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Toshiba Satellite S55-A5257 User Manual (186 pages)
User Guide
Brand:
Toshiba
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 7.33 MB
Table of Contents
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
4
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
5
Wireless Interoperability
5
Wireless Lan and Your Health
6
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
7
Regulatory Statements
9
Device Authorization
14
Table of Contents
18
Introduction
24
This Guide
26
Safety Icons
27
Other Icons Used
27
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
28
Documentation
28
Service Options
28
Chapter 1: Getting Started
29
Selecting a Place to Work
29
Setting up a Work Environment
29
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
30
Computer User Comfort Recommendations
30
Good Working Posture
30
Using the Notebook with an External Keyboard, Mouse or Monitor
31
Typing Style
32
Taking Breaks and Varying Tasks
32
Mobile Computing Tips
33
Transporting the Notebook
33
Seeking Additional Help
33
Check List
34
Precautions
34
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
36
Setting up Your Computer
37
Connecting to a Power Source
37
Charging the Main Battery
40
Using the Computer for the First Time
40
Initial Setup
41
Setting up Your Software
41
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
41
To Shut down Your Computer
42
To Restart Your Computer
42
To Place Your Computer in Sleep Mode
43
Adding Optional External Devices
44
Adding Memory (Optional)
44
Installing a Memory Module
45
Removing a Memory Module
50
Checking Total Memory
52
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
53
Creating Recovery Media
54
Restoring from Recovery Media
56
Refresh Your PC (with User's Data)
57
Reset Pc
59
Reset Your PC
59
Installing Drivers and Applications
62
Using the Touch Pad
63
Adjusting Touch Pad Settings
65
Disabling or Enabling the Touch Pad
66
Connecting an External Device
66
Using External Display Devices
66
Selecting Video Cables
67
Connecting an HDMI™-Compatible Television or Display Device
67
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
67
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
68
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
69
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
69
Caring for Your Computer
69
Cleaning the Computer
70
Moving the Computer
70
Using a Computer Lock
70
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
72
Computing Tips
72
Using the Keyboard
73
Function Keys
74
Special Windows ® Keys
75
Touch Screen
75
Touch Screen Navigation
75
Mouse Properties
76
Starting an App
77
Starting an App from the Start Screen
77
Saving Your Work
78
Backing up Your Work
78
Using the Optical Disc Drive
78
Viewing Blu-Ray Disc™ Movies
79
Optical Disc Drive Components
80
Media Control Buttons
81
Inserting an Optical Disc
82
Playing Optical Media
82
Recording Optical Media
83
Removing a Disc with the Computer on
83
Removing a Disc with the Computer off
84
Toshiba's Online Resources
84
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
85
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
85
Running the Computer on Battery Power
85
Battery Notice
86
Power Management
87
Charging Batteries
87
Charging the Main Battery
87
Charging the RTC Battery
88
Monitoring Battery Power
89
Determining Remaining Battery Power
90
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
91
Setting Battery Notifications
91
Conserving Battery Power
92
Power Plans
93
Using the Eco Power Plan
94
Changing the Main Battery
95
Removing the Battery from the Computer
96
Inserting a Charged Battery
97
Taking Care of Your Battery
98
Safety Precautions
98
Maintaining Your Battery
99
Disposing of Your Computer
99
Disposing of Used Batteries
100
Traveling Tips
101
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features
102
Exploring the Start Screen
102
Charms
103
Tiles
104
Exploring the Desktop
104
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
104
Windows ® Store
106
Setting up for Communications
106
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
107
Exploring Audio Features
108
Recording Sounds
108
Using External Speakers or Headphones
108
Using the Web Camera
109
Using the Memory Card Reader
110
Inserting Memory Media
110
Removing Memory Media
111
Chapter 5: Utilities
112
Desktop Assist
113
Media & Entertainment
114
Tools & Utilities
115
Support & Recovery
116
Eco Utility
117
Password Utility
118
Using a Supervisor Password
118
Using a User Password
120
Deleting a User Password
121
System Settings
122
Sleep Utilities
123
USB Sleep and Charge
123
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
125
Power Supply Mode Settings
125
Sleep and Music
126
Function Key
127
Recovery Media Creator
128
Service Station
128
TOSHIBA Application Installer
129
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
130
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
130
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
131
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
133
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
133
Internet Problems
136
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
136
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
137
Checking Device Properties
137
Memory Problems
138
Power and the Batteries
139
Keyboard Problems
140
Display Problems
140
Disk or Storage Drive Problems
142
Error-Checking
142
Optical Disc Drive Problems
144
Sound System Problems
147
Printer Problems
147
Wireless Networking Problems
148
DVD Blu-Ray Disc™ Operating Problems
149
Develop Good Computing Habits
150
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows
151
Operating System
151
If You Need Further Assistance
156
Contacting Toshiba
157
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
157
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
157
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys
159
Functions
159
Help File
160
Display Brightness
160
Output (Display Switch)
161
Disabling or Enabling the Touch Pad
162
Media Buttons
162
Volume Mute
163
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
163
Keyboard Function Keys
163
Zoom (Display Resolution)
163
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
164
Glossary
165
Index
180
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