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Index 229 character keys 97 charging the battery 50 checking device properties 177 click 77 communications network connection 132 set up 131 computer caring for 92 cleaning 92 moving 93 non-system disk or disk error message 173 not accessing disk drives 172 running on battery power 112 setting up 47, 56 warning resume failure message 172 computer lock 93 computing tips 95 ConfigFree® 166 Connectivity Doctor 167 profile settings 168 starting 166 connecting AC adaptor 48 power cord/cable 49 printer 81 connection set up 132 Ctrl keys 97 D desktop creating new icon 129 major features 129 desktop exploration 128 desktop icons 129 Device Manager 177 checking properties 177 devices keyboard 80 mouse 80 Disk Defragmenter 183 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 184 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 183 running slow 183 display does not look normal/flickers 181 external monitor not working 182 display device connecting 78 external 78 display output settings 79 display panel opening 51 display problems screen is blank 181 display, external adjusting 80 disposal information 31 disposing of used batteries 126 double-click 77 DVD using 104 DVD player general problems 189 E eject button optical drive 105 eject, optical drive 105 ENERGY STAR® 39 error messages device driver conflict 176 general hardware problem 176 non-system disk or disk error 173 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 182 warning resume failure 172 Error-checking 183

Section	Page
Satellite® L550 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	32
Introduction	39
This guide	41
Safety icons	42
Other icons used	42
Your computer’s features and specifications	43
Other documentation	43
Service options	43
Chapter 1: Getting Started	44
Selecting a place to work	44
Setting up a work environment	44
Keeping yourself comfortable	45
Precautions	45
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	47
Setting up your computer	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Turning on the power	52
Setting up your software	52
Registering your computer with Toshiba	53
Adding optional external devices	54
Adding memory (optional)	54
Installing a memory module	55
Removing a memory module	60
Checking total memory	62
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	63
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	64
Recovering to a custom size partition	66
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	69
Creating recovery media	71
Restoring from recovery media	72
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	74
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	76
Installing drivers and applications	76
Using the TouchPad™	76
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	77
Control buttons	77
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	77
Using external display devices	78
Connecting the display device	78
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	79
Adjusting the quality of the external display	80
Using an external keyboard	80
Using a mouse	80
Connecting a printer	81
Setting up a printer	82
Turning off the computer	82
Options for turning off the computer	83
Using the Shut Down command	85
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	87
Using and configuring Sleep mode	89
Closing the display panel	92
Customizing your computer’s settings	92
Caring for your computer	92
Cleaning the computer	92
Moving the computer	93
Using a computer lock	93
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	95
Computing tips	95
Using the keyboard	97
Character keys	97
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	97
Function keys	98
Special Windows® keys	98
Starting a program	98
Starting a program from the Start menu	99
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	99
Starting a program using the Start Search field	100
Saving your work	101
Printing your work	102
Backing up your work	103
Restoring your work	104
Using the optical drive	104
Optical drive components	105
Media control buttons	106
Inserting an optical disc	106
Playing an audio CD	108
Playing optical media	108
Recording optical media	109
Removing a disc with the computer on	109
Removing a disc with the computer off	110
Caring for optical discs	110
Toshiba’s online resources	110
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	111
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	111
Running the computer on battery power	112
Battery Notice	112
Power management	113
Using additional batteries	113
Charging batteries	113
Charging the main battery	114
Charging the RTC battery	114
Monitoring main battery power	115
Determining remaining battery power	116
What to do when the main battery runs low	117
Setting battery notifications	117
Conserving battery power	118
Power Plans	119
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	120
Using TOSHIBA eco Mode	121
Changing the main battery	121
Removing the battery from the computer	122
Inserting a charged battery	123
Taking care of your battery	124
Safety precautions	124
Maintaining your battery	125
Disposing of used batteries	126
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
Connecting your computer to a network	131
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	132
An overview of using the Internet	134
The Internet	134
The World Wide Web	134
Internet Service Providers	134
Connecting to the Internet	135
Surfing the Internet	135
Internet features	135
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	136
Exploring audio features	137
Recording sounds	137
Using external speakers or headphones	137
Using the Web Camera	138
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	139
Inserting memory media	139
Removing memory media	140
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	140
Chapter 5: Utilities	141
TOSHIBA Assist	142
Connect	143
Secure	144
Protect & Fix	145
Optimize	146
TOSHIBA Application Installer	147
Setting passwords	148
Using an instant password	148
Using a supervisor password	149
Using a user password	150
Deleting a user password	151
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	152
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	153
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility	154
Mouse Utility	155
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	156
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	158
TOSHIBA Button Support	159
TOSHIBA Accessibility	160
TOSHIBA eco Utility	161
TOSHIBA Service Station	162
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	163
Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	164
ConfigFree®	166
Getting Started	166
ConfigFree® Utilities	167
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	170
Problems that are easy to fix	170
Problems when you turn on the computer	171
The Windows® operating system is not working	174
Using Startup options to fix problems	174
Internet problems	175
The Windows® operating system can help you	176
Resolving a hardware conflict	176
A plan of action	176
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	177
Memory problems	178
Power and the batteries	179
Keyboard problems	180
Display problems	181
Disk or internal storage drive problems	183
Optical drive problems	184
Sound system problems	185
Printer problems	185
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	195
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	196
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	196
Appendix A: 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
Appendix B: 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

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Index

character keys

charging the battery

checking device properties

177

click

communications

network connection

132

set up

131

computer

caring for

cleaning

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

173

not accessing disk drives

172

running on battery power

112

setting up

warning resume failure message

172

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

166

Connectivity Doctor

167

profile settings

168

starting

166

connecting

AC adaptor

power cord/cable

printer

connection

set up

132

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

129

major features

129

desktop exploration

128

desktop icons

129

Device Manager

177

checking properties

177

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

183

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

184

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

183

running slow

183

display

does not look normal/flickers

181

external monitor not working

182

display device

connecting

external

display output settings

display panel

opening

display problems

screen is blank

181

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

126

double-click

DVD

using

104

DVD player

general problems

189

eject button

optical drive

105

eject, optical drive

105

ENERGY STAR®

error messages

device driver conflict

176

general hardware problem

176

non-system disk or disk error

173

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

182

warning resume failure

172

Error-checking

183