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223 Index Device Manager 162 disabling a device 162, 163 disk drive is slow 170 display is blank 167 DVD-ROM/multi-function drive tray does not eject 172 external display not working 168 external keyboard not working 166 external monitor 167 faulty memory 164 hardware conflict 160, 161 high-pitched noise 173 illegal operation 154 Internet bookmarked site not found 159 Internet connection is slow 159 keyboard not responding 156 keyboard produces unexpected characters 166 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 169 modem not receiving or transmitting 177 no sound 173 non-system disk or disk error 157, 171 PC Card 173 checklist 174 error occurs 175 not recognized 175 slots appear dead 174 power and batteries 164 printer 176 program not responding 153 program not working properly 171 screen does not look right/ flickers 167 system resources 161 trouble prevention 178 URL address not found 159 using Startup options 157 Windows won't start 156 Windows XP not working 157 program, starting 82 programs not running correctly 171 projector 66 connecting 66 protection of stored data 2 R recharging main battery 109 recording .wav files 135 sounds 135 recording quality 136 recording sounds 135 Recovery media 37 recycle bin icon 123 restarting from Hibernate 102 restarting from Turn Off 99 RJ-11 jack 126 Run dialog box 84 S safety disposing of batteries 119 icons 36 precautions 44 saving files 85 screen blank 167 does not look normal/flickers

Section	Page
Satellite® L10/L15 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	36
Other icons used	37
Other documentation	37
Service options	38
Chapter 1: Getting Started	39
Selecting a place to work	39
Creating a computer-friendly environment	39
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Other precautions	44
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	46
Setting up your computer	47
Setting up your software	48
Registering your computer with Toshiba	49
Setting up other devices	49
Connecting to a power source	49
Charging the main battery	52
Using the computer for the first time	53
Opening the display panel	53
Your computer’s features and specifications	54
Turning on the power	55
Adding memory	56
Installing a memory module	56
Removing a memory module	60
Using the TouchPad™	62
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	63
Control buttons	63
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	63
Turning off the computer	65
Closing the display panel	66
Using external display devices	66
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	67
Adjusting the quality of the external display	68
Using an external keyboard	68
Using a mouse	68
Connecting a local printer	69
Setting up your printer	70
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	73
Caring for your computer	73
Cleaning the computer	74
Moving the computer	74
Using a computer lock	74
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	76
Computing tips	76
Using the keyboard	78
Character keys	78
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	79
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	79
Function keys	79
Windows special keys	80
Overlay keys	80
Using the overlay to type numeric data	81
Starting a program	82
Starting a program from the Start menu	82
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	83
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	84
Saving your work	85
Printing your work	87
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	88
Drive components and control buttons	89
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	89
CD/DVD control buttons	90
Inserting a compact disc	91
Removing a disc with the computer on	93
Removing a disc with the computer off	93
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	93
Using PC Cards	94
Hot swapping	94
Using your computer at the office	95
Backing up your work	95
Restoring your work	96
Powering down the computer	96
Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command	97
Shutting down more quickly	98
Using Hibernation Mode	99
Using Standby Mode	102
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	107
Battery Notice	107
Charging the batteries	108
Charging the main battery	109
Charging the RTC battery	110
Monitoring main battery power	111
Determining remaining battery power	111
What to do when the battery runs low	112
Setting battery alarms	113
Conserving battery power	114
Power profiles	114
Changing batteries	115
Taking care of your battery	117
Safety precautions	117
Maximizing battery life	118
Disposing of used batteries	119
Conserving power	120
Additional options for power	120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	121
Exploring the desktop	121
Finding your way around the desktop	122
Setting up for communications	124
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	126
Connecting your computer to a network	127
An overview of using the Internet	129
The Internet	130
The World Wide Web	130
Internet Service Providers	130
Connecting to the Internet	131
Surfing the Internet	131
Internet features	132
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	133
Exploring audio features	133
Playing an audio CD	133
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	134
Creating a CD	135
Recording sounds	135
Using external speakers or headphones	137
Inserting and removing PC Cards	138
Inserting a PC Card	138
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	139
TOSHIBA Console	140
Customizing Your Computer	141
Network	141
Security	141
Mouse utility	141
Hotkey utility	141
TOSHIBA HW Setup	142
Setting user passwords	143
Using an instant password	144
Setting a user password	145
Disabling a user password	145
Using a supervisor password	146
Setting a supervisor password	146
Deleting a supervisor password	147
Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	147
Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility	148
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	153
Problems that are easy to fix	153
Problems when you turn on the computer	155
The Windows® operating system is not working	157
Using Startup options to fix problems	157
Internet problems	158
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	159
Resolving a hardware conflict	160
A plan of action	160
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	160
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	162
Memory problems	164
Power and the batteries	164
Keyboard problems	166
Display problems	167
Disk drive problems	169
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	171
Sound system problems	173
PC Card problems	173
Printer problems	176
Modem problems	177
Develop good computing habits	178
If you need further assistance	179
Before you call	179
Contacting Toshiba	180
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	181
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	181
Appendix A: Hot Keys	183
Volume Mute	183
Instant password security	184
Stand By mode	184
Hibernation mode	185
Display modes	186
Display brightness	187
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	187
Keyboard hot keys	188
Zooming Applications In/Out	188
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	189
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	190
Getting Started	191
Starting ConfigFree	191
ConfigFree Utilities	192
Connectivity Doctor	192
Search for Wireless Devices	195
Profile Settings	196
Quick Connect	198
Using the Automatic Switch	201
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	202
Glossary	203

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Index

Device Manager

162

disabling a device

162

163

disk drive is slow

170

display is blank

167

DVD-ROM/multi-function

drive tray does not eject

172

external display not working

168

external keyboard not working

166

external monitor

167

faulty memory

164

hardware conflict

160

161

high-pitched noise

173

illegal operation

154

Internet bookmarked site not

found

159

Internet connection is slow

159

keyboard

not responding

156

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

166

missing files/trouble accessing

a disk

169

modem

not

receiving

transmitting

177

no sound

173

non-system disk or disk error

157

171

PC Card

173

checklist

174

error occurs

175

not recognized

175

slots appear dead

174

power and batteries

164

printer

176

program not responding

153

program not working properly

171

screen does not look right/

flickers

167

system resources

161

trouble prevention

178

URL address not found

159

using Startup options

157

Windows won’t start

156

Windows XP not working

157

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

171

projector

connecting

protection of stored data

recharging

main battery

109

recording

.wav files

135

sounds

135

recording quality

136

recording sounds

135

Recovery media

recycle bin icon

123

restarting from Hibernate

102

restarting from Turn Off

RJ-11 jack

126

Run dialog box

safety

disposing of batteries

119

icons

precautions

saving files

screen

blank

167

does not look normal/flickers