Toshiba GMAD00348010, PSU4TU, PSU4TU-007003, PSU4TU006003, PSU4TU007003, U845t, U845t-S4155 Installing drivers and applications

54 Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

Selecting the “Fully clean the drive” option may take several hours.

Installing drivers and applications

The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the

drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your

computer.

To reinstall drivers and applications:

1From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application

Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Desktop,

move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the

screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search

( ) Charm and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA

Application Installer. In the list that appears, click your

selection.

(Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications

2Click Next.

3Click the item you want to install.

4Click Install.

5Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation

process.

NOTE

Search field

Contents

Main Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada Requirement Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Canada Industry Canada (IC) EU Declaration of Conformity The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information Taiw an Using this Equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 VCCI Class B Information Device Authorization 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 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements Taiw an 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................................................. 63 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................... 69 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computers Features.....................82 Chapter 5: Utilities...................................................................... 92 22 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong....................................110 Page Introduction Page 26 This guide Safety icons Other icons used 28 Your computers features and specifications Other 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 Page 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) Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Description Creating recovery media Recovery option Description Page 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 Using external display devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad Connecting an external device Using external display devices Using external display devices Selecting video cables Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Customizing your computers settings Customizing your computers settings Caring for your computer Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Function keys Special Windows keys Backlit keyboard Mouse properties Starting an app Starting an app from the Start screen Saving your work Saving your work Backing up your work 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 Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Disposing of your computer Maintaining your battery Disposing of your computer 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 Store Setting up for communications Setting up for communications Using Wireless LAN connectivity Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Exploring audio features Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Using the Web Camera 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 Setting passwords 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 Sleep and Charge USB Sleep and Charge Page Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge Power supply mode settings Function Key PC Diagnostic Tool Utility PC Diagnostic Tool Utility PC Health Monitor PC Health Monitor Page TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. Problems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the The AC power light is blinking. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Refresh your computer Reset your computer Advanced options System Restore System Image Recovery Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Fixing a problem with Device Manager My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in. My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked. The Windows operating system can help you Fixing a problem with Device Manager Memory problems Checking device properties 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. Page Disk or storage drive problems You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be missing. Error-checking Page Sound system problems Your hard disk seems very slow. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Some programs run correctly but others do not. Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computers speakers. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Printer problems Printer problems The printer will not print. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Read the users guides. Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system Saving system configuration with restore points Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system General tips for installing hardware and software USB Sleep and Charge is not working. If you need further assistance The USB Wakeup function does not work. 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 136 Output (Display switch) 138 Disabling or enabling the touch pad Media buttons Volume Mute Disabling or enabling wireless devices Zoom (Display resolution) Keyboard Function keys Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Glossary Acronyms Page Ter ms A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U W Index

Toshiba Installing drivers and applications

Models: GMAD00348010 PSU4TU PSU4TU-007003 PSU4TU006003 PSU4TU007003 U845t U845t-S4155