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Satellite® NB10 - A 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 120 in this guide. GMAD00377010 11/13

Section	Page
Satellite® NB10 - 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
Installing a memory module	46
Removing a memory module	52
Checking total memory	54
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	54
Creating recovery media	56
Restoring from recovery media	58
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	60
Reset your PC	62
Installing drivers and applications	65
Using the touch pad	66
Adjusting touch pad settings	69
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	69
Connecting an external device	69
Using external display devices	70
Selecting video cables	70
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	70
Connecting an external monitor or projector	71
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	71
Adjusting the quality of the external display	72
Customizing your computer’s settings	73
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	73
Moving the computer	73
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	75
Computing tips	75
Using the keyboard	77
Function keys	77
Special Windows® keys	77
Touch screen	78
Touch screen navigation	78
Mouse properties	79
Starting an app	79
Starting an app from the Start screen	79
Saving your work	80
Backing up your work	80
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 batteries	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	88
Setting battery notifications	88
Conserving battery power	89
Power Plans	90
Using the eco power plan	91
Changing the main battery	92
Removing the battery from the computer	92
Inserting a charged battery	93
Taking care of your battery	94
Safety precautions	94
Maintaining your battery	94
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	102
Connecting your computer to a network	103
Exploring audio features	103
Recording sounds	103
Using external speakers or headphones	104
Using the Web Camera	105
Using the Memory card reader	105
Inserting memory media	106
Removing memory media	106
Chapter 5: Utilities	108
eco Utility®	109
Password Utility	110
Using a supervisor password	110
Using a user password	112
Deleting a user password	114
System Settings	115
Function Key	117
Recovery Media Creator	118
Service Station	118
TOSHIBA Application Installer	119
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	120
Problems that are easy to fix	120
Problems when you turn on the computer	121
The Windows® operating system is not working	123
Using Startup options to fix problems	124
Internet problems	126
The Windows® operating system can help you	127
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	127
Checking device properties	128
Memory problems	128
Power and the batteries	130
Keyboard problems	131
Display problems	131
Disk or storage drive problems	133
Error-checking	133
Sound system problems	135
Printer problems	136
Wireless networking problems	137
Develop good computing habits	138
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	139
If you need further assistance	144
Contacting Toshiba	144
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	144
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	145
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	146
Functions	146
Help file	147
Display brightness	147
Output (Display switch)	148
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	149
Media buttons	149
Volume Mute	149
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	150
Zoom (Display resolution)	150
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	151
Glossary	152
A	154
B	155
C	156
D	157
E	158
F	159
G	160
H	160
I	161
K	161
L	161
M	162
N	162
O	163
P	163
R	164
S	165
T	166
U	166
W	166