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Index A AC adaptor 38 AC power 76 AC power light 38 accessing network 93 adding memory 45 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 60 app, starting 71 App, starting from Start screen 71 apps starting from Start screen 71 audio features 93 B backing up files 67, 73 battery battery life 75 care 84, 85 changing 84 160 charge indicator light 40 charge time 76 charger 76 charging 40, 76 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 77 conserving power 81 determine remaining power 79 indicator light 79 low charge 80 maintaining 85 maximum capacity 75 monitoring power 40, 78 power management 76 power options 80 real-time clock (RTC) 76 recharge time 75 RTC memory 76 running computer on battery power 74 safety precautions 84 setting notifications 80 taking care of 84 battery indicator light 79

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® E50/U50-A Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
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	33
Mobile computing tips	33
Transporting the notebook	33
Seeking additional help	34
Check list	34
Precautions	35
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	37
Setting up your computer	37
Connecting to a power source	38
Charging the main battery	40
Using the computer for the first time	41
Initial setup	41
Setting up your software	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	42
To Shut down your computer	43
To Restart your computer	43
To place your computer in Sleep mode	44
Adding optional external devices	45
Adding memory	45
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	46
Creating recovery media	47
Restoring from recovery media	49
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	51
Reset your PC	53
Installing drivers and applications	56
Using the touch pad	57
Adjusting touch pad settings	60
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	60
Connecting an external device	60
Using external display devices	61
Selecting video cables	61
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	61
Connecting an external monitor or projector	62
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	62
Adjusting the quality of the external display	63
Customizing your computer’s settings	64
Caring for your computer	64
Cleaning the computer	64
Moving the computer	65
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	66
Computing tips	66
Using the keyboard	68
Function keys	68
Special Windows® keys	69
Touch screen	69
Touch screen navigation	69
Mouse properties	70
Starting an app	71
Starting an app from the Start screen	71
Saving your work	72
Backing up your work	73
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 main battery	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	84
Taking care of your battery	84
Safety precautions	84
Maintaining your battery	85
Disposing of your computer	85
Traveling tips	85
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	87
Exploring the Start screen	87
Charms	88
Tiles	89
Exploring the desktop	89
Finding your way around the desktop	89
Windows® Store	91
Setting up for communications	92
Connecting your computer to a network	93
Exploring audio features	93
Recording sounds	93
Using external speakers or headphones	94
Using the Web Camera	95
Using the Memory card reader	95
Inserting memory media	96
Removing memory media	96
Chapter 5: Utilities	98
eco Utility®	99
Password Utility	100
Using a supervisor password	100
Using a user password	102
Deleting a user password	104
System Settings	105
Sleep Utilities	106
USB Sleep and Charge	106
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	108
Power supply mode settings	108
Function Key	110
Recovery Media Creator	111
Service Station	111
TOSHIBA Application Installer	112
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	113
Problems that are easy to fix	113
Problems when you turn on the computer	114
The Windows® operating system is not working	116
Using Startup options to fix problems	116
Internet problems	119
The Windows® operating system can help you	119
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	120
Checking device properties	120
Memory problems	121
Power and the batteries	122
Keyboard problems	123
Display problems	123
Disk or storage drive problems	125
Error-checking	125
Sound system problems	127
Printer problems	128
Wireless networking problems	129
Develop good computing habits	130
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	131
If you need further assistance	137
Contacting Toshiba	137
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	137
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	138
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	139
Functions	139
Help file	140
Display brightness	140
Output (Display switch)	141
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	142
Media buttons	142
Volume Mute	142
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	143
Keyboard Function keys	143
Zoom (Display resolution)	143
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	144
Glossary	145
A	147
B	148
C	149
D	150
E	151
F	152
G	153
H	153
I	154
K	154
L	154
M	155
N	155
O	156
P	156
R	157
S	158
T	159
U	159
W	159