User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® L800/S800 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 Plans100Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan101Changing the main battery102Removing the battery from the computer102Inserting a charged battery103Taking care of your battery105Safety precautions105Maintaining your battery106Disposing of used batteries106Traveling 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 password126TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility127TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility128Mouse Utility129TOSHIBA Hardware Setup130TOSHIBA Sleep Utility132Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility132USB Sleep and Charge132Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge134Power supply mode settings134TOSHIBA Accessibility135TOSHIBA eco Utility™136TOSHIBA Service Station137TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor137Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong139Problems that are easy to fix139Problems when you turn on the computer140The Windows® operating system is not working142Using Startup options to fix problems143Internet problems144The Windows® operating system can help you144Fixing a problem with Device Manager145Checking device properties145Memory problems146Power and the batteries146Keyboard problems148Display problems148Disk or storage drive problems150Error-checking150Optical disc drive problems151Sound system problems152Printer problems152Wireless networking problems153DVD operating problems155Develop good computing habits156Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system157If you need further assistance161Contacting Toshiba162Other Toshiba Internet Web sites162Toshiba’s worldwide offices162Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards164Hot Key Cards164Using the Hot Key Cards165Hot key functions165Volume Mute166Lock (Instant security)166Display brightness166Output (Display switch)167Disabling or enabling the touch pad168Keyboard hot key functions169Disabling or enabling wireless devices170Zoom (Display resolution)171Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors172Glossary173Index188Size: 4.83 MBPages: 194Language: EnglishOpen manual
