Toshiba L870-ST3NX2 Manual

Table of Contents

• Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 Series User’s Guide
• Contents
• Introduction
  • This guide
  • Safety icons
    • Other icons used
    • Your computer’s features and specifications
  • Other documentation
  • Service options
• Chapter 1: Getting Started
  • Selecting a place to work
    • Setting up a work environment
    • Keeping yourself comfortable
    • Computer user comfort recommendations
    • Good Working Posture
    • Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor
    • Typing style
    • Taking breaks and varying tasks
    • Mobile computing tips
    • Transporting the notebook
    • Seeking additional help
    • Check list
    • Precautions
    • Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
  • Setting up your computer
  • Connecting to a power source
  • Charging the main battery
  • Using the computer for the first time
    • Initial setup
    • Setting up your software
  • Registering your computer with Toshiba
  • To Shut down your computer
  • To Restart your computer
  • To place your computer in Sleep mode
  • Adding optional external devices
  • Adding memory (optional)
    • Installing a memory module
    • Removing a memory module
    • Checking total memory
  • Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
    • Creating recovery media
    • Restoring from recovery media
    • Refresh your PC (with user’s data)
    • Reset your PC
    • Installing drivers and applications
  • Using the touch pad
    • Adjusting touch pad settings
    • Disabling or enabling the touch pad
    • Connecting an external device
  • Using external display devices
    • Selecting video cables
    • Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device
    • Connecting an external monitor or projector
    • Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
    • Adjusting the quality of the external display
  • Customizing your computer’s settings
  • Caring for your computer
    • Cleaning the computer
    • Moving the computer
    • Using a computer lock
• Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
  • Computing tips
  • Using the keyboard
    • Function keys
    • Special Windows® keys
  • Mouse properties
  • Starting an app
    • Starting an app from the Start screen
  • Saving your work
  • Backing up your work
  • Using the optical disc drive
    • Optical disc drive components
    • Media control buttons
    • Inserting an optical disc
    • Removing a disc with the computer on
    • Playing optical media
    • Recording optical media
    • Removing a disc with the computer off
  • Toshiba’s online resources
• Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
  • Toshiba’s energy-saver design
  • Running the computer on battery power
    • Battery Notice
    • Power management
    • Charging the main battery
    • Charging the RTC battery
  • Monitoring main battery power
    • Determining remaining battery power
    • What to do when the main battery runs low
    • Setting battery notifications
    • Conserving battery power
    • Power Plans
  • Using the eco power plan
  • Changing the main battery
    • Removing the battery from the computer
    • Inserting a charged battery
  • Taking care of your battery
    • Safety precautions
    • Maintaining your battery
  • Disposing of used batteries
  • Traveling tips
• Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
  • Exploring the Start screen
    • Charms
    • Tiles
  • Exploring the desktop
    • Finding your way around the desktop
  • Windows® Store
  • Setting up for communications
    • Connecting your computer to a network
  • Exploring audio features
    • Recording sounds
    • Using external speakers or headphones
  • Using the Web Camera
  • Using the Memory card reader
    • Inserting memory media
    • Removing memory media
• Chapter 5: Utilities
  • Desktop Assist
    • Media & Entertainment
    • Tools & Utilities
    • Support & Recovery
  • eco Utility®
  • Setting passwords
    • Using a supervisor password
    • Using a user password
    • Deleting a user password
  • System Settings
  • Sleep and Charge
    • USB Sleep and Charge
    • Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
    • Power supply mode settings
  • Function Key
  • PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  • PC Health Monitor
  • Recovery Media Creator
  • Service Station
  • TOSHIBA Application Installer
• Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
  • Problems that are easy to fix
  • Problems when you turn on the computer
  • The Windows® operating system is not working
    • Using Startup options to fix problems
    • Internet problems
    • The Windows® operating system can help you
  • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    • Checking device properties
  • Memory problems
  • Power and the batteries
  • Keyboard problems
  • Display problems
  • Disk or storage drive problems
    • Error-checking
  • Optical disc drive problems
  • Sound system problems
  • Printer problems
  • Wireless networking problems
  • DVD operating problems
  • Develop good computing habits
    • Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
  • If you need further assistance
    • Contacting Toshiba
  • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
• Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys
  • Functions
    • Help file
    • Display brightness
    • Output (Display switch)
    • Disabling or enabling the touch pad
    • Media buttons
    • Volume Mute
    • Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    • Keyboard Function keys
    • Zoom (Display resolution)
• Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
• Glossary
• Index