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222 Index connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 186 eSATA/USB combo port Using 137 exploring the desktop 127 external monitor not working 174 mouse 79 external display device HDMI™ Out port 77 RGB (monitor) port 77 external display, adjusting 79 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 175 file extensions 101 file, backing up 95 files backing up 102 printing 101 restoring 103 saving 100 Fn keys 96 function keys 97 H headphones using 134 Help and Support Windows® operating system 169 Hibernation mode 82 configuring 86 hot key 198 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 202 disabling or enabling wireless devices 201 display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 keyboard overlays 203 Lock (Instant security) 195 Output (Display switch) 199 power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 volume mute 194 Zoom (Display resolution) 203 zooming in 203 zooming out 203 Hot Key Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 hot key power plan 119 I icon 128 desktop 128 moving to desktop 128 recycle bin 128 safety 38 installation memory module 50 installing main battery 120, 122 memory modules 50 mouse 79 Internet bookmarked site not found 169 slow connection 169 URL address not found 169 J jack RJ-11 132 K keyboard character keys 96 function keys 97 hot keys 203 not working 165 special Windows® keys 97 troubleshooting 173 using 96 keyboard, external 79

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

connecting to the eSATA/USB

combo port

186

eSATA/USB combo port

Using

137

exploring the desktop

127

external

monitor

not working

174

mouse

external display device

HDMI™ Out port

RGB (monitor) port

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

175

file extensions

101

file, backing up

files

backing up

102

printing

101

restoring

103

saving

100

Fn keys

function keys

headphones

using

134

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

169

Hibernation mode

configuring

hot key

198

starting again from

hot key

disabling or enabling TouchPad™

202

disabling or enabling wireless

devices

201

display brightness

200

Hibernation mode

198

keyboard overlays

203

Lock (Instant security)

195

Output (Display switch)

199

power plan

196

Sleep mode

197

volume mute

194

Zoom (Display resolution)

203

zooming in

203

zooming out

203

Hot Key Cards

190

Hot key functions

194

hot key power plan

119

icon

128

desktop

128

moving to desktop

128

recycle bin

128

safety

installation

memory module

installing

main battery

120

122

memory modules

mouse

Internet

bookmarked site not found

169

slow connection

169

URL address not found

169

jack

RJ-11

132

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

203

not working

165

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

173

using

keyboard, external