Toshiba L305-S5933 Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series
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Satellite® L300 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 2
failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 3
applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 4
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 5
uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 6
method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 7
connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 8
radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 9
que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 10
be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 11
, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 12
It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station not install the embedded wireless module into other device. ❖ 5.17 GHz - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 13
NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. NOTE This device works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 14
14 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 15
is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 16
by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. NOTE This device works on passive scan only. A peer-to-peer mode is not available in 802.11a and Turbo Mode. Argentina Azerbaijan Brazil Chile Costa Rica Denmark - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 17
17 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belgium - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 18
Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is approved to the radio 52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 19
1.0, of the IEEE 802.11n specification. An adapter with 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point to which it connects. Connection compatibility with the wireless equipment in Draft 11n mode is not guaranteed - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 20
optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 21
and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 22
Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 23
, microwave ovens, licensed radio stations and non-licensed specified low-power radio stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factory the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 24
MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120- the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in the wireless module into other device. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 25
's guide carefully and keep it for your future reference. Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 26
INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 27
27 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Alliance at www.eiae.org. As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 28
comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 28 - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 29
DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 30
86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt work 93 Printing your work 95 Backing up your work 96 Restoring your work 96 Using the optical drive 97 Optical drive components 97 Media control buttons - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 31
Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 32
Surfing the Internet 129 Internet features 129 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 130 Adapter Slot 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 - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 33
problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems 176 PC Card problems 176 ExpressCard® problems 178 Printer problems 180 Modem problems 181 Wireless - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 34
201 Hibernation mode 202 Output (Display switch 203 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 206 Zoom (Display resolution 207 Keyboard hot key functions 208 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 209 Glossary 210 Index - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 35
in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 36
chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to process. NOTE Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply). Some software - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 37
prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most upto-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 38
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 39
, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 40
how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and used in a variety of circumstances and locations. Setting up a work environment Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 41
Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for working into any part of AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 42
work ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer. ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the "Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 43
but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 46. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 44
. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 45
71) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 70) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 69) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 71) ❖ Connect an optional external disk drive (see "Connecting an optional - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 46
. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 47
(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 48
receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 49
for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 50
on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 51
accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You may want to increase the computer's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 52
bodily injury. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can install one or two - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 53
, and then click the arrow next to the lock button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 115. 5 Close the display - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 54
built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 55
Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 56
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 57
information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. You can now continue setting - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 58
Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If "Start Windows® Normally" is that you may need to scan your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 59
battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Windows - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 60
if the hard drive recovery partition has been deleted or the hard disk has been replaced on your computer. NOTE The system will prompt you to insert the appropriate number of blank DVDs to copy the hard drive recovery. If your optical disc drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 61
on-screen prompts for completing the copy process. For more information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps see "Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media" on page 66. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive recovery - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 62
on your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software ❖ Erase the hard disk - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 63
the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. (Sample Image) Recovery of - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 64
64 Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Erasing the hard disk The Recovery Wizard allows you to delete all data and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 65
lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the C: drive. Click the up/down - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 66
your optical drive and power on the computer. 2 When the initial screen displays, press F12. The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 67
-click My Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the hard disk drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 68
Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 69
software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 70
70 Getting Started Using an external keyboard This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are available if an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 71
support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up a printer" on page 72. To connect a printer to your computer: 1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the other end to one of the computer's USB ports. 2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 72
. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette drive designed for use with 3.5-inch diskettes. (Sample Illustration - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 73
cable to one of the computer's USB ports. (Sample Illustration) Connecting an optional external USB diskette drive Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 74
save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 75
drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 76
the computer without saving your work or the current state of click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut power button. To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your computer's power button - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 77
of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can configure. 5 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 78
