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Index 209 computer caring for 73 cleaning 73 moving 74 non-system disk or disk error message 149 not accessing disk drives 148 running on battery power 93 setting up 41, 50 warning resume failure message 148 computer lock 74 computing tips 75 ConfigFree® 142 connecting to a power source 43 connection set up 114 control buttons 57 Ctrl keys 77 D desktop creating new icon 111 major features 111 desktop exploration 110 desktop icons 111 Device Manager 153 checking properties 153 devices keyboard 60 mouse 60 Disk Defragmenter 159 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 160 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 159 running slow 159 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 160 cannot read a diskette 160 connecting 61 external, connecting 61 display does not look normal/flickers 157 external monitor not working 158 screen is blank 157 display device external 58 display output settings 58 display, external adjusting 59 disposal information 24 disposing of used batteries 108 double-click 57 DVD player general problems 168 DVD, using 84 E error messages device driver conflict 152 general hardware problem 152 non-system disk or disk error 149 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 158 warning resume failure 148 Error-checking 159 exploring the desktop 110 ExpressCard® checklist 162 computer stops working 163 errors 164 hot swapping fails 163 inserting 120 not recognized 163 problem solving 162 removing 121 external monitor not working 158 mouse 60 external diskette drive connecting 61

Section	Page
Satellite® L350 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	25
Introduction	32
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	36
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Setting up a work environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	40
Setting up your computer	40
Setting up your software	41
Registering your computer with Toshiba	42
Adding optional external devices	42
Connecting to a power source	43
Charging the main battery	45
Using the computer for the first time	46
Opening the display panel	46
Your computer’s features and specifications	47
Turning on the power	47
Adding memory (optional)	48
Installing a memory module	49
Removing a memory module	54
Checking total memory	56
Using the TouchPad™	57
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	57
Control buttons	57
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	58
Using external display devices	58
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	58
Adjusting the quality of the external display	59
Using an external keyboard	60
Using a mouse	60
Connecting a printer	60
Setting up a printer	61
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	61
Turning off the computer	62
Options for turning off the computer	62
Using the Shut Down command	65
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	67
Using and configuring Sleep mode	70
Closing the display panel	73
Customizing your computer’s settings	73
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	73
Moving the computer	74
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	75
Computing tips	75
Using the keyboard	77
Character keys	77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	77
Function keys	78
Special Windows® keys	78
Starting a program	78
Starting a program from the Start menu	79
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	79
Starting a program using the Start Search field	80
Saving your work	81
Printing your work	82
Backing up your work	83
Restoring your work	84
Using the optical drive	84
Optical drive components	85
Media control buttons	86
Inserting an optical disc	86
Playing an audio CD	88
Playing optical media	89
Recording optical media	89
Removing a disc with the computer on	90
Removing a disc with the computer off	90
Caring for optical discs	91
Toshiba’s online resources	91
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	92
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	92
Running the computer on battery power	93
Battery Notice	93
Power management	94
Using additional batteries	94
Charging batteries	95
Charging the main battery	95
Charging the RTC battery	96
Monitoring main battery power	97
Determining remaining battery power	99
What to do when the main battery runs low	99
Setting battery notifications	100
Conserving battery power	100
Power Plans	101
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	102
Changing the main battery	103
Removing the battery from the computer	103
Inserting a charged battery	105
Taking care of your battery	106
Safety precautions	106
Maintaining your battery	107
Disposing of used batteries	108
Traveling tips	109
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	110
Exploring the desktop	110
Finding your way around the desktop	111
Setting up for communications	113
Connecting your computer to a network	113
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	114
An overview of using the Internet	116
The Internet	116
The World Wide Web	116
Internet Service Providers	116
Connecting to the Internet	117
Surfing the Internet	117
Internet features	117
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	118
Exploring audio features	118
Recording sounds	118
Using external speakers or headphones	119
Web Camera	120
Using an ExpressCard®	120
Inserting an ExpressCard®	120
Removing an ExpressCard®	121
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	121
Inserting memory media	122
Removing memory media	122
Chapter 5: Utilities	124
TOSHIBA Assist	125
Connect	126
Secure	127
Protect & Fix	128
Optimize	129
Setting passwords	130
Using an instant password	130
Using a supervisor password	131
Using a user password	132
Deleting a user password	133
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	134
Mouse Utility	135
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	136
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	138
TOSHIBA Button Support	139
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	140
TOSHIBA Accessibility	141
ConfigFree®	142
Getting Started	142
ConfigFree® Utilities	143
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	146
Problems that are easy to fix	146
Problems when you turn on the computer	147
The Windows® operating system is not working	150
Using Startup options to fix problems	150
Internet problems	151
The Windows® operating system can help you	152
Resolving a hardware conflict	152
A plan of action	152
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	153
Memory problems	154
Power and the batteries	155
Keyboard problems	156
Display problems	157
Disk drive problems	159
Optical drive problems	160
Sound system problems	161
ExpressCard® problems	162
Printer problems	164
Modem problems	165
Wireless networking problems	165
DVD operating problems	168
Develop good computing habits	169
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	170
If you need further assistance	174
Before you contact Toshiba	174
Contacting Toshiba	175
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	175
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	176
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	178
Hot Key Cards	178
Using the Hot Key Cards	179
Application Cards	180
Using the Application Cards	181
Card Case	181
Hot key functions	182
Volume Mute	182
Lock (Instant security)	183
Power plan	184
Sleep mode	185
Hibernation mode	186
Output (Display switch)	187
Display brightness	188
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	189
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	190
Zoom (Display resolution)	191
Keyboard hot key functions	192
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	193
Glossary	194

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Index

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

149

not accessing disk drives

148

running on battery power

setting up

warning resume failure message

148

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

142

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

114

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

111

major features

111

desktop exploration

110

desktop icons

111

Device Manager

153

checking properties

153

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

159

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

160

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

159

running slow

159

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

160

cannot read a diskette

160

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

157

external monitor not working

158

screen is blank

157

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

108

double-click

DVD player

general problems

168

DVD, using

error messages

device driver conflict

152

general hardware problem

152

non-system disk or disk error

149

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

158

warning resume failure

148

Error-checking

159

exploring the desktop

110

ExpressCard®

checklist

162

computer stops working

163

errors

164

hot swapping fails

163

inserting

120

not recognized

163

problem solving

162

removing

121

external

monitor

not working

158

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting