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Index 189 settings customize computer settings 78 display output 78 Shut down button 46 computer 46 software Setup Wizard 44 software program starting 84 starting from Start menu 85 sounds recording 112 speakers using external 113 start button 110 starting a program 84 Search programs and files field 84 Windows® Start menu 85 starting a program from Start 85 Startup menu problem solving 139 supervisor password, deleting 124 supervisor password, set up 123 system indicator lights AC power 40 drive in-use indicator 87 LEDs 42, 43, 96, 97, 113 T taking care of battery 104 taskbar 110 television adjusting display 78 tips for computing 81 Toshiba online resources 91 registering computer Toshiba Web site 44 worldwide offices 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 133 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 122 TOSHIBA Assist 117 Connect tab 118 Optimize tab 121 Protect & Fix tab 120 Secure tab 119 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 126 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 127 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Service Station 134 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 130 touch pad using 72 traveling tips 107 troubleshooting 144 AC power light is blinking 137 battery light is blinking 138 bookmarked site not found 140 checking device properties 141 computer will not start 136 contacting Toshiba 157 corrupted/damaged data files 147 data/entire system backup 154 Device Manager 141 Disk Defragmenter 146 display error message 145 display problems screen is blank 144 DVD player 151 eject button 147 error message, warning resume failure 137 Error-checking 146 external display problems 145 external keyboard 144 external monitor 144

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

settings

customize computer settings

display output

Shut down

button

computer

software

Setup Wizard

software program

starting

starting from Start menu

sounds

recording

112

speakers

using external

113

start button

110

starting a program

Search programs and files field

Windows® Start menu

starting a program from Start

Startup menu

problem solving

139

supervisor password, deleting

124

supervisor password, set up

123

system indicator lights

AC power

drive in-use indicator

LEDs

113

taking care of battery

104

taskbar

110

television

adjusting display

tips

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

158

TOSHIBA Accessibility

133

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

122

TOSHIBA Assist

117

Connect tab

118

Optimize tab

121

Protect & Fix tab

120

Secure tab

119

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

126

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

129

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

127

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

122

TOSHIBA Service Station

134

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

130

touch pad

using

traveling tips

107

troubleshooting

144

AC power light is blinking

137

battery light is blinking

138

bookmarked site not found

140

checking device properties

141

computer will not start

136

contacting Toshiba

157

corrupted/damaged data files

147

data/entire system backup

154

Device Manager

141

Disk Defragmenter

146

display error message

145

display problems

screen is blank

144

DVD player

151

eject button

147

error message, warning resume

failure

137

Error-checking

146

external display problems

145

external keyboard

144

external monitor

144