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Toshiba Satellite Pro P40-A Series User Manual (196 pages)
User Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 7.17 MB
Table of Contents
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
9
Regulatory Statements
11
Device Authorization
16
Table of Contents
20
Chapter 1: Introduction
26
This Guide
28
Safety Icons
29
Other Icons Used
29
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
30
Documentation
30
Service Options
30
Chapter 2: Getting Started
31
Selecting a Place to Work
31
Setting up a Work Environment
31
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
32
Computer User Comfort Recommendations
32
Good Working Posture
32
Using the Notebook with an External Keyboard, Mouse or Monitor
33
Typing Style
34
Taking Breaks and Varying Tasks
35
Mobile Computing Tips
35
Transporting the Notebook
35
Seeking Additional Help
36
Check List
36
Precautions
37
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
39
Setting up Your Computer
39
Connecting to a Power Source
40
Charging the Main Battery
42
Using the Computer for the First Time
43
Initial Setup
43
Setting up Your Software
44
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
44
To Shut down Your Computer
45
To Restart Your Computer
45
To Place Your Computer in Sleep Mode
46
Adding Optional External Devices
47
Adding Memory (Optional)
47
Installing a Memory Module
48
Removing a Memory Module
54
Checking Total Memory
55
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
56
Creating Recovery Media
57
Restoring from Recovery Media
59
Refresh Your PC (with User's Data)
61
Reset Your PC
63
Installing Drivers and Applications
66
Using the Touch Pad
67
Adjusting Touch Pad Settings
69
Disabling or Enabling the Touch Pad
70
Connecting an External Device
70
Using External Display Devices
71
Selecting Video Cables
71
Connecting an HDMI™-Compatible Television or Display Device
71
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
72
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
72
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
73
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
74
Caring for Your Computer
74
Cleaning the Computer
74
Moving the Computer
75
Using a Computer Lock
75
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics
77
Computing Tips
77
Using the Keyboard
79
Function Keys
80
Special Windows ® Keys
80
Backlit Keyboard
80
Touch Screen
81
Touch Screen Navigation
81
Mouse Properties
82
Starting an App
82
Starting an App from the Start Screen
83
Saving Your Work
83
Backing up Your Work
84
Using the Optical Disc Drive
84
Optical Disc Drive Components
85
Media Control Buttons
86
Inserting an Optical Disc
86
Playing Optical Media
87
Recording Optical Media
87
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
88
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
89
Toshiba's Online Resources
89
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
90
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
90
Running the Computer on Battery Power
90
Battery Notice
91
Power Management
92
Charging Batteries
92
Charging the Main Battery
92
Charging the RTC Battery
93
Monitoring Battery Power
94
Determining Remaining Battery Power
95
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
96
Setting Battery Notifications
96
Conserving Battery Power
97
Power Plans
98
Using the Eco Power Plan
99
Changing the Main Battery
100
Removing the Battery from the Computer
101
Inserting a Charged Battery
102
Taking Care of Your Battery
103
Safety Precautions
103
Maintaining Your Battery
104
Disposing of Your Computer
104
Disposing of Used Batteries
105
Traveling Tips
106
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer's Features
107
Exploring the Start Screen
107
Charms
108
Tiles
109
Exploring the Desktop
109
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
109
Windows Store
111
Setting up for Communications
112
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
113
Exploring Audio Features
113
Recording Sounds
113
Using External Speakers or Headphones
114
Using the Web Camera
115
Using the Memory Card Reader
115
Inserting Memory Media
116
Removing Memory Media
116
Chapter 6: Utilities
118
Desktop Assist
119
Media & Entertainment
120
Tools & Utilities
121
Support & Recovery
122
Eco Utility
123
Password Utility
124
Using a Supervisor Password
124
Using a User Password
126
Deleting a User Password
128
System Settings
129
Sleep Utilities
131
USB Sleep and Charge
131
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
133
Power Supply Mode Settings
133
Sleep and Music
134
HDD Protection Utility
135
Function Key
136
Recovery Media Creator
137
Service Station
137
TOSHIBA Application Installer
138
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong
139
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
139
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
140
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
142
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
143
Internet Problems
145
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
146
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
146
Checking Device Properties
147
Memory Problems
147
Power and the Batteries
149
Keyboard Problems
150
Display Problems
151
Disk or Storage Drive Problems
153
Error-Checking
153
Optical Disc Drive Problems
155
Sound System Problems
156
Printer Problems
156
Wireless Networking Problems
157
DVD Operating Problems
159
Develop Good Computing Habits
160
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
161
If You Need Further Assistance
166
Contacting Toshiba
167
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
167
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
167
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys
169
Functions
169
Help File
170
Display Brightness
170
Output (Display Switch)
171
Disabling or Enabling the Touch Pad
172
Media Buttons
172
Volume Mute
172
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
173
Keyboard Function Keys
173
Zoom (Display Resolution)
173
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
174
Glossary
175
Index
190
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