Toshiba Satellite C50b User Guide

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System Settings
System Settings
System Settings is the TOSHIBA configuration management 
tool available through the Windows® operating system. To 
access it:
1To access System Settings from the Start screen begin 
typing 
System Settings.
2Click or touch 
System Settings.
The System Settings screen appears.
   
 
(Sample Image) System Settings screen – General tab 
options
The System Settings screen may have the following tabs:
❖
Boot Options—Allows you to change the sequence in 
which your...

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System Settings
❖General—Allows you to view the current BIOS version 
or change certain settings back to their default values
❖
Keyboard—Allows you to access the wake-on 
keyboard function, or to configure the function keys
❖
LAN—Allows you to set networking functions
❖
SATA—Allows you to set conditions for SATA
❖
USB—Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy 
Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller 

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Function Key
Function Key
The Function option is disabled by default.
TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to activate functions by 
pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with 
Fn. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of 
the screen. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF.
1To access Function Key from the Start screen begin 
typing 
Function Key.
2Click or touch 
Function Key.
The Function Key screen appears.
 
(Sample Image) Function Key
3Slide the ON/OFF...

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Recovery Media Creator
Recovery Media Creator
The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create 
recovery media that can be used to return your system to its 
out-of-box state, if necessary. For detailed information on 
using the utility to create recovery media, see “Creating 
recovery media” on page 46.
Service Station
The Service Station helps you keep your new computer 
running at its best by notifying you when updated software, 
firmware, documentation or other information is...

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TOSHIBA Application Installer
TOSHIBA Application Installer
You must have an Internet connection to reinstall 
applications.
The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the 
drivers and applications that were originally bundled with 
your computer.
To reinstall drivers and applications:
1To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start 
screen begin typing 
Application Installer. 
2Click or touch 
TOSHIBA Application Installer.
The TOSHIBA Application Installer window...

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Chapter 6
If Something Goes 
Wron g
Some problems you may encounter when using your 
computer are relatively easy to identify and solve. Others 
may require help from your network administrator or the 
manufacturer of the software program.
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by 
yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to 
encounter.
If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on 
Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter. 
Problems that are...

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Problems when you turn on the computer
If you are working in a program that suddenly freezes, 
chances are the program has stopped responding. You can 
exit the program without shutting down the operating system 
or closing other programs.
To close a program that has stopped responding:
1Press 
Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once), and then 
click or touch 
Ta s k  M a n a g e r.
The Task Manager window appears.
2Select the program or application you want to close, and...

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Problems when you turn on the computer
The computer displays the WARNING RESUME 
FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down 
successfully
 message.
To continue, select 
Start Windows normally. This can 
happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the 
battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before 
this message was displayed, a program or driver may have 
prevented Windows
® from shutting down.
Data stored in the computer’s memory has been...

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The Windows® operating system is not working
3If your computer has a removable battery, connect the 
AC adaptor to the computer. Leave the battery out of the 
computer. Try turning the computer on again. 
If the computer starts normally, the battery may need 
charging, may be depleted, or may be defective. Turn 
the computer off, insert the battery, turn the computer 
on, and then leave the computer running for several 
hours, which will deliver a slow, steady “trickle-charge”...

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The Windows® operating system is not working
Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur 
when you change the system in some way such as installing 
a new program or adding a device.
If you experience any of these problems, use the options in 
the Startup menu to fix the problem.
Using Startup options to fix problems
If the operating system fails to start properly, you may need 
to troubleshoot the Operating System and/or its settings. 
There are several options...