User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® U800 Series User’s Guide1Contents17Introduction23This guide25Safety icons26Other icons used26Your computer’s features and specifications27Other documentation27Service options27Chapter 1: Getting Started28Selecting a place to work28Setting up a work environment28Keeping yourself comfortable29Computer user comfort recommendations29Good Working Posture29Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor30Typing style31Taking breaks and varying tasks31Mobile computing tips32Transporting the notebook32Seeking additional help32Check list33Precautions33Important information on your computer’s cooling fan35Setting up your computer36Connecting to a power source36Charging the main battery38Using the computer for the first time39Setting up your software39Registering your computer with Toshiba40Adding optional external devices40Adding memory (optional)40Recovering the Internal Storage Drive41Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)42Recovering of factory default software with user’s data45Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions48Recovering to a custom size partition50Creating recovery media53Restoring from recovery media55Erasing the Internal Storage Drive57Checking the internal storage drive operating status59Installing drivers and applications59Using the touch pad60Adjusting touch pad settings62Disabling or enabling the touch pad63Connecting an external device63Using external display devices64Selecting video cables64Connecting an HDMI®-compatible television or display device64Directing the display output when you turn on the computer65Adjusting the quality of the external display65Customizing your computer’s settings66Caring for your computer66Cleaning the computer66Moving the computer66Using a computer lock67Chapter 2: Learning the Basics68Computing tips68Using the keyboard69Character keys70Function keys70Special Windows® keys70Backlit keyboard70Starting a program71Starting a program using the Search programs and files field71Starting a program from the Start menu71Saving your work72Backing up your work72Restoring your work73Toshiba’s online resources73Chapter 3: Mobile Computing74Toshiba’s energy-saver design74Running the computer on battery power74Battery Notice74Power management75Charging batteries76Charging the main battery76Charging the RTC battery77Monitoring main battery power77Determining remaining battery power79What to do when the main battery runs low79Setting battery notifications79Conserving battery power80Power Plans81Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan82Changing the main battery82Taking care of your battery83Safety precautions83Maintaining your battery84Disposing of your computer84Traveling tips85Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features86Exploring the desktop86Finding your way around the desktop87Setting up for communications89Connecting your computer to a network90Exploring audio features90Recording sounds90Using external speakers or headphones91Using the Web Camera92Using the Memory card reader92Inserting memory media92Removing memory media93Chapter 5: Utilities94TOSHIBA Assist95Connect96Secure97Protect & Fix98Optimize99TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator100TOSHIBA Application Installer100Setting passwords101Using an instant password102Using a supervisor password102Using a user password104Deleting a user password104TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility105TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility106Mouse Utility107TOSHIBA Hardware Setup108TOSHIBA Sleep Utility110Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility110USB Sleep and Charge110Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge112Power supply mode settings112TOSHIBA Accessibility113TOSHIBA eco Utility™114TOSHIBA Service Station115TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor115Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong117Problems that are easy to fix117Problems when you turn on the computer118The Windows® operating system is not working120Using Startup options to fix problems120Internet problems121The Windows® operating system can help you122Fixing a problem with Device Manager122Checking device properties122Power and the batteries123Keyboard problems124Display problems125Disk or storage drive problems126Error-checking127Sound system problems127Wireless networking problems128Develop good computing habits129Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system130If you need further assistance135Contacting Toshiba135Other Toshiba Internet Web sites135Toshiba’s worldwide offices136Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards137Hot Key Cards137Using the Hot Key Cards138Hot key functions138Help138Display brightness138Output (Display switch)139Disabling or enabling the touch pad140Keyboard hot key functions141Disabling or enabling wireless devices142Zoom (Display resolution)143Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors144Glossary145Index160Size: 4.85 MBPages: 165Language: EnglishOpen manual
