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182 Index missing files/trouble accessing a drive 129 on-screen eject button 132 optical disc drive 131 power and batteries 120 printer 138 restore points 150 screen does not look correct/ flickers 128 slow Internet connection 120 sound 134 touchpad 124 trouble running discs 131 trouble running programs 130 URL address not found 120 Web Camera 132 Windows operating system not working 117 wireless networking 139 troubleshooting keyboard clean the keyboard 124 latest keyboard driver 123 power cycle 122 system restore 124 uninstall/reinstall driver 122 troubleshooting network adapter uninstall/reinstall driver 142 troubleshooting sound check and set default speakers 135 latest sound driver 137 system restore 137 uninstall/reinstall driver 136 use the sound troubleshooter 134 troubleshooting touchpad disable/enable 124 install external mouse 125 latest driver 126 power cycle 125 system restore 127 touchpad properties 127 uninstall/reinstall driver 125 troubleshooting Web Camera System Recovery 134 system restore 133 testing 132 third party apps 134 uninstall/reinstall driver 132 U updates downloading 145 user password, deleting 108 user password, setting 106 using a microphone 97 computer lock 60 DVDs 68 eco power plan 83 Memory card reader 100 optical disc drive 68 touchpad 51 Web Camera 99 using the keyboard 62 Utilities 102 V video projector adjusting display 58 W warranty standard limited warranty 29 Web Camera using 99 Web sites 154 Wi-Fi wireless networking 95 Windows operating system desktop 90 troubleshooting 117 wireless networking 95 troubleshooting 139

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C50/C70-B 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
Connecting an external monitor or projector	56
Selecting video cables	57
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device	57
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	59
Cleaning the computer	59
Moving the computer	59
Using a computer lock	60
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	61
Computing tips	61
Using the keyboard	62
Print screen	63
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
Service Station	111
TOSHIBA Application Installer	112
Display Utility	113
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	114
Problems that are easy to fix	114
Problems when you turn on the computer	115
The Windows operating system is not working	117
Using Startup options to fix problems	118
Internet problems	120
Power and the batteries	120
Keyboard help	122
Perform a complete power cycle	122
Uninstall the keyboard driver	122
Download the latest keyboard driver	123
Perform a system restore	124
Clean the keyboard	124
Touchpad help	124
Disable then enable the touchpad	124
Install an external mouse	125
Perform a complete power cycle	125
Uninstall the touchpad driver	125
Download the latest touchpad driver	126
Perform a system restore	127
Adjust the touchpad properties	127
Display problems	127
Disk or storage drive problems	129
Error-checking	129
Optical disc drive problems	131
Web Camera help	132
Testing your internal Web Camera	132
Uninstall the Web Camera driver	132
Perform a system restore	133
Check for problems with third party applications	134
System Recovery	134
Sound help	134
Use the Sound troubleshooter	134
Check and set default speakers	135
Uninstall the audio driver	136
Download the latest sound driver	137
Perform a system restore	137
Printer problems	138
Wireless networking problems	139
Connecting to the Internet	140
Using a wireless connection	141
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status	141
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware	142
Uninstall the network adapter driver	142
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP	144
Downloading drivers and updates	145
Using Toshiba Service Station	145
Manually download and install drivers and updates	146
How to determine the correct drivers to download	146
DVD operating problems	147
Develop good computing habits	149
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	150
Additional help	154
If you need further assistance	154
Contacting Toshiba	154
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	155
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	155
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	157
Functions	157
Display brightness	158
Output (Display switch)	158
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	159
Media buttons	159
Volume Mute	159
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	160
Zoom In/Out	160
Zoom (Display resolution)	160
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	161
Glossary	162
A	164
B	164
C	166
D	167
E	168
F	169
G	169
H	169
I	170
K	170
L	170
M	171
N	172
O	172
P	172
R	173
S	174
T	175
U	175
W	175

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Index

missing files/trouble accessing

a drive 129

on-screen eject button 132

optical disc drive 131

power and batteries 120

printer 138

restore points 150

screen does not look correct/

flickers 128

slow Internet connection 120

sound 134

touchpad 124

trouble running discs 131

trouble running programs 130

URL address not found 120

Web Camera 132

Windows operating system not

working 117

wireless networking 139

troubleshooting keyboard

clean the keyboard 124

latest keyboard driver 123

power cycle 122

system restore 124

uninstall/reinstall driver 122

troubleshooting network adapter

uninstall/reinstall driver 142

troubleshooting sound

check and set default speakers

135

latest sound driver 137

system restore 137

uninstall/reinstall driver 136

use the sound troubleshooter

134

troubleshooting touchpad

disable/enable 124

install external mouse 125

latest driver 126

power cycle 125

system restore 127

touchpad properties 127

uninstall/reinstall driver 125

troubleshooting Web Camera

System Recovery 134

system restore 133

testing 132

third party apps 134

uninstall/reinstall driver 132

updates

downloading 145

user password, deleting 108

user password, setting 106

using

a microphone 97

computer lock 60

DVDs 68

eco power plan 83

Memory card reader 100

optical disc drive 68

touchpad 51

Web Camera 99

using the keyboard 62

Utilities 102

video projector

adjusting display 58

warranty

standard limited warranty 29

Web Camera

using 99

Web sites 154

Wi-Fi

wireless networking 95

Windows operating system

desktop 90

troubleshooting 117

wireless networking 95

troubleshooting 139