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Index 183 recording 97 speakers using external 98 Special Windows keys Application key 64 Windows key 64 starting an app 66 Startup menu problem solving 119 Startup options Advanced options 119 Reset your computer 119 supervisor password, deleting 106 supervisor password, set up 104 system indicator lights AC power 39 drive in-use indicator 69 LEDs 40, 41, 78, 79, 99 System Settings 109 T taking care of battery 87 Task view taskbar 93 television adjusting display 58 tips for computing 61 Toshiba online resources 73 registering computer Toshiba Web site 43 worldwide offices 156 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 162 zooming out 162 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 158 touch screen navigation 64 touchpad troubleshooting 125 using 51 traveling tips 89 troubleshoot Internet connection, verify hardware 143 troubleshoot Internet connection, verify network status 142 troubleshoot Internet connection, verify TCP/IP 145 troubleshooting 128 AC power light is blinking 117 battery light is blinking 118 bookmarked site not found 121 computer will not start 116 contacting Toshiba 155 corrupted/damaged data files 131 data/entire system backup 153 display error message 129 display problems screen is blank 128 DVD player 148 eject button 132 error message, warning resume failure 116 Error-checking 130 external display problems 130 external monitor 129 good computing habits 150 hard disk drive is slow 131 installing hardware/software 154 keyboard 123 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 130 on-screen eject button 133 optical disc drive 132 power and batteries 121 printer 139 restore points 151 screen does not look correct/ flickers 129

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

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Index

recording 97

speakers

using external 98

Special Windows keys

Application key 64

Windows key 64

starting an app 66

Startup menu

problem solving 119

Startup options

Advanced options 119

Reset your computer 119

supervisor password, deleting 106

supervisor password, set up 104

system indicator lights

AC power 39

drive in-use indicator 69

LEDs 40, 41, 78, 79, 99

System Settings 109

taking care of battery 87

Task view

taskbar 93

television

adjusting display 58

tips

for computing 61

Toshiba

online resources 73

registering computer

Toshiba Web site 43

worldwide offices 156

TOSHIBA Application Installer 113

TOSHIBA Function key

zooming in 162

zooming out 162

TOSHIBA Function Keys

functions 158

touch screen navigation 64

touchpad

troubleshooting 125

using 51

traveling tips 89

troubleshoot Internet connection,

verify hardware 143

troubleshoot Internet connection,

verify network status 142

troubleshoot Internet connection,

verify TCP/IP 145

troubleshooting 128

AC power light is blinking 117

battery light is blinking 118

bookmarked site not found

121

computer will not start 116

contacting Toshiba 155

corrupted/damaged data files

131

data/entire system backup

153

display error message 129

display problems

screen is blank 128

DVD player 148

eject button 132

error message, warning

resume failure 116

Error-checking 130

external display problems 130

external monitor 129

good computing habits 150

hard disk drive is slow 131

installing hardware/software

154

keyboard 123

missing files/trouble accessing

a drive 130

on-screen eject button 133

optical disc drive 132

power and batteries 121

printer 139

restore points 151

screen does not look correct/

flickers 129