Toshiba Satellite C875D User Manual

User's ManualC870/C870D/C875/C875D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D

Disposal of batteries and/or accumulatorsThe crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates thatbatteries and/or accumulators must be collected anddisp

Moving the computerWhile the computer is designed for flexible day-to-day usage you shouldexercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to

Chapter 5Utilities and Advanced UsageThis chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer,and the advanced usage of some utiliti

TOSHIBA eco Utility This computer is equipped with "eco mode". Thismode slightly lowers performance of somedevices to reduce electric power

TOSHIBA ServiceStationThis application allows your computer toautomatically search for TOSHIBA softwareupdates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that aresp

Function keys Function keys are specific key combinations thatlet you quickly change the system configurationdirectly from the keyboard without runnin

Heat dispersal *1To protect against overheating, the processorhas an internal temperature sensor so that, if thecomputer's internal temperature r

Set (button)Click this button to register a password. After a password is set, youwill be prompted to enter it when you start the computer.After you s

If you forget your HDD User Password, TOSHIBA will NOT be able toassist you, and your HDD will be rendered COMPLETELY andPERMANENTLY INOPERABLE. TOSHI

some features that can power on the computer automatically (Wake-up onLAN, Task Scheduler, etc) may not work. You must turn the computer backon to ret

Sleep and ChargeThis tab allows you to set advanced features when the power of thecomputer is turned OFF. "Power OFF" includes Sleep Mode, H

Battery is a consumption product, since the battery time depends onthe usage of your computer. If the battery can not be charged at all,then it is a d

When Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the USB Wakeupfunction does not work for compatible ports. In that case, if there is aUSB port that does no

System LCD Only Selects the internal LCD, even if an externalmonitor is connected.BootThis tab allows you to modify the boot settings.Boot Priority Op

The Panel Open - Power On feature is supported with some models.KeyboardThis tab allows you to set conditions for the Keyboard.Function Keys modeThis

SATAThis tab allows you to set conditions for SATA.SATA Interface settingThis feature allows you to set SATA interface setting.Performance Let HDD wor

Notes on useThis software is a multimedia player which can be used to play back video,music and photo. However, some files may not be able to play bac

TOSHIBA PC Health MonitorThe TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor application proactively monitors anumber of system functions such as power consumption, battery

No matter which method is used, the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitorexplanation screen will be displayed.Clicking Next will display the "PC Health Monit

Do not use utilities, including those intended to enhance Hard DiskDrive access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damagedata.Do not shut do

Please make sure to use the default Boot Mode option in the BIOSsetup utility before restoring.To start BIOS Setup, press and hold the F2 key, and the

Restoring the pre-installed software from theRecovery Hard Disk DriveA portion of the total Hard Disk Drive space is configured as a hiddenrecovery pa

4. The names "OpenSSL Toolkit" and "OpenSSL Project" must not beused to endorse or promote products derived from this softwarewith

Chapter 6TroubleshootingTOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability, however, shouldproblems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed

Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to thecomputer - loose cables can cause signal errors.Inspect all connecting cables

Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, you shouldthen check the setup and configuration of yourhardware. First run through the items in thepr

The computer will not load advanced options during startupBy holding down one of the following keys during startup, your computerwill load advanced op

Problem ProcedureComputer shutsdown automatically.Leave the computer off until it reaches roomtemperature. If the computer has reached roomtemperature

Problem ProcedureBattery doesn’tcharge when the ACadaptor is attachedIf the battery is completely discharged, it will notbegin charging immediately, i

Real Time ClockProblem ProcedureThe BIOS settingand system date/time are lost.The charge in the Real Time Clock (RTC) batteryhas run out - you will ne

Problem ProcedureMarkings appear onthe computer'sdisplay panel.These marks may have come from contact with thekeyboard and Touch Pad while the di

Problem ProcedureYou cannot access aCD/DVD/Blu-rayDisc™ in the driveMake sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed.Press gently until it clicks in

Touch PadProblem ProcedureThe Touch Pad doesnot work.Check the Device Select settings.Click Desktop -> Desktop Assist (in taskbar) ->Control Pan

Copyright remains Eric Young's, and as such any Copyright notices in thecode are not to be removed.If this package is used in a product, Eric You

USB mouseProblem ProcedureOn-screen pointerdoes not respond tomouse operationIn this instance the system might be busy - Trymoving the mouse again aft

Sleep and Charge functionFor more information and settings, please refer to the Sleep and Chargesection.Problem ProcedureI cannot use theSleep and Cha

Problem ProcedureThe "USB Wakeupfunction" does notwork.When Sleep and Charge function is enabled, the"USB WakeUp" function does no

Problem ProcedureMonitor does notturn onAfter confirming that the monitor's power switch ison, you should check the connections to makesure that

Problem ProcedureWake-up on LANdoes not workMake sure the AC adaptor is connected. TheWake-up on LAN function consumes power evenwhen the system is of

Before you callSome problems you experience may be related to software or theoperating system so it is important that you investigate other sources of

