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Satellite® L300 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 2
Wash hands after handling. Model: Satellite® L300 Series Recordable and/or set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 3
Critical applications" means life support systems, medical applications, connections loss of life or catastrophic property damage. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 4
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact either: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 5
uninterrupted service. If Problems Arise If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 6
your telephone company or a qualified installer. Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment 1 above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment electrician, as appropriate. 2 The user manual of analog equipment must contain the equipment's - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 7
problem, immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba -europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport.toshiba Satellite TOSHIBA - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 8
❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 9
que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 10
only and does not apply to end users in other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 11
successful operation on every PSTN network termination point. In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance. Taiwan source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 12
than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is possible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 13
13 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices NOTE The following information is dependent on what type of wireless device is in your computer. Not all devices are available on all models. Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB72 2.4 + 5GHz 11n minicard This equipment is approved to - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 14
14 Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 15
of the allowable frequencies as listed above, the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. ❖ This - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 16
16 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Atheros AR5BXB63 11g minicard This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. NOTE This device works on passive scan - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 17
17 Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek® RTL8187B This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Albania Argentina Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belgium - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 18
Countries/Regions for use for the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection This equipment is 149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 19
11n specification has not been finalized and is currently in draft release. The TOSHIBA 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Adapters are based on the Draft Release, Version 1.0, of 11a/b, 11a/b/g, or 11a/b/g/n can communicate on any of its supported formats; the actual connection will be based on the access point - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 20
or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or pcsupport - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 21
within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers. These from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 22
In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from TOSHIBA shall be used - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 23
RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. 3. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 24
10m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz. It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems. 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 Device Authorization - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 25
injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required. Location of the Required Label (Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 26
INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 27
27 Trademarks Satellite and ConfigFree are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, at www.eiae.org. As part of Toshiba's commitment to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. Visit - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 29
Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs 60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 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 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 30
media 101 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on...........102 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........102 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba's online resources 103 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 31
Computing 104 Toshiba's energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 32
features 130 Recording sounds 130 Using external speakers or headphones..........131 Web Camera 132 Using PC Cards 132 Inserting a PC Card 133 Removing a Chapter 5: Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer 144 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 33
167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 171 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems 176 PC Card problems 176 ExpressCard® problems 178 Printer problems 180 Modem problems 181 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 34
's worldwide offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards 196 Using the Application Cards 197 Card Case 197 Hot key - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 35
most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low- Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 36
which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers' commitment from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 37
, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 38
Introduction Safety icons Safety icons This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 39
version of the user's guide (this document) ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to complement its - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 40
provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer. The "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort," that is shipped with your computer, contains important safety information. Please read the safety - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 41
Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 42
hot! Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Read the "Avoid extended contact between computer base/palm rest and skin" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to drop - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 43
serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with your computer. NOTE The memory, and PC Cards. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you can use it. To use external power - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 44
vary according to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance of Microsoft's End User License Agreement and click Next - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 45
Warranty. NOTE To register online, you must be connected to the Internet. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 44. After starting your computer for the first time you - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 46
's battery. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 47
. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 48
the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 49
Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 50
the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 51
completely. Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Your computer comes with enough memory to run most of today's popular applications. You may want to increase the computer - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 52
52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the base of the computer. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module may be hot. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 53
the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 115. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to locate - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 54
