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115 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer NOTE 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: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer. 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer. The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C40/C50/C70-B Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	20
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
Connecting to a power source	39
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	44
To place your computer in Sleep mode	44
Adding optional external devices	45
Adding memory	45
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	45
Creating recovery media	46
Restoring from recovery media	49
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	50
Reset your PC	52
Installing drivers and applications	55
Using the touch pad	56
Adjusting touch pad settings	58
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	59
Connecting an external device	59
Using external display devices	60
Selecting video cables	60
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	60
Connecting an external monitor or projector	61
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	61
Adjusting the quality of the external display	62
Customizing your computer’s settings	62
Caring for your computer	63
Cleaning the computer	63
Moving the computer	63
Using a computer lock	64
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	65
Computing tips	65
Using the keyboard	66
Function keys	67
Special Windows® keys	68
Touch screen	68
Touch screen navigation	68
Mouse properties	69
Starting an app	70
Starting an app from the Start screen	70
Saving your work	71
Backing up your work	71
Using the optical disc drive	71
Optical disc drive components	72
Media control buttons	73
Inserting an optical disc	73
Playing optical media	74
Recording optical media	74
Removing a disc with the computer on	75
Removing a disc with the computer off	76
Toshiba’s online resources	76
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	77
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	77
Running the computer on battery power	77
Battery Notice	78
Power management	79
Charging batteries	79
Charging the main battery	79
Monitoring battery power	80
Determining remaining battery power	81
What to do when the main battery runs low	82
Setting battery notifications	82
Conserving battery power	83
Power Plans	84
Using the eco power plan	85
Changing the main battery	86
Removing the battery from the computer	87
Inserting a charged battery	88
Taking care of your battery	89
Safety precautions	89
Maintaining your battery	90
Disposing of used batteries	90
Traveling tips	91
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	93
Exploring the Start screen	93
Charms	94
Tiles	95
Exploring the desktop	95
Finding your way around the desktop	95
Windows® Store	97
Setting up for communications	98
Connecting your computer to a network	99
Exploring audio features	99
Recording sounds	99
Using external speakers or headphones	100
Using the Web Camera	101
Using the Memory card reader	101
Inserting memory media	102
Removing memory media	102
Chapter 5: Utilities	104
eco Utility®	105
Password Utility	106
Using a supervisor password	106
Using a user password	108
Deleting a user password	110
System Settings	111
Function Key	113
Recovery Media Creator	114
Service Station	114
TOSHIBA Application Installer	115
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	116
Problems that are easy to fix	116
Problems when you turn on the computer	117
The Windows® operating system is not working	119
Using Startup options to fix problems	120
Internet problems	122
The Windows® operating system can help you	123
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	123
Checking device properties	123
Power and the batteries	124
Keyboard problems	126
Display problems	126
Disk or storage drive problems	128
Error-checking	128
Optical disc drive problems	130
Sound system problems	131
Printer problems	131
Wireless networking problems	132
DVD operating problems	134
Develop good computing habits	135
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	136
If you need further assistance	140
Contacting Toshiba	141
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	141
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	141
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	143
Functions	143
Help file	144
Display brightness	144
Output (Display switch)	145
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	146
Media buttons	146
Volume Mute	147
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	147
Keyboard Function keys	147
Zoom (Display resolution)	147
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	148
Glossary	149
A	151
B	152
C	153
D	154
E	155
F	156
G	157
H	157
I	158
K	158
L	158
M	159
N	159
O	160
P	160
R	161
S	162
T	163
U	163
W	163