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210 Index external display, adjusting 59 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 159 file extensions 82 file, backing up 76 files backing up 83 printing 82 restoring 84 saving 81 Fn keys 77 function keys 78 H hardware conflicts 152 resolving 153 headphones using 119 Help and Support Windows® operating system 152 Hibernation mode 63 configuring 67 starting again from 69 hot key display brightness 188 Hibernation mode 186 keyboard overlays 192 Lock (Instant security) 183 Output (Display switch) 187 power plan 184 Sleep mode 185 volume mute 182 Zoom (Display resolution) 191 zooming 192 Hot Key Cards 178 Hot key functions 182 hot key power plan 102 http 116 I icon 111 desktop 111 moving to desktop 111 recycle bin 111 safety 35 installation memory module 49 installing memory modules 48, 49, 52, 53, 155 mouse 60 instant passwords, using 130 Internet bookmarked site not found 151 connecting to 117 features 117 slow connection 151 surfing 117 uploading and downloading files 118 URL address not found 151 using 116 Internet Service Providers 116 ISPs 116 J jack RJ-11 115 K keyboard character keys 77 function keys 78 hot keys 192 not working 148 special Windows® keys 78 troubleshooting 156 using 77 keyboard, external 60 L lock computer, using 74 M main battery

Section	Page
Satellite® L350 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	25
Introduction	32
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	35
Other documentation	36
Service options	36
Chapter 1: Getting Started	37
Selecting a place to work	37
Setting up a work environment	37
Keeping yourself comfortable	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	40
Setting up your computer	40
Setting up your software	41
Registering your computer with Toshiba	42
Adding optional external devices	42
Connecting to a power source	43
Charging the main battery	45
Using the computer for the first time	46
Opening the display panel	46
Your computer’s features and specifications	47
Turning on the power	47
Adding memory (optional)	48
Installing a memory module	49
Removing a memory module	54
Checking total memory	56
Using the TouchPad™	57
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	57
Control buttons	57
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	58
Using external display devices	58
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	58
Adjusting the quality of the external display	59
Using an external keyboard	60
Using a mouse	60
Connecting a printer	60
Setting up a printer	61
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	61
Turning off the computer	62
Options for turning off the computer	62
Using the Shut Down command	65
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	67
Using and configuring Sleep mode	70
Closing the display panel	73
Customizing your computer’s settings	73
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	73
Moving the computer	74
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	75
Computing tips	75
Using the keyboard	77
Character keys	77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	77
Function keys	78
Special Windows® keys	78
Starting a program	78
Starting a program from the Start menu	79
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	79
Starting a program using the Start Search field	80
Saving your work	81
Printing your work	82
Backing up your work	83
Restoring your work	84
Using the optical drive	84
Optical drive components	85
Media control buttons	86
Inserting an optical disc	86
Playing an audio CD	88
Playing optical media	89
Recording optical media	89
Removing a disc with the computer on	90
Removing a disc with the computer off	90
Caring for optical discs	91
Toshiba’s online resources	91
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	92
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	92
Running the computer on battery power	93
Battery Notice	93
Power management	94
Using additional batteries	94
Charging batteries	95
Charging the main battery	95
Charging the RTC battery	96
Monitoring main battery power	97
Determining remaining battery power	99
What to do when the main battery runs low	99
Setting battery notifications	100
Conserving battery power	100
Power Plans	101
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	102
Changing the main battery	103
Removing the battery from the computer	103
Inserting a charged battery	105
Taking care of your battery	106
Safety precautions	106
Maintaining your battery	107
Disposing of used batteries	108
Traveling tips	109
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	110
Exploring the desktop	110
Finding your way around the desktop	111
Setting up for communications	113
Connecting your computer to a network	113
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	114
An overview of using the Internet	116
The Internet	116
The World Wide Web	116
Internet Service Providers	116
Connecting to the Internet	117
Surfing the Internet	117
Internet features	117
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	118
Exploring audio features	118
Recording sounds	118
Using external speakers or headphones	119
Web Camera	120
Using an ExpressCard®	120
Inserting an ExpressCard®	120
Removing an ExpressCard®	121
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	121
Inserting memory media	122
Removing memory media	122
Chapter 5: Utilities	124
TOSHIBA Assist	125
Connect	126
Secure	127
Protect & Fix	128
Optimize	129
Setting passwords	130
Using an instant password	130
Using a supervisor password	131
Using a user password	132
Deleting a user password	133
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	134
Mouse Utility	135
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	136
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	138
TOSHIBA Button Support	139
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	140
TOSHIBA Accessibility	141
ConfigFree®	142
Getting Started	142
ConfigFree® Utilities	143
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	146
Problems that are easy to fix	146
Problems when you turn on the computer	147
The Windows® operating system is not working	150
Using Startup options to fix problems	150
Internet problems	151
The Windows® operating system can help you	152
Resolving a hardware conflict	152
A plan of action	152
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	153
Memory problems	154
Power and the batteries	155
Keyboard problems	156
Display problems	157
Disk drive problems	159
Optical drive problems	160
Sound system problems	161
ExpressCard® problems	162
Printer problems	164
Modem problems	165
Wireless networking problems	165
DVD operating problems	168
Develop good computing habits	169
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	170
If you need further assistance	174
Before you contact Toshiba	174
Contacting Toshiba	175
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	175
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	176
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	178
Hot Key Cards	178
Using the Hot Key Cards	179
Application Cards	180
Using the Application Cards	181
Card Case	181
Hot key functions	182
Volume Mute	182
Lock (Instant security)	183
Power plan	184
Sleep mode	185
Hibernation mode	186
Output (Display switch)	187
Display brightness	188
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	189
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	190
Zoom (Display resolution)	191
Keyboard hot key functions	192
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	193
Glossary	194

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Index

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

159

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

152

resolving

153

headphones

using

119

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

152

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

188

Hibernation mode

186

keyboard overlays

192

Lock (Instant security)

183

Output (Display switch)

187

power plan

184

Sleep mode

185

volume mute

182

Zoom (Display resolution)

191

zooming

192

Hot Key Cards

178

Hot key functions

182

hot key power plan

102

http

116

icon

111

desktop

111

moving to desktop

111

recycle bin

111

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

155

mouse

instant passwords, using

130

Internet

bookmarked site not found

151

connecting to

117

features

117

slow connection

151

surfing

117

uploading and downloading files

118

URL address not found

151

using

116

Internet Service Providers

116

ISPs

116

jack

RJ-11

115

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

192

not working

148

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

156

using

keyboard, external

lock

computer, using

main battery