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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 162 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ......163 ConfigFree 165 Getting Started 165 ConfigFree® Utilities 166 Chapter 6: 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 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems 186 Modem problems 186 Wireless networking problems 187 DVD operating problems 189 Develop good computing habits 190 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 191 If you need further assistance 195

Section	Page
Satellite® L510 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
Chapter 1: 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	76
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
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	92
Computing tips	92
Using the keyboard	94
Character keys	94
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	94
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	95
Function keys	95
Special Windows® keys	95
Overlay keys	96
Starting a program	97
Starting a program from the Start menu	97
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	98
Starting a program using the Start Search field	99
Saving your work	99
Printing your work	101
Backing up your work	102
Restoring your work	103
Using the optical drive	103
Optical drive components	104
Media control buttons	105
Inserting an optical disc	105
Playing an audio CD	107
Playing optical media	107
Recording optical media	108
Removing a disc with the computer on	108
Removing a disc with the computer off	109
Caring for optical discs	109
Toshiba’s online resources	109
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	110
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	110
Running the computer on battery power	111
Battery Notice	111
Power management	112
Using additional batteries	112
Charging batteries	112
Charging the main battery	113
Charging the RTC battery	113
Monitoring main battery power	114
Determining remaining battery power	115
What to do when the main battery runs low	116
Setting battery notifications	116
Conserving battery power	117
Power Plans	118
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	119
Using TOSHIBA eco Mode	120
Changing the main battery	120
Removing the battery from the computer	121
Inserting a charged battery	122
Taking care of your battery	123
Safety precautions	123
Maintaining your battery	124
Disposing of used batteries	125
Traveling tips	126
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	127
Exploring the desktop	127
Finding your way around the desktop	128
Setting up for communications	130
Connecting your computer to a network	130
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	131
An overview of using the Internet	133
The Internet	133
The World Wide Web	133
Internet Service Providers	133
Connecting to the Internet	134
Surfing the Internet	134
Internet features	134
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	135
Exploring audio features	136
Recording sounds	136
Using external speakers or headphones	136
Using the Web Camera	137
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	138
Inserting memory media	138
Removing memory media	139
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	139
Chapter 5: Utilities	140
TOSHIBA Assist	141
Connect	142
Secure	143
Protect & Fix	144
Optimize	145
TOSHIBA Application Installer	146
Setting passwords	147
Using an instant password	147
Using a supervisor password	148
Using a user password	149
Deleting a user password	150
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	151
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	152
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	153
Mouse Utility	154
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	155
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	157
TOSHIBA Button Support	158
TOSHIBA Accessibility	159
TOSHIBA eco Utility	160
TOSHIBA Service Station	161
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	162
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	163
ConfigFree®	165
Getting Started	165
ConfigFree® Utilities	166
Chapter 6: 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	176
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	176
Memory problems	177
Power and the batteries	178
Keyboard problems	180
Display problems	180
Disk or internal storage drive problems	182
Optical drive problems	184
Sound system problems	185
Printer problems	186
Modem problems	186
Wireless networking problems	187
DVD operating problems	189
Develop good computing habits	190
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	191
If you need further assistance	195
Before you contact Toshiba	195
Contacting Toshiba	196
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	197
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	197
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	199
Hot Key Cards	199
Using the Hot Key Cards	200
Application Cards	201
Using the Application Cards	202
Card Case	202
Hot key functions	203
Volume Mute	203
Lock (Instant security)	204
Power plan	205
Sleep mode	206
Hibernation mode	207
Output (Display switch)	208
Display brightness	209
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	210
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	211
Zoom (Display resolution)	212
Keyboard hot key functions	213
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	214
Glossary	215

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Contents

TOSHIBA Button Support

......................................

158

TOSHIBA Accessibility

..........................................

159

TOSHIBA eco Utility

..............................................

160

TOSHIBA Service Station

......................................

161

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

.................................

162

Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

......

163

ConfigFree

...........................................................

165

Getting Started

................................................

165

ConfigFree

Utilities

........................................

166

Chapter 6: 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

...............................................

176

Fixing a problem with Device Manager

...........

176

Memory problems

..........................................

177

Power and the batteries

..................................

178

Keyboard problems

.........................................

180

Display problems

............................................

180

Disk or internal storage drive problems

..........

182

Optical drive problems

....................................

184

Sound system problems

.................................

185

Printer problems

.............................................

186

Modem problems

............................................

186

Wireless networking problems

.......................

187

DVD operating problems

.......................................

189

Develop good computing habits

...........................

190

Data and system configuration backup in the

Windows

operating system

.....................

191

If you need further assistance

...............................

195