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232 Index port RGB 78 power computer will not start 171 connecting cable to AC adaptor 49 cord/cable 49 cord/cable connectors 213 energy-saving features 111 problem solving 179 turning on 52 power button 52 power plan hot key 120 power plans 119 power source connecting 49 powering down using Hibernation 87 using Shut Down 85 using Sleep 89 precautions 45 printer connecting 81 problem solving 185, 186 printing a file 103 problem solving AC power 179 accessing disk drives 172 battery charge does not last 180 battery not charging 179 changing display properties 182 checking device properties 177 computer will not power up 171 contacting Toshiba 195 corrupted/damaged data files 184 Device Manager 177 disk drive is slow 183 display is blank 181 external display not working 182 external monitor 181 faulty memory 178 hardware conflict 176 high-pitched noise 185 Internet bookmarked site not found 175 Internet connection is slow 175 keyboard not responding 172 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 183 modem not receiving or transmitting 186 no sound 185 non-system disk or disk error 173 power and batteries 179 printer 185, 186 program not responding 170 program not working properly 184 screen does not look right/flickers 181 Startup options 174 URL address not found 175 warning resume failure 172 Windows® operating system not working 174 program, starting 98 programs not running correctly 184 projector 78 connecting 79 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 112 recording sounds 137 recording sounds 137 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 63 recycle bin icon 129 registering computer 53 removing DVD

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

port

RGB

power

computer will not start

171

connecting cable to AC adaptor

cord/cable

cord/cable connectors

213

energy-saving features

111

problem solving

179

turning on

power button

power plan

hot key

120

power plans

119

power source

connecting

powering down

using Hibernation

using Shut Down

using Sleep

precautions

printer

connecting

problem solving

185

186

printing a file

103

problem solving

AC power

179

accessing disk drives

172

battery charge does not last

180

battery not charging

179

changing display properties

182

checking device properties

177

computer will not power up

171

contacting Toshiba

195

corrupted/damaged data files

184

Device Manager

177

disk drive is slow

183

display is blank

181

external display not working

182

external monitor

181

faulty memory

178

hardware conflict

176

high-pitched noise

185

Internet bookmarked site not

found

175

Internet connection is slow

175

keyboard

not responding

172

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

183

modem not receiving or

transmitting

186

no sound

185

non-system disk or disk error

173

power and batteries

179

printer

185

186

program not responding

170

program not working properly

184

screen does not look right/flickers

181

Startup options

174

URL address not found

175

warning resume failure

172

Windows® operating system not

working

174

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

184

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

112

recording

sounds

137

recording sounds

137

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

recycle bin icon

129

registering computer

removing

DVD