User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 Series User’s Guide1Contents19Introduction25This guide27Safety icons28Other icons used28Your computer’s features and specifications29Other documentation29Service options29Chapter 1: Getting Started30Selecting a place to work30Setting up a work environment30Keeping yourself comfortable31Computer user comfort recommendations31Good Working Posture31Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor32Typing style33Taking breaks and varying tasks33Mobile computing tips34Transporting the notebook34Seeking additional help34Check list35Precautions35Important information on your computer’s cooling fan37Setting up your computer38Connecting to a power source38Charging the main battery41Using the computer for the first time41Initial setup42Setting up your software42Registering your computer with Toshiba42To Shut down your computer43To Restart your computer43To place your computer in Sleep mode44Adding optional external devices45Adding memory (optional)45Installing a memory module45Removing a memory module51Checking total memory53Recovering the Internal Storage Drive54Creating recovery media55Restoring from recovery media57Refresh your PC (with user’s data)58Reset your PC60Installing drivers and applications63Using the touch pad64Adjusting touch pad settings66Disabling or enabling the touch pad67Connecting an external device67Using external display devices67Selecting video cables68Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device68Connecting an external monitor or projector68Directing the display output when you turn on the computer69Adjusting the quality of the external display70Customizing your computer’s settings70Caring for your computer70Cleaning the computer71Moving the computer71Using a computer lock71Chapter 2: Learning the Basics73Computing tips73Using the keyboard74Function keys75Special Windows® keys76Mouse properties76Starting an app77Starting an app from the Start screen77Saving your work78Backing up your work78Using the optical disc drive78Optical disc drive components79Media control buttons80Inserting an optical disc80Removing a disc with the computer on81Playing optical media81Recording optical media82Removing a disc with the computer off82Toshiba’s online resources83Chapter 3: Mobile Computing84Toshiba’s energy-saver design84Running the computer on battery power84Battery Notice85Power management86Charging the main battery86Charging the RTC battery87Monitoring main battery power88Determining remaining battery power89What to do when the main battery runs low90Setting battery notifications90Conserving battery power91Power Plans92Using the eco power plan93Changing the main battery94Removing the battery from the computer94Inserting a charged battery95Taking care of your battery97Safety precautions97Maintaining your battery98Disposing of used batteries98Traveling tips99Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features100Exploring the Start screen100Charms101Tiles102Exploring the desktop102Finding your way around the desktop102Windows® Store104Setting up for communications104Connecting your computer to a network105Exploring audio features106Recording sounds106Using external speakers or headphones107Using the Web Camera107Using the Memory card reader108Inserting memory media108Removing memory media109Chapter 5: Utilities110Desktop Assist111Media & Entertainment112Tools & Utilities113Support & Recovery114eco Utility®115Setting passwords116Using a supervisor password116Using a user password118Deleting a user password118System Settings119Sleep and Charge120USB Sleep and Charge120Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge122Power supply mode settings122Function Key123PC Diagnostic Tool Utility124PC Health Monitor125Recovery Media Creator126Service Station126TOSHIBA Application Installer127Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong128Problems that are easy to fix128Problems when you turn on the computer129The Windows® operating system is not working131Using Startup options to fix problems132Internet problems134The Windows® operating system can help you135Fixing a problem with Device Manager135Checking device properties135Memory problems136Power and the batteries137Keyboard problems138Display problems139Disk or storage drive problems141Error-checking141Optical disc drive problems143Sound system problems144Printer problems144Wireless networking problems145DVD operating problems147Develop good computing habits148Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system149If you need further assistance154Contacting Toshiba154Other Toshiba Internet Web sites154Toshiba’s worldwide offices155Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys156Functions156Help file157Display brightness157Output (Display switch)158Disabling or enabling the touch pad159Media buttons159Volume Mute160Disabling or enabling wireless devices160Keyboard Function keys161Zoom (Display resolution)161Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors162Glossary163Index177Size: 5.58 MBPages: 183Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® C800 Series User’s Guide1Contents21Introduction27This guide29Safety icons30Other icons used30Your computer’s features and specifications31Other