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Index 193 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 143 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 105 taskbar 110 television adjusting display 78 tips for computing 81 Toshiba online resources 91 registering computer Toshiba Web site 44 worldwide offices 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 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 eco power plan 101 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 136 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 127 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 130 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 128 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 137 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 122 TOSHIBA Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 132 touch pad using 72 traveling tips 107 troubleshooting 148 AC power light is blinking 141 battery light is blinking 142 bookmarked site not found 144 checking device properties 145 computer will not start 140 contacting Toshiba 161 corrupted/damaged data files 151 data/entire system backup 158 Device Manager 145 Disk Defragmenter 150 display error message 149 display problems screen is blank 148 DVD player 155 eject button 151 error message, warning resume failure 141 Error-checking 150

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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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

143

supervisor password, deleting

124

supervisor password, set up

123

system indicator lights

AC power

drive in-use indicator

LEDs

113

taking care of battery

105

taskbar

110

television

adjusting display

tips

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

162

TOSHIBA Accessibility

135

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

122

TOSHIBA Assist

117

Connect tab

118

Optimize tab

121

Protect & Fix tab

120

Secure tab

119

TOSHIBA eco power plan

101

TOSHIBA eco Utility™

136

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

127

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

130

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

128

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

137

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

122

TOSHIBA Service Station

137

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

132

touch pad

using

traveling tips

107

troubleshooting

148

AC power light is blinking

141

battery light is blinking

142

bookmarked site not found

144

checking device properties

145

computer will not start

140

contacting Toshiba

161

corrupted/damaged data files

151

data/entire system backup

158

Device Manager

145

Disk Defragmenter

150

display error message

149

display problems

screen is blank

148

DVD player

155

eject button

151

error message, warning resume

failure

141

Error-checking

150