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176 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems ❖ 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 is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to make sure the display priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look correct. You can change the display settings by clicking a blank area of the desktop with the secondary control button (right-click button of TouchPad™ or mouse), and then clicking Personalize. This opens the Personalization window. Click Display to view the available display setting options. Select the applicable component on the right side of the window to optimize your display settings. For more information on desktop customization options, please see the Windows® online Help. For more information, see the Windows® online 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 supported by the computer's internal display. To change the display properties: 1 Right-click in a blank area of the Windows® desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and then Display. 3 Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality. 4 Click OK. The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher. Devices that do not support this resolution will only work in Internal/External mode, and not simultaneous mode.

Section	Page
Satellite® L550 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	30
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Your computer’s features and specifications	41
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	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
Turning on the power	50
Setting up your software	51
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding optional external devices	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	60
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	61
Recovering to a custom size partition	63
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	66
Creating recovery DVDs/media	68
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	69
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	71
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	72
Installing drivers and applications	73
Using the TouchPad™	73
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	75
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	76
Using external display devices	76
Connecting the display device	77
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	78
Adjusting the quality of the external display	79
Using an external keyboard	79
Using a mouse	79
Connecting a printer	79
Setting up a printer	80
Turning off the computer	80
Options for turning off the computer	81
Using the Shut down command	83
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	85
Using and configuring Sleep mode	87
Closing the display panel	90
Customizing your computer’s settings	90
Caring for your computer	90
Cleaning the computer	90
Moving the computer	91
Using a computer lock	91
Learning the Basics	92
Computing tips	92
Using the keyboard	93
Character keys	94
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	94
Function keys	94
Special Windows® keys	95
Starting a program	95
Starting a program from the Start menu	95
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	96
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	97
Saving your work	97
Printing your work	99
Backing up your work	100
Restoring your work	101
Using the optical drive	101
Optical drive components	102
Media control buttons	103
Inserting an optical disc	103
Playing an audio CD	105
Playing optical media	105
Recording optical media	106
Removing a disc with the computer on	106
Removing a disc with the computer off	107
Caring for optical discs	107
Toshiba’s online resources	107
Mobile Computing	108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	108
Running the computer on battery power	109
Battery Notice	109
Power management	110
Using additional batteries	110
Charging batteries	110
Charging the main battery	111
Charging the RTC battery	111
Monitoring main battery power	112
Determining remaining battery power	113
What to do when the main battery runs low	114
Setting battery notifications	114
Conserving battery power	115
Power Plans	116
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	117
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	118
Changing the main battery	118
Removing the battery from the computer	119
Inserting a charged battery	120
Taking care of your battery	121
Safety precautions	121
Maintaining your battery	122
Disposing of used batteries	123
Traveling tips	124
Exploring Your Computer’s Features	125
Exploring the desktop	125
Finding your way around the desktop	126
Setting up for communications	128
Connecting your computer to a network	128
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	129
An overview of using the Internet	131
The Internet	131
The World Wide Web	131
Internet Service Providers	131
Connecting to the Internet	132
Surfing the Internet	132
Internet features	132
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	133
Exploring audio features	134
Recording sounds	134
Using external speakers or headphones	134
Using the Web Camera	135
Using an ExpressCard®	136
Inserting an ExpressCard®	136
Removing an ExpressCard®	136
Using the Memory card reader	137
Inserting memory media	138
Removing memory media	138
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	139
Utilities	140
TOSHIBA Assist	141
Connect	142
Secure	143
Protect & Fix	144
Optimize	145
TOSHIBA Application Installer	146
Setting passwords	147
Using an instant password	147
Using a supervisor password	148
Using a user password	149
Deleting a user password	150
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	151
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	152
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	153
Mouse Utility	154
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	155
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	157
TOSHIBA Accessibility	158
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	159
TOSHIBA Service Station	160
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	160
ConfigFree®	161
Getting Started	161
ConfigFree® Utilities	162
If Something Goes Wrong	165
Problems that are easy to fix	165
Problems when you turn on the computer	166
The Windows® operating system is not working	169
Using Startup options to fix problems	170
Internet problems	171
The Windows® operating system can help you	171
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	172
Checking device properties	172
Memory problems	173
Power and the batteries	173
Keyboard problems	175
Display problems	175
Disk or storage drive problems	177
Error-checking	177
Optical drive problems	179
Sound system problems	180
ExpressCard® problems	180
ExpressCard® checklist	180
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	181
Printer problems	182
Modem problems	183
Wireless networking problems	184
DVD operating problems	185
Develop good computing habits	186
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	187
If you need further assistance	191
Before you contact Toshiba	191
Contacting Toshiba	192
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	192
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	193
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	195
Hot Key Cards	195
Using the Hot Key Cards	196
Application Cards	197
Using the Application Cards	198
Card Case	198
Hot key functions	199
Volume Mute	199
Lock (Instant security)	200
Power plan	201
Sleep mode	202
Hibernation mode	203
Output (Display switch)	204
Display brightness	205
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	206
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	207
Zoom (Display resolution)	208
Keyboard hot key functions	209
Power Cord/Cable Connectors	210
Glossary	211