User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® C640/C650 Series User’s Guide1Contents29Introduction36This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used39Your computer’s features and specifications40Other documentation40Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Setting up a work environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Turning on the power49Setting up your software49Registering your computer with Toshiba50Adding optional external devices50Adding memory (optional)50Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module57Checking total memory59Recovering the Internal Storage Drive59Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)61Recovering to a custom size partition63Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions66Creating recovery DVDs/media68Restoring from recovery DVDs/media71Erasing the Internal Storage Drive73Checking the internal storage drive operating status74Installing drivers and applications75Using the TouchPad™75Adjusting TouchPad™ settings78Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™79Using external display devices79Connecting an external monitor or projector79Directing the display output when you turn on the computer80Adjusting the quality of the external display81Using an external keyboard81Using a mouse81Connecting a printer81Setting up a printer82Turning off the computer83Options for turning off the computer83Using the Shut down command85Using and configuring Hibernation mode88Using and configuring Sleep mode90Closing the display panel93Customizing your computer’s settings93Caring for your computer93Cleaning the computer93Moving the computer94Using a computer lock94Chapter 2: Learning the Basics95Computing tips95Using the keyboard96Character keys97Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard97Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys98Function keys98Special Windows® keys98Overlay keys99Starting a program100Starting a program from the Start menu100Starting a program from Windows® Explorer101Starting a program using the Search programs and files field102Saving your work102Printing your work104Backing up your work105Restoring your work105Using the optical disc drive106Optical disc drive components106Inserting an optical disc107Playing an audio CD109Playing optical media109Recording optical media109Removing a disc with the computer on110Removing a disc with the computer off110Caring for optical discs111Toshiba’s online resources111Chapter 3: Mobile Computing112Toshiba’s energy-saver design112Running the computer on battery power112Battery Notice113Power management114Using additional batteries114Charging batteries114Charging the main battery115Charging the RTC battery115Monitoring main battery power116Determining remaining battery power117What to do when the main battery runs low118Setting battery notifications118Conserving battery power119Power Plans120Using a hot key to set the Power Plan121Changing the main battery122Removing the battery from the computer122Inserting a charged battery124Taking care of your battery125Safety precautions125Maintaining your battery126Disposing of used batteries127Traveling tips128Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features129Exploring the desktop129Finding your way around the desktop130Setting up for communications132Connecting your computer to a network133Connecting a modem to a telephone line134Exploring audio features135Recording sounds135Using external speakers or headphones136Using the Web Camera136Using the Memory card reader137Inserting memory media137Removing memory media138Chapter 5: Utilities139TOSHIBA Assist140Secure141Protect & Fix142Optimize143TOSHIBA Application Installer144Setting passwords145Using an instant password145Using a supervisor password146Using a user password147Deleting a user password148TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility149TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility150Mouse Utility151TOSHIBA Hardware Setup152TOSHIBA Zooming Utility154TOSHIBA Accessibility155TOSHIBA Service Station156Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong157Problems that are easy to fix157Problems when you turn on the computer158The Windows® operating system is not working160Using Startup options to fix problems161Internet problems162The Windows® operating system can help you162Fixing a problem with Device Manager163Checking device properties163Memory problems164Power and the batteries164Keyboard problems166Display problems166Disk or storage drive problems168Error-checking168Optical disc drive problems169Sound system problems170Printer problems171Modem problems172Wireless networking problems172DVD operating problems174Develop good computing habits175Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system176If you need further assistance180Before you contact Toshiba180Contacting Toshiba180Other Toshiba Internet Web sites181Toshiba’s worldwide offices182Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards184Hot Key Cards184Using the Hot Key Cards185Application Cards186Using the Application Cards186Card Case187Hot key functions188Volume Mute188Lock (Instant security)189Power plan190Sleep mode191Hibernation mode192Output (Display switch)193Display brightness194Disabling or enabling wireless devices195Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™196Zoom (Display resolution)197Keyboard hot key functions198Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors199Glossary200A202B203C204D205E206F207G207H207I208K208L208M209N210O210P210R211S212T213U213W214Index215Size: 4.26 MBPages: 223Language: EnglishOpen manual