IndexAAC adaptoradditional 4-41connecting 2-2DC IN 19V jack 3-2 BBatteryextending life 4-27monitoring capacity 4-26real time clock 3-10, 4-23save mode

accessing 5-8Boot 5-11display 5-10general 5-8keyboard 5-12LAN 5-13SATA 5-13USB 5-12window 5-8 KKeyboardFunction Key 4-2problems 6-7Windows special key

Wireless LAN 6-15 RRecovery hard disk drive 5-19Recovery Media 5-17, 5-19Restarting the computer 2-7SSD/SDHC/SDXC Cardformatting 4-36note 4-35 Securit

ENERGY STAR® ProgramYour Computer model may be ENERGY STAR®compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it islabeled with the ENERGY STAR logo

Optical disc drive safety instructionsBe sure to check the precautions at the end of this section.The drive model employs a laser system. To ensure pr

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Provide adequate ventilationAlways make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequateventilation and are protected from overheating when the power i

Heat injuryAvoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer isused for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While thetem

Bluetooth wireless technology InteroperabilityBluetooth™ Cards are designed to be interoperable with any product withBluetooth wireless technology tha

Table of ContentsChapter 1TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and SafetyCopyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks ... 1-1

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless products may berestricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives oft

Restrictions for Use of 5150-5350MHz Frequencies in EuropeItaly: - For private use, a generalauthorization is required if WAS/RLAN’s are used outside

RussianFederation:Limited e.i.r.p 100mW. Permitted to useonly for indoor applications, closedindustrial and warehouse areas,and on board aircraft.1. P

In the usual operating configuration, the distance between the antenna andthe user should not be less than 20cm. Please refer to the computer user’sma

stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factoryproduction lines (Other Radio Stations).1. Before using this equipment, ensure

Device AuthorizationThis device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and itbelongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-

Hong Kong Hungary Iceland IndiaIndonesia Ireland Italy JapanKorea Latvia Liechtenstein LithuaniaLuxemburg Malta Monaco NetherlandsNorway Philippines P

conditions. To avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of databy periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimumperform

Battery LifeBattery life may vary considerably depending on product model,configuration, applications, power management settings and featuresutilized,

electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design andconfiguration, and client design and software/hardware configurations.The actual transm

Battery ... 4-23Additional memory module ...

Chapter 2Getting StartedThis chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information tostart using your computer.Some of the features described

Charm By swiping in from the right edge (only for touchscreen models) or pointing the mouse pointer tothe lower-right (or upper-right) corner of yours

the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate frombattery power.The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from

Figure 2-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug)Figure 2-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug)Either a 2-pin o

Figure 2-4 Opening the display panel11. Display panelUse reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel. Openingit vigorously or slamming

Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows Setup.1. Open the display panel.2. Press and hold the computer's power button for two or three seconds.F

Shut Down ModeWhen you turn off the power in Shut Down Mode, no data will be savedand the computer will boot to the operating system's main scree

When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in placeswhere electronic devices are regulated or controlled, always completelyshut dow

Saves power by shutting down the system when the computerreceives no input or hardware access for the time period set by theSystem Sleep Mode feature.

Do not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferring data to externalmedia, such as USB devices, memory media or other externalmemory devices. Data wi

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Data save in Hibernation ModeWhen you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer will take amoment to save the current data in memory to the

Chapter 3The Grand TourThis chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it isrecommended that you become familiar with each before you

Power indicator The Power indicator normally glows white whenthe computer is turned on. However, if you turnthe computer off into Sleep Mode, this ind

Universal Serial Bus(USB 2.0) portsOne or two Universal Serial Bus ports, whichcomply to the USB 2.0 standard, are provided onthe left side of the com

Microphone jack A 3.5 mm mini microphone jack enablesconnection of a three-conductor mini jack forstereo microphone input.The integrated sound system

External RGB monitorportThis port provides 15-pin, analog RGB port.Please refer to the External RGB monitor port pinassignment section for information

Figure 3-5 The underside of the computer13241. Battery lock 3. Memory module slot2. Battery release latch 4. Cooling ventsProduct appearance depends o

Front with the display openThis section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order toopen the display, lift the display panel up and pos

Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you torecord video or take photographs with yourcomputer. You can use it for video chatting orvideo conf

Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest is usedto control the movement of the on-screen pointer.To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and moveyo

Chapter 1TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory andSafetyThis chapter states the legal, regulatory and safety information applicableto TOSHIBA computers.Copyright,

Hard Disk Drive The size of the hard disk drive varies dependingon the model.To check which type of HDD is included in yourmodel, open the TOSHIBA PC

Legal Footnote (Graphics Processing Unit (GPU))For more information regarding Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), pleaserefer to the Legal Footnotes secti

2. Select Enable PowerPlay™ check box, and then select the Enable Vari-Bright™ check box.If you want to improve the picture quality under the conditio

Blinking amber The battery charge is low. The AC adaptormust be connected in order to recharge thebattery.Indicates a problem with the power supply.Yo

Environmental RequirementsConditions Ambient temperature Relative humidityOperating 5°C (41°F) to 35°C(95°F)20% to 80%(noncondensing)Non-operating -20

