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Contents 39 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 183 Hot Key Cards 183 Using the Hot Key Cards 184 Hot key functions 184 Internet 185 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 185 Illumination 185 Optical disc drive 185 Output (Display switch 186 Display brightness 187 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............188 Keyboard hot key functions 189 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 190 Glossary 191 Index 206

Section	Page
Satellite® E300 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	33
Introduction	40
This guide	42
Safety icons	43
Other icons used	43
Your computer’s features and specifications	44
Other documentation	44
Service options	44
Chapter 1: Getting Started	45
Selecting a place to work	45
Setting up a work environment	45
Keeping yourself comfortable	46
Precautions	46
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	48
Setting up your computer	48
Connecting to a power source	49
Charging the main battery	51
Using the computer for the first time	52
Opening the display panel	52
Turning on the power	53
Setting up your software	53
Registering your computer with Toshiba	54
Adding optional external devices	54
Adding memory (optional)	54
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	55
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	56
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	58
Recovering to a custom size partition	61
Creating recovery DVDs/media	63
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	66
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	67
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	69
Installing drivers and applications	69
Using the touch pad	70
Adjusting touch pad settings	73
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	73
Using external display devices	74
Selecting video cables	74
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	74
Connecting an external monitor or projector	74
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	75
Adjusting the quality of the external display	76
Using an external keyboard	76
Using a mouse	76
Connecting a printer	76
Setting up a printer	77
Turning off the computer	78
Options for turning off the computer	78
Using the Shut down command	80
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	82
Using and configuring Sleep mode	85
Closing the display panel	88
Customizing your computer’s settings	88
Caring for your computer	88
Cleaning the computer	88
Moving the computer	89
Using a computer lock	89
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	90
Computing tips	90
Using the keyboard	91
Character keys	92
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	92
Function keys	92
Special Windows® keys	92
Backlit keyboard	93
Starting a program	93
Starting a program from the Start menu	93
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	94
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	95
Saving your work	95
Printing your work	97
Backing up your work	98
Restoring your work	98
Using the optical disc drive	99
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	99
Optical disc drive components	101
Inserting an optical disc	101
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing optical media	103
Recording optical media	104
Removing a disc with the computer on	104
Removing a disc with the computer off	105
Caring for optical discs	105
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	106
Battery Notice	107
Power management	108
Using additional batteries	108
Charging batteries	108
Charging the main battery	109
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring main battery power	110
Determining remaining battery power	112
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery notifications	113
Conserving battery power	113
Power Plans	114
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	116
Inserting a charged battery	118
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maintaining your battery	120
Disposing of used batteries	120
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Exploring the desktop	123
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Setting up for communications	126
Connecting your computer to a network	127
Exploring audio features	127
Recording sounds	127
Using external speakers or headphones	128
Using the Web Camera	128
Using the Memory card reader	129
Inserting memory media	130
Removing memory media	130
Chapter 5: Utilities	132
TOSHIBA Assist	133
Secure	134
Protect & Fix	135
Optimize	136
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	137
TOSHIBA Application Installer	137
Setting passwords	138
Using a supervisor password	138
Using a user password	140
Deleting a user password	140
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	141
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	142
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	143
Mouse Utility	144
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	145
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	147
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	147
USB Sleep and Charge	147
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	149
Power supply mode settings	149
TOSHIBA Button Support	150
TOSHIBA Accessibility	151
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	152
TOSHIBA Service Station	153
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	153
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	155
Problems that are easy to fix	155
Problems when you turn on the computer	156
The Windows® operating system is not working	158
Using Startup options to fix problems	159
Internet problems	160
The Windows® operating system can help you	160
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	161
Checking device properties	161
Memory problems	162
Power and the batteries	162
Keyboard problems	163
Display problems	164
Disk or storage drive problems	166
Error-checking	166
Optical disc drive problems	167
Sound system problems	170
Printer problems	170
Wireless networking problems	171
DVD and BD operating problems	172
Develop good computing habits	173
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	174
If you need further assistance	179
Before you contact Toshiba	179
Contacting Toshiba	179
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	180
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	181
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	183
Hot Key Cards	183
Using the Hot Key Cards	184
Hot key functions	184
Internet	185
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	185
Illumination	185
Optical disc drive	185
Output (Display switch)	186
Display brightness	187
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	188
Keyboard hot key functions	189
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	190
Glossary	191