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188 Index disposing of your computer 104 documentation 30 DVD removing with computer off 88 removing with computer on 88 DVD player troubleshooting 155 DVDs using 84 E eco power plan 99 eco Utility® 119 eject button optical disc drive 85 eject, optical disc drive 85 enabling touch pad 71 enabling/disabling touch pad 168 ENERGY STAR® 26 exploring desktop 109 Start screen 107 external display device HDMI™ Out port 72 external display, adjusting 74 F files backing up 78, 83 saving 83 Function Key 132 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 169 Function keys 168 display brightness 166 Help file 166 keyboard Function keys 169 media buttons 168 Output (Display switch) 167 volume mute 168 Zoom (Display resolution) 169 function keys 80 H HDD Protection Utility 131 headphones using 114 I icon desktop 110 moving to desktop 110 recycle bin 110 safety 29 Shut down 45, 46, 47, 49, 144 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 43 installation memory module 48 installing a charged battery 102 memory modules 48 internal storage drive recovery 56 K keyboard function keys 80 special Windows® keys 80 troubleshooting 146 using 79 keys function keys 80 L LEDs system indicator lights 95 AC adaptor light 94 AC power light 40, 42 battery light 42 Web Camera light 115 Licenses 18 lock computer, using 76

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P40/P50/P70-A 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	42
Using the computer for the first time	43
Initial setup	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
To Shut down your computer	45
To Restart your computer	46
To place your computer in Sleep mode	46
Adding optional external devices	47
Adding memory (optional)	48
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	54
Checking total memory	56
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	56
Creating recovery media	58
Restoring from recovery media	60
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	61
Reset your PC	64
Installing drivers and applications	66
Using the touch pad	67
Adjusting touch pad settings	70
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	71
Connecting an external device	71
Using external display devices	72
Selecting video cables	72
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	72
Connecting an external monitor or projector	73
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	73
Adjusting the quality of the external display	74
Customizing your computer’s settings	74
Caring for your computer	75
Cleaning the computer	75
Moving the computer	75
Using a computer lock	76
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	77
Computing tips	77
Using the keyboard	79
Function keys	80
Special Windows® keys	80
Backlit keyboard	80
Touch screen	81
Touch screen navigation	81
Mouse properties	82
Starting an app	82
Starting an app from the Start screen	82
Saving your work	83
Backing up your work	83
Using the optical disc drive	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
Removing the battery from the computer	101
Inserting a charged battery	102
Taking care of your battery	103
Safety precautions	103
Maintaining your battery	104
Disposing of your computer	104
Disposing of used batteries	105
Traveling tips	106
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	107
Exploring the Start screen	107
Charms	108
Tiles	109
Exploring the desktop	109
Finding your way around the desktop	109
Windows® Store	111
Setting up for communications	112
Connecting your computer to a network	113
Exploring audio features	113
Recording sounds	113
Using external speakers or headphones	114
Using the Web Camera	115
Using the Memory card reader	115
Inserting memory media	116
Removing memory media	116
Chapter 5: Utilities	118
eco Utility®	119
Password Utility	120
Using a supervisor password	120
Using a user password	122
Deleting a user password	124
System Settings	125
Sleep Utilities	127
USB Sleep and Charge	127
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	129
Power supply mode settings	129
Sleep and Music	130
HDD Protection Utility	131
Function Key	132
Recovery Media Creator	133
Service Station	133
TOSHIBA Application Installer	134
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	135
Problems that are easy to fix	135
Problems when you turn on the computer	136
The Windows® operating system is not working	138
Using Startup options to fix problems	139
Internet problems	141
The Windows® operating system can help you	142
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	142
Checking device properties	143
Memory problems	143
Power and the batteries	145
Keyboard problems	146
Display problems	147
Disk or storage drive problems	149
Error-checking	149
Optical disc drive problems	150
Sound system problems	152
Printer problems	152
Wireless networking problems	153
DVD operating problems	155
Develop good computing habits	156
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	157
If you need further assistance	162
Contacting Toshiba	163
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	163
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	163
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	165
Functions	165
Help file	166
Display brightness	166
Output (Display switch)	167
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	168
Media buttons	168
Volume Mute	168
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	169
Keyboard Function keys	169
Zoom (Display resolution)	169
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	170
Glossary	171
A	173
B	174
C	175
D	176
E	177
F	178
G	179
H	179
I	180
K	180
L	180
M	181
N	181
O	182
P	182
R	183
S	184
T	185
U	185
W	185

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Index

disposing of your computer

104

documentation

DVD

removing with computer off

removing with computer on

DVD player

troubleshooting

155

DVDs

using

eco power plan

eco Utility®

119

eject button

optical disc drive

eject, optical disc drive

enabling

touch pad

enabling/disabling touch pad

168

ENERGY STAR®

exploring

desktop

109

Start screen

107

external display device

HDMI™ Out port

external display, adjusting

files

backing up

saving

Function Key

132

Function Keys

disabling or enabling wireless

devices

169

Function keys

168

display brightness

166

Help file

166

keyboard Function keys

169

media buttons

168

Output (Display switch)

167

volume mute

168

Zoom (Display resolution)

169

function keys

HDD Protection Utility

131

headphones

using

114

icon

desktop

110

moving to desktop

110

recycle bin

110

safety

Shut down

144

Initial setup

using your computer for the

first time

installation

memory module

installing

a charged battery

102

memory modules

internal storage drive

recovery

keyboard

function keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

146

using

keys

function keys

LEDs

system indicator lights

AC adaptor light

AC power light

battery light

Web Camera light

115

Licenses

lock

computer, using