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Index 179 running computer on battery power 74 safety precautions 87 setting notifications 80 taking care of 87 battery indicator light 79 BIOS Setup see System Settings button eject, optical disc drive 69 mute button 70 next track button 70 play/pause button 70 previous track button 70 volume increase/decrease buttons 70 buttons media control buttons 70 C Call2Recycle battery 88 caring for your computer 58 changing battery 83 charging the battery 41 cleaning the computer 59 communications set up 95 computer caring for 58 cleaning 59 environmental precautions 30, 89 moving 59 running on battery power 74 setting up 38 computer lock 59 computer will not start troubleshooting 116 computing habits troubleshooting 150 computing tips 61 connecting AC adaptor 39 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 97 external device 55 HDMI-compatible TV or display device 56 power cord/cable 40 power source 40 cooling fan adequate ventilation 38 customize computer settings 58 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 153 desktop adding desktops 93 creating new icon 91 exploring the 90 icons 91 notification area 94 notifications 94 recycle bin 91 standard features 91 Start button 92 Task view 93 taskbar 94 Windows Store 95 directing display output 57 disabling touchpad 55 display troubleshooting 129 display devices external 56 Display Utility 114 display, external adjusting 58

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-C Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	25
This guide	27
Safety icons	28
Other icons used	28
Your computer’s features and specifications	29
Documentation	29
Service options	29
Chapter 1: Getting Started	30
Selecting a place to work	30
Setting up a work environment	30
Keeping yourself comfortable	31
Computer user comfort recommendations	31
Good Working Posture	31
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	32
Typing style	33
Taking breaks and varying tasks	34
Mobile computing tips	34
Transporting the notebook	34
Seeking additional help	35
Check list	35
Precautions	36
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	38
Setting up your computer	38
Adding memory	39
Connecting to a power source	39
Charging the main battery	41
Using the computer for the first time	41
Initial setup	41
Using the Start menu	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
To Shut down your computer	43
To Restart your computer	44
To place your computer in Sleep mode	44
Adding optional external devices	45
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	45
Creating a recovery drive	46
Restoring from a recovery drive	48
Reset your PC	49
Installing drivers and applications	50
Using the touchpad	51
Adjusting touchpad settings	54
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	55
Connecting an external device	55
Using external display devices	56
Selecting video cables	56
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device	56
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	57
Adjusting the quality of the external display	58
Customizing your computer’s settings	58
Caring for your computer	58
Cleaning the computer	59
Moving the computer	59
Using a computer lock	59
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	61
Computing tips	61
Using the keyboard	62
Function keys	63
Special Windows keys	64
Touch screen	64
Touch screen navigation	64
Mouse properties	66
Starting an app	66
Saving your work	67
Backing up your work	67
Using the optical disc drive	68
Optical disc drive components	69
Media control buttons	70
Inserting an optical disc	70
Playing optical media	71
Recording optical media	71
Removing a disc with the computer on	72
Removing a disc with the computer off	72
Toshiba’s online resources	73
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	74
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	74
Running the computer on battery power	74
Battery Notice	75
Power management	76
Charging batteries	76
Charging the RTC battery	77
Monitoring battery power	78
Determining remaining battery power	79
What to do when the main battery runs low	80
Setting battery notifications	80
Conserving battery power	81
Power Plans	82
Using the eco power plan	83
Changing the main battery	83
Removing the battery from the computer	84
Inserting a charged battery	86
Taking care of your battery	87
Safety precautions	87
Maintaining your battery	87
Disposing of used batteries	88
Traveling tips	89
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	90
Exploring the desktop	90
Finding your way around the desktop	91
Windows Store	95
Setting up for communications	95
Connecting your computer to a network	97
Exploring audio features	97
Recording sounds	97
Using external speakers or headphones	98
Using the Web Camera	99
Using the Memory card reader	100
Inserting memory media	100
Removing memory media	101
Chapter 5: Utilities	102
eco Utility	103
Password Utility	104
Using a supervisor password	104
Using a user password	106
Deleting a user password	108
System Settings	109
Function Key	111
Service Station	112
TOSHIBA Application Installer	113
Display Utility	114
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	115
Problems that are easy to fix	115
Problems when you turn on the computer	116
The Windows operating system is not working	118
Using Startup options to fix problems	119
Internet problems	121
Power and the batteries	121
Keyboard help	123
Perform a complete power cycle	123
Uninstall the keyboard driver	123
Download the latest keyboard driver	124
Perform a system restore	125
Clean the keyboard	125
Touchpad help	125
Disable then enable the touchpad	125
Install an external mouse	126
Perform a complete power cycle	126
Uninstall the touchpad driver	126
Download the latest touchpad driver	127
Perform a system restore	128
Adjust the touchpad properties	128
Display problems	128
Disk or storage drive problems	130
Error-checking	130
Optical disc drive problems	132
Web Camera help	133
Testing your internal Web Camera	133
Uninstall the Web Camera driver	133
Perform a system restore	134
Check for problems with third party applications	135
System Recovery	135
Sound help	135
Use the Sound troubleshooter	135
Check and set default speakers	136
Uninstall the audio driver	137
Download the latest sound driver	138
Perform a system restore	138
Printer problems	139
Wireless networking problems	140
Connecting to the Internet	141
Using a wireless connection	142
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status	142
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware	143
Uninstall the network adapter driver	143
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP	145
Downloading drivers and updates	146
Using Toshiba Service Station	146
Manually download and install drivers and updates	147
How to determine the correct drivers to download	147
DVD operating problems	148
Develop good computing habits	150
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	151
Additional help	155
If you need further assistance	155
Contacting Toshiba	155
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	156
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	156
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	158
Functions	158
Cortana	159
Display brightness	159
Output (Display switch)	160
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	161
Media buttons	161
Volume Mute	161
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	162
Zoom In/Out	162
Zoom (Display resolution)	162
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	163
Glossary	164
A	166
B	166
C	168
D	169
E	170
F	171
G	171
H	171
I	172
K	172
L	172
M	173
N	174
O	174
P	174
R	175
S	176
T	177
U	177
W	177