built up. Avoid touching the connector on the memory module or on the computer. Grease or dust on the connector may cause memory access problems. 9 Carefully remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging, without touching its connector. 10 Locate an empty memory module slot on the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 55
Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) NOTE If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another, you must remove the top module first before removing/installing the bottom module. NOTE For this model Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 56
56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket. These latches should "snap" into place securely with the corresponding cutouts - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 57
Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 58
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: your internal storage drive for errors or defragment the drive. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. The memory module pops up slightly. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 59
) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 117. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 60
factory-set default without the HDD Recovery partition. ❖ Reinstall drivers and applications which were bundled with your computer. Creating drive is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to obtain the Recovery media for your system. The Toshiba Customer Support Center in the United States - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 61
1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then Recovery Disc item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts for completing the copy process. For more - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 62
hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. When the computer powers on, the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen displays. (Sample Image) Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen 3 Select one of the options, and then click Next. The options are: ❖ Recovery of Factory Default Software - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 63
all partitions on the hard disk drive and your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. The Recovery of Factory Default Software - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 64
and partitions from the hard disk. To delete the data and partitions from your hard disk: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Erase the hard disk, and then click Next. 2 The next screen lists the two methods you can choose: ❖ Delete all data and partitions from the hard disk-This option - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 65
your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work to external media first. To resize and recover your C: drive: 1 On the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next. 2 Select Recover to a custom size partition. 3 Specify the size of the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 66
boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option and press Enter. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard Disk Drive Recovery options" on page 61, to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 67
list to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. Installing drivers and applications (Available on certain models) The Toshiba Application Installer (available on certain models) allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 68
Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several disabled or changed in the Mouse Properties dialog box. Control buttons When a step instructs you to click or choose an item, move the cursor to the item, - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 69
available video port. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 70
an external monitor is connected): ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor-Internal display and can attach one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USBcompatible keyboards. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 71
; the printer is then ready for use. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and Play, check its documentation. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the printer as described in "Setting up - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 72
Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before completing the following procedure. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow screen instructions to set up your printer. Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 73
the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 74
than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 75
charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 76
76 Getting Started Turning off the computer Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your work or the current state of the computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 77
Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 78
78 Getting Started Turning off the computer 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Restarting your computer To start the computer up again, press the power - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 79
window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 80
can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this button until the on/off light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 81
Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the Lock button in the lower-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 82
. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 83
can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option button until the on/off light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the computer in Sleep mode by - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 84
your particular requirements. Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of your battery" on page 118. NOTE Please handle your - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 85
. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 86
save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved. See "Saving your work" on page 93 for - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 87
Learning the Basics 87 Computing tips ❖ Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 88
88 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Character keys Typing with the character - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 89
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 89 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not to be - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 90
90 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 91
Learning the Basics 91 Starting a program Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, use the Start menu or Windows® Explorer. If you prefer to open the program first, you have - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 92
92 Learning the Basics Starting a program Starting a program from Windows® Explorer If a program is not listed in the All Programs menu, you can start it from Windows® Explorer. Windows® Explorer gives you a view of your computer's contents as a hierarchy or "tree." You can easily see the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 93
Learning the Basics 93 Saving your work Starting a program using the Start Search field This example uses the Start menu's Start Search field to start WordPad: 1 Click Start to display the Start menu. The Start Search field appears at the bottom of the Start menu. Start Search field Arrow ( - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 94
different name. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not support long file names and require file names limited to no more than - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 95
Learning the Basics 95 Printing your work Using a file extension Most programs assign an extension to the file name that identifies the file as being created in the program with a particular format. For example, Microsoft® Word saves files with a .doc extension. Any file name with an extension of - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 96
96 Learning the Basics Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. For example, the range of pages and number of copies to print. 4 Click Print. Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer. You can back up your files to different types - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 97
significant increase in data storage and support features that are not available on any tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. For these like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical drive Drive in-use - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 98
