHIBA HWSetup window.Some options shown in grey are possible to confirm their status.
TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs:
General—Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change
certain settings back to their default values
Password—Allows you to set or reset the user password for power on.
Display—Allows you to select the internal LCD and/or external monitor
when the computer boots up
Boot Setting—Allows you to change the sequence...

Additionally, TOSHIBA may also use this information for quality assurance
analysis.
Subject to the use restrictions above, the HDD data logged may be transferred to entities located outside of your country or region of residence(e.g., European Union). Those countries may or may not have the same
data protection laws or data protection levels as required by your home country or region.
Once enabled, you may disable the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor at any
time by uninstalling the software via  Uninstall a...

System Recovery Options
Creating Recovery Media
Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery
Media
Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk
Drive
System Recovery Options The System Recovery Options feature is installed on the hard disk whenshipped from the factory. The System Recovery Options menu includestools to repair startup problems, run diagnostics or restore the system.
See the  Windows Help and Support  content for more information about
Startup Repair...

Do not shut down/log off or Sleep/Hibernate while writing or rewritingthe media.
Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to
vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.
Do not use on an unstable surface such as a stand.
A recovery image of the software on your computer is stored on the Hard
Disk Drive, and can be copied to either disc media or USB Flash Memory by using the following steps:
1. Select either blank disc or USB Flash Memory. The application will allow you to choose...

4. Use the up and down cursor key to select the appropriate option fromthe menu according to your actual recovery media.
5. A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on-screen instructions.If you have previously chosen to remove the recovery partition and are
trying to create "Recovery Media", you will see the following message: "The
Recovery Media Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery
partition."
When there is no recovery partition, the Recovery Media...

Chapter 6
Troubleshooting TOSHIBA has designed this computer for durability, however, shouldproblems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed in this chapter
to help determine the cause.
All users should become familiar with this chapter as knowing what might go wrong can help prevent problems from occurring in the first place.
Problem solving process Resolving problems will be much easier if you observe the following
guidelines:
Stop immediately when you recognize a problem exists as taking...

Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to the
computer - loose cables can cause signal errors.
Inspect all connecting cables for loose wires and all connectors for loose pins.
Check that your disc media is correctly loaded
Always try to make detailed notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log - this will help you to describe your problems toTOSHIBA Support. In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you have madewill help to identify the problem faster....

HardwareIf you cannot find a software problem, you should
then check the setup and configuration of your
hardware. First run through the items in the
preliminary checklist as described previously
then, if you still cannot correct the problem, try to identify the source - the next section provideschecklists for individual components and
peripherals.Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized TOSHIBA part or product, make sure the device or software canbe used with...

If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the wall outlet is working by
plugging in another device, such as a lamp.
Verify that the computer is on by looking at the  Power indicator.
If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. Also, try turning the computer
off and then on.
If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the computer is receiving power
from the external power source by looking at the  DC IN/Battery indicator. If
the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to a live external...

AC power
If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected
you should check the status of the DC IN/Battery indicator. Please refer to the  Power Condition Descriptions  section for further information.
ProblemProcedureAC adaptor doesn’t
power the computerCheck the connections to make sure that the
power cord/adaptor is firmly connected to the
computer and a working power outlet.
Check the condition of the cord and terminals. If
the cord is frayed or damaged it should be
replaced,...