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removing with computer on 91 DVD player troubleshooting 157 DVDs using 88 E eco Utility™ button 102 eject button optical disc drive 88 eject, optical disc drive 89 enabling touch pad 76, 169 ENERGY STAR® 28 exploring desktop 109 external display device HDMI® Out port 77 RGB (monitor) port 77 external display, adjusting 79 F files backing up 83, 87 restore 87 saving 86 function keys 84 H headphones using 114 Help and Support troubleshooting 146 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 171 display brightness 167 keyboard overlays 170 Lock (Instant security) 167 Output (Display switch) 168 Zoom (Display resolution) 172 zooming in 170 zooming out 170 Index 191 Hot Key Cards 166 Hot key functions 167 I icon desktop 110 moving to desktop 110 recycle bin 110 safety 31 installation memory module 46 installing a charged battery 104 battery 102 memory modules 46 internal storage drive recovery 54 K keyboard character keys 84 function keys 84 hot keys 170 special Windows® keys 85 troubleshooting 150 using 83 keys function keys 84 L LEDs system indicator lights 98 AC adaptor light 97 AC power light 41, 43 battery light 43, 44 Web Camera light 114 Licenses 20 lock computer, using 80 M maintaining your battery 106 manual eject hole optical disc drive 89

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® P800 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	22
Introduction	28
This guide	30
Safety icons	31
Other icons used	31
Your computer’s features and specifications	32
Other documentation	32
Service options	32
Chapter 1: Getting Started	33
Selecting a place to work	33
Setting up a work environment	33
Keeping yourself comfortable	34
Computer user comfort recommendations	34
Good Working Posture	34
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	35
Typing style	36
Taking breaks and varying tasks	36
Mobile computing tips	37
Transporting the notebook	37
Seeking additional help	37
Check list	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	40
Setting up your computer	41
Connecting to a power source	41
Charging the main battery	44
Using the computer for the first time	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Adding memory (optional)	46
Installing a memory module	46
Removing a memory module	51
Checking total memory	54
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	54
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	56
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	58
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	61
Recovering to a custom size partition	63
Creating recovery media	66
Restoring from recovery media	68
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	70
Checking status of the internal storage drive	72
Installing drivers and applications	72
Using the touch pad	73
Adjusting touch pad settings	75
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	76
Connecting an external device	76
Using external display devices	77
Selecting video cables	77
Connecting an HDMI®-compatible television or display device	77
Connecting an external monitor or projector	78
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	78
Adjusting the quality of the external display	79
Customizing your computer’s settings	79
Caring for your computer	79
Cleaning the computer	80
Moving the computer	80
Using a computer lock	80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	82
Computing tips	82
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	84
Function keys	84
Special Windows® keys	85
Starting a program	85
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	85
Starting a program from the Start menu	86
Saving your work	86
Backing up your work	87
Restoring your work	87
Using the optical disc drive	88
Optical disc drive components	88
Media control buttons	89
Inserting an optical disc	90
Playing optical media	90
Recording optical media	91
Removing a disc with the computer on	91
Removing a disc with the computer off	92
Toshiba’s online resources	92
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	93
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	93
Running the computer on battery power	93
Battery Notice	94
Power management	95
Charging the main battery	95
Charging the RTC battery	96
Monitoring battery power	97
Determining remaining battery power	98
What to do when the main battery runs low	99
Setting battery notifications	99
Conserving battery power	100
Power Plans	101
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	102
Changing the main battery	102
Removing the battery from the computer	103
Inserting a charged battery	104
Taking care of your battery	105
Safety precautions	106
Maintaining your battery	106
Disposing of used batteries	107
Traveling tips	108
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	109
Exploring the desktop	109
Finding your way around the desktop	110
Setting up for communications	112
Connecting your computer to a network	113
Exploring audio features	113
Recording sounds	113
Using external speakers or headphones	114
Using the Web Camera	114
Using the Memory card reader	115
Inserting memory media	115
Removing memory media	116
Chapter 5: Utilities	118
TOSHIBA Assist	119
Connect	120
Secure	121
Protect & Fix	122
Optimize	123
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	124
TOSHIBA Application Installer	124
Setting passwords	125
Using a supervisor password	126
Using a user password	127
Deleting a user password	128
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	129
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	130
Mouse Utility	131
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	132
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	133
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	133
USB Sleep and Charge	133
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	135
Power supply mode settings	135
USB Sleep and Music	136
TOSHIBA Accessibility	137
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	138
TOSHIBA Service Station	139
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	139
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	141
Problems that are easy to fix	141
Problems when you turn on the computer	142
The Windows® operating system is not working	144
Using Startup options to fix problems	145
Internet problems	146
The Windows® operating system can help you	146
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	147
Checking device properties	147
Memory problems	148
Power and the batteries	148
Keyboard problems	150
Display problems	150
Disk or storage drive problems	152
Error-checking	152
Optical disc drive problems	153
Sound system problems	154
Printer problems	155
Wireless networking problems	156
DVD operating problems	157
Develop good computing habits	158
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	159
If you need further assistance	163
Contacting Toshiba	164
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	164
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	165
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	166
Hot Key Cards	166
Using the Hot Key Cards	167
Hot key functions	167
Help	167
Display brightness	167
Output (Display switch)	168
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	169
Keyboard hot key functions	170
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	171
Zoom (Display resolution)	172
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	173
Glossary	174

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Index

removing with computer on

DVD player

troubleshooting

157

DVDs

using

eco Utility™ button

102

eject button

optical disc drive

eject, optical disc drive

enabling

touch pad

169

ENERGY STAR®

exploring

desktop

109

external display device

HDMI® Out port

RGB (monitor) port

external display, adjusting

files

backing up

restore

saving

function keys

headphones

using

114

Help and Support

troubleshooting

146

hot key

disabling or enabling wireless

devices

171

display brightness

167

keyboard overlays

170

Lock (Instant security)

167

Output (Display switch)

168

Zoom (Display resolution)

172

zooming in

170

zooming out

170

Hot Key Cards

166

Hot key functions

167

icon

desktop

110

moving to desktop

110

recycle bin

110

safety

installation

memory module

installing

a charged battery

104

battery

102

memory modules

internal storage drive

recovery

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

170

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

150

using

keys

function keys

LEDs

system indicator lights

AC adaptor light

AC power light

battery light

Web Camera light

114

Licenses

lock

computer, using

maintaining your battery

106

manual eject hole

optical disc drive