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182 Index software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 70 display output 69 Shut down computer 43, 44, 46, 136 icon 43, 44, 46, 136 shut down computer 43 Sleep and Charge 120 Sleep mode computer 44 sounds recording 106 speakers using external 107 Start screen exploring the 100 starting an app 77 starting an app from Start screen 77 Startup menu problem solving 132 supervisor password, deleting 117 supervisor password, set up 116 system indicator lights AC power 38 drive in-use indicator 79 LEDs 40, 41, 88, 89, 107 System Settings 119 T taking care of battery 97 taskbar 103 television adjusting display 70 Tiles Start screen 102 tips for computing 73 Toshiba online resources 83 registering computer Toshiba Web site 42 worldwide offices 155 Toshiba accessories memory 45 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 156 touch pad using 64 traveling tips 99 troubleshooting 139 AC power light is blinking 130 battery light is blinking 131 bookmarked site not found 134 checking device properties 135 computer will not start 129 contacting Toshiba 153 corrupted/damaged data files 143 data/entire system backup 151 Device Manager 135 display error message 140 display problems screen is blank 139 DVD player 147 eject button 143 error message, warning resume failure 130 Error-checking 141 external display problems 140 external keyboard 138 external monitor 139 good computing habits 148 hard disk drive is slow 142 high-pitched noise 144 installing hardware/software 151 keyboard 138 keyboard will not respond 129 memory problems 136 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 141 on-screen eject button 144

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	19
Introduction	25
This guide	27
Safety icons	28
Other icons used	28
Your computer’s features and specifications	29
Other documentation	29
Service options	29
Chapter 1: Getting Started	30
Selecting a place to work	30
Setting up a work environment	30
Keeping yourself comfortable	31
Computer user comfort recommendations	31
Good Working Posture	31
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	32
Typing style	33
Taking breaks and varying tasks	33
Mobile computing tips	34
Transporting the notebook	34
Seeking additional help	34
Check list	35
Precautions	35
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	37
Setting up your computer	38
Connecting to a power source	38
Charging the main battery	41
Using the computer for the first time	41
Initial setup	42
Setting up your software	42
Registering your computer with Toshiba	42
To Shut down your computer	43
To Restart your computer	43
To place your computer in Sleep mode	44
Adding optional external devices	45
Adding memory (optional)	45
Installing a memory module	45
Removing a memory module	51
Checking total memory	53
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	54
Creating recovery media	55
Restoring from recovery media	57
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	58
Reset your PC	60
Installing drivers and applications	63
Using the touch pad	64
Adjusting touch pad settings	66
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	67
Connecting an external device	67
Using external display devices	67
Selecting video cables	68
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	68
Connecting an external monitor or projector	68
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	70
Customizing your computer’s settings	70
Caring for your computer	70
Cleaning the computer	71
Moving the computer	71
Using a computer lock	71
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	73
Computing tips	73
Using the keyboard	74
Function keys	75
Special Windows® keys	76
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
Optical disc drive components	79
Media control buttons	80
Inserting an optical disc	80
Removing a disc with the computer on	81
Playing optical media	81
Recording optical media	82
Removing a disc with the computer off	82
Toshiba’s online resources	83
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	84
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	84
Running the computer on battery power	84
Battery Notice	85
Power management	86
Charging the main battery	86
Charging the RTC battery	87
Monitoring main battery power	88
Determining remaining battery power	89
What to do when the main battery runs low	90
Setting battery notifications	90
Conserving battery power	91
Power Plans	92
Using the eco power plan	93
Changing the main battery	94
Removing the battery from the computer	94
Inserting a charged battery	95
Taking care of your battery	97
Safety precautions	97
Maintaining your battery	98
Disposing of used batteries	98
Traveling tips	99
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	100
Exploring the Start screen	100
Charms	101
Tiles	102
Exploring the desktop	102
Finding your way around the desktop	102
Windows® Store	104
Setting up for communications	104
Connecting your computer to a network	105
Exploring audio features	106
Recording sounds	106
Using external speakers or headphones	107
Using the Web Camera	107
Using the Memory card reader	108
Inserting memory media	108
Removing memory media	109
Chapter 5: Utilities	110
Desktop Assist	111
Media & Entertainment	112
Tools & Utilities	113
Support & Recovery	114
eco Utility®	115
Setting passwords	116
Using a supervisor password	116
Using a user password	118
Deleting a user password	118
System Settings	119
Sleep and Charge	120
USB Sleep and Charge	120
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	122
Power supply mode settings	122
Function Key	123
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	124
PC Health Monitor	125
Recovery Media Creator	126
Service Station	126
TOSHIBA Application Installer	127
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	128
Problems that are easy to fix	128
Problems when you turn on the computer	129
The Windows® operating system is not working	131
Using Startup options to fix problems	132
Internet problems	134
The Windows® operating system can help you	135
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	135
Checking device properties	135
Memory problems	136
Power and the batteries	137
Keyboard problems	138
Display problems	139
Disk or storage drive problems	141
Error-checking	141
Optical disc drive problems	143
Sound system problems	144
Printer problems	144
Wireless networking problems	145
DVD operating problems	147
Develop good computing habits	148
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	149
If you need further assistance	153
Contacting Toshiba	154
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	154
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	155
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	156
Functions	156
Help file	157
Display brightness	157
Output (Display switch)	158
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	159
Media buttons	159
Volume Mute	160
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	160
Keyboard Function keys	161
Zoom (Display resolution)	161
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	162
Glossary	163

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Index

software

work environment

settings

customize computer settings

display output

Shut down

computer

136

icon

136

shut down

computer

Sleep and Charge

120

Sleep mode

computer

sounds

recording

106

speakers

using external

107

Start screen

exploring the

100

starting an app

starting an app from Start screen

Startup menu

problem solving

132

supervisor password, deleting

117

supervisor password, set up

116

system indicator lights

AC power

drive in-use indicator

LEDs

107

System Settings

119

taking care of battery

taskbar

103

television

adjusting display

Tiles

Start screen

102

tips

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

155

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

127

TOSHIBA Function Keys

functions

156

touch pad

using

traveling tips

troubleshooting

139

AC power light is blinking

130

battery light is blinking

131

bookmarked site not found

134

checking device properties

135

computer will not start

129

contacting Toshiba

153

corrupted/damaged data files

143

data/entire system backup

151

Device Manager

135

display error message

140

display problems

screen is blank

139

DVD player

147

eject button

143

error message, warning resume

failure

130

Error-checking

141

external display problems

140

external keyboard

138

external monitor

139

good computing habits

148

hard disk drive is slow

142

high-pitched noise

144

installing hardware/software

151

keyboard

138

keyboard will not respond

129

memory problems

136

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

141

on-screen eject button

144