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Satellite® L300 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 2
failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 3
"Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 4
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949 - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 5
uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 7
problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 8
❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 9
5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 with an 802.11a device. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 10
this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 11
, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 12
2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 13
13 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approved to - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 14
14 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 15
of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. ❖ This - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 16
16 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. NOTE This device works on passive scan - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 17
17 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belgium - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 18
/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 19
finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of the IEEE 802.11n specification. An adapter with 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 20
or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 21
within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 22
to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 23
, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 24
2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 25
's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 26
INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 27
27 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, at www.eiae.org. As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 28 - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 29
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 - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 30
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 - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 31
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 - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 32
the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 136 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 137 Chapter 5: Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 148 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 149 Mouse Utility 150 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 33
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 - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 34
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 resolution 207 Keyboard hot key functions 208 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 35
in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 36
energy depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models, we would save more mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS manuals or all program functionality. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 37
prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most upto-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 38
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 39
, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 40
to do the first time you use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, of circumstances and locations. Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 41
❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 42
extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. Never to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 43
but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 46. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 44
turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. NOTE The names of windows on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 45
, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 44. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 51) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 46
to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 47
adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 48
receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 49
Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 50
in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 51
do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 52
recently, the memory module may be hot. The surrounding area may also be hot. Allow the module to cool to room temperature before replacing it. Avoid screwdriver that is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 53
system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 54
any static electricity you may have built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 55
with the matching key in the socket. notch latch connector latch key (Sample Illustration) Aligning the memory module with the socket 12 Firmly press the memory module into the memory slot's socket at approximately a 30-degree angle (to the horizontal surface of the computer). (Sample Illustration - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 56
of computer Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 57
15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 58
Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. NOTE If your system has the memory - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 59
Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 60
if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer. NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank DVDs to copy the hard drive recovery. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 61
on-screen prompts for completing the copy process. For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 66. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 62
hard disk drive using the utilities stored on your computer's HDD: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 63
image (recommended recovery method) Recovering a hard disk drive to its out of box state deletes all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 64
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk on the keyboard to restart the computer. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 65
drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard Screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover without changing the hard drive your keyboard to restart the computer. Recovering the C: partition with a user specified size Resizing and recovering your C: drive to - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 66
your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 67
-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 68
Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 69
easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Your - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 70
Using an external keyboard This hot key Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 71
support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on page 72. To connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 72
. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 73
damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 74
, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 75
may save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 76
the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 77
of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 78
or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. If you turn off the computer by closing the display panel, you can start it again by - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 79
Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 80
for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 81
Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Sleep. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the computer is in Sleep mode. Configuring Sleep mode options You can place - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 82
time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 83
for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 84
to suit your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For more information, see "Power Plans" on page 113. There are additional custom settings you can choose. See "Utilities - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 85
. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 86
tips ❖ Save your work frequently. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 87
-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Shut Down command - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 88
of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 89
program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 90
are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 91
Learning the Basics 91 Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 92
as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the contents of each drive and folder on your computer. To use this method, you should know the window, click the line that ends in "Local Disk (C:)." 6 In the left part of the window, under the Local Disk C: icon, double-click the folder containing the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 93
of the Start menu. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc. This is one of the most important rules of computing. When you turn off the computer using the Sleep - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 94
it a file name. (Sample Image) Save As dialog box 3 Choose the drive and folder where you want your file to be stored. 4 Type a file support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 95
Learning the Basics 95 Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with a .doc extension. Any file name with an extension of - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 96
time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 97
the computer on AC power. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer. Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 98
lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 99
disc. Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. The disc tray slides partially out of the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 100
tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 101
drive drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually . To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Click the optical drive icon. The disc drive computer may come with an optical drive that allows you to: ❖ - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 102
optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to your paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 103
Toshiba by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose discs to direct drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 104
Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 105
the design of individual components. Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while the computer is consuming full power. After a period of time, the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 106
with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 107
reduce the potential charge of the battery. Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 108
on battery power until the battery discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 109
is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main battery. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 110
Monitoring main battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Internal storage drive light Bridge Media Adapter light* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 111
as the age of the battery. What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 112
Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 113
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 Microsoft® has combined these options into preset Power Plans. Using one of these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own needs. The - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 114
114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 5 Click Change Advanced Settings to access settings for battery notification levels, internal storage drive power save time, etc. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are available for each item. 6 Click - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 115
Changing the main battery 115 Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 116
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 117
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 117 Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 118
. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 119
is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 120
120 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 121
or call 1-800-822-8837. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 122
programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 123
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 123 Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area (Sample Image) - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 124
Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start appears. Typical tasks in the Notification Area are Current time, Power usage mode, Mouse properties, and speaker volume. To activate a - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 125
may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. will be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 182. Connecting your computer to a network You - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 126
about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 127
an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 128
of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 129
Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer's modem (available on - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 130
in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 131
Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 speakers, use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be jack on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 132
on your computer model, the process of sending E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary. The Web Camera software, by and supports two types of PC Cards that you can install: ❖ Type I cards ❖ Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 133
PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged. NOTE Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 134
install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set manual or online Help. Using an ExpressCard® (Available on certain models) The ExpressCard®slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 135
Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an ExpressCard® 2 Insert the ExpressCard. 135 (Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCard 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do not force the card into position. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 136
of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from one media to another, use the drag-and-drop feature of the Windows® operating system. Inserting memory media The following instructions apply - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 137
Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 137 Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal . 3 Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read. Even when the Windows® message - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 138
is available on your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ ConfigFree® 138 - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 139
you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 140
140 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 141
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password 141 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 142
142 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 143
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility 143 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 144
that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample Image - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 145
again. Toshiba supports several types power-on password-Prevents unauthorized users from starting or restarting the computer. ❖ A supervisor password-Prohibits unauthorized users from accessing certain functions such as TOSHIBA screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 146
or others as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 147
. The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter provides power-on password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 148
OK to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 149
Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 150
then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons ❖ Pointers ❖ Pointer Options ❖ Wheel ❖ Hardware - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 151
tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 152
power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 153
❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 154
or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Silence Mode to make the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 155
can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 156
ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy section contains information about the ConfigFree® main screen, and how to start and set up ConfigFree . ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 157
The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply Connection band (a/b/g etc.) ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 158
when Internet Explorer® starts ❖ Devices-lets you enable or disable settings of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 159
Utilities ConfigFree® 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. 159 (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 160
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 161
computer shuts down completely. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 162
Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Data stored in the computer's memory has been lost. Data stored in the computer's internal storage drive may not be affected - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 163
.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 164
device. The voltage level must match exactly. The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 165
advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 166
the on-screen instructions. You can connect to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 167
you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 168
drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 169
only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 170
Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 107. Keyboard problems If, when you - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 171
keys on the external keyboard. You may have plugged the external keyboard in while the computer device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 172
that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the supported by the computer's internal display. To change the display properties: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and then Display Settings. 3 Adjust the screen - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 173
. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk or internal storage drive problems Problems with the internal storage drive or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 174
is loose, replace the label and try inserting the diskette again. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk or - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 175
type of disc you are using is compatible with your optical drive. For more information regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem is with an optical data disc, refer to the software's documentation - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 176
PC Cards (PCMCIA-compatible) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 177
one of the categories shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The operating system displays each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 167 for more information. Since screen appears. 2 Click Safely remove for the device you want - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 178
