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User's Manual
Satellite U840/U800 Series
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Getting Started Equipment checklist ............................................................................. 1-1 Getting Started ....................................................................................... 1-2 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed ............................................................... 2-1 Left side ..........................................................
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ......................................................... 4-7 Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition ................................................ 4-9 TOSHIBA Password Utility ................................................................. 4-13 HW Setup .............................................................................................. 4-14 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ............................................................
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Copyright © 2012 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. First edition January 2012 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, databases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright own
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Satellite U840/U800 Series QUALCOMM is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. ATHEROS is a trademark of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Realtek is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be used in this manual. FCC information FCC notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This equipment has been tested and found
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Satellite U840/U800 Series 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697 Telephone: (949) 583-3000 EU Declaration of Conformity This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE- Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on the Internet. CE compliance This product is labelled with the CE
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Automotive Environments Aircraft Environments Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA. The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be: Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. Malfunction of, or data loss from, this product caused by disturbances generated by other devices or machines in the near s
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Following information is only valid for EU-member States: Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product. They will be separated at the recycling centres. The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13, 2005. By participating in separate collection of product
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Satellite U840/U800 Series These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased. Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider for details regarding how to dispose of the computer and the batteries. REACH - Compliance Statement The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. TOSHIBA will meet all R
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Satellite U840/U800 Series ® ENERGY STAR Program ® Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies. TOSHIBA is a partner in the ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable opera
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. Conventions This manual uses t
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions. Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment. Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you
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Satellite U840/U800 Series General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual. Provide adequate ventilation Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are prote
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. It also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress. Heat injury Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the tempe
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to start using your computer. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items: TOSHIBA Portable Personal
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Satellite U840/U800 Series TOSHIBA Web Camera Application TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Sleep Utility User's Manual (this manual) You may not have all the software listed above depending on the model you purchased. Getting Started All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time. Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this computer. It is i
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Satellite U840/U800 Series the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power. The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost any country/region. The adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this computer. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer, or use AC adaptors specified b
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with the computer depending on the model. 2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the left of the computer. Figure 1-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 1 2 1. DC IN 19V jack 2. DC output plug 3. Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet - t
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Figure 1-4 Opening the display panel 1 1. Display panel Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer. Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel’s hinges and cause damage. Do not press or push on the display panel. Do not lift the computer by the display panel. Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in be
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Satellite U840/U800 Series Figure 1-6 Turning on the power 1 1. Power button Starting up for the first time The Windows 7 Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system. When it is displayed, be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully. Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shut Down Mode, Hibernation Mode or Sleep Mo