OK. Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. If you turn off the computer by - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 79
either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You power plan to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 80
for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 81
1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 82
time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 83
separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 84
battery" on page 118. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 85
an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 86
you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See "Saving your work" on page 93 for further information. HINT - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 87
, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 88
. Most of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the numeric - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 89
functions" on page 198. Special Windows® keys Windows® button Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® button-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 90
are the cursor control overlay keys. To turn the cursor control overlay on, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is on. To disable the cursor control overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 91
double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. The Accessories menu is displayed. 3 Click the program, in this example, WordPad. WordPad opens. To close the program, click the Close button in the upper- - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 92
see the contents of each drive and folder on your part of the window, click the line that ends in "Local Disk (C:)." 6 In the left part of the window, under the Local Disk part of the window, double-click wordpad. The operating system opens WordPad. To close the program, click the Close button - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 93
type, all matching files and programs are displayed in the Start menu. 3 Click WordPad under Programs at the top left of the Start menu. Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut Down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, diskette, flash media, or optical disc - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 94
working with, click File, and then Save As, and give the new file a different name. File names The Windows® operating system supports support long file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. You may use all the letters, numbers, and other characters on the keyboard - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 95
file extensions, see your Windows® online Help. Printing your work Ensure the operating system is set up for your printer as only need to set up the printer the first time you connect it. If you use more than one printer or are changing displays a Print dialog box. (Sample Image) Print dialog box - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 96
time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a high-capacity backup system, such as an external hard drive. Small files can be backed up on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is available. Restoring your work To restore information from your backup media to your internal storage - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 97
the computer on AC power. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use the DVD Player software that came with your computer. Optical drive components The optical drive is located on the side of the computer. Your optical drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 98
lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Never use a pencil to press the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 99
disc. Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned on. The drive will not open if the computer's power is off. 2 Make sure the drive's in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the drive's eject button. The disc tray slides partially out of the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 100
tray, label side up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 101
an optical drive that allows you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi-media files to recordable optical media. For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer's detailed specifications at pcsupport.toshiba.com. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 102
optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to your clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 103
Toshiba by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose discs to direct drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 104
Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of other features - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 105
information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The LithiumIon - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 106
with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 107
can use it to power the computer. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at accessories - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 108
while the computer is turned on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for 24 hours. NOTE It is seldom - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 109
or plug in the AC adaptor. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 110
Monitoring main battery power Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Internal storage drive light Bridge Media Adapter light* *Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 111
runs low you can: ❖ Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge the main battery ❖ Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the main battery with a charged spare (not included with your computer) ❖ Save your work and turn off the computer If you do not manage to do - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 112
Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 113
plan for your work environment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a Power Plan to set up a new plan. NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 114
. The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan. To set the Power Plan: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to display the Power Plan hot key card. (Sample Image) Power Plan hot key card 2 While - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 115
To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 116
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 117
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 117 Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 118
or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. ❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 119
is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 120
possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of nonconforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 121
Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. listed in "Selecting a place to work" on page 40, also apply while manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 122
, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 123
: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area from its location in a window to the desktop area. Various icons are initially displayed on your system desktop, for example: Recycle Bin-Holds files you have deleted. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 124
how to use it. Start button You use the Start button to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start, it - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 125
❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet ❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for example modem/ Wi-Fi®/LAN, etc.) Using Wireless LAN connectivity NOTE Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 126
. 2 Click Dial Up. 3 Enter the phone number and account information of your Internet connection. 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number. The computer connects to the Internet. Connecting a modem to a telephone line (Available on certain models) Your computer may come with a built - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 127
(PBX). Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices. Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 128
browsers are specifically designed to work with HTTP. They make it easier to connect to a particular network address and send and receive information. Internet Service Providers To connect a computer directly to the Internet, many people and businesses use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 129
using the Internet 129 Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 130
which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet Transferring files from connecting an optional external microphone to the microphone jack. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 131
connect it to the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button require an external power source. Other . 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 132
E-mail, instant message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Depending on your computer model, the process of sending cards may work with your computer, but are likely to be much more difficult to set up and use. Your computer comes with a PC Card slot and supports two types - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 133
way into the slot, push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do not force the card into position. Removing PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for displays Safe to Remove Hardware. 2 Locate the PC Card eject - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 134
