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222 Index memory module 57 RJ-11 jack 130 running the computer on battery power 109 S safety computer 124 disposing of batteries 123 icons 40 precautions 43 safety precautions main battery 121 saving files 98 screen does not look normal/flickers 171 screen problems blank screen 170 Search programs and files field 98 set up communications 128 setting up AC adaptor 46 adding memory 52 computer 45, 53 work environment 42 setting up a connection 129 Sleep mode 82 hot key 194 starting again from 90 sound problem solving 175 sounds recording 134 speakers using external 134 start button 127 starting a program 96 Search programs and files field 98 Windows® Explorer 97 Windows® Start menu 96 starting up the computer from Shut down 85 from Sleep 90 Startup menu problem solving 165 supervisor password, deleting 147 supervisor password, set up 146 T taskbar 127 telephone line connecting to modem 129 television adjusting display 79 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 185 TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 Toshiba accessories memory 52 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 TOSHIBA Assist 139 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 149 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 152 Toshiba online resources 107 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 150 TOSHIBA Service Station 156 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 154 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 75 disabling 76 enabling 76 using 73 traveling tips 124 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 178 external keyboard 170 keyboard 170 optical drive 174 turning on the computer 50

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

memory module

RJ-11 jack

130

running the computer on battery power

109

safety

computer

124

disposing of batteries

123

icons

precautions

safety precautions

main battery

121

saving files

screen

does not look normal/flickers

171

screen problems

blank screen

170

Search programs and files field

set up communications

128

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory

computer

work environment

setting up a connection

129

Sleep mode

hot key

194

starting again from

sound

problem solving

175

sounds

recording

134

speakers

using external

134

start button

127

starting a program

Search programs and files field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

165

supervisor password, deleting

147

supervisor password, set up

146

taskbar

127

telephone line

connecting to modem

129

television

adjusting display

connecting

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

185

TOSHIBA Accessibility

155

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

144

TOSHIBA Assist

139

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

149

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

152

Toshiba online resources

107

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

150

TOSHIBA Service Station

156

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

154

TouchPad™

adjusting settings

disabling

enabling

using

traveling tips

124

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

178

external keyboard

170

keyboard

170

optical drive

174

turning on the computer