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168 Index desktop 94 Start screen 92 external display device HDMI™ Out port 66 external display, adjusting 68 F files backing up 72, 75 saving 75 Function Key 115 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 150 Function keys 149 backlit keyboard 150 display brightness 147 Help file 147 keyboard Function keys 150 media buttons 149 Output (Display switch) 148 volume mute 150 Zoom (Display resolution) 150 function keys 73 H headphones using 99 I icon desktop 94 moving to desktop 94 recycle bin 95 safety 27 Shut down 42, 43, 45, 128 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 41 installation memory module 44 installing a charged battery 88 battery 86 memory modules 44 internal storage drive recovery 52 K keyboard function keys 73 special Windows® keys 73 troubleshooting 130 using 72 keys function keys 73 L LEDs system indicator lights 81 AC adaptor light 81 AC power light 37, 39 battery light 39, 40 Web Camera light 99 Licenses 16 lock computer, using 70 M maintaining your battery 90 memory adding (optional) 44 check total memory 51 removing memory module slot cover 46 Memory card reader inserting memory media 100 removing memory media 101 using 100 memory module installation 44 inserting into socket 47 removing 50 microphone using 98 monitor problems troubleshooting 131

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® U900 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	56
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	57
Reset your PC	59
Installing drivers and applications	62
Using the touch pad	63
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
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	67
Adjusting the quality of the external display	68
Customizing your computer’s settings	68
Caring for your computer	69
Cleaning the computer	69
Moving the computer	69
Using a computer lock	70
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	71
Computing tips	71
Using the keyboard	72
Function keys	73
Special Windows® keys	73
Backlit keyboard	73
Mouse properties	74
Starting an app	74
Starting an app from the Start screen	74
Saving your work	75
Backing up your work	75
Toshiba’s online resources	76
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	77
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	77
Running the computer on battery power	77
Battery Notice	78
Power management	79
Charging the main battery	79
Charging the RTC battery	80
Monitoring battery power	81
Determining remaining battery power	82
What to do when the main battery runs low	82
Setting battery notifications	83
Conserving battery power	84
Power Plans	84
Using the eco power plan	86
Changing the main battery	86
Removing the battery from the computer	86
Inserting a charged battery	88
Taking care of your battery	89
Safety precautions	89
Maintaining your battery	90
Disposing of used batteries	90
Traveling tips	91
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	92
Exploring the Start screen	92
Charms	93
Tiles	94
Exploring the desktop	94
Finding your way around the desktop	94
Windows® Store	96
Setting up for communications	96
Connecting your computer to a network	97
Exploring audio features	98
Recording sounds	98
Using external speakers or headphones	99
Using the Web Camera	99
Using the Memory card reader	100
Inserting memory media	100
Removing memory media	101
Chapter 5: Utilities	102
Desktop Assist	103
Media & Entertainment	104
Tools & Utilities	105
Support & Recovery	106
eco Utility®	107
Setting passwords	108
Using a supervisor password	108
Using a user password	110
Deleting a user password	110
System Settings	111
Sleep and Charge	112
USB Sleep and Charge	112
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	114
Power supply mode settings	114
Function Key	115
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	116
PC Health Monitor	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	127
Memory problems	128
Power and the batteries	129
Keyboard problems	130
Display problems	131
Disk or storage drive problems	133
Error-checking	133
Sound system problems	135
Printer problems	135
Wireless networking problems	136
Develop good computing habits	138
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	139
If you need further assistance	143
Contacting Toshiba	144
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	144
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	144
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	150
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	150
Keyboard Function keys	150
Zoom (Display resolution)	150
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	151
Glossary	152

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Index

desktop

Start screen

external display device

HDMI™ Out port

external display, adjusting

files

backing up

saving

Function Key

115

Function Keys

disabling or enabling wireless

devices

150

Function keys

149

backlit keyboard

150

display brightness

147

Help file

147

keyboard Function keys

150

media buttons

149

Output (Display switch)

148

volume mute

150

Zoom (Display resolution)

150

function keys

headphones

using

icon

desktop

moving to desktop

recycle bin

safety

Shut down

128

Initial setup

using your computer for the first

time

installation

memory module

installing

a charged battery

battery

memory modules

internal storage drive

recovery

keyboard

function keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

130

using

keys

function keys

LEDs

system indicator lights

AC adaptor light

AC power light

battery light

Web Camera light

Licenses

lock

computer, using

maintaining your battery

memory

adding (optional)

check total memory

removing memory module slot

cover

Memory card reader

inserting memory media

100

removing memory media

101

using

100

memory module

installation

inserting into socket

removing

microphone

using

monitor problems

troubleshooting

131