User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® P70/P50/P40-A Series User’s Guide1Contents20Introduction26This guide28Safety icons29Other icons used29Your computer’s features and specifications30Documentation30Service options30Chapter 1: Getting Started31Selecting a place to work31Setting up a work environment31Keeping yourself comfortable32Computer user comfort recommendations32Good Working Posture32Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor33Typing style34Taking breaks and varying tasks35Mobile computing tips35Transporting the notebook35Seeking additional help36Check list36Precautions37Important information on your computer’s cooling fan39Setting up your computer39Connecting to a power source40Charging the main battery42Using the computer for the first time43Initial setup43Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba44To Shut down your computer45To Restart your computer45To place your computer in Sleep mode46Adding optional external devices47Adding memory (optional)47Installing a memory module48Removing a memory module54Checking total memory55Recovering the Internal Storage Drive56Creating recovery media57Restoring from recovery media59Refresh your PC (with user’s data)61Reset your PC63Installing drivers and applications66Using the touch pad67Adjusting touch pad settings69Disabling or enabling the touch pad70Connecting an external device70Using external display devices71Selecting video cables71Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device71Connecting an external monitor or projector72Directing the display output when you turn on the computer72Adjusting the quality of the external display73Customizing your computer’s settings74Caring for your computer74Cleaning the computer74Moving the computer75Using a computer lock75Chapter 2: Learning the Basics77Computing tips77Using the keyboard79Function keys80Special Windows® keys80Backlit keyboard80Touch screen81Touch screen navigation81Mouse properties82Starting an app82Starting an app from the Start screen83Saving your work83Backing up your work84Using the optical disc drive84Optical disc drive components85Media control buttons86Inserting an optical disc86Playing optical media87Recording optical media87Removing a disc with the computer on88Removing a disc with the computer off89Toshiba’s online resources89Chapter 3: Mobile Computing90Toshiba’s energy-saver design90Running the computer on battery power90Battery Notice91Power management92Charging batteries92Charging the main battery92Charging the RTC battery93Monitoring battery power94Determining remaining battery power95What to do when the main battery runs low96Setting battery notifications96Conserving battery power97Power Plans98Using the eco power plan99Changing the main battery100Removing the battery from the computer101Inserting a charged battery102Taking care of your battery103Safety precautions103Maintaining your battery104Disposing of your computer104Disposing of used batteries105Traveling tips106Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features107Exploring the Start screen107Charms108Tiles109Exploring the desktop109Finding your way around the desktop109Windows® Store111Setting up for communications112Connecting your computer to a network113Exploring audio features113Recording sounds113Using external speakers or headphones114Using the Web Camera115Using the Memory card reader115Inserting memory media116Removing memory media116Chapter 5: Utilities118Desktop Assist119Media & Entertainment120Tools & Utilities121Support & Recovery122eco Utility®123Password Utility124Using a supervisor password124Using a user password126Deleting a user password128System Settings129Sleep Utilities131USB Sleep and Charge131Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge133Power supply mode settings133Sleep and Music134HDD Protection Utility135Function Key136Recovery Media Creator137Service Station137TOSHIBA Application Installer138Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong139Problems that are easy to fix139Problems when you turn on the computer140The Windows® operating system is not working142Using Startup options to fix problems143Internet problems145The Windows® operating system can help you146Fixing a problem with Device Manager146Checking device properties147Memory problems147Power and the batteries149Keyboard problems150Display problems151Disk or storage drive problems153Error-checking153Optical disc drive problems155Sound system problems156Printer problems156Wireless networking problems157DVD operating problems159Develop good computing habits160Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system161If you need further assistance166Contacting Toshiba167Other Toshiba Internet Web sites167Toshiba’s worldwide offices167Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys169Functions169Help file170Display brightness170Output (Display switch)171Disabling or enabling the touch pad172Media buttons172Volume Mute172Disabling or enabling wireless devices173Keyboard Function keys173Zoom (Display resolution)173Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors174Glossary175A177B178C179D180E181F182G183H183I184K184L184M185N185O186P186R187S188T189U189W189Index190Size: 6.84 MBPages: 196Language: EnglishOpen manual