the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray when the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 99
Learning the Basics 99 Using the optical drive The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if currently playing. The Stop button stops a disc that is currently playing. The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the disc. The Next track button skips to the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 100
on the spindle and is lying flat on the tray. If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 101
the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the optical disc manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 For more information regarding supported optical media formats please refer to your computer's detailed specifications at - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 102
other computers or optical media players. These problems are not due to any defect in your Toshiba computer or optical drive. Please refer to a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch). Never use - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 103
or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 104
in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency. Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 105
information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month. The LithiumIon - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 106
the system should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Using additional batteries In addition to the main battery, you may also have an optional secondary battery (not included with your computer). If you travel and need to work - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 107
time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of the battery. Always use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 108
computer's configuration settings. When fully charged, it maintains this information for up to a month when the computer is powered off. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message during startup. The error message may vary - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 109
from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main battery. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 110
power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. Highlight the power icon in the Notification Area. A pop-up message displays - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 111
you do not manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on page 74. Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications. Each notification can be - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 112
window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 4 Click Battery to display the battery options. 5 Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 113
Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power 113 Microsoft® has combined these options into preset Power Plans. Using one of these power plans , continue to the following steps. 4 Click Change Plan Settings to choose the plan you want to edit. This screen allows you to change basic settings. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 114
High Performance are satisfactory for most people and do not need to be edited. The Power Saver plan is the best used for maximum battery time. The High Performance plan will give you the shortest battery time, but the highest performance from your computer. The Balanced plan is a compromise between - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 115
or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 78. 3 Unplug - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 116
is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 117
Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 117 Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks. The battery pack has been designed so that - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 118
is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 119
not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows green. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 120
possibly result in serious injury. Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of nonconforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 121
or call 1-800-822-8837. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only: Perchlorate Material - special manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 122
programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 123
Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 123 Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, Start button, Taskbar, Notification Area, and background pattern. Icons Start button Taskbar Notification Area (Sample Image) - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 124
to: ❖ Start programs ❖ Open documents ❖ Adjust system settings ❖ Find files ❖ Access Windows® Help and Support ❖ Suspend system activity and shut down the computer NOTE Whenever a procedure in this User's Guide instructs you to click Start, it means that you should click the Start button. Taskbar - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 125
may require you to purchase additional software, external hardware or services. Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited. will be lit. For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see "Wireless networking problems" on page 182. Connecting your computer to a network You - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 126
about connecting to a LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. ❖ Send a fax directly from your computer For more detailed information regarding your computer's modem, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 127
an analog phone line could cause a computer system failure. Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 128
of its exciting features, under these headings: ❖ The Internet ❖ The World Wide Web ❖ Internet Service Providers ❖ Connecting to the Internet ❖ Surfing the Internet ❖ Internet features ❖ Uploading to, and speed communication methods such as Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL), cable, and satellite links. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 129
Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you need: ❖ A modem and telephone line, or a LAN connection ❖ A Web browser ❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) account Once you have established an ISP account, you can connect to the Internet. 1 Connect your computer's modem (available on - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 130
in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, bulletin board. ❖ Online shopping Many Web sites offer products and services for sale. Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 131
the computer. 2 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, and then Sound Recorder. Start Recording/Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you have finished recording, click the Stop Recording button - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 132
E-mail, taking pictures or recording video messages may vary. The Web Camera software, by default, should already be running in the Notification Area. PC Card slot and supports two types of PC Cards that you can install: ❖ Type I cards ❖ Type II cards The PC Card slot supports hot swapping, which - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 133
PC Card prior to removing it. Otherwise, the system may be damaged. NOTE Before removing a PC Card, make sure that no applications or system services are using the card. 1 Prepare the card for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 134
documentation that came with the card or refer to your operating system manual or online Help. Using an ExpressCard® (Available on certain models) The ExpressCard®slot supports the use of ExpressCard media. The slot also supports hot swapping, which allows you to replace one ExpressCard with another - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 135
Exploring Your Computer's Features Using an ExpressCard® 2 Insert the ExpressCard. 135 (Sample Illustration) Inserting an ExpressCard 3 When the card is almost all the way into the slot, push firmly but gently to ensure a firm connection with the computer. Do not force the card into position. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 136
available on certain models) supports the use of Memory Stick™, Memory Stick™ PRO, Secure Digital™ (SD cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. The Bridge Media Adapter slot may also support other types of media. For a complete list of supported media, visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 137
