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Index 175 disposing of used batteries 98 documentation 28 DVD removing with computer off 82 removing with computer on 82 DVD player troubleshooting 143 DVDs using 78 E eco power plan 93 eco Utility® 115 eject button optical disc drive 79 eject, optical disc drive 79 enabling touch pad 66 enabling/disabling touch pad 155 ENERGY STAR® 24 exploring desktop 102 Start screen 100 external display device HDMI™ Out port 67 external display, adjusting 69 F files backing up 73, 78 saving 78 Function Key 122 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 156 Function keys 155 display brightness 153 Help file 153 keyboard Function keys 156 media buttons 155 Output (Display switch) 154 volume mute 156 Zoom (Display resolution) 156 function keys 74 H headphones using 106 I icon desktop 102 moving to desktop 102 recycle bin 103 safety 27 Shut down 42, 43, 46, 133 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 41 installation memory module 45 installing a charged battery 95 memory modules 44 internal storage drive recovery 53 K keyboard function keys 74 special Windows® keys 75 troubleshooting 135 using 73 keys function keys 74 L LEDs system indicator lights 89 AC adaptor light 88 AC power light 37, 39 battery light 39, 40 Web Camera light 107 Licenses 16 lock computer, using 70

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70 - A Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	18
Introduction	24
This guide	26
Safety icons	27
Other icons used	27
Your computer’s features and specifications	28
Documentation	28
Service options	28
Chapter 1: Getting Started	29
Selecting a place to work	29
Setting up a work environment	29
Keeping yourself comfortable	30
Computer user comfort recommendations	30
Good Working Posture	30
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	31
Typing style	32
Taking breaks and varying tasks	32
Mobile computing tips	33
Transporting the notebook	33
Seeking additional help	33
Check list	34
Precautions	34
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	36
Setting up your computer	37
Connecting to a power source	37
Charging the main battery	40
Using the computer for the first time	40
Initial setup	41
Setting up your software	41
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
To Shut down your computer	42
To Restart your computer	42
To place your computer in Sleep mode	43
Adding optional external devices	44
Adding memory (optional)	44
Installing a memory module	45
Removing a memory module	50
Checking total memory	52
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	53
Creating recovery media	54
Restoring from recovery media	56
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	57
Reset your PC	59
Installing drivers and applications	62
Using the touch pad	63
Adjusting touch pad settings	65
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	66
Connecting an external device	66
Using external display devices	66
Selecting video cables	67
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	67
Connecting an external monitor or projector	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Customizing your computer’s settings	69
Caring for your computer	69
Cleaning the computer	70
Moving the computer	70
Using a computer lock	70
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	72
Computing tips	72
Using the keyboard	73
Function keys	74
Special Windows® keys	75
Touch screen	75
Touch screen navigation	75
Mouse properties	76
Starting an app	77
Starting an app from the Start screen	77
Saving your work	78
Backing up your work	78
Using the optical disc drive	78
Optical disc drive components	79
Media control buttons	80
Inserting an optical disc	80
Playing optical media	81
Recording optical media	81
Removing a disc with the computer on	82
Removing a disc with the computer off	82
Toshiba’s online resources	83
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	84
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	84
Running the computer on battery power	84
Battery Notice	85
Power management	86
Charging batteries	86
Charging the main battery	86
Charging the RTC battery	87
Monitoring battery power	88
Determining remaining battery power	89
What to do when the main battery runs low	90
Setting battery notifications	90
Conserving battery power	91
Power Plans	92
Using the eco power plan	93
Changing the main battery	94
Removing the battery from the computer	94
Inserting a charged battery	95
Taking care of your battery	97
Safety precautions	97
Maintaining your battery	97
Disposing of used batteries	98
Traveling tips	99
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	100
Exploring the Start screen	100
Charms	101
Tiles	102
Exploring the desktop	102
Finding your way around the desktop	102
Windows® Store	104
Setting up for communications	104
Connecting your computer to a network	105
Exploring audio features	106
Recording sounds	106
Using external speakers or headphones	106
Using the Web Camera	107
Using the Memory card reader	108
Inserting memory media	108
Removing memory media	109
Chapter 5: Utilities	110
Desktop Assist	111
Media & Entertainment	112
Tools & Utilities	113
Support & Recovery	114
eco Utility®	115
Password Utility	116
Using a supervisor password	116
Using a user password	118
Deleting a user password	119
System Settings	120
Function Key	122
Recovery Media Creator	123
Service Station	123
TOSHIBA Application Installer	124
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	125
Problems that are easy to fix	125
Problems when you turn on the computer	126
The Windows® operating system is not working	128
Using Startup options to fix problems	128
Internet problems	131
The Windows® operating system can help you	131
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	132
Checking device properties	132
Memory problems	133
Power and the batteries	134
Keyboard problems	135
Display problems	135
Disk or storage drive problems	137
Error-checking	137
Optical disc drive problems	139
Sound system problems	140
Printer problems	141
Wireless networking problems	142
DVD operating problems	143
Develop good computing habits	144
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	145
If you need further assistance	149
Contacting Toshiba	150
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	150
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	150
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	152
Functions	152
Help file	153
Display brightness	153
Output (Display switch)	154
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	155
Media buttons	155
Volume Mute	156
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	156
Keyboard Function keys	156
Zoom (Display resolution)	156
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	157
Glossary	158

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Index

disposing of used batteries

documentation

DVD

removing with computer off

removing with computer on

DVD player

troubleshooting

143

DVDs

using

eco power plan

eco Utility®

115

eject button

optical disc drive

eject, optical disc drive

enabling

touch pad

enabling/disabling touch pad

155

ENERGY STAR®

exploring

desktop

102

Start screen

100

external display device

HDMI™ Out port

external display, adjusting

files

backing up

saving

Function Key

122

Function Keys

disabling or enabling wireless

devices

156

Function keys

155

display brightness

153

Help file

153

keyboard Function keys

156

media buttons

155

Output (Display switch)

154

volume mute

156

Zoom (Display resolution)

156

function keys

headphones

using

106

icon

desktop

102

moving to desktop

102

recycle bin

103

safety

Shut down

133

Initial setup

using your computer for the first

time

installation

memory module

installing

a charged battery

memory modules

internal storage drive

recovery

keyboard

function keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

135

using

keys

function keys

LEDs

system indicator lights

AC adaptor light

AC power light

battery light

Web Camera light

107

Licenses

lock

computer, using