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Index A AC adaptor 38 AC power 75 AC power light 38 accessing network 92 adding memory (optional) 46 optional external devices 45 adequate ventilation cooling fan 37 adjusting touch pad settings 60 app, starting 70 App, starting from Start screen 71 apps starting from Start screen 71 audio features 92 B backing up files 67, 72 Backlit keyboard 69 battery battery life 74 care 83, 84 158 changing 83 charge indicator light 40 charge time 75 charger 75 charging 40, 75 charging the real-time clock (RTC) 76 conserving power 80 determine remaining power 78 indicator light 78 low charge 79 maintaining 84 maximum capacity 74 monitoring power 40, 77 power management 75 power options 79 real-time clock (RTC) 75 recharge time 74 RTC memory 75 running computer on battery power 73 safety precautions 83 setting notifications 79 taking care of 83

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® E40-A 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	40
Using the computer for the first time	41
Initial setup	41
Setting up your software	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	42
To Shut down your computer	43
To Restart your computer	44
To place your computer in Sleep mode	44
Adding optional external devices	45
Adding memory (optional)	46
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	46
Creating recovery media	47
Restoring from recovery media	50
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	51
Reset your PC	53
Installing drivers and applications	56
Using the touch pad	57
Adjusting touch pad settings	60
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	60
Connecting an external device	60
Using external display devices	61
Selecting video cables	61
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	61
Connecting an external monitor or projector	62
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	62
Adjusting the quality of the external display	63
Customizing your computer’s settings	64
Caring for your computer	64
Cleaning the computer	64
Moving the computer	65
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	66
Computing tips	66
Using the keyboard	68
Function keys	68
Special Windows® keys	68
Backlit keyboard	69
Touch screen	69
Touch screen navigation	69
Mouse properties	70
Starting an app	70
Starting an app from the Start screen	71
Saving your work	71
Backing up your work	72
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 main battery	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
Taking care of your battery	83
Safety precautions	83
Maintaining your battery	84
Disposing of your computer	84
Traveling tips	84
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	86
Exploring the Start screen	86
Charms	87
Tiles	88
Exploring the desktop	88
Finding your way around the desktop	88
Windows® Store	90
Setting up for communications	91
Connecting your computer to a network	92
Exploring audio features	92
Recording sounds	92
Using external speakers or headphones	93
Using the Web Camera	94
Using the Memory card reader	94
Inserting memory media	95
Removing memory media	95
Chapter 5: Utilities	97
eco Utility®	98
Password Utility	99
Using a supervisor password	99
Using a user password	101
Deleting a user password	103
System Settings	104
Sleep Utilities	105
USB Sleep and Charge	105
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	107
Power supply mode settings	107
Function Key	108
Recovery Media Creator	109
Service Station	109
TOSHIBA Application Installer	110
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	111
Problems that are easy to fix	111
Problems when you turn on the computer	112
The Windows® operating system is not working	114
Using Startup options to fix problems	114
Internet problems	117
The Windows® operating system can help you	118
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	118
Checking device properties	118
Memory problems	119
Power and the batteries	120
Keyboard problems	122
Display problems	122
Disk or storage drive problems	124
Error-checking	124
Sound system problems	125
Printer problems	126
Wireless networking problems	127
Develop good computing habits	128
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	129
If you need further assistance	135
Contacting Toshiba	135
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	135
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	136
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	137
Functions	137
Help file	138
Display brightness	138
Output (Display switch)	139
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	140
Media buttons	140
Volume Mute	140
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	141
Keyboard Function keys	141
Zoom (Display resolution)	141
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	142
Glossary	143
A	145
B	146
C	147
D	148
E	149
F	150
G	151
H	151
I	152
K	152
L	152
M	153
N	153
O	154
P	154
R	155
S	156
T	157
U	157
W	157