User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® U900 Series User’s Guide1Contents18Introduction24This guide26Safety icons27Other icons used27Your computer’s features and specifications28Other documentation28Service 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 module44Removing a memory module50Checking total memory51Recovering the Internal Storage Drive52Creating recovery media53Restoring 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 device67Directing the display output when you turn on the computer67Adjusting the quality of the external display68Customizing your computer’s settings68Caring for your computer69Cleaning the computer69Moving the computer69Using a computer lock70Chapter 2: Learning the Basics71Computing tips71Using the keyboard72Function keys73Special Windows® keys73Backlit keyboard73Mouse properties74Starting an app74Starting an app from the Start screen74Saving your work75Backing up your work75Toshiba’s online resources76Chapter 3: Mobile Computing77Toshiba’s energy-saver design77Running the computer on battery power77Battery Notice78Power management79Charging the main battery79Charging the RTC battery80Monitoring battery power81Determining remaining battery power82What to do when the main battery runs low82Setting battery notifications83Conserving battery power84Power Plans84Using the eco power plan86Changing the main battery86Removing the battery from the computer86Inserting a charged battery88Taking care of your battery89Safety precautions89Maintaining your battery90Disposing of used batteries90Traveling tips91Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features92Exploring the Start screen92Charms93Tiles94Exploring the desktop94Finding your way around the desktop94Windows® Store96Setting up for communications96Connecting your computer to a network97Exploring audio features98Recording sounds98Using external speakers or headphones99Using the Web Camera99Using the Memory card reader100Inserting memory media100Removing memory media101Chapter 5: Utilities102Desktop Assist103Media & Entertainment104Tools & Utilities105Support & Recovery106eco Utility®107Setting passwords108Using a supervisor password108Using a user password110Deleting a user password110System Settings111Sleep and Charge112USB Sleep and Charge112Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge114Power supply mode settings114Function Key115PC Diagnostic Tool Utility116PC Health Monitor117Recovery Media Creator118Service Station118TOSHIBA Application Installer119Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong120Problems that are easy to fix120Problems when you turn on the computer121The Windows® operating system is not working123Using Startup options to fix problems124Internet problems126The Windows® operating system can help you127Fixing a problem with Device Manager127Checking device properties127Memory problems128Power and the batteries129Keyboard problems130Display problems131Disk or storage drive problems133Error-checking133Sound system problems135Printer problems135Wireless networking problems136Develop good computing habits138Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system139If you need further assistance143Contacting Toshiba144Other Toshiba Internet Web sites144Toshiba’s worldwide offices144Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys146Functions146Help file147Display brightness147Output (Display switch)148Disabling or enabling the touch pad149Media buttons149Volume Mute150Disabling or enabling wireless devices150Keyboard Function keys150Zoom (Display resolution)150Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors151Glossary152Index166Size: 5.7 MBPages: 171Language: EnglishOpen manual
