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218 Index cleaning 84 moving 84 non-system disk or disk error message 159 not accessing disk drives 158 running on battery power 102 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 158 computer lock 85 computing tips 86 ConfigFree® 152 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 123 control buttons 68 Ctrl keys 88 D desktop creating new icon 120 major features 120 desktop exploration 119 desktop icons 120 Device Manager 163 checking properties 163 devices keyboard 70 mouse 71 Disk Defragmenter 169 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 170 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 169 running slow 169 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 170 cannot read a diskette 170 connecting 72 external, connecting 72 display does not look normal/flickers 167 external monitor not working 168 screen is blank 167 display device external 69 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 117 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 178 DVD, using 95 E error messages device driver conflict 162 general hardware problem 162 non-system disk or disk error 159 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 168 warning resume failure 158 Error-checking 169 exploring the desktop 119 ExpressCard® checklist 172 computer stops working 173 errors 174 hot swapping fails 173 inserting 129 not recognized 173 problem solving 172 removing 130 external monitor not working 168 mouse 71 external diskette drive connecting 72 external display, adjusting 70

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® L350 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
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
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
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	62
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 the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	70
Using an external keyboard	70
Using a mouse	71
Connecting a printer	71
Setting up a printer	72
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Turning off the computer	73
Options for turning off the computer	73
Using the Shut Down command	76
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	78
Using and configuring Sleep mode	81
Closing the display panel	83
Customizing your computer’s settings	84
Caring for your computer	84
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	84
Using a computer lock	85
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	88
Character keys	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	88
Function keys	89
Special Windows® keys	89
Starting a program	89
Starting a program from the Start menu	90
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	90
Starting a program using the Start Search field	91
Saving your work	92
Printing your work	93
Backing up your work	94
Restoring your work	95
Using the optical drive	95
Optical drive components	96
Media control buttons	97
Inserting an optical disc	97
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing optical media	99
Recording optical media	100
Removing a disc with the computer on	100
Removing a disc with the computer off	101
Caring for optical discs	101
Toshiba’s online resources	101
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	102
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	102
Running the computer on battery power	102
Battery Notice	103
Power management	104
Using additional batteries	104
Charging batteries	104
Charging the main battery	105
Charging the RTC battery	105
Monitoring main battery power	106
Determining remaining battery power	107
What to do when the main battery runs low	108
Setting battery notifications	108
Conserving battery power	109
Power Plans	110
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	111
Changing the main battery	112
Removing the battery from the computer	112
Inserting a charged battery	114
Taking care of your battery	115
Safety precautions	115
Maintaining your battery	116
Disposing of used batteries	117
Traveling tips	118
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	119
Exploring the desktop	119
Finding your way around the desktop	120
Setting up for communications	122
Connecting your computer to a network	122
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	123
An overview of using the Internet	125
The Internet	125
The World Wide Web	125
Internet Service Providers	125
Connecting to the Internet	126
Surfing the Internet	126
Internet features	126
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	127
Exploring audio features	127
Recording sounds	127
Using external speakers or headphones	128
Web Camera	129
Using an ExpressCard®	129
Inserting an ExpressCard®	129
Removing an ExpressCard®	130
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	130
Inserting memory media	131
Removing memory media	131
Chapter 5: Utilities	133
TOSHIBA Assist	134
Connect	135
Secure	136
Protect & Fix	137
Optimize	138
TOSHIBA Application Installer	139
Setting passwords	140
Using an instant password	140
Using a supervisor password	141
Using a user password	142
Deleting a user password	143
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	144
Mouse Utility	145
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	146
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	148
TOSHIBA Button Support	149
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	150
TOSHIBA Accessibility	151
ConfigFree®	152
Getting Started	152
ConfigFree® Utilities	153
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	156
Problems that are easy to fix	156
Problems when you turn on the computer	157
The Windows® operating system is not working	160
Using Startup options to fix problems	160
Internet problems	161
The Windows® operating system can help you	162
Resolving a hardware conflict	162
A plan of action	162
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	163
Memory problems	164
Power and the batteries	165
Keyboard problems	166
Display problems	167
Disk or internal storage drive problems	169
Optical drive problems	170
Sound system problems	171
ExpressCard® problems	172
Printer problems	174
Modem problems	175
Wireless networking problems	175
DVD operating problems	178
Develop good computing habits	179
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	180
If you need further assistance	184
Before you contact Toshiba	184
Contacting Toshiba	184
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	185
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	185
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	187
Hot Key Cards	187
Using the Hot Key Cards	188
Application Cards	189
Using the Application Cards	190
Card Case	190
Hot key functions	191
Volume Mute	191
Lock (Instant security)	192
Power plan	193
Sleep mode	194
Hibernation mode	195
Output (Display switch)	196
Display brightness	197
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	198
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	199
Zoom (Display resolution)	200
Keyboard hot key functions	201
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	202
Glossary	203

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Index

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

159

not accessing disk drives

158

running on battery power

102

setting up

warning resume failure message

158

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

152

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

123

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

120

major features

120

desktop exploration

119

desktop icons

120

Device Manager

163

checking properties

163

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

169

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

170

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

169

running slow

169

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

170

cannot read a diskette

170

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

167

external monitor not working

168

screen is blank

167

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

117

double-click

DVD player

general problems

178

DVD, using

error messages

device driver conflict

162

general hardware problem

162

non-system disk or disk error

159

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

168

warning resume failure

158

Error-checking

169

exploring the desktop

119

ExpressCard®

checklist

172

computer stops working

173

errors

174

hot swapping fails

173

inserting

129

not recognized

173

problem solving

172

removing

130

external

monitor

not working

168

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting

external display, adjusting