Exploring Your Computer's Features Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 137 Removing memory media 1 Prepare the media for removal by clicking the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification Area and then selecting the card or device you want to remove. If the system is unable to prepare the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 138
are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system. ❖ TOSHIBA Assist ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 139
you to customize a range of computer settings. To access TOSHIBA Assist, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window The TOSHIBA Assist offers four categories of options: ❖ Connect ❖ Secure ❖ Protect - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 140
140 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect The features available in this category are: ❖ ConfigFree® Connectivity Doctor (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Connect tab - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 141
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Secure The features available in this category are: ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password 141 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Secure tab - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 142
142 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Protect & Fix The features available in this category are: ❖ TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 143
Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Optimize The features available in this category are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer ❖ TOSHIBA Accessibility 143 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Assist window - Optimize tab - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 144
that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Recovery, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you want to install. (Sample Image - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 145
, you must enter the password before you can work on your computer again. Toshiba supports several types of passwords on your computer: ❖ An instant password-Secures your open touch the pointing device and the Windows® Logon screen will appear. Select your user name and enter your password, if any. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 146
or others as a result of the inability to access your computer. To set a supervisor password: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 147
the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon. The Supervisor Password tab of the TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 4 Click Not Registered. A pop-up screen appears asking for a password. 5 Enter the password, then click OK. 6 Click OK to exit. 7 Restart the system - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 148
OK to exit. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Password Utility. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. 2 Click Not Registered. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the user password. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 149
Tool utility may show tests for features you do not have. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. To use the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then PC Diagnostic Tool, or click the PC Diagnostic Tool icon in the Protect & Fix tab - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 150
then Mouse under Hardware and Sound, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The Mouse Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) Mouse Properties screen The settings you can change are divided into these categories: ❖ Buttons ❖ Pointers ❖ Pointer Options ❖ Wheel ❖ Hardware - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 151
Setup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 152
152 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU the AC adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set to low for slower processing. Switching the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 153
❖ Icons on the desktop To access the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Properties screen 2 Select the desired option(s). 3 Click OK - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 154
To access the utility: 1 Click the CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer screen appears. 2 Click Silence Mode to make the drive run more slowly and quietly for listening to music or audio files on a CD. 3 Click Normal Mode - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 155
can press it once, release it, and then press a function key to activate the hot key function. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Accessibility window To use TOSHIBA Accessibility: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then Accessibility, or click the Accessibility icon in the Optimize tab of - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 156
ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy section contains information about the ConfigFree® main screen, and how to start and set up ConfigFree . ❖ Press the TOSHIBA Assist button (if applicable to your system) to open the TOSHIBA Assist, and then - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 157
The Connectivity Doctor lets you analyze your network connections and fix network connection problems. Using Connectivity Doctor, you can view detailed network information by simply Connection band (a/b/g etc.) ❖ Status of Wireless Connection switch (Sample Image) Connectivity Doctor screen - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 158
158 Utilities ConfigFree® Profile Settings The Profile Settings utility lets you save network settings in "profiles." ConfigFree® profiles are useful for easily switching network settings and devices. You can switch network settings simply by selecting the profile with the desired settings. If you - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 159
Utilities ConfigFree® 3 Click Open Settings. The ConfigFree Profile Settings window appears. 159 (Sample Image) ConfigFree Profile Settings window 4 Click Add to start the Create Profile Wizard. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 160
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end of this chapter. Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 161
you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The computer will not start. Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds. If you are using the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 162
conflict. When this happens turning the power on returns you to the problem instead of restarting the system. To clear the condition, press Ctrl, Alt mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 163
.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for the support bulletin by name). 4 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet, preferably in a different room. If the computer starts normally, there may be a problem - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 164
operating system takes a long time to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new program or adding a device - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 165
advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ the Startup menu may display different versions of Safe mode. Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. Many factors contribute to the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 166
the on-screen instructions. You can connect to Support Online by clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to Toshiba support at pcsupport.toshiba.com. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive an error message telling you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 167
you can do to resolve hardware conflicts: ❖ Get the most recent drivers from the manufacturer. ❖ Disable the device. For an older device, remove Refer to the device's documentation for instructions about changing settings on the device. Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 168
not appear if the device is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which displays the drivers being used by the device. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem. The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 169
Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional secondary battery, and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 170
Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information. For more information on maintaining battery power, see "Charging batteries" on page 107. Keyboard problems If, when you - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 171
