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Contents 29 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer's features and specifications ....50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Using the TouchPad 60 Scrolling with the TouchPad 60 Control buttons 60 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 61 Using external display devices 61 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 61 Adjusting the quality of the external display......62 Using an external keyboard 63 Using a mouse 63 Connecting a printer 63 Setting up a printer 64 Connecting an optional external diskette drive........64 Turning off the computer 65 Options for turning off the computer 65 Using the Shut Down command 68 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........70 Using and configuring Sleep mode 73 Closing the display panel 75 Customizing your computer's settings 76 Caring for your computer 76 Cleaning the computer 76 Moving the computer 76 Using a computer lock 77

Section	Page
Satellite® L350 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Using the TouchPad™	60
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	60
Control buttons	60
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	61
Using external display devices	61
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	61
Adjusting the quality of the external display	62
Using an external keyboard	63
Using a mouse	63
Connecting a printer	63
Setting up a printer	64
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	64
Turning off the computer	65
Options for turning off the computer	65
Using the Shut Down command	68
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	70
Using and configuring Sleep mode	73
Closing the display panel	75
Customizing your computer’s settings	76
Caring for your computer	76
Cleaning the computer	76
Moving the computer	76
Using a computer lock	77
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	78
Computing tips	78
Using the keyboard	80
Character keys	80
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	80
Function keys	81
Special Windows® keys	81
Starting a program	81
Starting a program from the Start menu	82
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	82
Starting a program using the Start Search field	83
Saving your work	84
Printing your work	85
Backing up your work	86
Restoring your work	87
Using the optical drive	87
Optical drive components	88
Media control buttons	89
Inserting an optical disc	89
Playing an audio CD	91
Playing optical media	91
Recording optical media	91
Removing a disc with the computer on	92
Removing a disc with the computer off	92
Caring for optical discs	93
Toshiba’s online resources	93
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	94
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	94
Running the computer on battery power	94
Battery Notice	95
Power management	96
Using additional batteries	96
Charging batteries	96
Charging the main battery	97
Charging the RTC battery	97
Monitoring main battery power	98
Determining remaining battery power	99
What to do when the main battery runs low	100
Setting battery notifications	100
Conserving battery power	101
Power Plans	102
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	103
Changing the main battery	104
Removing the battery from the computer	104
Inserting a charged battery	106
Taking care of your battery	107
Safety precautions	107
Maintaining your battery	108
Disposing of used batteries	109
Traveling tips	110
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	111
Exploring the desktop	111
Finding your way around the desktop	112
Setting up for communications	114
Connecting your computer to a network	114
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	115
An overview of using the Internet	117
The Internet	117
The World Wide Web	117
Internet Service Providers	117
Connecting to the Internet	118
Surfing the Internet	118
Internet features	119
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	119
Exploring audio features	120
Recording sounds	120
Using external speakers or headphones	120
Web Camera	121
Using an ExpressCard®	122
Inserting an ExpressCard®	122
Removing an ExpressCard®	122
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	123
Inserting memory media	123
Removing memory media	124
Chapter 5: Utilities	125
TOSHIBA Assist	126
Connect	127
Secure	128
Protect & Fix	129
Optimize	130
Setting passwords	131
Using an instant password	131
Using a supervisor password	132
Using a user password	133
Deleting a user password	134
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	135
Mouse Utility	136
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	137
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	139
TOSHIBA Button Support	140
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	141
TOSHIBA Accessibility	142
ConfigFree®	143
Getting Started	143
ConfigFree® Utilities	144
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	147
Problems that are easy to fix	147
Problems when you turn on the computer	148
The Windows® operating system is not working	151
Using Startup options to fix problems	151
Internet problems	152
The Windows® operating system can help you	153
Resolving a hardware conflict	153
A plan of action	153
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	154
Memory problems	155
Power and the batteries	156
Keyboard problems	157
Display problems	158
Disk or internal storage drive problems	160
Optical drive problems	161
Sound system problems	162
ExpressCard® problems	163
Printer problems	165
Modem problems	166
Wireless networking problems	166
DVD operating problems	169
Develop good computing habits	170
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	171
If you need further assistance	175
Before you contact Toshiba	175
Contacting Toshiba	175
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	176
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	176
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	178
Hot Key Cards	178
Using the Hot Key Cards	179
Application Cards	180
Using the Application Cards	181
Card Case	181
Hot key functions	182
Volume Mute	182
Lock (Instant security)	183
Power plan	184
Sleep mode	185
Hibernation mode	186
Output (Display switch)	187
Display brightness	188
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	189
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	190
Zoom (Display resolution)	191
Keyboard hot key functions	192
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	193
Glossary	194