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52 Getting Started Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 51. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 78) ❖ Connect a full-size keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 78) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 75) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 79) 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's memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data. NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 51.

Section	Page
Satellite® L500 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	30
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Your computer’s features and specifications	41
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Turning on the power	50
Setting up your software	51
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding optional external devices	52
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	53
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	61
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	62
Recovering to a custom size partition	64
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	67
Creating recovery media	69
Restoring from recovery media	70
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	72
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	74
Installing drivers and applications	74
Using the TouchPad™	74
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	75
Control buttons	75
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	75
Using external display devices	75
Connecting the display device	76
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	77
Adjusting the quality of the external display	78
Using an external keyboard	78
Using a mouse	78
Connecting a printer	79
Setting up a printer	80
Turning off the computer	80
Options for turning off the computer	81
Using the Shut Down command	83
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	85
Using and configuring Sleep mode	87
Closing the display panel	90
Customizing your computer’s settings	90
Caring for your computer	90
Cleaning the computer	90
Moving the computer	91
Using a computer lock	91
Learning the Basics	93
Computing tips	93
Using the keyboard	94
Character keys	94
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	95
Function keys	95
Special Windows® keys	95
Starting a program	96
Starting a program from the Start menu	96
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	97
Starting a program using the Start Search field	98
Saving your work	98
Printing your work	100
Backing up your work	101
Restoring your work	102
Using the optical drive	102
Optical drive components	103
Media control buttons	103
Inserting an optical disc	104
Playing an audio CD	105
Playing optical media	106
Recording optical media	106
Removing a disc with the computer on	107
Removing a disc with the computer off	107
Caring for optical discs	108
Toshiba’s online resources	108
Mobile Computing	109
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	109
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	110
Power management	111
Using additional batteries	111
Charging batteries	111
Charging the main battery	112
Charging the RTC battery	112
Monitoring main battery power	113
Determining remaining battery power	114
What to do when the main battery runs low	115
Setting battery notifications	115
Conserving battery power	116
Power Plans	117
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	118
Using TOSHIBA eco Mode	119
Changing the main battery	119
Removing the battery from the computer	120
Inserting a charged battery	121
Taking care of your battery	122
Safety precautions	122
Maintaining your battery	123
Disposing of used batteries	124
Traveling tips	125
Exploring Your Computer’s Features	126
Exploring the desktop	126
Finding your way around the desktop	127
Setting up for communications	129
Connecting your computer to a network	130
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	130
An overview of using the Internet	132
The Internet	132
The World Wide Web	132
Internet Service Providers	132
Connecting to the Internet	133
Surfing the Internet	133
Internet features	133
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	134
Exploring audio features	135
Recording sounds	135
Using external speakers or headphones	135
Web Camera	136
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	137
Inserting memory media	137
Removing memory media	138
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	138
Utilities	139
TOSHIBA Assist	140
Connect	141
Secure	142
Protect & Fix	143
Optimize	144
TOSHIBA Application Installer	145
Setting passwords	146
Using an instant password	146
Using a supervisor password	147
Using a user password	148
Deleting a user password	149
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	150
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	151
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	152
Mouse Utility	153
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	154
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	156
TOSHIBA Button Support	157
TOSHIBA Accessibility	158
TOSHIBA eco Utility	159
TOSHIBA Service Station	160
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	162
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	163
ConfigFree®	165
Getting Started	165
ConfigFree® Utilities	166
If Something Goes Wrong	169
Problems that are easy to fix	169
Problems when you turn on the computer	170
The Windows® operating system is not working	173
Using Startup options to fix problems	173
Internet problems	174
The Windows® operating system can help you	175
Resolving a hardware conflict	175
A plan of action	175
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	176
Memory problems	177
Power and the batteries	178
Keyboard problems	179
Display problems	180
Disk or internal storage drive problems	182
Optical drive problems	183
Sound system problems	184
Printer problems	185
Modem problems	186
Wireless networking problems	186
DVD operating problems	188
Develop good computing habits	189
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	190
If you need further assistance	195
Before you contact Toshiba	195
Contacting Toshiba	195
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	196
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	196
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	198
Hot Key Cards	198
Using the Hot Key Cards	199
Application Cards	200
Using the Application Cards	201
Card Case	201
Hot key functions	202
Volume Mute	202
Lock (Instant security)	203
Power plan	204
Sleep mode	205
Hibernation mode	206
Output (Display switch)	207
Display brightness	208
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	209
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	210
Zoom (Display resolution)	211
Keyboard hot key functions	212
Power Cord/Cable Connectors	213
Glossary	214
A	216
B	216
C	217
D	219
E	220
F	221
G	221
H	221
I	222
K	222
L	222
M	223
N	224
O	224
P	224
R	225
S	226
T	227
U	227
W	227