User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® U800W 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 battery39Using the computer for the first time39Setting up your software40Registering 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 settings63Disabling or enabling the touch pad63Connecting an external device64Using external display devices64Selecting video cables64Connecting an HDMI®-compatible television or display device65Directing the display output when you turn on the computer65Adjusting the quality of the external display66Customizing your computer’s settings66Caring for your computer66Cleaning the computer67Moving the computer67Using a computer lock67Chapter 2: Learning the Basics69Computing tips69Using the keyboard70Character keys71Function keys71Special Windows® keys71Backlit keyboard72Starting a program72Starting a program using the Search programs and files field72Starting a program from the Start menu73Saving your work73Backing up your work74Restoring your work74Toshiba’s online resources75Chapter 3: Mobile Computing76Toshiba’s energy-saver design76Running the computer on battery power76Battery Notice76Power management77Charging batteries78Charging the main battery78Charging the RTC battery79Monitoring main battery power79Determining remaining battery power81What to do when the main battery runs low81Setting battery notifications81Conserving battery power82Power Plans83Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan84Changing the main battery84Taking care of your battery85Safety precautions85Maintaining your battery86Disposing of your computer86Traveling tips87Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features88Exploring the desktop88Finding your way around the desktop89Setting up for communications91Connecting your computer to a network92Exploring audio features92Recording sounds92Using external speakers or headphones93Using the Web Camera93Using the memory card reader94Inserting memory media94Removing memory media95Chapter 5: Utilities96TOSHIBA Assist97Connect98Secure99Protect & Fix100Optimize101TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator102TOSHIBA Application Installer102Setting passwords103Using a supervisor password104Using a user password105Deleting a user password106TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility107TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility108Mouse Utility109TOSHIBA Hardware Setup110TOSHIBA Sleep Utility112Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility112USB Sleep and Charge112Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge114Power supply mode settings114Sleep and Music115TOSHIBA Accessibility116TOSHIBA eco Utility™117TOSHIBA Service Station117TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor118TOSHIBA Split Screen Utility119Settings120Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong123Problems that are easy to fix123Problems when you turn on the computer124The Windows® operating system is not working126Using Startup options to fix problems126Internet problems127The Windows® operating system can help you128Fixing a problem with Device Manager128Checking device properties128Memory problems129Power and the batteries129Keyboard problems130Display problems131Disk or storage drive problems132Error-checking133Sound system problems133Wireless networking problems134Develop good computing habits135Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system136If you need further assistance141Contacting Toshiba141Other Toshiba Internet Web sites141Toshiba’s worldwide offices142Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards144Hot Key Cards144Using the Hot Key Cards145Hot key functions145Help145Display brightness145Output (Display switch)146Disabling or enabling the touch pad147Keyboard hot key functions148Disabling or enabling wireless devices149Zoom (Display resolution)150Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors151Glossary152A154B155C156D157E158F159G159H159I160K160L160M161N162O162P162R163S164T165U165W165Index167Size: 3.61 MBPages: 172Language: EnglishOpen manual