for your computer Some PC Cards are ready to use as soon as you install them. Others, such as hard disk cards, network cards, and SCSI adapters, may need to be set up to work with your computer. To set up your PC Card, refer to the documentation that came with the card or - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 135
way into the slot, push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do not force the card into position. Removing an be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. 2 Locate the ExpressCard® eject button. 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button once to pop it out - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 136
, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media. For a complete list of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for this type of media. To copy data from - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 137
Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 137 Removing memory media 1 Prepare the a message will tell you to try again later. If the media can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. 2 Gently press the card inward to release it. The card pops out slightly - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 138
is available on your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility ❖ ConfigFree® 138 - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 139
a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect & Fix ❖ Optimize - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 140
140 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 141
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password 141 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 142
142 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 143
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility 143 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 144
that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample Image - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 145
set a password, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password- or touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 146
or others as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 147
. The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter provides power-on password protection. Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password, Toshiba strongly recommends - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 148
OK to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 149
Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 150
Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons ❖ Pointers ❖ Pointer Options ❖ Wheel ❖ Hardware ❖ Device Settings You may see - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 151
tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Priority by pressing the power button to power on the computer - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 152
the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set to low - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 153
Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which applications will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Zoom (Display resolution)" on page 207). You may select all applications or any subset of the following: ❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer® - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 154
by CD burning software or other applications that can set the drive speed. (Sample Image) CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen To access the utility: 1 Click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 155
can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 156
sure the computer has a wired or wireless connection. Then perform any of the following steps: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Networking, and then ConfigFree. ❖ Double-click the ConfigFree icon in the Notification Area. ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 157
. The Connectivity Doctor works with the following network devices: ❖ Wired and wireless network devices ❖ Access points The Connectivity Doctor displays the following information: ❖ Status of the PC Network Connections ❖ Status of wired and wireless connections ❖ Wireless Connection band (a/b/g etc - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 158
of wired and wireless network devices, infrared devices, and set the power status of Bluetooth® antennas ❖ TCP/IP settings-includes DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, and WINS server settings ❖ Personal firewall settings for Internet connections ❖ Bluetooth® Security Level - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 159
Utilities ConfigFree® 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. 159 (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 160
are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations, chances are the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 161
computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 162
/Windows Error Recovery - Windows did not shut down successfully message. To continue, select Start Windows normally. This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 163
Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem with the AC outlet itself, or the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 164
and the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer. The Windows® operating system is not working screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems the startup procedure to fix the problem. To do this, use the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 165
Description. See your Windows® documentation for further explanation. NOTE If your computer is connected to a network, the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 166
the on-screen instructions. You can connect to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 167
connected to the system is the one most likely to be causing a conflict. Resolving conflicts There are several things you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem The operating system displays the Device - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 168
drive, and other power-using functions. This tab does not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 169
Slot A. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 170
Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 107. Keyboard problems If, when you - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 171
several times will advance you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 172
the Colors option and click OK. For more information see Windows® Help. A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware. Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 173
. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk or internal storage drive problems Problems with the internal storage drive or with a diskette drive usually show up as an inability to - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 174
diskette again. The drive cannot read a diskette. Try another diskette. If you can access the second diskette, the first diskette (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk or internal storage drive problems" on page 173). - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 175
using is compatible with your optical drive. For more information regarding supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem is with an optical data disc, refer to the software's documentation and check that the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 176
) include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most PC Card problems occur during installation and setup of new cards. If you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 177
are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The operating system displays your PC Card's Properties dialog box, which contains information about your PC Card configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert a PC Card. The problem - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 178
external device, check that the connection is secure. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. ExpressCard® problems (Available on certain models) ExpressCards® include many types of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. Most - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 179
are securely connected. ❖ Disk drives, Network adapters, Other, etc. The operating system displays your ExpressCard's Properties dialog box, which contains information about your ExpressCard configuration and status. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCard®. The problem - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 180
. Refer to the card's documentation, which should contain a troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems. The printer will not print. Check that the printer is connected to a working power outlet, turned on and ready (on line). Check that - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 181
screen. Many programs display information on the screen differently from the way they print it. See if your program has a print preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly as it will print. Contact the software manufacturer for more information. Modem problems modem manual for . Connect a - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 182
provided with the Wi-Fi® adapter. ❖ If another computer is on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. If, for example, the other computer cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP's (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 183
active network adapter will be displayed. ❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 184
167 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation. A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 185
