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For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 128 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. At this guide. GMAD00329012 12/12
For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 128 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. At this guide. GMAD00329012 12/12
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... of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer...
... of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer...
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... 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an...
... 45 Removing a memory module 51 Checking total memory 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67 Using external display devices 67 Selecting video cables 68 Connecting an...
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Contents 23 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the...
Contents 23 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 118 System Settings 119 Sleep and Charge 120 USB Sleep and Charge 120 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......122 Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the...
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... Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices...
... Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices...
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... when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the...
... when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are designed for a product Series. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the...
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... the backup folder. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save your computer must be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process your data...
... the backup folder. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save your computer must be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process your data...
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...select an item or text on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling ... select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by computer model....
...select an item or text on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling ... select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by computer model....
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... that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 159. You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your...
... that came with a built-in display, but you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the device's video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4 Turn on page 159. You can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: NOTE To locate your...
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...; Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to recordable optical media. For details on other computers or optical media recorders. These problems are not due to your computer may not record on the configuration, your computer's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities. Copy protection technology may not play back optical media...
...; Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to recordable optical media. For details on other computers or optical media recorders. These problems are not due to your computer may not record on the configuration, your computer's product specification for listing of specific format compatibilities. Copy protection technology may not play back optical media...
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... cases, power on the computer to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players. This function can use the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge the device. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with the USB specification. 120 Utilities Sleep and Charge ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default...
... cases, power on the computer to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile phones or portable digital music players. This function can use the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge the device. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with the USB specification. 120 Utilities Sleep and Charge ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default...
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... work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the computer is turned off. Utilities Sleep and Charge 121 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. As for compatible port. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB...
... work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the computer is turned off. Utilities Sleep and Charge 121 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled. As for compatible port. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB...
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... data protection levels as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. Additionally, TOSHIBA may be used to the examples specified here. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date...
... data protection levels as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (available on the computer's internal storage drive. Additionally, TOSHIBA may be used to the examples specified here. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date...
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... by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your computer. 126 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you wish.
... by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your new computer running at its out-of-box state, if necessary. Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your computer. 126 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator utility enables you to create recovery media that can then choose to install the updates if you wish.
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... saved to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on page 60. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in some way such as installing a new application or...
... saved to their defaults For more information, see "Reset your PC" on page 60. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you may need to start properly, you change ❖ Your computer settings will launch. To enter the Boot menu manually: 1 Press Ctrl, Alt, and Del simultaneously (once). 2 Press the Power button in some way such as installing a new application or...
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... battery is connected to a power source and turned on the face of the optical disc drive tray. Make sure the computer is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for file recovery procedures. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Make sure the...
... battery is connected to a power source and turned on the face of the optical disc drive tray. Make sure the computer is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. If you need to remove a disc and cannot turn on the computer (for file recovery procedures. Many software packages automatically create backup files. Make sure the...
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... verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your network. ❖ If you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to connect through. these will be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the driver is loaded. Problems with a support technician at a later time. 146 If Something Goes Wrong...
... verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your network. ❖ If you are case-sensitive. ❖ Check the Windows® Control Panel's Device Manager to connect through. these will be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the driver is loaded. Problems with a support technician at a later time. 146 If Something Goes Wrong...
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... utility software such as read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your files with File History under the System and Security heading. Follow the on battery power. Search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. If anything , use the System Restore utility to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to...
... utility software such as read from the list that appears. 2 Click Save backup copies of your files with File History under the System and Security heading. Follow the on battery power. Search for installing hardware and software Here are also widely available. If anything , use the System Restore utility to launch the Windows® Help and Support screen. Since problems with either hardware or software can write to...
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... 38 Sleep mode 44 computer lock 71 computer will not start troubleshooting 129 computing habits troubleshooting 148 computing tips 73 connecting AC adaptor 38 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 105 external device 67 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 68 monitor 68 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting...
... 38 Sleep mode 44 computer lock 71 computer will not start troubleshooting 129 computing habits troubleshooting 148 computing tips 73 connecting AC adaptor 38 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 40 computer to a network 105 external device 67 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 68 monitor 68 power cord/cable 40 power source 39 cooling fan adequate ventilation 37 customize computer settings 70 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting...
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... cord/cable 40 cord/cable connectors 162 energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset...
... cord/cable 40 cord/cable connectors 162 energy-saving features 84 power management 86 optimum performance 86 power plans selecting power plan options 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset...