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Device Manager, ENERGY STAR®

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Index 225 moving 84 non-system disk or disk error message 163 not accessing disk drives 162 running on battery power 105 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 162 computer lock 85 computing tips 86 ConfigFree® 156 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 126 control buttons 68 Ctrl keys 89 D desktop creating new icon 123 major features 123 desktop exploration 122 desktop icons 123 Device Manager 167 checking properties 167 devices keyboard 70 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 174 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 174 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 173 running slow 174 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 174 cannot read a diskette 174 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 172 external monitor not working 172 screen is blank 171 display device external 69 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 184 DVD, using 97 E ENERGY STAR® 35 error messages device driver conflict 166 general hardware problem 166 non-system disk or disk error 163 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 172 warning resume failure 162 Error-checking 173 exploring the desktop 122 ExpressCard® checklist 179 computer stops working 179 errors 180 hot swapping fails 179 inserting 134 not recognized 180 problem solving 178, 179 removing 135 external monitor not working 172 mouse 71 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 70

Section	Page
Satellite® L300 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery DVDs	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	66
Installing drivers and applications	67
Using the TouchPad™	67
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	68
Control buttons	68
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	68
Using external display devices	69
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	70
Using an external keyboard	70
Using a mouse	71
Connecting a printer	71
Setting up a printer	72
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Turning off the computer	73
Options for turning off the computer	73
Using the Shut Down command	76
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	78
Using and configuring Sleep mode	81
Closing the display panel	83
Customizing your computer’s settings	84
Caring for your computer	84
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	84
Using a computer lock	85
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	88
Character keys	88
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	89
Function keys	89
Special Windows® keys	89
Overlay keys	90
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	91
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	92
Starting a program using the Start Search field	93
Saving your work	93
Printing your work	95
Backing up your work	96
Restoring your work	96
Using the optical drive	97
Optical drive components	97
Media control buttons	98
Inserting an optical disc	99
Playing an audio CD	101
Playing optical media	101
Recording optical media	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	102
Removing a disc with the computer off	102
Caring for optical discs	103
Toshiba’s online resources	103
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	104
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	104
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	105
Power management	106
Using additional batteries	106
Charging batteries	107
Charging the main battery	107
Charging the RTC battery	108
Monitoring main battery power	109
Determining remaining battery power	110
What to do when the main battery runs low	111
Setting battery notifications	111
Conserving battery power	112
Power Plans	113
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	114
Changing the main battery	115
Removing the battery from the computer	115
Inserting a charged battery	117
Taking care of your battery	118
Safety precautions	118
Maintaining your battery	119
Disposing of used batteries	120
Traveling tips	121
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	122
Exploring the desktop	122
Finding your way around the desktop	123
Setting up for communications	125
Connecting your computer to a network	125
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	126
An overview of using the Internet	128
The Internet	128
The World Wide Web	128
Internet Service Providers	128
Connecting to the Internet	129
Surfing the Internet	129
Internet features	129
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	130
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	130
Using external speakers or headphones	131
Web Camera	132
Using PC Cards	132
Inserting a PC Card	133
Removing a PC Card	133
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	134
Using an ExpressCard®	134
Inserting an ExpressCard®	134
Removing an ExpressCard®	135
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	136
Inserting memory media	136
Removing memory media	137
Chapter 5: Utilities	138
TOSHIBA Assist	139
Connect	140
Secure	141
Protect & Fix	142
Optimize	143
TOSHIBA Application Installer	144
Setting passwords	145
Using an instant password	145
Using a supervisor password	146
Using a user password	147
Deleting a user password	148
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	149
Mouse Utility	150
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	151
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	154
TOSHIBA Accessibility	155
ConfigFree®	156
Getting Started	156
ConfigFree® Utilities	157
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	160
Problems that are easy to fix	160
Problems when you turn on the computer	161
The Windows® operating system is not working	164
Using Startup options to fix problems	164
Internet problems	165
The Windows® operating system can help you	166
Resolving a hardware conflict	166
A plan of action	166
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	167
Memory problems	168
Power and the batteries	169
Keyboard problems	170
Display problems	171
Disk or internal storage drive problems	173
Optical drive problems	175
Sound system problems	176
PC Card problems	176
ExpressCard® problems	178
Printer problems	180
Modem problems	181
Wireless networking problems	182
DVD operating problems	184
Develop good computing habits	185
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	186
If you need further assistance	190
Before you contact Toshiba	190
Contacting Toshiba	191
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	191
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	192
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	194
Hot Key Cards	194
Using the Hot Key Cards	195
Application Cards	196
Using the Application Cards	197
Card Case	197
Hot key functions	198
Volume Mute	198
Lock (Instant security)	199
Power plan	200
Sleep mode	201
Hibernation mode	202
Output (Display switch)	203
Display brightness	204
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	205
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	206
Zoom (Display resolution)	207
Keyboard hot key functions	208
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	209
Glossary	210

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Index

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

163

not accessing disk drives

162

running on battery power

105

setting up

warning resume failure message

162

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

156

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

126

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

123

major features

123

desktop exploration

122

desktop icons

123

Device Manager

167

checking properties

167

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

174

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

174

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

173

running slow

174

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

174

cannot read a diskette

174

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

172

external monitor not working

172

screen is blank

171

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

120

double-click

DVD player

general problems

184

DVD, using

ENERGY STAR®

error messages

device driver conflict

166

general hardware problem

166

non-system disk or disk error

163

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

172

warning resume failure

162

Error-checking

173

exploring the desktop

122

ExpressCard®

checklist

179

computer stops working

179

errors

180

hot swapping fails

179

inserting

134

not recognized

180

problem solving

178

179

removing

135

external

monitor

not working

172

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting