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Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L900/S900 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. At this Web site, you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 125 in this guide. GMAD00330010 10/12

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L900/S900 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	18
Introduction	24
This guide	26
Safety icons	27
Other icons used	27
Your computer’s features and specifications	28
Other 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	32
Mobile computing tips	33
Transporting the notebook	33
Seeking additional help	33
Check list	34
Precautions	34
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	36
Setting up your computer	37
Connecting to a power source	37
Charging the main battery	40
Using the computer for the first time	40
Initial setup	41
Setting up your software	41
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
To Shut down your computer	42
To Restart your computer	42
To place your computer in Sleep mode	43
Adding optional external devices	44
Adding memory (optional)	44
Installing a memory module	44
Removing a memory module	50
Checking total memory	51
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	52
Creating recovery media	53
Restoring from recovery media	55
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	56
Reset your PC	59
Installing drivers and applications	61
Using the touch pad	62
Adjusting touch pad settings	65
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	66
Connecting an external device	66
Using external display devices	66
Selecting video cables	67
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	67
Connecting an external monitor or projector	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Customizing your computer’s settings	69
Caring for your computer	69
Cleaning the computer	70
Moving the computer	70
Using a computer lock	70
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	72
Computing tips	72
Using the keyboard	73
Function keys	74
Special Windows® keys	74
Mouse properties	75
Starting an app	75
Starting an app from the Start screen	75
Saving your work	76
Backing up your work	76
Using the optical disc drive	77
Optical disc drive components	77
Media control buttons	78
Inserting an optical disc	79
Playing optical media	79
Recording optical media	80
Removing a disc with the computer on	80
Removing a disc with the computer off	81
Toshiba’s online resources	81
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	82
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	82
Running the computer on battery power	82
Battery Notice	83
Power management	84
Charging the main battery	84
Charging the RTC battery	85
Monitoring battery power	86
Determining remaining battery power	87
What to do when the main battery runs low	87
Setting battery notifications	88
Conserving battery power	89
Power Plans	89
Using the eco power plan	91
Changing the main battery	91
Removing the battery from the computer	91
Inserting a charged battery	93
Taking care of your battery	94
Safety precautions	94
Maintaining your battery	95
Disposing of used batteries	95
Traveling tips	96
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	97
Exploring the Start screen	97
Charms	98
Tiles	99
Exploring the desktop	99
Finding your way around the desktop	99
Windows® Store	101
Setting up for communications	101
Connecting your computer to a network	102
Exploring audio features	103
Recording sounds	103
Using external speakers or headphones	103
Using the Web Camera	104
Using the Memory card reader	105
Inserting memory media	105
Removing memory media	106
Chapter 5: Utilities	107
Desktop Assist	108
Media & Entertainment	109
Tools & Utilities	110
Support & Recovery	111
eco Utility®	112
Setting passwords	113
Using a supervisor password	113
Using a user password	115
Deleting a user password	115
System Settings	116
Sleep and Charge	117
USB Sleep and Charge	117
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	119
Power supply mode settings	119
Function Key	120
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	121
PC Health Monitor	122
Recovery Media Creator	123
Service Station	123
TOSHIBA Application Installer	124
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	125
Problems that are easy to fix	125
Problems when you turn on the computer	126
The Windows® operating system is not working	128
Using Startup options to fix problems	129
Internet problems	131
The Windows® operating system can help you	132
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	132
Checking device properties	132
Memory problems	133
Power and the batteries	134
Keyboard problems	135
Display problems	136
Disk or storage drive problems	138
Error-checking	138
Optical disc drive problems	140
Sound system problems	141
Printer problems	141
Wireless networking problems	142
DVD operating problems	144
Develop good computing habits	145
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	146
If you need further assistance	151
Contacting Toshiba	151
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	151
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	152
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	153
Functions	153
Help file	154
Display brightness	154
Output (Display switch)	155
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	156
Media buttons	156
Volume Mute	157
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	157
Keyboard Function keys	157
Zoom (Display resolution)	157
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	158
Glossary	159