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24 Contents 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 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 101 Changing the main battery 102 Removing the battery from the computer .......102 Inserting a charged battery 103 Taking care of your battery 105 Safety precautions 105 Maintaining your battery 106 Disposing of used batteries 106 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

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L800/S800 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
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	101
Changing the main battery	102
Removing the battery from the computer	102
Inserting a charged battery	103
Taking care of your battery	105
Safety precautions	105
Maintaining your battery	106
Disposing of used batteries	106
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	126
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	127
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	128
Mouse Utility	129
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	130
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	132
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	132
USB Sleep and Charge	132
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	134
Power supply mode settings	134
TOSHIBA Accessibility	135
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	136
TOSHIBA Service Station	137
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	137
Chapter 6: 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	144
The Windows® operating system can help you	144
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	145
Checking device properties	145
Memory problems	146
Power and the batteries	146
Keyboard problems	148
Display problems	148
Disk or storage drive problems	150
Error-checking	150
Optical disc drive problems	151
Sound system problems	152
Printer problems	152
Wireless networking problems	153
DVD operating problems	155
Develop good computing habits	156
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	157
If you need further assistance	161
Contacting Toshiba	162
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	162
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	162
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	164
Hot Key Cards	164
Using the Hot Key Cards	165
Hot key functions	165
Volume Mute	166
Lock (Instant security)	166
Display brightness	166
Output (Display switch)	167
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	168
Keyboard hot key functions	169
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	170
Zoom (Display resolution)	171
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	172
Glossary	173

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Contents

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

...................................................

Toshiba’s energy-saver design

................................

Running the computer on battery power

................

Battery Notice

...................................................

Power management

..........................................

Charging the main battery

.................................

Charging the RTC battery

..................................

Monitoring main battery power

...............................

Determining remaining battery power

...............

What to do when the main battery runs low

.....

Setting battery notifications

..............................

Conserving battery power

................................

Power Plans

....................................................

100

Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan

......................

101

Changing the main battery

....................................

102

Removing the battery from the computer

.......

102

Inserting a charged battery

.............................

103

Taking care of your battery

...................................

105

Safety precautions

..........................................

105

Maintaining your battery

.................................

106

Disposing of used batteries

..................................

106

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