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204 Index saving files 88 screen blank 154 does not look normal/flickers 155 secondary button 65 set up communications 118 setting up adding memory 47 computer 40, 49 setting up a connection 121 Sleep mode 71 hot key 180 starting again from 79 sound problem solving 159 sounds recording 125 speakers using external 126 start button 117 Start Search field 88 starting a program 86 Start Search field 88 Windows® Explorer 87 Windows® Start menu 86 starting up the computer from Shut down 74 from Sleep 79 Startup menu problem solving 147 T Taskbar 117 telephone line connecting to modem 119 television adjusting display 67 Toshiba registering computer 41 worldwide offices 176 TOSHIBA Assist 133 Toshiba online resources 97 traveling tips 114 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 168 external keyboard 153 keyboard 153 keypad overlay 153 optical drive 158 turning on the computer 46 turning on the power 46 U using a file extension 90 Utilities 132 V video projector adjusting display 67 W warranty limited warranty 36 Web 123 Web sites 175 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 122 Windows Media® Player 94 Windows® Explorer 87 Windows® operating system Help and Support 149 problem solving 147 Windows® operating system desktop 115 Windows® Start menu 86 wireless networking 122 Wizards Dial-Up Networking Wizard 120 World Wide Web 123 www 123

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

saving files

screen

blank

154

does not look normal/flickers

155

secondary button

set up communications

118

setting up

adding memory

computer

setting up a connection

121

Sleep mode

hot key

180

starting again from

sound

problem solving

159

sounds

recording

125

speakers

using external

126

start button

117

Start Search field

starting a program

Start Search field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

147

Taskbar

117

telephone line

connecting to modem

119

television

adjusting display

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

176

TOSHIBA Assist

133

Toshiba online resources

traveling tips

114

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

168

external keyboard

153

keyboard

153

keypad overlay

153

optical drive

158

turning on the computer

turning on the power

using a file extension

Utilities

132

video projector

adjusting display

warranty

limited warranty

Web

123

Web sites

175

Wi-Fi®

wireless networking

122

Windows Media® Player

Windows® Explorer

Windows® operating system

Help and Support

149

problem solving

147

Windows® operating system desktop

115

Windows® Start menu

wireless networking

122

Wizards

Dial-Up Networking Wizard

120

World Wide Web

123

www

123