User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® L40/L50/L70/ S40/S50/S70 - A Series User’s Guide1Contents18Introduction24This guide26Safety icons27Other icons used27Your computer’s features and specifications28Documentation28Service options28Chapter 1: Getting Started29Selecting a place to work29Setting up a work environment29Keeping yourself comfortable30Computer user comfort recommendations30Good Working Posture30Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor31Typing style32Taking breaks and varying tasks32Mobile computing tips33Transporting the notebook33Seeking additional help33Check list34Precautions34Important information on your computer’s cooling fan36Setting up your computer37Connecting to a power source37Charging the main battery40Using the computer for the first time40Initial setup41Setting up your software41Registering your computer with Toshiba41To Shut down your computer42To Restart your computer42To place your computer in Sleep mode43Adding optional external devices44Adding memory (optional)44Installing a memory module45Removing a memory module50Checking total memory52Recovering the Internal Storage Drive53Creating recovery media54Restoring from recovery media56Refresh your PC (with user’s data)57Reset your PC59Installing drivers and applications62Using the touch pad63Adjusting touch pad settings65Disabling or enabling the touch pad66Connecting an external device66Using external display devices66Selecting video cables67Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device67Connecting an external monitor or projector67Directing the display output when you turn on the computer68Adjusting the quality of the external display69Customizing your computer’s settings69Caring for your computer69Cleaning the computer70Moving the computer70Using a computer lock70Chapter 2: Learning the Basics72Computing tips72Using the keyboard73Function keys74Special Windows® keys75Touch screen75Touch screen navigation75Mouse properties76Starting an app77Starting an app from the Start screen77Saving your work78Backing up your work78Using the optical disc drive78Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies79Optical disc drive components80Media control buttons81Inserting an optical disc82Playing optical media82Recording optical media83Removing a disc with the computer on83Removing a disc with the computer off84Toshiba’s online resources84Chapter 3: Mobile Computing85Toshiba’s energy-saver design85Running the computer on battery power85Battery Notice86Power management87Charging batteries87Charging the main battery87Charging the RTC battery88Monitoring battery power89Determining remaining battery power90What to do when the main battery runs low91Setting battery notifications91Conserving battery power92Power Plans93Using the eco power plan94Changing the main battery95Removing the battery from the computer96Inserting a charged battery97Taking care of your battery98Safety precautions98Maintaining your battery99Disposing of your computer99Disposing of used batteries100Traveling tips101Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features102Exploring the Start screen102Charms103Tiles104Exploring the desktop104Finding your way around the desktop104Windows® Store106Setting up for communications106Connecting your computer to a network107Exploring audio features108Recording sounds108Using external speakers or headphones108Using the Web Camera109Using the Memory card reader110Inserting memory media110Removing memory media111Chapter 5: Utilities112Desktop Assist113Media & Entertainment114Tools & Utilities115Support & Recovery116eco Utility®117Password Utility118Using a supervisor password118Using a user password120Deleting a user password121System Settings122Sleep Utilities123USB Sleep and Charge123Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge125Power supply mode settings125Sleep and Music126Function Key127Recovery Media Creator128Service Station128TOSHIBA Application Installer129Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong130Problems that are easy to fix130Problems when you turn on the computer131The Windows® operating system is not working133Using Startup options to fix problems133Internet problems136The Windows® operating system can help you136Fixing a problem with Device Manager137Checking device properties137Memory problems138Power and the batteries139Keyboard problems140Display problems140Disk or storage drive problems142Error-checking142Optical disc drive problems144Sound system problems147Printer problems147Wireless networking problems148DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems149Develop good computing habits150Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system151If you need further assistance156Contacting Toshiba157Other Toshiba Internet Web sites157Toshiba’s worldwide offices157Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys159Functions159Help file160Display brightness160Output (Display switch)161Disabling or enabling the touch pad162Media buttons162Volume Mute163Disabling or enabling wireless devices163Keyboard Function keys163Zoom (Display resolution)163Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors164Glossary165Index180Size: 6.99 MBPages: 186Language: EnglishOpen manual
