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Index 225 S safety computer 126 disposing of batteries 125 icons 38 precautions 41 safety precautions main battery 123 saving files 100 screen does not look normal/flickers 174 screen problems blank screen 173 Search programs and files field 99 set up communications 130 setting up AC adaptor 44 adding memory 50 computer 43, 51 work environment 40 setting up a connection 131 Sleep mode 83 hot key 197 starting again from 92 sound problem solving 177 sounds recording 133 speakers using external 134 start button 129 starting a program 97 Search programs and files field 99 Windows® Explorer 98 Windows® Start menu 98 starting up the computer from Shut down 86 from Sleep 92 Startup menu problem solving 168 supervisor password, deleting 147 supervisor password, set up 146 T taskbar 129 telephone line connecting to modem 131 television adjusting display 79 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 49 worldwide offices 188 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Toshiba accessories memory 50 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Toshiba EasyGuard® 110 TOSHIBA eco power plan using 120 TOSHIBA eco Utility 157 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 149 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 153 Toshiba online resources 108 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 150 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 158 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 151 TOSHIBA Service Station 158 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 155 TouchPad™ adjusting settings 76 disabling 76 enabling 76 using 74 traveling tips 126 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 181 external keyboard 173 keyboard 173 optical disc drive 176

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

safety

computer

126

disposing of batteries

125

icons

precautions

safety precautions

main battery

123

saving files

100

screen

does not look normal/flickers

174

screen problems

blank screen

173

Search programs and files field

set up communications

130

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory

computer

work environment

setting up a connection

131

Sleep mode

hot key

197

starting again from

sound

problem solving

177

sounds

recording

133

speakers

using external

134

start button

129

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

168

supervisor password, deleting

147

supervisor password, set up

146

taskbar

129

telephone line

connecting to modem

131

television

adjusting display

connecting

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

188

TOSHIBA Accessibility

156

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

144

TOSHIBA Assist

139

Toshiba EasyGuard®

110

TOSHIBA eco power plan

using

120

TOSHIBA eco Utility

157

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

149

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

153

Toshiba online resources

108

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

150

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

158

TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card

Format Utility

151

TOSHIBA Service Station

158

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

155

TouchPad™

adjusting settings

disabling

enabling

using

traveling tips

126

troubleshooting

DVD player

general problems

181

external keyboard

173

keyboard

173

optical disc drive

176