Toshiba C55-A5243NR, C55D-A5344, PSCE2U-05700C, PSCENU-01400D, PSCENU-01P010, PSCENU-029010, PSCENU00E00F, PSCF6U-019014, PSCF6U-02D00C, PSCF6U-04S00C, PSCF6U-04X00C, PSCF6U-0H6068, PSCF6U01J014, PSCFEU00L004, PSCFWU-01G005, PSCFWU-01M005, PSCFWU-02P005, PSCFWU-02S005, PSCFWU-03N005 - page 174

174 Index

running computer on battery

power 84

safety precautions 97

setting notifications 90

taking care of 97

battery indicator light 89

BIOS Setup

see System Settings

button

eject, optical disc drive 79

mute button 80

next track button 80

play/pause button 80

previous track button 80

volume increase/decrease buttons

80

buttons

media control buttons 80

C

Call2Recycle™

battery 98

caring for your computer 69

changing

battery 94

charging the battery 40

cleaning the computer 70

communications

set up 104

computer

caring for 69

cleaning 70

environmental precautions 29, 99

moving 70

running on battery power 84

setting up 37

computer lock 70

computer will not start

troubleshooting 126

computing habits

troubleshooting 144

computing tips 72

connecting

AC adaptor 37

AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 39

computer to a network 105

external device 66

HDMI™-compatible TV or

display device 67

monitor 67

power cord/cable 39

power source 38

cooling fan

adequate ventilation 36

customize

computer settings 69

D

data/entire system backup

troubleshooting 147

desktop

creating new icon 102

exploring the 102

icons 102

recycle bin 103

standard features 101, 102

Desktop Assist 111

Media & Entertainment tab 112

Support & Recovery tab 114

Tools & Utilities tab 113

Device Manager

fixing a problem 132

directing

display output 68

disabling

touch pad 66

display

troubleshooting 136

display devices

external 66

display output settings 68

display, external

adjusting 69

disposal information 17

Contents

Main Satellite Users Guide C40/C50/C70 - A Series Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions Location of the Required Label Canada Industry Canada (IC) Regulatory statements EU Declaration of Conformity The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Taiwan Using this Equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 VCCI Class B Information Device Authorization Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Licenses Computer Recycling Information Reuse, Donation, Recycling Contents Introduction................................................................................ 24 Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................................... 29 Page 20 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 72 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................... 84 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computers Features................... 100 22 Chapter 5: Utilities....................................................................110 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong....................................125 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys.................................... 152 Introduction Page 26 This guide Safety icons Other icons used 28 Your computers features and specifications Documentation Service options Chapter 1 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Setting up a work environment Keeping yourself comfortable Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor Typing style Taking breaks and varying tasks Mobile computing tips Transporting the notebook Seeking additional help Check list Precautions Page Important information on your computers cooling fan Setting up your computer Setting up your computer Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer To Restart your computer To place your computer in Sleep mode To place your computer in Sleep mode Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Page Page Page Page Removing a memory module Page Checking total memory Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Description Creating recovery media Page Restoring from recovery media Refresh your PC (with users data) Page Reset your PC Page Page Installing drivers and applications Using the touch pad Page Adjusting touch pad settings Disabling or enabling the touch pad Connecting an external device Using external display devices Selecting video cables Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device Connecting an external monitor or projector Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Customizing your computers settings Adjusting the quality of the external display Customizing your computers settings Caring for your computer Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock Page Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Function keys Touch screen Special Windows Touch screen Touch screen navigation Mouse properties Mouse properties Starting an app Starting an app Starting an app from the Start screen Saving your work Saving your work Backing up your work Using the optical disc drive Optical disc drive components Media control buttons Inserting an optical disc Playing optical media Recording optical media Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Toshibas online resources Toshibas online resources Chapter 3 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Charging batteries Power management Charging batteries Charging the main battery Charging batteries Charging the RTC battery Monitoring battery power Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery notifications Conserving battery power Power Plans Using the eco power plan Using the eco power plan Changing the main battery Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery Page Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Traveling tips Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computers Features Exploring the Start screen Exploring the Start screen Charms Exploring the desktop Tiles Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Exploring the desktop Taskbar Notification area Windows Store Notifications Windows Setting up for communications Setting up for communications Connect to the Internet Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Exploring audio features Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Using external speakers or headphones Using the Web Camera Using the Memory card reader Using the Memory card reader Inserting memory media Using the Memory card reader Removing memory media Chapter 5 Utilities Desktop Assist Desktop Assist Page Tools & Utilities Support & Recovery eco Utility eco Utility Password Utility Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password Deleting a supervisor password Using a user password Setting a user password Deleting a user password System Settings System Settings System Settings Page Page TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program or application stops responding. Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer displays the Problems when you turn on the computer The AC power light is blinking. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. The Windows Using Startup options to fix problems Refresh your computer Reset your computer Advanced options System Restore System Image Recovery Command Prompt Startup Settings Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in. My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked. The Windows Fixing a problem with Device Manager Checking device properties Memory problems Memory problems Power and the batteries Power and the batteries The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. Keyboard problems Keyboard problems Display problems The screen is blank. Display problems The screen does not look correct. Small bright dots appear on your TFT display when you turn on your computer. Disk or storage drive problems Error-checking Page Optical disc drive problems Your hard disk seems very slow. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Some programs run correctly but others do not. Optical disc drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. Sound system problems Printer problems The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Printer problems The printer will not print. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems DVD operating problems DVD operating problems A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Read the documentation. Data and system configuration backup in the Windows system Saving system configuration with restore points Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows General tips for installing hardware and software If you need further assistance If you need further assistance Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Toshibas worldwide offices Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Page 154 Output (Display switch) Disabling or enabling the touch pad Media buttons 156 Volume Mute Zoom (Display resolution) Disabling or enabling wireless devices Keyboard Function keys Power Cord/Cable Connectors Glossary Acronyms Page Terms A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U W Index