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190 Index good computing habits 152 hard disk drive is slow 146 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 140 high-pitched noise 148 installing hardware/software 155 keyboard 144 keyboard will not respond 136 memory problems 142 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 146 on-screen eject button 148 optical disc drive 147 power and batteries 142 printer 148 restore points 153 screen does not look correct/ flickers 145 slow Internet connection 140 sound system 148 trouble running discs 148 trouble running programs 147 URL address not found 140 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 156 USB Wakeup function does not work 157 Windows® operating system not working 138 wireless networking 149 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 156 USB Wakeup function does not work 157 user password, deleting 125 user password, setting 125 using a microphone 112 computer lock 79 DVDs 86 Memory card reader 114 optical disc drive 86 touch pad 72 Web Camera 113 using the keyboard 82 Utilities 116 V video projector adjusting display 78 W warranty standard limited warranty 31 Web Camera using 113 Web sites 158 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 111 Windows® operating system desktop 108 troubleshooting 138 Windows® Start menu starting a program 85 wireless networking 111 troubleshooting 149

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	21
Introduction	27
This guide	29
Safety icons	30
Other icons used	30
Your computer’s features and specifications	31
Other documentation	31
Service options	31
Chapter 1: Getting Started	32
Selecting a place to work	32
Setting up a work environment	32
Keeping yourself comfortable	33
Computer user comfort recommendations	33
Good Working Posture	33
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	34
Typing style	35
Taking breaks and varying tasks	35
Mobile computing tips	36
Transporting the notebook	36
Seeking additional help	36
Check list	37
Precautions	37
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	40
Connecting to a power source	40
Charging the main battery	43
Using the computer for the first time	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
Adding optional external devices	44
Adding memory (optional)	45
Installing a memory module	45
Removing a memory module	50
Checking total memory	53
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	53
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	55
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	57
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	60
Recovering to a custom size partition	63
Creating recovery media	65
Restoring from recovery media	67
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	69
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	71
Installing drivers and applications	71
Using the touch pad	72
Adjusting touch pad settings	75
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	75
Connecting an external device	76
Using external display devices	76
Selecting video cables	77
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	77
Connecting an external monitor or projector	77
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	77
Adjusting the quality of the external display	78
Customizing your computer’s settings	78
Caring for your computer	79
Cleaning the computer	79
Moving the computer	79
Using a computer lock	79
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	82
Character keys	83
Function keys	83
Special Windows® keys	83
Starting a program	84
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	84
Starting a program from the Start menu	85
Saving your work	85
Backing up your work	85
Restoring your work	86
Using the optical disc drive	86
Optical disc drive components	87
Media control buttons	88
Inserting an optical disc	88
Removing a disc with the computer on	89
Playing optical media	89
Recording optical media	90
Removing a disc with the computer off	91
Toshiba’s online resources	91
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	92
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	92
Running the computer on battery power	92
Battery Notice	93
Power management	94
Charging the main battery	94
Charging the RTC battery	95
Monitoring main battery power	96
Determining remaining battery power	97
What to do when the main battery runs low	98
Setting battery notifications	98
Conserving battery power	99
Power Plans	100
Changing the main battery	101
Removing the battery from the computer	102
Inserting a charged battery	103
Taking care of your battery	104
Safety precautions	104
Maintaining your battery	105
Disposing of used batteries	105
Traveling tips	107
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	108
Exploring the desktop	108
Finding your way around the desktop	109
Setting up for communications	111
Connecting your computer to a network	112
Exploring audio features	112
Recording sounds	112
Using external speakers or headphones	113
Using the Web Camera	113
Using the Memory card reader	114
Inserting memory media	114
Removing memory media	115
Chapter 5: Utilities	116
TOSHIBA Assist	117
Connect	118
Secure	119
Protect & Fix	120
Optimize	121
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	122
TOSHIBA Application Installer	122
Setting passwords	123
Using a supervisor password	123
Using a user password	125
Deleting a user password	125
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	126
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	127
Mouse Utility	128
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	129
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	130
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	130
USB Sleep and Charge	130
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	132
Power supply mode settings	132
TOSHIBA Accessibility	133
TOSHIBA Service Station	134
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	135
Problems that are easy to fix	135
Problems when you turn on the computer	136
The Windows® operating system is not working	138
Using Startup options to fix problems	139
Internet problems	140
The Windows® operating system can help you	140
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	141
Checking device properties	141
Memory problems	142
Power and the batteries	142
Keyboard problems	144
Display problems	144
Disk or storage drive problems	146
Error-checking	146
Optical disc drive problems	147
Sound system problems	148
Printer problems	148
Wireless networking problems	149
DVD operating problems	151
Develop good computing habits	152
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	153
If you need further assistance	157
Contacting Toshiba	158
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	158
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	158
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	160
Hot Key Cards	160
Using the Hot Key Cards	161
Hot key functions	161
Volume Mute	162
Lock (Instant security)	162
Display brightness	162
Output (Display switch)	163
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	164
Keyboard hot key functions	165
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	166
Zoom (Display resolution)	167
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	168
Glossary	169

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Index

good computing habits

152

hard disk drive is slow

146

Help and Support, Windows®

operating system

140

high-pitched noise

148

installing hardware/software

155

keyboard

144

keyboard will not respond

136

memory problems

142

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

146

on-screen eject button

148

optical disc drive

147

power and batteries

142

printer

148

restore points

153

screen does not look correct/

flickers

145

slow Internet connection

140

sound system

148

trouble running discs

148

trouble running programs

147

URL address not found

140

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

156

USB Wakeup function

does not work

157

Windows® operating system not

working

138

wireless networking

149

USB Sleep and Charge

cannot use

156

USB Wakeup function

does not work

157

user password, deleting

125

user password, setting

125

using

a microphone

112

computer lock

DVDs

Memory card reader

114

optical disc drive

touch pad

Web Camera

113

using the keyboard

Utilities

116

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

standard limited warranty

Web Camera

using

113

Web sites

158

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

111

Windows® operating system

desktop

108

troubleshooting

138

Windows® Start menu

starting a program

wireless networking

111

troubleshooting

149