solely on this feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 86 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Use Windows® to back up files, or the entire computer, to an optical disc, or external hard disk. Here are some ways you can - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 186
follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 187
have been created automatically by applications when they were installed. 4 Select the Restore Point you want to use, and then click Next. The utility displays the timestamp and description of the selected Restore Point. 5 Verify that the Restore Point you selected is the correct one. If it is not - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 188
: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive. 2 Click Start. 3 Click Control Panel. 4 Click System and Maintenance. 5 Click Backup - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 189
help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, DVD writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser). ❖ Create a Restore Point - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 190
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 191
Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardwarerelated, Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you. Toshiba's Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 192
92800 Puteaux Cédex France Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 193
United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 194
two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ Lock (Instant security) ❖ Power Plan ❖ Sleep ❖ Hibernation ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Brightness control ❖ Wireless ❖ TouchPad ❖ Zoom - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 195
the Hot Key Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Double-click the Card for the system function to be modified. The selected Card is displayed full-size with its available options below it. All other Cards are - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 196
information, refer to "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 153. Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Hardware Setup" on page 151. NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 197
TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the "stacked" card on the far right of the display Sample Image) Application Card display 3 Click the Card for the application Card to appear. 4 Click the full-size Card to launch the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 198
198 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 3 The Card Case displays two rows of Cards. Cards that appear solid (not transparent) in the bottom row are enabled and can be selected when the Application Cards are displayed. The top row contains all of the disabled cards. 4 To enable a card, drag it - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 199
) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable lock, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen will - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 200
200 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that are displayed by this function, are set in the Power Options window. Selecting this - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 201
Cards Hot key functions 201 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 81. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Sleep options - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 202
or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on Hibernation mode, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 203
key functions 203 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on display options (only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached) (the last option is available only if you are in Extended Display or Mode). Fn + NOTE - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 204
into two sides, one side per display device. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 205
wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless . Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Wireless communication options ❖ To enable Wi-Fi®, select - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 206
or enabling the TouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 68. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Disable or - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 207
Hot key functions 207 Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 208
Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 209
/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 210
NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 211
Commission GB gigabyte HDD hard disk drive HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 212
wider angles than most passive-matrix displays. adapter - A device that provides a compatible connection between two units. For example, the computer's internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 213
BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing drive before checking the internal storage drive. bus - An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the computer, such as the video adapter, disk drives - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 214
vice versa. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CPU - See central processing unit (CPU). CPU cache - A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 215
driver - A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 216
to the pointing device's left button, unless otherwise stated. double- See also diskette, high-density diskette. download - (1) In communications, to receive a the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - device - A device that connects to a computer to expand - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 217
. G ground - A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, is connected to the earth, and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit. H hard disk - A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 218
passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device - See device. Internet - The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 219
display, creating light and dark pixels. load - To move information from a storage device (such as a hard disk) into memory for processing. local area network - See LAN. logical drive - A section of a disk Interface) - A standard for connecting musical instruments, synthesizers, and computers - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 220
the computer or the network. PC Card - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers. PC Cards provide functions such as modem, fax/modem, hard disk drive, network adapter, sound card, or SCSI adapter. peripheral - Any device, such as a printer or joystick - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 221
the screen. port - A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. processor - See central processing unit (CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs (also called software) are - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 222
power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions software - See program. Compare hardware. solid state drive -A data storage device that utilizes solid-state memory as opposed to a hard disk (see hard disk). Much like hard disks, solid state drives - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 223
USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million bits per second). USB can connect up to 127 peripheral devices connection using wireless communication components. World Wide Web (www) - The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 224
hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 button power 51, 61 start 124 C character keys 88 charging the battery 48 checking device properties 167 click 68 communications network - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 225
174 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 173 running slow 174 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 174 cannot read a diskette 174 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 172 external monitor not working 172 screen is blank 171 display device external 69 - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 226
not found 165 using 128 Internet Service Providers 128 ISPs 128 J jack RJ-11 127 K keyboard character keys 88 function keys 89 hot keys 208 not working 162 overlay keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 170 using 88 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85 - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 227
mouse utility 150 N network accessing 126 Connect to the Internet 126 networking wireless 125 Notification Area 124 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 175 troubleshooting 175 using 97 optical media - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 228
41 primary button 68 printer connecting 71 problem solving 180, 181 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 169 accessing disk drives 162 battery charge does not last 170 battery not charging 169 cannot insert diskette in drive 174 cannot read a diskette 174 changing display properties 172 - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 229
television adjusting display 70 Toshiba registering computer 45 worldwide offices 192 TOSHIBA Assist 139 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 184 external keyboard 170 keyboard 170 keypad overlay 170 optical drive 175 - Toshiba L305-S5933 | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D Series - Page 230
230 Index Windows® operating system Help and Support 166 problem solving 164 Windows® operating system desktop 122 Windows® Start menu 91 wireless networking 125 Wizards Connect to the Internet 126 World Wide Web 128 www 128
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Toshiba’s Support Web site
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Toshiba Customer Support Center
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