User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® C600 Series User’s Guide1Contents30Introduction37This guide39Safety icons40Other icons used40Your computer’s features and specifications41Other documentation41Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Setting up a work environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Precautions43Important information on your computer’s cooling fan45Setting up your computer45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery48Using the computer for the first time49Opening the display panel49Turning on the power50Setting up your software50Registering your computer with Toshiba51Adding optional external devices51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module59Checking total memory62Recovering the Internal Storage Drive62Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)64Recovering of factory default software with user’s data66Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions69Recovering to a custom size partition72Creating recovery DVDs/media74Restoring from recovery DVDs/media76Erasing the Internal Storage Drive78Checking the internal storage drive operating status80Installing drivers and applications80Using the touch pad81Adjusting touch pad settings84Disabling or enabling the touch pad84Using external display devices85Connecting an external monitor or projector85Directing the display output when you turn on the computer85Adjusting the quality of the external display86Using an external keyboard86Using a mouse86Connecting a printer87Setting up a printer88Turning off the computer89Options for turning off the computer89Using the Shut down command91Using and configuring Hibernation mode94Using and configuring Sleep mode96Closing the display panel99Customizing your computer’s settings99Caring for your computer99Cleaning the computer99Moving the computer100Using a computer lock100Chapter 2: Learning the Basics101Computing tips101Using the keyboard102Character keys103Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard103Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys104Function keys104Special Windows® keys104Overlay keys105Starting a program106Starting a program from the Start menu106Starting a program from Windows® Explorer107Starting a program using the Search programs and files field108Saving your work108Printing your work110Backing up your work111Restoring your work111Using the optical disc drive112Optical disc drive components112Inserting an optical disc113Playing an audio CD115Playing optical media115Recording optical media115Removing a disc with the computer on116Removing a disc with the computer off116Caring for optical discs117Toshiba’s online resources117Chapter 3: Mobile Computing118Toshiba’s energy-saver design118Running the computer on battery power118Battery Notice119Power management120Using additional batteries120Charging batteries120Charging the main battery121Charging the RTC battery121Monitoring main battery power122Determining remaining battery power123What to do when the main battery runs low124Setting battery notifications124Conserving battery power125Power Plans126Using a hot key to set the Power Plan127Changing the main battery128Removing the battery from the computer128Inserting a charged battery130Taking care of your battery131Safety precautions131Maintaining your battery132Disposing of used batteries133Traveling tips134Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features135Exploring the desktop135Finding your way around the desktop136Setting up for communications138Connecting your computer to a network139Exploring audio features140Recording sounds140Using external speakers or headphones140Using the Web Camera141Using the Memory card reader142Inserting memory media142Removing memory media143Chapter 5: Utilities144TOSHIBA Assist145Connect146Secure147Protect & Fix148Optimize149TOSHIBA Application Installer150Setting passwords151Using an instant password151Using a supervisor password152Using a user password153Deleting a user password154TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility155TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility156Mouse Utility157TOSHIBA Hardware Setup158TOSHIBA Accessibility160TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator161TOSHIBA Service Station161Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong162Problems that are easy to fix162Problems when you turn on the computer163The Windows® operating system is not working165Using Startup options to fix problems166Internet problems167The Windows® operating system can help you167Fixing a problem with Device Manager168Checking device properties168Memory problems169Power and the batteries169Keyboard problems171Display problems171Disk or storage drive problems173Error-checking173Optical disc drive problems174Sound system problems175Printer problems176Wireless networking problems177DVD operating problems178Develop good computing habits179Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system180If you need further assistance184Before you contact Toshiba184Contacting Toshiba184Other Toshiba Internet Web sites185Toshiba’s worldwide offices186Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards188Hot Key Cards188Using the Hot Key Cards189Hot key functions189Volume Mute190Lock (Instant security)191Power plan192Sleep mode193Hibernation mode194Output (Display switch)195Display brightness196Disabling or enabling wireless devices197Disabling or enabling the touch pad198Zoom (Display resolution)199Keyboard hot key functions200Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors201Glossary202Index217Size: 4.38 MBPages: 224Language: EnglishOpen manual
