User manual TOSHIBA SATELLITE C875

[. . . ] 51 Program Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Caring for Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Storing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using Cables and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Cleaning Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The battery bay cover swings out but does not detach from the computer. Opening the Battery Bay 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay. If the computer is on, it automatically detects the battery. Inserting a Battery 3 Push the battery bay cover up until it clicks into place. 26 )deilppus( yrettaB pu gnicaf ogol OIAV Turning On Your Computer Once you connect the AC adapter to the computer, the battery begins to charge whether the computer is on or off. The battery indicator shows the battery status. The indicator blinks as the battery charges. See "Powering Your Computer" in your online VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. To connect the AC adapter 1 Plug the cable attached to the AC adapter into the DC IN port on your computer. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer 2 . Plug one end of the power cord into the AC adapter, and plug the other end into an AC outlet. Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer. Turning on the computer To turn on the computer 1 Slide the release lever to the right, and lift the cover while holding the bottom of the computer firmly. )deilppus( d roc r e wo P 27 )d eilppus( r etp ada CA trop NI CD VAIO® Computer Quick Start Opening the Computer 2 Press the power button until the power indicator turns on. Turning on the Computer If you hold the power button down, the computer turns off. 3 If necessary, adjust the brightness controls for the computer screen (LCD) as follows: To increase light intensity, press and release the Fn+F5 keys. Press the Up Arrow key or Right Arrow key . To decrease light intensity, press and release the Fn+F5 keys. Press the Down Arrow key or Left Arrow key . 28 nottub rewoP rotacidni rewoP r e v el e s a el e R Turning On Your Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touch pad. Describing the touch pad Touch pad Action Point Description Slide one finger on the touch pad to place the pointer on an item or object. Press the left button twice. Click Double-click retnioP nottub thgiR dna tfeL dap hcuoT 29 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Action Right-click Description Press the right button once. Select the Turn Off Computer at the bottom of the Start menu. The Turn off computer window appears. 33 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Click Turn Off. Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents. 4 Wait for your computer to turn off automatically. The computer is off when the power indicator turns off. During a period of inactivity, you can conserve battery life by using the power saving modes. See "Controlling Power Management" in the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for more information. 5 If you are unable to turn off your computer, then restart the computer. Press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The Windows Task Manager dialog box appears. Select Restart from the Shut Down menu. If you are still unable to turn off the computer, press and hold the power button. This operation may result in data loss. 34 Expanding Your Computing Power This section helps you get started upgrading computer memory and locating information about preinstalled software programs. Upgrading Memory Locating Preinstalled Programs 35 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Upgrading Memory Depending on the configuration you purchased, your computer may accept additional memory modules. For information about installation procedures, refer to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide and print those relevant steps. See "Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide" on page 31. The specifications supplied with your computer lists the amount of installed memory and required memory modules for upgrades. Locating Preinstalled Programs Your computer comes with a variety of preinstalled audio/video programs. The following sources offer a list of preinstalled programs, descriptions, and information: VAIO® Computer User Guide -- The "Preinstalled Programs" chapter of your online VAIO® Computer User Guide contains a list of programs, descriptions, and support information. [. . . ] The computer's electromagnetic field may cause a malfunction. Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Do not place your computer on porous surfaces such as rugs or blankets, or near materials such as curtains or draperies that may block its ventilation slots. Leave a space of at least 8 inches (20 cm) behind the back of the computer. [. . . ]