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170 Index disposing of batteries 90 icons 27 precautions 34 safety precautions battery 89 saving files 75 selecting a place to work 29 power plan options 84 video cables 67 Service Station 118 setting low battery notifications 83 setting up AC adaptor 37 adding memory (optional) 44 communications 96 computer 37 software 41 work environment 29 settings customize computer settings 68 display output 67 Shut down button 45 computer 42, 43, 45, 128 icon 42, 43, 45, 128 Sleep and Charge 112 Sleep mode 43 sounds recording 98 speakers using external 99 Start screen exploring the 92 starting an app 74 starting an app from Start screen 74 Startup menu problem solving 124 supervisor password, deleting 109 supervisor password, set up 108 system indicator lights AC power 37 LEDs 39, 40, 81, 99 System Settings 111 T taking care of battery 89 taskbar 95 television adjusting display 68 Tiles Start screen 94 tips for computing 71 Toshiba online resources 76 registering computer Toshiba Web site 41 worldwide offices 144 Toshiba accessories memory 44 TOSHIBA Application Installer 119 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 150 zooming out 150 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 146 touch pad using 63 traveling tips 91 troubleshooting 131 AC power light is blinking 122 battery light is blinking 123 bookmarked site not found 126 checking device properties 127 computer will not start 121 contacting Toshiba 143 corrupted/damaged data files 135 data/entire system backup 140 Device Manager 127 display error message 132 display problems screen is blank 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

disposing of batteries

icons

precautions

safety precautions

battery

saving files

selecting

a place to work

power plan options

video cables

Service Station

118

setting

low battery notifications

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory (optional)

communications

computer

software

work environment

settings

customize computer settings

display output

Shut down

button

computer

128

icon

128

Sleep and Charge

112

Sleep mode

sounds

recording

speakers

using external

Start screen

exploring the

starting an app

starting an app from Start screen

Startup menu

problem solving

124

supervisor password, deleting

109

supervisor password, set up

108

system indicator lights

AC power

LEDs

System Settings

111

taking care of battery

taskbar

television

adjusting display

Tiles

Start screen

tips

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

144

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

119

TOSHIBA Function key

zooming in

150

zooming out

150

TOSHIBA Function Keys

functions

146

touch pad

using

traveling tips

troubleshooting

131

AC power light is blinking

122

battery light is blinking

123

bookmarked site not found

126

checking device properties

127

computer will not start

121

contacting Toshiba

143

corrupted/damaged data files

135

data/entire system backup

140

Device Manager

127

display error message

132

display problems

screen is blank

131