Toshiba Satellite E45T Satellite E40-B Series Windows 8.1 User's Guide - Page 21

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Contents

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

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64

Computing tips

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64

Using the keyboard

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65

Function keys

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66

Special Windows

®

keys

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66

Overlay keys

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67

Backlit keyboard

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68

Touch screen

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68

Touch screen navigation

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68

Mouse properties

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69

Starting an app

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69

Starting an app from the Start screen

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70

Saving your work

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70

Backing up your work

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71

Toshiba’s online resources

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71

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

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72

Toshiba’s energy-saver design

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72

Running the computer on battery power

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72

Battery Notice

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73

Power management

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74

Charging batteries

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74

Charging the main battery

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74

Charging the RTC battery

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75

Monitoring battery power

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76

Determining remaining battery power

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77

What to do when the main battery runs

low

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78

Setting battery notifications

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78

Conserving battery power

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79

Power Plans

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80

Using the eco power plan

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81

Changing the main battery

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82

Removing the battery from the computer

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83

Inserting a charged battery

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84

Taking care of your battery

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85

Safety precautions

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85

Maintaining your battery

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86

Disposing of your computer

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86

Disposing of used batteries

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87

Traveling tips

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88

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® E40-B Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	24
This guide	26
Safety icons	27
Other icons used	27
Your computer’s features and specifications	28
Documentation	28
Service options	28
Chapter 1: Getting Started	29
Selecting a place to work	29
Setting up a work environment	29
Keeping yourself comfortable	30
Computer user comfort recommendations	30
Good Working Posture	30
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	31
Typing style	32
Taking breaks and varying tasks	33
Mobile computing tips	33
Transporting the notebook	33
Seeking additional help	34
Check list	34
Precautions	35
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	37
Setting up your computer	37
Connecting to a power source	38
Charging the main battery	39
Using the computer for the first time	40
Initial setup	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
To Shut down your computer	41
To Restart your computer	42
To place your computer in Sleep mode	43
Adding optional external devices	43
Adding memory	44
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	44
Creating recovery media	45
Restoring from recovery media	48
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	49
Reset your PC	51
Installing drivers and applications	54
Using the touch pad	55
Adjusting touch pad settings	57
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	58
Connecting an external device	58
Using external display devices	59
Selecting video cables	59
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	59
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	60
Adjusting the quality of the external display	61
Customizing your computer’s settings	61
Caring for your computer	61
Cleaning the computer	62
Moving the computer	62
Using a computer lock	62
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	64
Computing tips	64
Using the keyboard	65
Function keys	66
Special Windows® keys	66
Overlay keys	67
Backlit keyboard	68
Touch screen	68
Touch screen navigation	68
Mouse properties	69
Starting an app	69
Starting an app from the Start screen	70
Saving your work	70
Backing up your work	71
Toshiba’s online resources	71
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	72
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	72
Running the computer on battery power	72
Battery Notice	73
Power management	74
Charging batteries	74
Charging the main battery	74
Charging the RTC battery	75
Monitoring battery power	76
Determining remaining battery power	77
What to do when the main battery runs low	78
Setting battery notifications	78
Conserving battery power	79
Power Plans	80
Using the eco power plan	81
Changing the main battery	82
Removing the battery from the computer	83
Inserting a charged battery	84
Taking care of your battery	85
Safety precautions	85
Maintaining your battery	86
Disposing of your computer	86
Disposing of used batteries	87
Traveling tips	88
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	89
Exploring the Start screen	89
Charms	90
Tiles	91
Exploring the desktop	91
Finding your way around the desktop	91
Windows® Store	93
Setting up for communications	94
Connecting your computer to a network	95
Exploring audio features	95
Recording sounds	95
Using external speakers or headphones	96
Using the Web Camera	97
Using the Memory card reader	97
Inserting memory media	98
Removing memory media	98
Chapter 5: Utilities	100
eco Utility®	101
Password Utility	102
Using a supervisor password	102
Using a user password	104
Deleting a user password	106
System Settings	107
Sleep Utilities	109
USB Sleep and Charge	109
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	111
Power supply mode settings	111
Function Key	112
Recovery Media Creator	113
Service Station	113
TOSHIBA Application Installer	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
The Windows® operating system can help you	122
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	122
Checking device properties	122
Power and the batteries	123
Keyboard problems	125
Display problems	125
Disk or storage drive problems	127
Error-checking	127
Sound system problems	128
Printer problems	129
Wireless networking problems	130
Develop good computing habits	131
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	132
If you need further assistance	137
Contacting Toshiba	138
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	138
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	139
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	140
Functions	140
Help file	141
Display brightness	141
Output (Display switch)	142
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	143
Media buttons	143
Volume Mute	144
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	144
Backlit keyboard	144
Zoom Function keys	145
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	146
Glossary	147
A	149
B	150
C	151
D	152
E	153
F	154
G	155
H	155
I	156
K	156
L	156
M	157
N	157
O	158
P	158
R	159
S	160
T	161
U	161
W	161

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