documentation31Service options31Chapter 1: Getting Started32Selecting a place to work32Setting up a work environment32Keeping yourself comfortable33Computer user comfort recommendations33Good Working Posture33Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor34Typing style35Taking breaks and varying tasks35Mobile computing tips36Transporting the notebook36Seeking additional help36Check list37Precautions37Important information on your computer’s cooling fan39Setting up your computer40Connecting to a power source40Charging the main battery43Using the computer for the first time43Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba44Adding optional external devices44Adding memory (optional)45Installing a memory module45Removing a memory module50Checking total memory53Recovering the Internal Storage Drive53Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)55Recovering of factory default software with user’s data57Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions60Recovering to a custom size partition63Creating recovery media65Restoring from recovery media67Erasing the Internal Storage Drive69Checking the internal storage drive operating status71Installing drivers and applications71Using the touch pad72Adjusting touch pad settings75Disabling or enabling the touch pad75Connecting an external device76Using external display devices76Selecting video cables77Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device77Connecting an external monitor or projector77Directing the display output when you turn on the computer77Adjusting the quality of the external display78Customizing your computer’s settings78Caring for your computer79Cleaning the computer79Moving the computer79Using a computer lock79Chapter 2: Learning the Basics81Computing tips81Using the keyboard82Character keys83Function keys83Special Windows® keys83Starting a program84Starting a program using the Search programs and files field84Starting a program from the Start menu85Saving your work85Backing up your work85Restoring your work86Using the optical disc drive86Optical disc drive components87Media control buttons88Inserting an optical disc88Removing a disc with the computer on89Playing optical media89Recording optical media90Removing a disc with the computer off91Toshiba’s online resources91Chapter 3: Mobile Computing92Toshiba’s energy-saver design92Running the computer on battery power92Battery Notice93Power management94Charging the main battery94Charging the RTC battery95Monitoring main battery power96Determining remaining battery power97What to do when the main battery runs low98Setting battery notifications98Conserving battery power99Power Plans100Changing the main battery101Removing the battery from the computer102Inserting a charged battery103Taking care of your battery104Safety precautions104Maintaining your battery105Disposing of used batteries105Traveling tips107Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features108Exploring the desktop108Finding your way around the desktop109Setting up for communications111Connecting your computer to a network112Exploring audio features112Recording sounds112Using external speakers or headphones113Using the Web Camera113Using the Memory card reader114Inserting memory media114Removing memory media115Chapter 5: Utilities116TOSHIBA Assist117Connect118Secure119Protect & Fix120Optimize121TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator122TOSHIBA Application Installer122Setting passwords123Using a supervisor password123Using a user password125Deleting a user password125TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility126TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility127Mouse Utility128TOSHIBA Hardware Setup129TOSHIBA Sleep Utility130Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility130USB Sleep and Charge130Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge132Power supply mode settings132TOSHIBA Accessibility133TOSHIBA Service Station134Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong135Problems that are easy to fix135Problems when you turn on the computer136The Windows® operating system is not working138Using Startup options to fix problems139Internet problems140The Windows® operating system can help you140Fixing a problem with Device Manager141Checking device properties141Memory problems142Power and the batteries142Keyboard problems144Display problems144Disk or storage drive problems146Error-checking146Optical disc drive problems147Sound system problems148Printer problems148Wireless networking problems149DVD operating problems151Develop good computing habits152Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system153If you need further assistance157Contacting Toshiba158Other Toshiba Internet Web sites158Toshiba’s worldwide offices158Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards160Hot Key Cards160Using the Hot Key Cards161Hot key functions161Volume Mute162Lock (Instant security)162Display brightness162Output (Display switch)163Disabling or enabling the touch pad164Keyboard hot key functions165Disabling or enabling wireless devices166Zoom (Display resolution)167Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors168Glossary169Index184Size: 4.76 MBPages: 190Language: EnglishOpen manual
