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259 Index compact disc positioning 98 compact discs handling 98 inserting 97 removing 102, 103 compact disk drive using 95 computer caring for 79 cleaning 79 moving 79 non-system disk or disk error message 170 not accessing disk drives 169 running on battery power 105 setting up 43, 54 warning resume failure message 169 computer lock 80 computing tips 81 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 139 Ctrl keys 84 D desktop creating new icon 129 major features 129 desktop exploration 128 desktop icons 129 Device Manager 176 checking properties 176 disabling a device 176 devices keyboard 66 mouse 66 disable/enable TOSHIBA Touch and Launch 165 Disk Defragmenter 185 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 185 missing files/trouble accessing a disk 184 running slow 185 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 185 cannot read a diskette 186 connecting 69 external, connecting 69 display does not look normal/flickers 182 external monitor not working 183 screen is blank 181 display device external 64 display output settings 65 display, external adjusting 66 disposal information 25 disposing of used batteries 125 DMA (Direct Memory Access) 174 DVD player general problems 196 DVD, using 95 E environment computer-friendly 38 error messages device driver conflict 173 general hardware problem 173 non-system disk or disk error 170, 186 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 183 program has performed an illegal operation 168

Section	Page
Satellite® L30/L35 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	26
Introduction	33
This guide	34
Safety icons	35
Other icons used	36
Other documentation	36
Service options	37
Options	37
Chapter 1: Getting Started	38
Selecting a place to work	38
Creating a computer-friendly environment	38
Keeping yourself comfortable	39
Precautions	39
General Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	42
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	43
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	49
Using the computer for the first time	50
Opening the display panel	50
Your computer’s features and specifications	51
Turning on the power	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Using the TouchPad™	61
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	62
Using external display devices	64
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	65
Adjusting the quality of the external display	66
Using an external keyboard	66
Using a mouse	66
Connecting a printer	67
Setting up a printer	68
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	69
Turning off the computer	70
Options for turning off the computer	70
Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands	73
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	75
Using and configuring Standby mode	77
Closing the display panel	79
Caring for your computer	79
Cleaning the computer	79
Moving the computer	79
Using a computer lock	80
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	81
Computing tips	81
Using the keyboard	83
Character keys	83
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	84
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	84
Function keys	85
Windows special keys	85
Overlay keys	86
Using the overlay to type numeric data	86
Starting a program	87
Starting a program from the Start menu	88
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	88
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	89
Saving your work	90
Printing your work	93
Backing up your work	94
Restoring your work	94
Using the optical drive	95
Optical drive components	95
Writable discs	96
CDs	96
Inserting a compact disc	97
Playing an audio CD	99
Playing CDs	101
Creating a CD/DVD	101
Removing a disc with the computer on	102
Removing a disc with the computer off	103
Caring for CD or DVD discs	103
Toshiba’s online resources	104
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	105
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	105
Running the computer on battery power	105
Battery Notice	106
Power management	107
Using additional batteries	107
Charging batteries	108
Charging the main battery	108
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring main battery power	111
Determining remaining battery power	112
What to do when the main battery runs low	113
Setting battery alarms	114
Conserving battery power	114
Power Profiles	115
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile	116
Changing the main battery	117
Removing the battery from the computer	118
Inserting a charged battery	120
Taking care of your battery	122
Safety precautions	122
Maximizing battery operating time	123
Maintaining your battery	124
Disposing of used batteries	125
Traveling tips	127
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	128
Exploring the desktop	128
Finding your way around the desktop	129
Setting up for communications	131
Modem	133
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	135
Disconnecting	137
Connecting your computer to a network	138
Wireless LAN	140
An overview of using the Internet	144
The Internet	144
The World Wide Web	144
Internet Service Providers	145
Connecting to the Internet	145
Surfing the Internet	146
Internet features	146
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	147
Exploring audio features	147
Recording sounds	147
Using external speakers or headphones	149
Sound System	150
Using PC Cards	151
Inserting a PC Card	151
Removing a PC Card	152
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	153
Chapter 5: TOSHIBA Utilities	154
TOSHIBA Assist	155
Connect	156
Protect & Fix	156
Optimize	156
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	157
TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility	158
TOSHIBA Power Saver	159
Preset Power Profiles	160
Quickly creating a new power profile	160
Customizing a power profile	160
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility	161
TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings	164
Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch	165
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	166
Problems that are easy to fix	166
Problems when you turn on the computer	168
The Windows® operating system is not working	170
Using Startup options to fix problems	171
Internet problems	172
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	172
Resolving a hardware conflict	173
A plan of action	173
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	174
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	176
Memory problems	178
Power and the batteries	178
Keyboard problems	180
Display problems	181
Disk drive problems	184
Optical drive problems	186
Sound system problems	187
PC Card problems	188
Printer problems	191
Modem problems	192
Wireless networking problems	193
DVD operating problems	196
Develop good computing habits	199
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	200
If you need further assistance	206
Before you contact Toshiba	206
Contacting Toshiba	207
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	208
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	208
Appendix A: Hot Keys	210
Volume Mute	210
Password security	211
Without a password	211
With a password	211
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	212
Power profile	213
Standby mode	213
Hibernation mode	214
Display modes	215
Display brightness	215
Wireless setting	216
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	216
Keyboard hot keys	217
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	218
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	219
Getting Started	220
Starting ConfigFree	220
ConfigFree Utilities	222
Connectivity Doctor	222
Search for Wireless Devices	225
Profile Settings	230
ConfigFree SUMMIT	234
Quick Connect	238
Using the Automatic Switch	241
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	241
Glossary	243

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Index

compact disc positioning

compact discs

handling

inserting

removing

102

103

compact disk drive

using

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

170

not accessing disk drives

169

running on battery power

105

setting up

warning resume failure message

169

computer lock

computing tips

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

139

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

129

major features

129

desktop exploration

128

desktop icons

129

Device Manager

176

checking properties

176

disabling a device

176

devices

keyboard

mouse

disable/enable

TOSHIBA Touch and Launch

165

Disk Defragmenter

185

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

185

missing files/trouble accessing a

disk

184

running slow

185

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

185

cannot read a diskette

186

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

182

external monitor not working

183

screen is blank

181

display device

external

display output settings

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

125

DMA (Direct Memory Access)

174

DVD player

general problems

196

DVD, using

environment

computer-friendly

error messages

device driver conflict

173

general hardware problem

173

non-system disk or disk error

170

186

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

183

program has performed an illegal

operation

168