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230 Index eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 194 eSATA/USB combo port Using 140 exploring the desktop 128 external monitor not working 182 mouse 80 external display device RGB port 78 external display, adjusting 80 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 183 file extensions 102 file, backing up 96 files backing up 103 printing 103 restoring 104 saving 101 Fn keys 97 function keys 98 H hardware conflicts 176 resolving 177 HDMI™ Out Port 78 headphones using 137 Help and Support Windows® operating system 176 Hibernation mode 83 configuring 87 hot key 206 starting again from 89 hot key disabling or enabling TouchPad™ 210 disabling or enabling wireless devices 209 display brightness 208 Hibernation mode 206 keyboard overlays 212 Lock (Instant security) 203 Output (Display switch) 207 power plan 204 Sleep mode 205 volume mute 202 Zoom (Display resolution) 211 zooming in 212 zooming out 212 Hot Key Cards 198 Hot key functions 202 hot key power plan 120 http 134 I icon 129 desktop 129 moving to desktop 129 recycle bin 129 safety 42 installation memory module 55 installing main battery 121, 123 memory modules 54 mouse 80 Internet bookmarked site not found 175 connecting to 135 features 135 slow connection 175 surfing 135 uploading and downloading files 136 URL address not found 175 using 134 Internet Service Providers ISPs 134 J jack

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

eSATA

connecting to the eSATA/USB

combo port

194

eSATA/USB combo port

Using

140

exploring the desktop

128

external

monitor

not working

182

mouse

external display device

RGB port

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

183

file extensions

102

file, backing up

files

backing up

103

printing

103

restoring

104

saving

101

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

176

resolving

177

HDMI™ Out Port

headphones

using

137

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

176

Hibernation mode

configuring

hot key

206

starting again from

hot key

disabling or enabling TouchPad™

210

disabling or enabling wireless

devices

209

display brightness

208

Hibernation mode

206

keyboard overlays

212

Lock (Instant security)

203

Output (Display switch)

207

power plan

204

Sleep mode

205

volume mute

202

Zoom (Display resolution)

211

zooming in

212

zooming out

212

Hot Key Cards

198

Hot key functions

202

hot key power plan

120

http

134

icon

129

desktop

129

moving to desktop

129

recycle bin

129

safety

installation

memory module

installing

main battery

121

123

memory modules

mouse

Internet

bookmarked site not found

175

connecting to

135

features

135

slow connection

175

surfing

135

uploading and downloading files

136

URL address not found

175

using

134

Internet Service Providers

ISPs

134

jack