not supported. troubleshooting section. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models) ExpressCards® include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 179
the categories shown, for example: Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The operating each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 167 for more information. Since all Remove Hardware screen appears. 2 Click Safely remove for the device you - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 180
. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Check that - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 181
problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem Toshiba Web site at pcsupport - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 182
networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically adapter is recognized by the Windows® operating system, and that the driver is loaded. Carefully note any error messages-these will be very helpful if you should confer with a support - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 183
Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter. The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem 's Web site for recent firmware upgrades. Problems with WEP keys, in particular, are frequently addressed in new firmware - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 184
the list. 6 See "Checking device properties" on page 167 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Change the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 185
Save changes. The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. If the screen saver is enabled instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to an optical disc, or external hard disk - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 186
follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 187
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 187 3 Click Create. 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. 5 The Windows® operating system creates the Restore - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 188
drives, or hard drives. An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. No additional software is required. Most of the optical drives built into recent Toshiba storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 189
new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and . Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 190
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 191
along with its installation media ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 192
92800 Puteaux Cédex France Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 193
United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 194
and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Brightness - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 195
Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Double-click desired function. The associated hot key card appears at the top of the screen with its available options below it. 3 To cycle through the displayed options - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 196
information, refer to "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 153. Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Hardware Setup" on page 151. NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 197
Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the "stacked" card on the far right of the display. The Application Cards - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 198
close the Card Case, click the icon in the top corner of the screen. Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 199
) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable lock, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen will - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 200
200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window. Selecting this - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 201
Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 201 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 202
Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 203
Cards Hot key functions 203 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on display options (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 204
device. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 205
Cards Hot key functions 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi- - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 206
Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 68. Selecting - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 207
Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the desired resolution. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 208
Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 209
/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 210
's guide. AC alternating memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 211
read-only memory FAT file allocation table FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 212
it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector. An intelligent adapter (one that is capable of doing some processing) may also be called a controller. alternating current (AC) - The type of power usually supplied to residential and - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 213
second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs to check unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 214
displayed on the screen at a particular disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU - See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache - A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 215
- An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in one direction. Compare alternating current (AC). direct memory access (DMA) - A dedicated - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 216
- See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity , port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. extension - See file extension. external device - See device. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 217
to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a disk or read information from it. frontside bus - The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. Also called "system bus." See also bus. function keys - The keys labeled F1 through F12, typically located on the keyboard - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 218
feature of many Toshiba computers that saves to the internal storage drive the current state services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a task instead of using a pointing device such as a mouse. L L1 (level one) cache - Memory - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 219
by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system's logical drives may differ from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical drives. M memory - Typically refers to the computer's main memory, where programs are run and data is - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 220
screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced. non-system disk - A disk Basic operating systems. optical drive - A drive which reads plastic coated , hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 221
set of instructions that can memory - See ROM. reboot - See boot, restart. removable disk - A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A diskette is one example of a removable disk. resolution - A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 222
turn the computer on again. software - See program. Compare hardware. solid state drive -A data storage device that utilizes solid-state memory as opposed to a hard disk (see hard disk). Much like hard disks, solid state drives hold much more information than diskettes and are used for storage of - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 223
serial bus (USB) - USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million utility - A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Web - See World Wide Web. - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 224
real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 51, 61 start 124 C character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 167 click 68 communications network connection - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 225
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 - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 226
Service Providers 128 ISPs 128 J jack RJ-11 127 K keyboard character keys 88 function keys 89 hot keys 208 not working 162 overlay keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 170 using 88 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 M main battery removing 115 memory - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 227
100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 175 troubleshooting 175 using 97 optical media AC adaptor 47 cord/cable connectors 209 energy-saving features 104 problem solving 169 turning on 50 power button 51, 61 power plan hot key 114 power plans 113 power source 46 connecting 47 powering - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 228
Index precautions 41 primary button 68 printer connecting 71 problem solving 180, 181 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 169 accessing disk drives 162 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 169 cannot insert diskette in drive 174 cannot read a diskette 174 changing display - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 229
45 worldwide offices 192 TOSHIBA Assist 139 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 184 external keyboard 170 keyboard 170 keypad overlay 170 optical drive 175 turning on the computer 50 turning on the power 50 U user - Toshiba Satellite L305-S59071 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Se - Page 230
230 Index Windows® operating system Help and Support 166 problem solving 164 Windows® operating system desktop 122 Windows® Start menu 91 wireless networking 125 Wizards Connect to the Internet 126 World Wide Web 128 www 128
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Toshiba’s Support Web site
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Toshiba Customer Support Center
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