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Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings 73 NOTE The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection. Press ENTER to activate a selection. NOTE You may also use the F4 key, and then press ENTER to activate a selection. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways in which you can customize your computer to suit your particular requirements. You can go into your computer settings to make adjustments to your computer to suit your needs. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm, and then click or touch Change PC Settings. Then choose a category you wish to change. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see "Power Plans" on page 98. There are additional custom settings you can choose. See "Utilities" on page 114. Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 100. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P50 - B Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	20
Introduction	26
This guide	28
Safety icons	29
Other icons used	29
Your computer’s features and specifications	30
Documentation	30
Service options	30
Chapter 1: Getting Started	31
Selecting a place to work	31
Setting up a work environment	31
Keeping yourself comfortable	32
Computer user comfort recommendations	32
Good Working Posture	32
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	33
Typing style	34
Taking breaks and varying tasks	35
Mobile computing tips	35
Transporting the notebook	35
Seeking additional help	36
Check list	36
Precautions	37
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	39
Connecting to a power source	40
Charging the main battery	41
Using the computer for the first time	42
Initial setup	42
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	43
To Shut down your computer	44
To Restart your computer	45
To place your computer in Sleep mode	45
Adding optional external devices	46
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	47
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	55
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	55
Creating recovery media	57
Restoring from recovery media	59
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	60
Reset your PC	63
Installing drivers and applications	65
Using the touch pad	66
Adjusting touch pad settings	69
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	70
Connecting an external device	70
Using external display devices	71
Selecting video cables	71
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	71
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	72
Adjusting the quality of the external display	73
Customizing your computer’s settings	73
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	74
Moving the computer	74
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	76
Computing tips	76
Using the keyboard	78
Function keys	78
Special Windows® keys	79
Backlit keyboard	79
Touch screen	80
Touch screen navigation	80
Mouse properties	81
Starting an app	81
Starting an app from the Start screen	81
Saving your work	82
Backing up your work	82
Using the optical disc drive	83
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	84
Optical disc drive components	85
Media control buttons	86
Inserting an optical disc	86
Playing optical media	87
Recording optical media	87
Removing a disc with the computer on	88
Removing a disc with the computer off	88
Toshiba’s online resources	89
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	90
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	90
Running the computer on battery power	90
Battery Notice	91
Power management	92
Charging batteries	92
Charging the main battery	92
Charging the RTC battery	93
Monitoring battery power	94
Determining remaining battery power	95
What to do when the main battery runs low	96
Setting battery notifications	96
Conserving battery power	97
Power Plans	98
Using the eco power plan	99
Changing the main battery	100
Taking care of your battery	100
Safety precautions	100
Maintaining your battery	101
Disposing of your computer	101
Traveling tips	101
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	103
Exploring the Start screen	103
Charms	104
Tiles	105
Exploring the desktop	105
Finding your way around the desktop	105
Windows® Store	107
Setting up for communications	108
Connecting your computer to a network	109
Exploring audio features	109
Recording sounds	109
Using external speakers or headphones	110
Using the Web Camera	111
Using the Memory card reader	111
Inserting memory media	112
Removing memory media	112
Chapter 5: Utilities	114
eco Utility®	115
Password Utility	116
Using a supervisor password	116
Using a user password	118
Deleting a user password	120
System Settings	121
Sleep Utilities	123
USB Sleep and Charge	123
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	125
Power supply mode settings	125
Sleep and Music	126
HDD Protection Utility	127
Function Key	128
Recovery Media Creator	129
Service Station	129
TOSHIBA Application Installer	130
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	131
Problems that are easy to fix	131
Problems when you turn on the computer	132
The Windows® operating system is not working	134
Using Startup options to fix problems	134
Internet problems	137
The Windows® operating system can help you	138
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	138
Checking device properties	138
Memory problems	139
Power and the batteries	140
Keyboard problems	142
Display problems	142
Disk or storage drive problems	144
Error-checking	144
Optical disc drive problems	146
Sound system problems	149
Printer problems	149
Wireless networking problems	150
DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems	152
Develop good computing habits	153
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	154
If you need further assistance	159
Contacting Toshiba	160
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	160
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	160
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	162
Functions	162
Help file	163
Display brightness	163
Output (Display switch)	164
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	165
Media buttons	165
Volume Mute	165
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	166
Keyboard Function keys	166
Zoom (Display resolution)	166
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	167
Glossary	168
A	170
B	171
C	172
D	173
E	174
F	175
G	176
H	176
I	177
K	177
L	177
M	178
N	178
O	179
P	179
R	180
S	181
T	182
U	182
W	182