User ManualTable of ContentsTable of Contents2Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety4Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks4Copyright4Disclaimer4Trademarks4Regulatory Information5FCC information5EU Declaration of Conformity6VCCI Class B Information8Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)8Following information is only valid for EU-member States:8REACH - Compliance Statement9Following information is only for Turkey:9Following information is only for India:10Video Standard Notice10OpenSSL Toolkit License Issues10ENERGY STAR® Program13Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries14Optical disc drive safety instructions14Precautions15General Precautions15Provide adequate ventilation15Creating a computer-friendly environment16Stress injury16Heat injury16Pressure or impact damage17Mobile phones17Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort17Information for Wireless Devices17Wireless LAN Interoperability17Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability17CAUTION about Wireless Devices18Wireless Devices and your health18Radio Regulatory Information18Device Authorization23Radio approvals for wireless devices24Legal Footnotes25Non-applicable Icons25CPU25Memory (Main System)26Battery Life26Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity27LCD27Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)27Wireless LAN27Copy Protection27Messages27Chapter 2 Getting Started29Equipment checklist29Hardware29Documentation29Conventions29Using your product for the first time30Connecting the AC adaptor31Opening the display33Turning on the power34Initial setup34Getting to know the Start screen35Turning off the power35Shut Down Mode35Restarting the computer35Sleep Mode36Hibernation Mode38Chapter 3 The Grand Tour40Front with the display closed40Left side41Right side42Back44Underside45Front with the display open46Internal Hardware Components49Intel® Display Power Saving Technology50AMD® Vari-Bright™51Monitoring of power condition51Power conditions51DC IN/Battery indicator52Power indicator53Specifications53Physical Dimensions53Environmental Requirements53Power Requirements54External RGB monitor port pin assignment54AC Power Cord and Connectors55Chapter 4 Operating Basics57The Keyboard57Keyboard indicators57Function key58Windows special keys59Generating ASCII characters59Optical disc drives60Formats60Using optical disc drives60Writable discs62Writing discs63Before writing or rewriting64TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER66Notes on use66Display Devices & Audio67Starting TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER68Operating TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER68Open TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Manual68TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player68Notes on Use68Starting TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player70Operating TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player70Open TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player Manual703D Playback on an External 3D Device70Important Safety Information for 3D Function71Notes on 3D Playback for TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER71Notes on 3D Playback for TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player73Wireless communications75Wireless LAN75Bluetooth wireless technology77LAN78LAN cable types78Connecting the LAN cable78Battery79Battery types79Care and use of the battery pack80Charging the batteries80Monitoring battery capacity82Maximizing battery operating time82Batteries exhausted time83Extending battery life83Replacing the battery pack84Additional memory module85Installing a memory module86Removing a memory module89Peripheral devices90Memory media90External monitor94HDMI Device95Security lock96Optional TOSHIBA Accessories97Sound System and Video mode97Volume Mixer97Microphone Level98SRS98Audio Enhancements98Realtek HD Audio Manager98Video mode99Computer Handling99Cleaning the computer99Moving the computer100Heat dispersal100Chapter 5 Utilities and Advanced Usage102Utilities and Applications102Special features105TOSHIBA Password utility106User Password106Supervisor Password108Starting the computer by password108TOSHIBA System Settings109Accessing TOSHIBA System Settings109TOSHIBA System Settings window109TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+115Notes on use115Operating TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+115Opening TOSHIBA Media Player by sMedio TrueLink+ Manual116TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor116Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor117System Recovery117Creating Recovery Media117Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media118Restoring the pre-installed software from the Recovery Hard Disk Drive120Chapter 6 Troubleshooting121Problem solving process121Preliminary checklist121Analyzing the problem122If something goes wrong123Hardware and system checklist124Power124Keyboard127Internal display panel127Hard Disk Drive128Optical Disc Drive128Memory Media Card129Pointing device129USB device131Sound system133External monitor134LAN135Wireless LAN136Bluetooth136TOSHIBA support136Before you call136TOSHIBA technical support137Index138Glossary141Size: 3.34 MBPages: 142Language: EnglishOpen manual
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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