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46 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage drive, and the image can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. However, it is strongly recommended that you create a recovery drive (USB flash). If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from the recovery drive. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery drive. It is strongly recommended that you create a recovery drive before using your system for the first time. See "Creating a recovery drive" on page 46 and "Restoring from a recovery drive" on page 47. Creating a recovery drive NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. It is strongly recommended that you create a recovery drive (USB flash). If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery drive. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery drive. NOTE When you create a recovery drive (USB flash), only the operating system files and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the USB flash drive and can be restored from this drive. Any files that you created are not backed up on the recovery drive. You will need to separately back up the files you created; for more information, see "Backing up your work" on page 66. To create a recovery drive: 1 Connect a USB flash drive to your computer. 2 In the Search field, type Recovery drive. 3 Click or touch Create a recovery drive. A message may appear asking you to allow this app to make changes to your PC. Click or touch the Yes button.

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® CL40/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	47
Reset your PC	48
Installing drivers and applications	50
Using the touchpad	51
Adjusting touchpad settings	53
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	54
Connecting an external device	54
Using external display devices	55
Selecting video cables	55
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device	55
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	56
Adjusting the quality of the external display	57
Customizing your computer’s settings	57
Caring for your computer	57
Cleaning the computer	58
Moving the computer	58
Using a computer lock	58
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	60
Computing tips	60
Using the keyboard	62
Print screen	62
Function keys	63
Special Windows keys	63
Touch screen	63
Touch screen navigation	63
Mouse properties	65
Starting an app	65
Saving your work	66
Backing up your work	66
Using the optical disc drive	67
Optical disc drive components	68
Media control buttons	69
Inserting an optical disc	69
Playing optical media	70
Recording optical media	70
Removing a disc with the computer on	71
Removing a disc with the computer off	71
Toshiba’s online resources	72
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	73
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	73
Running the computer on battery power	73
Battery Notice	74
Power management	75
Charging batteries	75
Charging the RTC battery	76
Monitoring battery power	77
Determining remaining battery power	78
What to do when the main battery runs low	79
Setting battery notifications	79
Conserving battery power	80
Power Plans	81
Using the eco power plan	82
Changing the main battery	83
Removing the battery from the computer	83
Inserting a charged battery	85
Taking care of your battery	86
Safety precautions	86
Maintaining your battery	86
Disposing of used batteries	87
Traveling tips	88
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	89
Exploring the desktop	89
Finding your way around the desktop	90
Windows Store	94
Setting up for communications	94
Connecting your computer to a network	96
Exploring audio features	96
Recording sounds	96
Using external speakers or headphones	97
Using the Web Camera	98
Using the Memory card reader	99
Inserting memory media	99
Removing memory media	100
Chapter 5: Utilities	101
eco Utility	102
Password Utility	103
Using a supervisor password	103
Using a user password	105
Deleting a user password	107
System Settings	108
Service Station	110
TOSHIBA Application Installer	111
Display Utility	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	117
Internet problems	119
Power and the batteries	119
Keyboard help	121
Perform a complete power cycle	121
Uninstall the keyboard driver	121
Download the latest keyboard driver	122
Perform a system restore	123
Clean the keyboard	123
Touchpad help	123
Disable then enable the touchpad	123
Install an external mouse	124
Perform a complete power cycle	124
Uninstall the touchpad driver	124
Download the latest touchpad driver	125
Perform a system restore	126
Adjust the touchpad properties	126
Display problems	126
Disk or storage drive problems	128
Error-checking	128
Optical disc drive problems	129
Web Camera help	131
Testing your internal Web Camera	131
Uninstall the Web Camera driver	131
Perform a system restore	132
Check for problems with third party applications	133
System Recovery	133
Sound help	133
Use the Sound troubleshooter	133
Check and set default speakers	134
Uninstall the audio driver	135
Download the latest sound driver	136
Perform a system restore	136
Printer problems	137
Wireless networking problems	138
Connecting to the Internet	139
Using a wireless connection	140
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status	140
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware	141
Uninstall the network adapter driver	141
Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP	142
Downloading drivers and updates	144
Using Toshiba Service Station	144
Manually download and install drivers and updates	144
How to determine the correct drivers to download	145
DVD operating problems	146
Develop good computing habits	147
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system	148
Additional help	152
If you need further assistance	152
Contacting Toshiba	152
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	153
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	153
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	155
Functions	155
Cortana	156
Display brightness	156
Output (Display switch)	157
Disabling or enabling the touchpad	158
Media buttons	158
Volume Mute	158
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	159
Zoom In/Out	159
Zoom (Display resolution)	159
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	160
Glossary	161
A	163
B	163
C	165
D	166
E	167
F	168
G	168
H	168
I	169
K	169
L	169
M	170
N	171
O	171
P	171
R	172
S	173
T	174
U	174
W	174