Owner's ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® L40/L50/L70/S50-C Series User’s Guide1Contents19Introduction26This 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 computer39Adding memory40Connecting to a power source40Charging the main battery42Using the computer for the first time42Initial setup42Using the Start menu43Registering your computer with Toshiba44To Shut down your computer44To Restart your computer45To place your computer in Sleep mode45Adding optional external devices46Recovering the Internal Storage Drive46Creating a recovery drive47Restoring from a recovery drive49Reset your PC50Installing drivers and applications51Using the touchpad52Adjusting touchpad settings55Disabling or enabling the touchpad56Connecting an external device56Using external display devices57Selecting video cables57Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device57Directing the display output when you turn on the computer58Adjusting the quality of the external display59Customizing your computer’s settings59Caring for your computer59Cleaning the computer60Moving the computer60Using a computer lock60Chapter 2: Learning the Basics62Computing tips62Using the keyboard63Print screen64Function keys64Special Windows keys65Backlit keyboard65Touch screen65Touch screen navigation66Mouse properties67Starting an app67Saving your work68Backing up your work68Using the optical disc drive69Optical disc drive components70Media control buttons71Inserting an optical disc71Playing optical media72Recording optical media72Removing a disc with the computer on73Removing a disc with the computer off73Toshiba’s online resources74Chapter 3: Mobile Computing75Toshiba’s energy-saver design75Running the computer on battery power75Battery Notice76Power management77Charging batteries77Charging the RTC battery78Monitoring battery power79Determining remaining battery power80What to do when the main battery runs low81Setting battery notifications81Conserving battery power82Power Plans83Using the eco power plan84Changing the main battery84Removing the battery from the computer85Inserting a charged battery87Taking care of your battery88Safety precautions88Maintaining your battery88Disposing of used batteries89Traveling tips90Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features91Exploring the desktop91Finding your way around the desktop92Windows Store96Setting up for communications96Connecting your computer to a network98Exploring audio features98Recording sounds98Using external speakers or headphones99Using the Web Camera100Using the Memory card reader101Inserting memory media101Removing memory media102Chapter 5: Utilities104eco Utility105Password Utility106Using a supervisor password106Using a user password108Deleting a user password110System Settings111Sleep Utilities113USB Sleep and Charge113Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge115Power supply mode settings115Service Station117TOSHIBA Application Installer118Display Utility119Chapter 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 problems126Power and the batteries126Keyboard help128Perform a complete power cycle128Uninstall the keyboard driver128Download the latest keyboard driver129Perform a system restore130Clean the keyboard130Touchpad help130Disable then enable the touchpad130Install an external mouse131Perform a complete power cycle131Uninstall the touchpad driver131Download the latest touchpad driver132Perform a system restore133Adjust the touchpad properties133Display problems133Disk or storage drive problems135Error-checking135Optical disc drive problems137Web Camera help138Testing your internal Web Camera138Uninstall the Web Camera driver138Perform a system restore139Check for problems with third party applications140System Recovery140Sound help140Use the Sound troubleshooter140Check and set default speakers141Uninstall the audio driver142Download the latest sound driver143Perform a system restore143Printer problems144Wireless networking problems145Connecting to the Internet146Using a wireless connection147Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify network status147Troubleshooting an Internet connection – Verify hardware148Uninstall the network adapter driver148Troubleshooting an Internet connection – How to verify TCP/IP150Downloading drivers and updates151Using Toshiba Service Station151Manually download and install drivers and updates152How to determine the correct drivers to download152DVD operating problems153Develop good computing habits155Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system156Additional help161If you need further assistance161Contacting Toshiba161Other Toshiba Internet Web sites162Toshiba’s worldwide offices162Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys164Functions164Cortana165Display brightness165Output (Display switch)166Disabling or enabling the touchpad167Media buttons167Volume Mute167Disabling or enabling wireless devices168Zoom In/Out168Keyboard Backlight168Zoom (Display resolution)168Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors169Glossary170A172B172C174D175E176F177G177H177I178K178L178M179N180O180P180R181S182T183U183W183Index184Size: 8.52 MBPages: 190Language: EnglishOpen manual
