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158 Index deleting a user 100 instant password 98 power-on password 98 setting 98 setting a supervisor 98 setting a user 100 supervisor password 98 user password 98 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 106 PC Health Monitor 107 port HDMI™ 58 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 38 cord/cable 39 cord/cable connectors 140 energy-saving features 69 power down shut down 42 power light 74 power management 71 optimum performance 71 power plans selecting power plan options 77 power saving options 76 precautions safety 34 printer troubleshooting 124 problem solving contacting Toshiba 133 Startup options 113 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 70 recording sounds 88 recovery creating recovery media 45 installing drivers and applications 54 internal storage drive 44 refresh your PC 49 reset your PC 51 restoring from recovery media 48 Recovery Media Creator 108 recycle bin icon 85 refresh your PC with user's data 49 registering computer 41 restart computer 42 restore points troubleshooting 128 running computer on battery power 69 S safety computer 80 disposing of computer 80 icons 27 precautions 34 safety precautions battery 79 saving files 67 selecting a place to work 29 power plan options 77 video cables 59 Service Station 108 setting low battery notifications 75 setting up AC adaptor 37 adding memory (optional) 44 communications 86 computer 37 software 41 work environment 29 settings customize computer settings 60 display output 59 Shut down computer 42, 43

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® U800t Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	18
Introduction	24
This guide	26
Safety icons	27
Other icons used	27
Your computer’s features and specifications	28
Other documentation	28
Service options	28
Chapter 1: Getting Started	29
Selecting a place to work	29
Setting up a work environment	29
Keeping yourself comfortable	30
Computer user comfort recommendations	30
Good Working Posture	30
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	31
Typing style	32
Taking breaks and varying tasks	32
Mobile computing tips	33
Transporting the notebook	33
Seeking additional help	33
Check list	34
Precautions	34
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	36
Setting up your computer	37
Connecting to a power source	37
Charging the main battery	40
Using the computer for the first time	40
Initial setup	41
Setting up your software	41
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
To Shut down your computer	42
To Restart your computer	42
To place your computer in Sleep mode	43
Adding optional external devices	44
Adding memory (optional)	44
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	44
Creating recovery media	45
Restoring from recovery media	48
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	49
Reset your PC	51
Installing drivers and applications	54
Using the touch pad	55
Adjusting touch pad settings	57
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	58
Connecting an external device	58
Using external display devices	58
Selecting video cables	59
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	59
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	59
Adjusting the quality of the external display	60
Customizing your computer’s settings	60
Caring for your computer	61
Cleaning the computer	61
Moving the computer	61
Using a computer lock	62
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	63
Computing tips	63
Using the keyboard	64
Function keys	65
Special Windows® keys	65
Backlit keyboard	65
Mouse properties	66
Starting an app	66
Starting an app from the Start screen	66
Saving your work	67
Backing up your work	67
Toshiba’s online resources	68
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	69
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	69
Running the computer on battery power	69
Battery Notice	70
Power management	71
Charging batteries	71
Charging the main battery	71
Charging the RTC battery	72
Monitoring battery power	73
Determining remaining battery power	74
What to do when the main battery runs low	75
Setting battery notifications	75
Conserving battery power	76
Power Plans	77
Using the eco power plan	78
Changing the main battery	78
Taking care of your battery	79
Safety precautions	79
Maintaining your battery	80
Disposing of your computer	80
Traveling tips	80
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	82
Exploring the Start screen	82
Charms	83
Tiles	84
Exploring the desktop	84
Finding your way around the desktop	84
Windows® Store	86
Setting up for communications	86
Connecting your computer to a network	87
Exploring audio features	88
Recording sounds	88
Using external speakers or headphones	89
Using the Web Camera	89
Using the Memory card reader	90
Inserting memory media	90
Removing memory media	91
Chapter 5: Utilities	92
Desktop Assist	93
Media & Entertainment	94
Tools & Utilities	95
Support & Recovery	96
eco Utility®	97
Setting passwords	98
Using a supervisor password	98
Using a user password	100
Deleting a user password	100
System Settings	101
Sleep and Charge	102
USB Sleep and Charge	102
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	104
Power supply mode settings	104
Function Key	105
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	106
PC Health Monitor	107
Recovery Media Creator	108
Service Station	108
TOSHIBA Application Installer	109
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	110
Problems that are easy to fix	110
Problems when you turn on the computer	111
The Windows® operating system is not working	113
Using Startup options to fix problems	113
Internet problems	115
The Windows® operating system can help you	116
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	116
Checking device properties	117
Memory problems	117
Power and the batteries	118
Keyboard problems	119
Display problems	119
Disk or storage drive problems	121
Error-checking	121
Sound system problems	123
Printer problems	124
Wireless networking problems	125
Develop good computing habits	126
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	127
If you need further assistance	132
Contacting Toshiba	133
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	133
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	133
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	135
Functions	135
Help file	136
Display brightness	136
Output (Display switch)	137
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	138
Media buttons	138
Volume Mute	139
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	139
Keyboard Function keys	139
Zoom (Display resolution)	139
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	140
Glossary	141

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Index

deleting a user

100

instant password

power-on password

setting

setting a supervisor

setting a user

100

supervisor password

user password

PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

106

PC Health Monitor

107

port

HDMI™

power

connecting cable to AC adaptor

cord/cable

cord/cable connectors

140

energy-saving features

power down

shut down

power light

power management

optimum performance

power plans

selecting power plan options

power saving options

precautions

safety

printer

troubleshooting

124

problem solving

contacting Toshiba

133

Startup options

113

real-time clock (RTC)

battery

recording sounds

recovery

creating recovery media

installing drivers and applications

internal storage drive

refresh your PC

reset your PC

restoring from recovery media

Recovery Media Creator

108

recycle bin icon

refresh your PC

with user’s data

registering computer

restart computer

restore points

troubleshooting

128

running computer on battery power

safety

computer

disposing of computer

icons

precautions

safety precautions

battery

saving files

selecting

a place to work

power plan options

video cables

Service Station

108

setting

low battery notifications

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory (optional)

communications

computer

software

work environment

settings

customize computer settings

display output

Shut down

computer