-right part of the Start menu. The Shut Down menu appears. 2 Click Restart. The computer will restart and recognize the device. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. Display Auto Off may have gone into effect. Press any key to activate the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 172
priority is not set for the built-in screen. The screen does not look right. You can change . A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer's internal display. To change the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 173
to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Disk or internal storage drive problems Problems with the internal storage drive or Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have garbage in them. Typical problems are: You are having trouble accessing a drive - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 174
Some programs run correctly but others do not. This is probably a configuration problem. If a program does not run properly, refer to its documentation and (not the drive) is probably causing the problem. Run Errorchecking on the faulty diskette (for instructions see "Disk or internal storage drive - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 175
(for example, if the battery is completely discharged), use a narrow object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. This button is supported optical media formats, refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at pcsupport.toshiba.com. If the problem - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 176
button on the screen. Press the button trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using PC Cards. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 166. If your system does not have built-in drivers - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 177
Device Manager to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 167 for more information. Since all PC Cards share the same the Notification Area. The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears. 2 Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 178
you are having trouble getting one or more of these devices to work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Resource conflicts can cause problems when using ExpressCards. See "Resolving a hardware conflict" on page 166. If your system does not have built-in drivers for your ExpressCard - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 179
Manager to make sure each device has its own I/O base address. See "Fixing a problem with Device Manager" on page 167 for more information. Since all ExpressCards® share the same Notification Area. The Safely Remove Hardware screen appears. 2 Click Safely remove for the device you want to swap. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 180
" and is not supported. For more information troubleshooting section. Printer problems This section lists some of the most common printer problems problem with the printer itself. Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 72 or in the instructions - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 181
problem, contact the printer's manufacturer. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display information on the screen higher. Refer to the program's documentation and the modem manual for information on how to change these settings. The modem Toshiba Web site at pcsupport - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 182
networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct-i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through. SSIDs are casesensitive. Toshiba - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 183
router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If your connection problem disappears, the problem lies in the Wi-Fi® part of your network. ❖ Use the PING command to verify a connection to the gateway at 192.168 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 184
audio problems. If you have tried several discs and all fail, consider sending your drive to an authorized service provider instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical drive properties. 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical drives and their operation. A blank screen - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 185
the display. 4 Click Save changes. The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top this feature. Save your work! See "Computing tips" on page 86 for instructions. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 186
follow every time you experience a problem with the computer. Your ability to solve problems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its software work together. Get familiar with all the user's guides provided with your computer, as well as the manuals that come with the programs and - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 187
If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 187 3 Click Create. 4 In the input field, enter a name that is descriptive enough to be easily understood in the future, such as "Before installing Brand X Accounting app." Then click Create. 5 The Windows® operating system creates the Restore - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 188
storage drive. Since problems with either hardware drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before screen help to complete your backup. For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for "back up." - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 189
complete the installation successfully. Always carefully follow the installation instructions that accompany the hardware or software. ❖ Restart the Windows . This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any new problems. For best results, follow this sequence: 1 Back up critical data. 2 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 190
before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 191
along with its installation media ❖ Information about what you were doing when the problem occurred ❖ Exact error messages and when they occurred For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 192
92800 Puteaux Cédex France Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 193
United States Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 D-4-1460 Neuss Germany For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 194
Cards provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications. There are two types of TOSHIBA Cards: Hot Key Cards and Application Cards. Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are used to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Mute ❖ - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 195
Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards appear along the top of the screen. (Sample Image) Hot Key Card display 2 Double-click desired function. The associated hot key card appears at the top of the screen with its available options below it. 3 To cycle through the displayed options - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 196
information, refer to "TOSHIBA Zooming Utility" on page 153. Disc Creator utility This Application Card launches the TOSHIBA Disc Creator utility. TOSHIBA Hardware Setup utility For more information, refer to "TOSHIBA Hardware Setup" on page 151. NOTE Not all functions are supported on all models - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 197
Using the Application Cards To launch an application using the Application Cards: 1 Press and hold the Fn key. The TOSHIBA Cards display at the top of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Card display "stacked" Card 2 Click the "stacked" card on the far right of the display. The Application Cards - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 198
close the Card Case, click the icon in the top corner of the screen. Hot key functions Hot key functions are performed using either the Hot Key the option or feature the key controls. Volume Mute or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables volume mute on your computer. When volume - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 199
) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key blanks the display. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: or Fn + (Sample Image) Security options ❖ To enable lock, select . ❖ To cancel, select . The Fn + F1 hot key function activates instant security. The user logon screen will - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 200
Hot key functions Power plan or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key displays the power plans and cycles through the power plans. The properties of each power plan, and the power plans that - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 201
