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Index 221 network connection 131 set up 130 computer caring for 92 cleaning 92 moving 93 non-system disk or disk error message 166 not accessing disk drives 165 running on battery power 110 setting up 43, 51 warning resume failure message 165 computer lock 93 computing tips 94 ConfigFree® 159 Connectivity Doctor 160 profile settings 161 starting 159 connecting AC adaptor 44 power cord/cable 45 printer 80 connection set up 131 Ctrl keys 96 D desktop creating new icon 128 major features 128 desktop exploration 127 desktop icons 128 Device Manager 170 checking properties 170 devices keyboard 79 mouse 79 Disk Defragmenter 175 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 176 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 175 running slow 175 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 176 cannot read a diskette 176 display does not look normal/flickers 174 external monitor not working 174 display device connecting 77 display devices external 77 display output settings 78 display panel opening 47 display problems screen is blank 173 display, external adjusting 79 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 125 DVD using 103 DVD player general problems 181 E EasyGuard® 110 eject button optical disc drive 104 eject, optical disc drive 104 ENERGY STAR® 35 error messages non-system disk or disk error 166 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 174 warning resume failure 165 Error-checking 175 eSATA

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® L500 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Your computer’s features and specifications	39
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Connecting to a power source	44
Charging the main battery	46
Using the computer for the first time	47
Opening the display panel	47
Turning on the power	48
Setting up your software	49
Registering your computer with Toshiba	49
Adding optional external devices	49
Adding memory (optional)	50
Installing a memory module	50
Removing a memory module	55
Checking total memory	58
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	58
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	60
Recovering to a custom size partition	62
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	65
Creating recovery DVDs/media	67
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	69
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	71
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	73
Installing drivers and applications	73
Using the TouchPad™	74
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	76
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	76
Using external display devices	77
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	80
Setting up a printer	81
Turning off the computer	81
Options for turning off the computer	82
Using the Shut down command	84
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	86
Using and configuring Sleep mode	89
Closing the display panel	92
Customizing your computer’s settings	92
Caring for your computer	92
Cleaning the computer	92
Moving the computer	93
Using a computer lock	93
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	94
Computing tips	94
Using the keyboard	96
Character keys	96
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	96
Function keys	97
Special Windows® keys	97
Starting a program	97
Starting a program from the Start menu	98
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	98
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	99
Saving your work	100
Printing your work	101
Backing up your work	102
Restoring your work	103
Using the optical disc drive	103
Optical disc drive components	104
Inserting an optical disc	105
Playing an audio CD	106
Playing optical media	106
Recording optical media	107
Removing a disc with the computer on	107
Removing a disc with the computer off	108
Caring for optical discs	108
Toshiba’s online resources	108
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	109
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	109
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	110
Power management	111
Using additional batteries	112
Charging batteries	112
Charging the main battery	112
Charging the RTC battery	113
Monitoring main battery power	114
Determining remaining battery power	115
What to do when the main battery runs low	116
Setting battery notifications	116
Conserving battery power	117
Power Plans	118
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	119
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	120
Changing the main battery	120
Removing the battery from the computer	121
Inserting a charged battery	122
Taking care of your battery	123
Safety precautions	123
Maintaining your battery	124
Disposing of used batteries	125
Traveling tips	126
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	127
Exploring the desktop	127
Finding your way around the desktop	128
Setting up for communications	130
Connecting your computer to a network	131
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	131
Exploring audio features	133
Recording sounds	133
Using external speakers or headphones	134
Using the Web Camera	134
Using the Memory card reader	135
Inserting memory media	136
Removing memory media	136
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	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
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	151
Mouse Utility	152
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	153
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	155
TOSHIBA Accessibility	156
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	157
TOSHIBA Service Station	158
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	158
ConfigFree®	159
Getting Started	159
ConfigFree® Utilities	160
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	163
Problems that are easy to fix	163
Problems when you turn on the computer	164
The Windows® operating system is not working	167
Using Startup options to fix problems	168
Internet problems	169
The Windows® operating system can help you	169
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	170
Checking device properties	170
Memory problems	171
Power and the batteries	171
Keyboard problems	173
Display problems	173
Disk or storage drive problems	175
Optical disc drive problems	176
Sound system problems	177
Printer problems	178
Modem problems	179
Wireless networking problems	179
DVD operating problems	181
Develop good computing habits	182
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	183
If you need further assistance	187
Before you contact Toshiba	187
Contacting Toshiba	187
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	188
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	188
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	190
Hot Key Cards	190
Using the Hot Key Cards	191
Application Cards	192
Using the Application Cards	193
Card Case	193
Hot key functions	194
Volume Mute	194
Lock (Instant security)	195
Power plan	196
Sleep mode	197
Hibernation mode	198
Output (Display switch)	199
Display brightness	200
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	201
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	202
Zoom (Display resolution)	203
Keyboard hot key functions	203
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	204
Glossary	205
A	207
B	208
C	208
D	210
E	211
F	212
G	212
H	212
I	213
K	213
L	214
M	214
N	215
O	215
P	215
R	216
S	217
T	218
U	218
W	219

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Index

network connection

131

set up

130

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

166

not accessing disk drives

165

running on battery power

110

setting up

warning resume failure message

165

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

159

Connectivity Doctor

160

profile settings

161

starting

159

connecting

AC adaptor

power cord/cable

printer

connection

set up

131

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

128

major features

128

desktop exploration

127

desktop icons

128

Device Manager

170

checking properties

170

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

175

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

176

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

175

running slow

175

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

176

cannot read a diskette

176

display

does not look normal/flickers

174

external monitor not working

174

display device

connecting

display devices

external

display output settings

display panel

opening

display problems

screen is blank

173

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

125

DVD

using

103

DVD player

general problems

181

EasyGuard®

110

eject button

optical disc drive

104

eject, optical disc drive

104

ENERGY STAR®

error messages

non-system disk or disk error

166

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

174

warning resume failure

165

Error-checking

175

eSATA