User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® L900/S900 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 media55Refresh your PC (with user’s data)56Reset your PC59Installing drivers and applications61Using the touch pad62Adjusting 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® keys74Mouse properties75Starting an app75Starting an app from the Start screen75Saving your work76Backing up your work76Using the optical disc drive77Optical disc drive components77Media control buttons78Inserting an optical disc79Playing optical media79Recording optical media80Removing a disc with the computer on80Removing a disc with the computer off81Toshiba’s online resources81Chapter 3: Mobile Computing82Toshiba’s energy-saver design82Running the computer on battery power82Battery Notice83Power management84Charging the main battery84Charging the RTC battery85Monitoring battery power86Determining remaining battery power87What to do when the main battery runs low87Setting battery notifications88Conserving battery power89Power Plans89Using the eco power plan91Changing the main battery91Removing the battery from the computer91Inserting a charged battery93Taking care of your battery94Safety precautions94Maintaining your battery95Disposing of used batteries95Traveling tips96Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features97Exploring the Start screen97Charms98Tiles99Exploring the desktop99Finding your way around the desktop99Windows® Store101Setting up for communications101Connecting your computer to a network102Exploring audio features103Recording sounds103Using external speakers or headphones103Using the Web Camera104Using the Memory card reader105Inserting memory media105Removing memory media106Chapter 5: Utilities107Desktop Assist108Media & Entertainment109Tools & Utilities110Support & Recovery111eco Utility®112Setting passwords113Using a supervisor password113Using a user password115Deleting a user password115System Settings116Sleep and Charge117USB Sleep and Charge117Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge119Power supply mode settings119Function Key120PC Diagnostic Tool Utility121PC Health Monitor122Recovery Media Creator123Service Station123TOSHIBA Application Installer124Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong125Problems that are easy to fix125Problems when you turn on the computer126The Windows® operating system is not working128Using Startup options to fix problems129Internet problems131The Windows® operating system can help you132Fixing a problem with Device Manager132Checking device properties132Memory problems133Power and the batteries134Keyboard problems135Display problems136Disk or storage drive problems138Error-checking138Optical disc drive problems140Sound system problems141Printer problems141Wireless networking problems142DVD operating problems144Develop good computing habits145Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system146If you need further assistance151Contacting Toshiba151Other Toshiba Internet Web sites151Toshiba’s worldwide offices152Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys153Functions153Help file154Display brightness154Output (Display switch)155Disabling or enabling the touch pad156Media buttons156Volume Mute157Disabling or enabling wireless devices157Keyboard Function keys157Zoom (Display resolution)157Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors158Glossary159Index173Size: 5.58 MBPages: 179Language: 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