Toshiba PT640U-013006

Getting Started

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

3Click or touch Change PC Settings.

The PC settings window appears.

(Sample Image) PC settings screen

4Click or touch Update and recovery.

5Click or touch Recovery.

6Select Refresh your PC without affecting your files,

and click or touch Get Started.

The “Refresh your PC” screen appears.

(Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen

Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be

sure to save your work to external media before

executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on

page 83).

Contents

Main Tecra A50/W50-A Series Users Guide For the state of California only. Model: Tecra A50/W50 - A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty 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) Page 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 VCCI Class B Information 2.4FH1 Device Authorization Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Licenses Computer Recycling Information Reuse, Donation, Recycling Contents Introduction.......................................................26 Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................31 Page 22 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics.............................. 78 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................ 89 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computers Features ..105 Chapter 5: Utilities ................................................119 24 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong .................. 139 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys ..................170 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........175 Introduction Page 28 This guide Safety icons Other icons used 30 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 Connecting to a power source Page Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Initial setup Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba To Shut down your computer To Restart your computer To place your computer in Sleep mode Adding optional external devices Adding memory (optional) Page Page Page Page Page Page Removing a memory module Page Checking total memory Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Creating recovery media Page Restoring from recovery media Page Refresh your PC (with users data) Page Reset your PC Page Page Installing drivers and applications Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device Using the touch pad Page 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 Page Adjusting the quality of the external display Customizing your computers settings Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Function keys Special Windows keys Backlit keyboard Touch screen navigation Mouse properties Starting an app Starting an app from the Start screen Saving your work Backing up your work Using the optical disc drive Optical disc drive components 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 Chapter 3 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Power management Charging batteries Charging the main battery 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 Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Page Traveling tips Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computers Features Exploring the Start screen Charms Tiles Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Taskbar Notification area Notifications Windows Store Setting up for communications Connect to the Internet Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Using external speakers or headphones Using the Web Camera Using the Smart Card Reader Using an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using the Memory card reader Inserting memory media Removing memory media Using the expansion port Page Chapter 5 Utilities eco Utility Password Utility Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password Page Deleting a supervisor password Using a user password Setting a user password Page Deleting a user password System Settings Page Sleep Utilities USB Sleep and Charge Page Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge Power supply mode settings Page Function Key Recovery Media Creator Service Station TOSHIBA Application Installer Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint utility limitations Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Logon Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader Page Fingerprint reader limitations Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer Page The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Refresh your computer Reset your computer Advanced options Internet problems The Windows operating system can help you Fixing a problem with Device Manager Checking device properties Memory problems Power and the batteries Page Keyboard problems Display problems Page Disk or storage drive problems Error-checking Optical disc drive problems Page Sound system problems ExpressCard problems ExpressCard checklist Resolving ExpressCard problems Page Printer problems Wireless networking problems DVD operating problems Develop good computing habits 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 Page If you need further assistance Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Page Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Lock (Instant security) Power plan Sleep mode Hibernation mode 172 Output (Display switch) Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Disabling or enabling the touch pad 174 Volume Mute Zoom (Display resolution) Keyboard Function keys Appendix B 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