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228 Index URL address not found 171 using 131 Internet Service Providers ISPs 131 J jack RJ-11 130 K keyboard character keys 94 function keys 94 hot keys 209 not working 167 special Windows® keys 95 troubleshooting 175 using 93 keyboard, external 79 L light AC power 46 drive in-use indicator 102 lock computer, using 91 M main battery changing 118 installing 118, 120 removing 119 safety precautions 121 manual eject hole optical drive 102 memory adding 52 problem solving 173 removing memory module slot cover 54 Memory card reader inserting memory media 138 removing memory media 138 using 137 memory module installation 52 installing inserting into socket 55 removing 57, 59 memory module slot 54 microphone using 134 modem connecting to telephone line 129 problem solving 183 monitor 76 connecting 77 monitor problems monitor not working 175 mouse installing 79 mouse utility 154 N network accessing 129 Connect to the Internet 129 networking wireless 128 notification area 127 O optical disc handling 104 inserting 103 positioning 104 optical drive drive in-use indicator light 102 eject button 102 manual eject hole 102 problems 179 removing disc 106, 107 troubleshooting 179 using 101 optical media recording 106 other documentation 41

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

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Index

URL address not found

171

using

131

Internet Service Providers

ISPs

131

jack

RJ-11

130

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

209

not working

167

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

175

using

keyboard, external

light

AC power

drive in-use indicator

102

lock

computer, using

main battery

changing

118

installing

118

120

removing

119

safety precautions

121

manual eject hole

optical drive

102

memory

adding

problem solving

173

removing memory module slot

cover

Memory card reader

inserting memory media

138

removing memory media

138

using

137

memory module

installation

installing

inserting into socket

removing

memory module slot

microphone

using

134

modem

connecting to telephone line

129

problem solving

183

monitor

connecting

monitor problems

monitor not working

175

mouse

installing

mouse utility

154

network

accessing

129

Connect to the Internet

129

networking

wireless

128

notification area

127

optical disc

handling

104

inserting

103

positioning

104

optical drive

drive in-use indicator light

102

eject button

102

manual eject hole

102

problems

179

removing disc

106

107

troubleshooting

179

using

101

optical media

recording

106