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218 Index network connection 129 set up 128 computer caring for 90 cleaning 90 moving 91 non-system disk or disk error message 163 not accessing disk drives 162 running on battery power 109 setting up 45, 53 warning resume failure message 162 computer lock 91 computing tips 92 ConfigFree® 156 Connectivity Doctor 157 profile settings 158 starting 156 connecting AC adaptor 46 power cord/cable 47 printer 79 connection set up 129 Ctrl keys 94 D desktop creating new icon 126 major features 126 desktop exploration 125 desktop icons 126 Device Manager 167 checking properties 167 devices keyboard 79 mouse 79 Disk Defragmenter 173 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 173 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 172 running slow 173 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 173 cannot read a diskette 174 display does not look normal/flickers 171 external monitor not working 172 display device connecting 77 external 76 display output settings 78 display panel opening 49 display problems screen is blank 170 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 123 DVD using 102 DVD player general problems 178 E eject button optical drive 103 eject, optical drive 103 ENERGY STAR® 37 error messages non-system disk or disk error 163 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 171 warning resume failure 162 Error-checking 172 exploring the desktop 125 external monitor not working 172

Section	Page
Satellite® L450 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	30
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Your computer’s features and specifications	41
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Turning on the power	50
Setting up your software	51
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding optional external devices	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	60
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	61
Recovering to a custom size partition	63
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	66
Creating recovery DVDs/media	68
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	69
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	71
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	72
Installing drivers and applications	73
Using the TouchPad™	73
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	75
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	76
Using external display devices	76
Connecting the display device	77
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	78
Adjusting the quality of the external display	79
Using an external keyboard	79
Using a mouse	79
Connecting a printer	79
Setting up a printer	80
Turning off the computer	80
Options for turning off the computer	81
Using the Shut down command	83
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	85
Using and configuring Sleep mode	87
Closing the display panel	90
Customizing your computer’s settings	90
Caring for your computer	90
Cleaning the computer	90
Moving the computer	91
Using a computer lock	91
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	92
Computing tips	92
Using the keyboard	93
Character keys	94
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	94
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	94
Function keys	94
Special Windows® keys	95
Overlay keys	95
Starting a program	96
Starting a program from the Start menu	96
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	97
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	98
Saving your work	98
Printing your work	100
Backing up your work	101
Restoring your work	102
Using the optical drive	102
Optical drive components	103
Inserting an optical disc	104
Playing an audio CD	105
Playing optical media	105
Recording optical media	106
Removing a disc with the computer on	106
Removing a disc with the computer off	107
Caring for optical discs	107
Toshiba’s online resources	107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	108
Running the computer on battery power	109
Battery Notice	109
Power management	110
Using additional batteries	110
Charging batteries	110
Charging the main battery	111
Charging the RTC battery	111
Monitoring main battery power	112
Determining remaining battery power	113
What to do when the main battery runs low	114
Setting battery notifications	114
Conserving battery power	115
Power Plans	116
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	117
Changing the main battery	118
Removing the battery from the computer	118
Inserting a charged battery	120
Taking care of your battery	121
Safety precautions	121
Maintaining your battery	122
Disposing of used batteries	123
Traveling tips	124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	125
Exploring the desktop	125
Finding your way around the desktop	126
Setting up for communications	128
Connecting your computer to a network	128
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	129
An overview of using the Internet	131
The Internet	131
The World Wide Web	131
Internet Service Providers	131
Connecting to the Internet	132
Surfing the Internet	132
Internet features	132
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	133
Exploring audio features	134
Recording sounds	134
Using external speakers or headphones	134
Using the Web Camera	135
Using the Memory card reader	136
Inserting memory media	136
Removing memory media	137
Chapter 5: Utilities	138
TOSHIBA Assist	139
Connect	140
Secure	141
Protect & Fix	142
Optimize	143
TOSHIBA Application Installer	144
Setting passwords	145
Using an instant password	145
Using a supervisor password	146
Using a user password	147
Deleting a user password	148
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	149
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	150
Mouse Utility	151
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	152
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	154
TOSHIBA Accessibility	155
TOSHIBA Service Station	156
ConfigFree®	156
Getting Started	156
ConfigFree® Utilities	157
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	160
Problems that are easy to fix	160
Problems when you turn on the computer	161
The Windows® operating system is not working	164
Using Startup options to fix problems	165
Internet problems	166
The Windows® operating system can help you	166
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	167
Checking device properties	167
Memory problems	168
Power and the batteries	168
Keyboard problems	170
Display problems	170
Disk or storage drive problems	172
Error-checking	172
Optical drive problems	174
Sound system problems	175
Printer problems	175
Modem problems	176
Wireless networking problems	177
DVD operating problems	178
Develop good computing habits	179
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	180
If you need further assistance	184
Before you contact Toshiba	184
Contacting Toshiba	184
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	185
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	185
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	187
Hot Key Cards	187
Using the Hot Key Cards	188
Application Cards	189
Using the Application Cards	190
Card Case	190
Hot key functions	191
Volume Mute	191
Lock (Instant security)	192
Power plan	193
Sleep mode	194
Hibernation mode	195
Output (Display switch)	196
Display brightness	197
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	198
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	199
Zoom (Display resolution)	200
Keyboard hot key functions	201
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	202
Glossary	203

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Index

network connection

129

set up

128

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

163

not accessing disk drives

162

running on battery power

109

setting up

warning resume failure message

162

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

156

Connectivity Doctor

157

profile settings

158

starting

156

connecting

AC adaptor

power cord/cable

printer

connection

set up

129

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

126

major features

126

desktop exploration

125

desktop icons

126

Device Manager

167

checking properties

167

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

173

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

173

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

172

running slow

173

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

173

cannot read a diskette

174

display

does not look normal/flickers

171

external monitor not working

172

display device

connecting

external

display output settings

display panel

opening

display problems

screen is blank

170

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

123

DVD

using

102

DVD player

general problems

178

eject button

optical drive

103

eject, optical drive

103

ENERGY STAR®

error messages

non-system disk or disk error

163

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

171

warning resume failure

162

Error-checking

172

exploring the desktop

125

external

monitor

not working

172