Pin Signal Name Description I/O8 GND Ground 9 +5V Power Supply 10 GND Ground 11 Reserved Reserved 12 SDA Data Signal I/O13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync S

France: LCIE Switzerland: SEVGermany: VDE United Kingdom: BSI In Europe, two conductors power cord must be VDE type, H05VVH2-F orH03VVH2-F and f

Chapter 4Operating BasicsThis chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, highlightsthe precautions that should be taken when using it.Th

CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys arelocked into their uppercase format.NUM LOCK When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, you canuse the

Specialfunction modeStandard F1-F12 modeFunctionF8 FN + F8 Moves media forward.F9 FN + F9 Decreases the computer's volume.F10 FN + F10 Increases

Windows, Microsoft and the Windows logo are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation.Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by

3. Release ALT - the ASCII character will appear on the display screen.Optical disc drivesThe computer is installed with a DVD Super Multi drive, Blu-

1. When the computer’s power is on, press the eject button to open thedisc tray slightly.2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully open

If the disc is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed, the disc mightbe damaged. Also, the disc tray might not open fully when you press the

Writable discsThis section describes the types of writable discs. Check the specificationsof your drive to see the types of discs it can write.CDsCD-R

in this section. If you fail to do so, you may find that the optical disc drivemay not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite informa

DVD+R:MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 8x and 16x speed media)TAIYO YUDEN CO., Ltd. (for 8x and 16x speed media)DVD+R DL:MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA

Disc created in DVD-R DL format4 (Layer Jump Recording) cannot beread.When writing or rewritingPlease observe the following points while you write or

Close all other applications when using the TOSHIBA VIDEOPLAYER. Do not open any other applications or carry out any otheroperations during video play

Display Devices & AudioIf the video image is not displayed on an external display or television,stop the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER, and change the scre

TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc PlayerPlease be aware of the following limitations when you use TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player.Notes on UseThis software can only be

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached tothis equipm

To playback video on an external display or TV using TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player, use output devices like external displays or TV thathave HDCP suppor

playback to work on external display/TV, you need a 3D enabled display/TV that has an HDCP compliant HDMI port.3D playback feature supports the follow

The TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER is intended for playing DVD-Video,DVD-VR and video files and for viewing 2D home video content in 3D.The 3D playback of any v

Notes on 3D Playback for TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc PlayerThe 3D playback function can playback 3D video content, and your 2Dhome video content and other 2D

Depending on the system environment, the player may automaticallyswitch into 2D if you perform any of the following operations during 3Dplayback. Furt

Wireless communicationsThe computer’s wireless communication function supports some wirelesscommunication devices.Only some models are equipped with b

configuration, client design and software/hardware configurations. Thetransmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specifiedunder t

regulations may impose a number of limitations to the use of wirelesscommunication equipment.Radio Frequency Band 5GHz (5150-5850 MHz) (Revision aand

LANThe computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits persecond, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,100BASE-TX) or Gig

Do not connect any power supplying device to the LAN cable that isconnected to the LAN jack. Otherwise, malfunctions or damage mayoccur.1. Turn off th

Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC (ErP) and its related implementingmeasures.This product and the original options are designed to observe the relatedEM

completely discharged, the system will lose this information and the realtime clock and calendar will stop working.You can change the Real Time Clock

indicator flashes, the computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you donot lose any data, and automatically turn itself off.You must recharge a ba

The DC IN/Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in batteryoperating time when you try to charge a battery under the followingconditions:The batt

How much charge the battery contained to begin with.How you use optional devices, such as a USB device, to which thebattery supplies power.Whether you

4. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer, andto a wall outlet that is supplying power. The DC IN/Battery indicatorshould glow a

6. Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage the battery packand then lift it up to remove it from the computer.Figure 4-9 Releasing the b

You should place a mat beneath the computer in order to prevent thecomputer's lid from becoming scratched or damaged when you areinstalling/repla

6. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off.Figure 4-11 Removing the memory module cover121. Memory module cover 2. Scre

7. Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slotand gently insert the module into the slot at about a 30 degree anglebefore holdin

8. Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw.Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed.Figure 4-13 Se

Canadian regulatory information (Canada only)This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noiseemissions from digital apparatus

8. Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer.If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules and thecircuits locating

Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD/microSD Card.Please note that not all memory media have been tested and verifiedto work correctl

SDXC 64GBMemory media formatNew media cards are formatted according to specific standards. If you wishto reformat a media card, be sure to do so with

Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to recorddata.Inserting a memory mediaThe following instructions apply to all ty

Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep orHibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or data inthe memory media could

HDMI DeviceAn HDMI display device can be connected to the HDMI out port on thecomputer. To connect the HDMI display device, follow the steps as detail

3. To use the internal speakers on your computer, select Speakers. To usethe television or the external monitor that you have connected to thecomputer

Figure 4-19 Security lock121. Security lock slot 2. Security lockOptional TOSHIBA AccessoriesYou are able to add a number of options and accessories i

Microphone LevelFollow the steps below to change the microphone recording level.1. Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select Recordin

When audio power management is disabled, the button is black andconcave.Speaker ConfigurationClick the Auto Test button to confirm the internal spea