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Index 249 for computing 99 Toshiba online resources 117 registering computer Toshiba Web site 51 worldwide offices 208 TOSHIBA Accessibility 172 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect tab 151 Optimize tab 154 Protect & Fix tab 153 Secure tab 152 TOSHIBA Button Support 171 TOSHIBA eco power plan 128 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 176 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 160 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 164 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 162 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 177 TOSHIBA Service Station 177 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 170 TouchPad™ using 77 traveling tips 135 troubleshooting external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 optical disc drive 191 turning off computer 86 computer more quickly 89 options 87 turning on power 50 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 166 USB Wakeup function does not work 205 USB-compatible printer 85 user password, deleting 159 user password, setting 158 using a microphone 142 computer lock 98 DVDs 108 ExpressCard® 144 Hibernation mode 91 hot key to set a power plan 127 Memory card reader 145 optical disc drive 108 Shut down command 89 Sleep mode 94 TOSHIBA eco power plan 128 TouchPad™ 77 Web Camera 143 using the keyboard 100 Utilities 149 V video projector adjusting display 84 W warranty standard limited warranty 41 Web Camera using 143 Web sites 206 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 139 Windows® Explorer starting a program from 103 Windows® operating system desktop 136

Section	Page
Satellite® A660 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	29
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Your computer’s features and specifications	41
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Turning on the power	50
Setting up your software	50
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding optional external devices	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	61
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	61
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	63
Recovering to a custom size partition	65
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	68
Creating recovery DVDs/media	70
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	73
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	75
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	76
Installing drivers and applications	77
Using the TouchPad™	77
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	80
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	81
Using external display devices	81
Selecting video cables	82
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device	82
Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC	82
Connecting an external monitor or projector	83
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	83
Adjusting the quality of the external display	84
Using an external keyboard	84
Using a mouse	85
Connecting a printer	85
Setting up a printer	86
Turning off the computer	86
Options for turning off the computer	87
Using the Shut down command	89
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	91
Using and configuring Sleep mode	94
Closing the display panel	97
Customizing your computer’s settings	97
Caring for your computer	97
Cleaning the computer	97
Moving the computer	98
Using a computer lock	98
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	99
Computing tips	99
Using the keyboard	100
Character keys	101
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	101
Function keys	101
Special Windows® keys	102
Starting a program	102
Starting a program from the Start menu	103
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	103
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	104
Saving your work	105
Printing your work	106
Backing up your work	107
Restoring your work	108
Using the optical disc drive	108
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	109
Optical disc drive components	110
Media control buttons	111
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)	112
Removing a disc (slot-type drive)	113
Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive)	113
Playing an audio CD	115
Playing optical media	115
Recording optical media	115
Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive)	116
Removing a disc with the computer off (tray-type drive)	116
Caring for optical discs	117
Toshiba’s online resources	117
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	118
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	118
Running the computer on battery power	118
Battery Notice	119
Power management	120
Using additional batteries	120
Charging batteries	120
Charging the main battery	121
Charging the RTC battery	121
Monitoring main battery power	122
Determining remaining battery power	124
What to do when the main battery runs low	124
Setting battery notifications	125
Conserving battery power	125
Power Plans	126
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	127
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	128
Changing the main battery	129
Removing the battery from the computer	129
Inserting a charged battery	131
Taking care of your battery	132
Safety precautions	132
Maintaining your battery	133
Disposing of used batteries	133
Traveling tips	135
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	136
Exploring the desktop	136
Finding your way around the desktop	137
Setting up for communications	139
Connecting your computer to a network	140
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	141
Exploring audio features	142
Recording sounds	142
Using external speakers or headphones	143
Using the Web Camera	143
Using an ExpressCard®	144
Inserting an ExpressCard®	144
Removing an ExpressCard®	145
Using the Memory card reader	145
Inserting memory media	146
Removing memory media	146
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	147
Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)	148
Chapter 5: Utilities	149
TOSHIBA Assist	150
Connect	151
Secure	152
Protect & Fix	153
Optimize	154
TOSHIBA Application Installer	155
Setting passwords	156
Using an instant password	156
Using a supervisor password	157
Using a user password	158
Deleting a user password	159
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	160
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	161
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	162
Mouse Utility	163
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	164
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	166
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	166
USB Sleep and Charge	166
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	168
Power supply mode settings	168
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	170
TOSHIBA Button Support	171
TOSHIBA Accessibility	172
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	173
Fingerprint utility limitations	173
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	173
Fingerprint Logon	173
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	174
Fingerprint reader limitations	175
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	176
TOSHIBA Service Station	177
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	177
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	179
Problems that are easy to fix	179
Problems when you turn on the computer	180
The Windows® operating system is not working	182
Using Startup options to fix problems	183
Internet problems	184
The Windows® operating system can help you	184
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	185
Checking device properties	185
Memory problems	186
Power and the batteries	186
Keyboard problems	188
Display problems	188
Disk or storage drive problems	190
Error-checking	190
Optical disc drive problems	191
Sound system problems	194
ExpressCard® problems	194
ExpressCard® checklist	194
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	195
Printer problems	196
Modem problems	197
Wireless networking problems	198
DVD and BD operating problems	199
Develop good computing habits	200
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	201
If you need further assistance	206
Before you contact Toshiba	206
Contacting Toshiba	206
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	207
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	208
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	210
Hot Key Cards	210
Using the Hot Key Cards	211
Application Cards	212
Using the Application Cards	213
Card Case	213
Hot key functions	214
Volume Mute	214
Lock (Instant security)	215
Power plan	216
Sleep mode	217
Hibernation mode	218
Output (Display switch)	219
Display brightness	220
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	221
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	222
Zoom (Display resolution)	223
Keyboard hot key functions	224
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	225
Glossary	226

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Index

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

117

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

208

TOSHIBA Accessibility

172

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

155

TOSHIBA Assist

150

Connect tab

151

Optimize tab

154

Protect & Fix tab

153

Secure tab

152

TOSHIBA Button Support

171

TOSHIBA eco power plan

128

TOSHIBA eco Utility™

176

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

160

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

164

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility

162

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

161

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

177

TOSHIBA Service Station

177

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

170

TouchPad™

using

traveling tips

135

troubleshooting

external keyboard

188

keyboard

188

optical disc drive

191

turning off

computer

computer more quickly

options

turning on

power

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

205

USB Sleep and Charge Utility

166

USB Wakeup function

does not work

205

USB-compatible

printer

user password, deleting

159

user password, setting

158

using

a microphone

142

computer lock

DVDs

108

ExpressCard®

144

Hibernation mode

hot key to set a power plan

127

Memory card reader

145

optical disc drive

108

Shut down command

Sleep mode

TOSHIBA eco power plan

128

TouchPad™

Web Camera

143

using the keyboard

100

Utilities

149

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

standard limited warranty

Web Camera

using

143

Web sites

206

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

139

Windows® Explorer

starting a program from

103

Windows® operating system

desktop

136