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Contents 35 TOSHIBA eco Utility 166 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 167 TOSHIBA Service Station 168 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 168 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when you turn on the computer............171 The Windows® operating system is not working 173 Using Startup options to fix problems 174 Internet problems 175 The Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems 185 Wireless networking problems 186 DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems.........188 Develop good computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196

Section	Page
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L700 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	50
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding optional external devices	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	59
Checking total memory	62
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	62
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	64
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	66
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	69
Recovering to a custom size partition	72
Creating recovery DVDs/media	74
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	76
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	78
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	80
Installing drivers and applications	80
Using the touch pad	81
Adjusting touch pad settings	84
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	84
Using external display devices	85
Selecting video cables	85
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device	85
Connecting an external monitor or projector	86
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	86
Adjusting the quality of the external display	87
Using an external keyboard	87
Using a mouse	87
Connecting a printer	88
Setting up a printer	89
Turning off the computer	89
Options for turning off the computer	90
Using the Shut down command	92
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	94
Using and configuring Sleep mode	97
Closing the display panel	100
Customizing your computer’s settings	100
Caring for your computer	100
Cleaning the computer	100
Moving the computer	101
Using a computer lock	101
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	102
Computing tips	102
Using the keyboard	103
Character keys	104
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	104
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	105
Function keys	105
Special Windows® keys	105
Overlay keys	106
Starting a program	107
Starting a program from the Start menu	107
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	108
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	109
Saving your work	109
Printing your work	111
Backing up your work	112
Restoring your work	112
Using the optical disc drive	113
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	113
Optical disc drive components	115
Inserting an optical disc	115
Playing an audio CD	117
Playing optical media	117
Recording optical media	117
Removing a disc with the computer on	118
Removing a disc with the computer off	118
Caring for optical discs	119
Toshiba’s online resources	119
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	120
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	120
Running the computer on battery power	120
Battery Notice	121
Power management	122
Using additional batteries	122
Charging batteries	122
Charging the main battery	123
Charging the RTC battery	123
Monitoring main battery power	124
Determining remaining battery power	125
What to do when the main battery runs low	126
Setting battery notifications	126
Conserving battery power	127
Power Plans	128
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	129
Changing the main battery	130
Removing the battery from the computer	130
Inserting a charged battery	132
Taking care of your battery	133
Safety precautions	133
Maintaining your battery	134
Disposing of used batteries	135
Traveling tips	136
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	137
Exploring the desktop	137
Finding your way around the desktop	138
Setting up for communications	140
Connecting your computer to a network	141
Exploring audio features	142
Recording sounds	142
Using external speakers or headphones	142
Using the Web Camera	143
Using the Memory card reader	144
Inserting memory media	144
Removing memory media	145
Chapter 5: Utilities	146
TOSHIBA Assist	147
Connect	148
Secure	149
Protect & Fix	150
Optimize	151
TOSHIBA Application Installer	152
Setting passwords	153
Using an instant password	153
Using a supervisor password	154
Using a user password	155
Deleting a user password	156
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	157
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	158
Mouse Utility	159
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	160
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	162
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	162
USB Sleep and Charge	162
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	164
Power supply mode settings	164
TOSHIBA Accessibility	165
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	166
TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator	167
TOSHIBA Service Station	168
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	168
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	170
Problems that are easy to fix	170
Problems when you turn on the computer	171
The Windows® operating system is not working	173
Using Startup options to fix problems	174
Internet problems	175
The Windows® operating system can help you	175
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	176
Checking device properties	176
Memory problems	177
Power and the batteries	177
Keyboard problems	179
Display problems	179
Disk or storage drive problems	181
Error-checking	181
Optical disc drive problems	182
Sound system problems	185
Printer problems	185
Wireless networking problems	186
DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems	188
Develop good computing habits	189
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	190
If you need further assistance	194
Before you contact Toshiba	194
Contacting Toshiba	195
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	195
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	196
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	198
Hot Key Cards	198
Using the Hot Key Cards	199
Hot key functions	199
Volume Mute	200
Lock (Instant security)	201
Power plan	202
Sleep mode	203
Hibernation mode	204
Output (Display switch)	205
Display brightness	206
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	207
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	208
Zoom (Display resolution)	209
Keyboard hot key functions	210
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	211
Glossary	212

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Contents

TOSHIBA eco Utility™

...........................................

166

TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator

..........................

167

TOSHIBA Service Station

......................................

168

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

.................................

168

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

...................................

170

Problems that are easy to fix

................................

170

Problems when you turn on the computer

............

171

The Windows

operating system is not

working

...........................................................

173

Using Startup options to fix problems

............

174

Internet problems

...........................................

175

The Windows

operating system can

help you

....................................................

175

Fixing a problem with Device Manager

.................

176

Checking device properties

.............................

176

Memory problems

................................................

177

Power and the batteries

........................................

177

Keyboard problems

...............................................

179

Display problems

..................................................

179

Disk or storage drive problems

.............................

181

Error-checking

................................................

181

Optical disc drive problems

...................................

182

Sound system problems

.......................................

185

Printer problems

...................................................

185

Wireless networking problems

..............................

186

DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems

.........

188

Develop good computing habits

...........................

189

Data and system configuration backup in

the Windows

operating system

...............

190

If you need further assistance

...............................

194

Before you contact Toshiba

............................

194

Contacting Toshiba

.........................................

195

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites

..........................

195

Toshiba’s worldwide offices

..................................

196