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Learning the Basics, Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

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30 Contents 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

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