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Index 171 sounds recording 92 speakers using external 93 start button 90 starting a program 72 Search programs and files field 72 Windows® Start menu 73 starting a program from Start 73 Startup menu problem solving 126 supervisor password, deleting 105 supervisor password, set up 104 system indicator lights AC power 36 LEDs 38, 39, 79, 80, 93 T taskbar 90 television adjusting display 66 tips for computing 69 Toshiba online resources 75 registering computer Toshiba Web site 40 worldwide offices 142 TOSHIBA Accessibility 116 TOSHIBA Application Installer 102 TOSHIBA Assist 97 Connect tab 98 Optimize tab 101 Protect & Fix tab 100 Secure tab 99 TOSHIBA eco power plan 84 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 117 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 107 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 110 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 108 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 118 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 102 TOSHIBA Service Station 117 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 112 TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility 119 touch pad using 60 traveling tips 87 troubleshooting 131 AC power light is blinking 125 battery light is blinking 125 bookmarked site not found 127 checking device properties 128 computer will not start 124 contacting Toshiba 141 corrupted/damaged data files 133 data/entire system backup 138 Device Manager 128 Disk Defragmenter 133 display error message 132 display problems screen is blank 131 error message, warning resume failure 125 Error-checking 133 external display problems 132 external keyboard 131 external monitor 131 good computing habits 135 hard disk drive is slow 133 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 128 high-pitched noise 134 installing hardware/software 139 keyboard 130 keyboard will not respond 124 memory problems 129 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 132 power and batteries 129 restore points 137

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® U800W Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	17
Introduction	23
This guide	25
Safety icons	26
Other icons used	26
Your computer’s features and specifications	27
Other documentation	27
Service options	27
Chapter 1: Getting Started	28
Selecting a place to work	28
Setting up a work environment	28
Keeping yourself comfortable	29
Computer user comfort recommendations	29
Good Working Posture	29
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	30
Typing style	31
Taking breaks and varying tasks	31
Mobile computing tips	32
Transporting the notebook	32
Seeking additional help	32
Check list	33
Precautions	33
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	35
Setting up your computer	36
Connecting to a power source	36
Charging the main battery	39
Using the computer for the first time	39
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	40
Adding optional external devices	40
Adding memory (optional)	40
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	41
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	42
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	45
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	48
Recovering to a custom size partition	50
Creating recovery media	53
Restoring from recovery media	55
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	57
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	59
Installing drivers and applications	59
Using the touch pad	60
Adjusting touch pad settings	63
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	63
Connecting an external device	64
Using external display devices	64
Selecting video cables	64
Connecting an HDMI®-compatible television or display device	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	65
Adjusting the quality of the external display	66
Customizing your computer’s settings	66
Caring for your computer	66
Cleaning the computer	67
Moving the computer	67
Using a computer lock	67
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	69
Computing tips	69
Using the keyboard	70
Character keys	71
Function keys	71
Special Windows® keys	71
Backlit keyboard	72
Starting a program	72
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	72
Starting a program from the Start menu	73
Saving your work	73
Backing up your work	74
Restoring your work	74
Toshiba’s online resources	75
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	76
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	76
Running the computer on battery power	76
Battery Notice	76
Power management	77
Charging batteries	78
Charging the main battery	78
Charging the RTC battery	79
Monitoring main battery power	79
Determining remaining battery power	81
What to do when the main battery runs low	81
Setting battery notifications	81
Conserving battery power	82
Power Plans	83
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	84
Changing the main battery	84
Taking care of your battery	85
Safety precautions	85
Maintaining your battery	86
Disposing of your computer	86
Traveling tips	87
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	88
Exploring the desktop	88
Finding your way around the desktop	89
Setting up for communications	91
Connecting your computer to a network	92
Exploring audio features	92
Recording sounds	92
Using external speakers or headphones	93
Using the Web Camera	93
Using the memory card reader	94
Inserting memory media	94
Removing memory media	95
Chapter 5: Utilities	96
TOSHIBA Assist	97
Connect	98
Secure	99
Protect & Fix	100
Optimize	101
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	102
TOSHIBA Application Installer	102
Setting passwords	103
Using a supervisor password	104
Using a user password	105
Deleting a user password	106
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	107
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	108
Mouse Utility	109
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	110
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	112
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	112
USB Sleep and Charge	112
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	114
Power supply mode settings	114
Sleep and Music	115
TOSHIBA Accessibility	116
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	117
TOSHIBA Service Station	117
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	118
TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility	119
Settings	120
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	123
Problems that are easy to fix	123
Problems when you turn on the computer	124
The Windows® operating system is not working	126
Using Startup options to fix problems	126
Internet problems	127
The Windows® operating system can help you	128
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	128
Checking device properties	128
Memory problems	129
Power and the batteries	129
Keyboard problems	130
Display problems	131
Disk or storage drive problems	132
Error-checking	133
Sound system problems	133
Wireless networking problems	134
Develop good computing habits	135
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	136
If you need further assistance	141
Contacting Toshiba	141
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	141
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	142
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	144
Hot Key Cards	144
Using the Hot Key Cards	145
Hot key functions	145
Help	145
Display brightness	145
Output (Display switch)	146
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	147
Keyboard hot key functions	148
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	149
Zoom (Display resolution)	150
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	151
Glossary	152
A	154
B	155
C	156
D	157
E	158
F	159
G	159
H	159
I	160
K	160
L	160
M	161
N	162
O	162
P	162
R	163
S	164
T	165
U	165
W	165

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Index

sounds

recording

speakers

using external

start button

starting a program

Search programs and files field

Windows® Start menu

starting a program from Start

Startup menu

problem solving

126

supervisor password, deleting

105

supervisor password, set up

104

system indicator lights

AC power

LEDs

taskbar

television

adjusting display

tips

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

142

TOSHIBA Accessibility

116

TOSHIBA Application Installer

102

TOSHIBA Assist

Connect tab

Optimize tab

101

Protect & Fix tab

100

Secure tab

TOSHIBA eco power plan

TOSHIBA eco Utility™

117

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

107

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

110

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

108

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

118

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

102

TOSHIBA Service Station

117

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

112

TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility

119

touch pad

using

traveling tips

troubleshooting

131

AC power light is blinking

125

battery light is blinking

125

bookmarked site not found

127

checking device properties

128

computer will not start

124

contacting Toshiba

141

corrupted/damaged data files

133

data/entire system backup

138

Device Manager

128

Disk Defragmenter

133

display error message

132

display problems

screen is blank

131

error message, warning resume

failure

125

Error-checking

133

external display problems

132

external keyboard

131

external monitor

131

good computing habits

135

hard disk drive is slow

133

Help and Support, Windows®

operating system

128

high-pitched noise

134

installing hardware/software

139

keyboard

130

keyboard will not respond

124

memory problems

129

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

132

power and batteries

129

restore points

137