Toshiba L870-ST3NX2 Manual

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Pages: 183 | Size: 5.91 MB

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