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200 Index cleaning 79 moving 80 non-system disk or disk error message 147 not accessing disk drives 146 running on battery power 98 setting up 40, 49 warning resume failure message 146 computer lock 80 computing tips 81 ConfigFree® 140 connecting to a power source 42 connection set up 121 control buttons 65 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 116 major features 116 desktop exploration 115 desktop icons 116 Device Manager 150 checking properties 151 devices keyboard 67 mouse 67 Disk Defragmenter 157 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 157 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 156 running slow 157 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 157 cannot read a diskette 157 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 155 external monitor not working 155 screen is blank 154 display device external 65 display output settings 66 display, external adjusting 67 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 113 double-click 65 DVD creating 96 DVD player general problems 168 DVD, using 91 E environment computer-friendly 37 error messages device driver conflict 149 general hardware problem 149 non-system disk or disk error 147 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 155 warning resume failure 146 Error-checking 156 Ethernet LAN port 121 expansion memory slot 50 exploring the desktop 115 ExpressCard™ checklist 162 computer stops working 162 errors 163 hot swapping fails 162 inserting 128 not recognized 163 problem solving 161, 162 removing 129 external monitor

Section	Page
Satellite® L40/L45 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	33
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
Creating a computer-friendly environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	40
Setting up your software	40
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
Adding optional external devices	41
Connecting to a power source	42
Charging the main battery	44
Using the computer for the first time	45
Opening the display panel	45
Your computer’s features and specifications	46
Turning on the power	46
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	53
Checking total memory	55
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	56
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	57
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	58
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	63
Installing drivers and applications	64
Using the TouchPad™	64
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	65
Control buttons	65
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	65
Using external display devices	65
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	66
Adjusting the quality of the external display	67
Using an external keyboard	67
Using a mouse	67
Connecting a printer	67
Setting up a printer	68
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	69
Turning off the computer	69
Options for turning off the computer	70
Using the Shut Down command	72
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	74
Using and configuring Sleep mode	76
Closing the display panel	79
Customizing your computer’s settings	79
Caring for your computer	79
Cleaning the computer	79
Moving the computer	80
Using a computer lock	80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	83
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	83
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	84
Special Windows® keys	84
Overlay keys	85
Using the overlay to type numeric data	85
Starting a program	86
Starting a program from the Start menu	86
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	87
Starting a program using the Start Search field	88
Saving your work	88
Printing your work	90
Backing up your work	91
Restoring your work	91
Using the optical drive	91
Optical drive components	92
Inserting an optical disc	93
Playing an audio CD	94
Playing optical media	95
Creating a CD/DVD	96
Removing a disc with the computer on	96
Removing a disc with the computer off	97
Caring for CD or DVD discs	97
Toshiba’s online resources	97
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	98
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	98
Running the computer on battery power	98
Battery Notice	99
Power management	100
Using additional batteries	100
Charging batteries	100
Charging the main battery	101
Charging the RTC battery	101
Monitoring main battery power	102
Determining remaining battery power	104
What to do when the main battery runs low	104
Setting battery notifications	105
Conserving battery power	105
Power Plans	106
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	107
Changing the main battery	108
Removing the battery from the computer	108
Inserting a charged battery	110
Taking care of your battery	111
Safety precautions	111
Maintaining your battery	112
Disposing of used batteries	113
Traveling tips	114
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	115
Exploring the desktop	115
Finding your way around the desktop	116
Setting up for communications	118
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	119
Connecting your computer to a network	120
An overview of using the Internet	122
The Internet	122
The World Wide Web	123
Internet Service Providers	123
Connecting to the Internet	123
Surfing the Internet	124
Internet features	124
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	125
Exploring audio features	125
Recording sounds	125
Using external speakers or headphones	126
Using PC Cards	126
Inserting a PC Card	127
Removing a PC Card	127
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	128
Using an ExpressCard™	128
Inserting an ExpressCard™	128
Removing an ExpressCard™	129
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	130
Inserting memory media	130
Removing memory media	131
Chapter 5: Utilities	132
TOSHIBA Assist	133
Connect	134
Optimize	135
TOSHIBA Application Installer	136
Mouse Utility	137
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	138
TOSHIBA Accessibility	139
ConfigFree®	140
Getting Started	140
ConfigFree® Utilities	141
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	144
Problems that are easy to fix	144
Problems when you turn on the computer	145
The Windows® operating system is not working	147
Using Startup options to fix problems	147
Internet problems	148
The Windows® operating system can help you	149
Resolving a hardware conflict	149
A plan of action	150
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	150
Memory problems	151
Power and the batteries	152
Keyboard problems	153
Display problems	154
Disk drive problems	156
Optical drive problems	158
Sound system problems	159
PC Card problems	159
ExpressCard™ problems	161
Printer problems	163
Modem problems	164
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	178
Hot Keys	178
Hot key functions	179
Volume Mute	179
Password security	179
Power plan	180
Sleep mode	180
Hibernation mode	181
Display modes	181
Display brightness	182
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	182
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	183
Keyboard hot key functions	183
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	184
Glossary	185

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Index

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

147

not accessing disk drives

146

running on battery power

setting up

warning resume failure message

146

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

140

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

121

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

116

major features

116

desktop exploration

115

desktop icons

116

Device Manager

150

checking properties

151

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

157

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

157

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

156

running slow

157

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

157

cannot read a diskette

157

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

155

external monitor not working

155

screen is blank

154

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

113

double-click

DVD

creating

DVD player

general problems

168

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

149

general hardware problem

149

non-system disk or disk error

147

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

155

warning resume failure

146

Error-checking

156

Ethernet LAN port

121

expansion memory slot

exploring the desktop

115

ExpressCard™

checklist

162

computer stops working

162

errors

163

hot swapping fails

162

inserting

128

not recognized

163

problem solving

161

162

removing

129

external

monitor