Sleep mode or Fn + Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions 201 This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Sleep mode. For more information about Sleep mode, please see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 202
Cards Hot key functions Hibernation mode or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key places the computer into Hibernation mode. If Hibernation mode is disabled, this hot key will not respond. For more information on - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 203
Hot key functions 203 Output (Display switch) This TOSHIBA Card or hot key cycles through the power- on attached and turned on. ❖ LCD-Internal display only ❖ LCD + CRT-Internal display and external monitor simultaneously ❖ CRT-External monitor only ❖ LCD + CRT Multi Monitor-Internal display - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 204
device. To swap sides, select Swap Image Display. Display brightness This TOSHIBA Card decreases or increases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key decreases the screen brightness. Fn + This hot key increases the screen brightness. Selecting this Card or pressing either hot key displays the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 205
Cards Hot key functions 205 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer. The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi-Fi® enabled-Enables just the Wi- - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 206
Cards Hot key functions Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ or Fn + This TOSHIBA Card or hot key enables/disables the TouchPad. For more information on using the TouchPad, see "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™" on page 68. Selecting - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 207
Zoom (Display resolution) or Fn + [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Card or hot key switches screen resolution. Selecting this Card or pressing the hot key displays the following options: (Sample Image) Screen resolution options Cycle through the screen resolutions, then select the desired resolution. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 208
208 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions Fn + This hot key turns the cursor control overlay on and off . Fn + This hot key turns the scroll lock feature on and off. Fn + This hot key turns the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility to zoom-out. Fn + This hot key turns the - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 209
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 210
NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 211
Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O input/output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet service provider KB kilobyte LAN local area network LCD liquid crystal display LPT1 line printer port 1 (parallel port) LSI large-scale integration MB megabyte - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 212
following terms may appear in this user's guide. A active-matrix display - A liquid crystal display (LCD) made from an array of liquid crystal cells receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 213
signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as bits per second). See also bits per second. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs to check hardware and load the operating system when you start up - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 214
colors that establishes the colors that can be displayed on the screen at a particular time. compatibility - The extent to which computers between the CPU and the computer's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache, - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 215
program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with a device. dialog box - An on-screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user. direct current (DC) - The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 216
the cursor to drag a selected object. In the Windows® operating system, this refers to the left mouse button, unless otherwise stated. driver - See device driver. DVD - An individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See also DVDROM. DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 217
.hlp for help files. See also file name. folder - Also called directory. A container for organizing files saved to a disk. A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image (icon) of a file folder. A folder can contain files and other folders. format - (verb) To prepare a blank disk for use - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 218
Toshiba or control system parameters, such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination to create a complete screen image. Compare non- the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. ) cache - Memory cache installed on the motherboard to help improve processing speed. It is - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 219
219 Glossary liquid crystal display (LCD) - A type of display that uses a liquid substance between enabling information to pass back and forth between digital computers and analog telephone lines. motherboard - The computer's main circuit board that contains the processor, memory, and other - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 220
mail. non-interlaced - A method of refreshing a computer screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced. non-system disk - A disk for storing programs and data - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 221
as the TouchPad or a mouse, that enables you to move the cursor on the screen. port - A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection processor - See central processing unit (CPU). program - A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer. The general classes of programs - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 222
ROM remains whether or not the computer is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up. See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. S select - To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 223
serial bus (USB) - USB is a serial bus that supports a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps (480 million utility - A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Web - See World Wide Web. - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 224
196 audio files 130 audio features 130 B backing up files 87 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 48, 109 charge not lasting 170 charging 114 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 115 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory media 136 removing memory media 137 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 225
files/trouble accessing screen is blank 171 display device external 69 display output settings 69 display, external adjusting 70 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 120 double-click 68 DVD player general problems 184 DVD, using 97 E ENERGY STAR® 35 error messages device driver - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 226
166 resolving 167 headphones using 131 Help and Support Windows® operating system 166 Hibernation mode 74 configuring Service Providers 128 ISPs 128 J jack RJ-11 127 K keyboard character keys 88 function keys 89 hot keys 208 not working 162 overlay keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 227
124 O Opening the display panel 49 optical disc positioning 100 optical discs handling 100 inserting 99 removing 102 optical drive problems 175 troubleshooting 175 using 97 optical media recording 101 other documentation 39 overlay keys 90 P password deleting a supervisor 147 disabling a user 148 - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 228
problem solving 180, 181 printing a file 95 problem solving AC power 169 accessing disk drives 162 battery charge does not last 170 battery responding 162 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 173 batteries 169 printer 180, 181 program not responding 160 program not working properly 174 screen - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 229
computer 121 disposing of batteries 120 icons 38 precautions 41 saving files 93 screen blank 171 does not Toshiba registering computer 45 worldwide offices 192 TOSHIBA Assist 139 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 Toshiba online resources 103 traveling tips 121 troubleshooting DVD player general problems - Toshiba Satellite L305-SP6924A | Toshiba User's Guide for Satellite L305/L305D S - Page 230
230 Index Windows® operating system Help and Support 166 problem solving 164 Windows® operating system desktop 122 Windows® Start menu 91 wireless networking 125 Wizards Connect to the Internet 126 World Wide Web 128 www 128
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