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Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L10-B/CL10-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
Connecting an external monitor or projector	60
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	60
Adjusting the quality of the external display	61
Customizing your computer’s settings	62
Caring for your computer	62
Cleaning the computer	62
Moving the computer	62
Using a computer lock	63
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	64
Computing tips	64
Using the keyboard	66
Function keys	66
Special Windows® keys	66
Touch screen	67
Touch screen navigation	67
Mouse properties	68
Starting an app	68
Starting an app from the Start screen	69
Saving your work	69
Backing up your work	70
Toshiba’s online resources	70
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	71
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	71
Running the computer on battery power	71
Battery Notice	72
Power management	73
Charging the main battery	73
Charging the RTC battery	74
Monitoring battery power	75
Determining remaining battery power	76
What to do when the main battery runs low	77
Setting battery notifications	77
Conserving battery power	78
Power Plans	79
Using the eco power plan	80
Changing the main battery	81
Taking care of your battery	81
Safety precautions	81
Maintaining your battery	82
Disposing of your computer	82
Traveling tips	82
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	84
Exploring the Start screen	84
Charms	85
Tiles	86
Exploring the desktop	86
Finding your way around the desktop	86
Windows® Store	88
Setting up for communications	89
Connecting your computer to a network	90
Exploring audio features	90
Recording sounds	90
Using external speakers or headphones	91
Using the Web Camera	92
Using the Memory card reader	92
Inserting memory media	93
Removing memory media	93
Chapter 5: Utilities	95
eco Utility®	96
Password Utility	97
Using a supervisor password	97
Using a user password	99
Deleting a user password	101
System Settings	102
Function Key	104
Recovery Media Creator	105
Service Station	105
TOSHIBA Application Installer	106
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	107
Problems that are easy to fix	107
Problems when you turn on the computer	108
The Windows® operating system is not working	110
Using Startup options to fix problems	111
Internet problems	113
The Windows® operating system can help you	114
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	114
Checking device properties	114
Power and the battery	115
Keyboard problems	117
Display problems	117
Disk or storage drive problems	119
Error-checking	119
Sound system problems	120
Printer problems	121
Wireless networking problems	122
Develop good computing habits	123
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	124
If you need further assistance	128
Contacting Toshiba	129
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	129
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	130
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	131
Functions	131
Help file	132
Display brightness	132
Output (Display switch)	133
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	134
Media buttons	134
Volume Mute	135
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	135
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	136
Glossary	137
A	139
B	140
C	141
D	142
E	143
F	144
G	145
H	145
I	146
K	146
L	146
M	147
N	147
O	148
P	148
R	149
S	150
T	151
U	151
W	151