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Index 233 with computer off 110 with computer on 109 main battery 122 memory module 60 RJ-11 jack 133 running the computer on battery power 112 S safety computer 127 disposing of batteries 126 icons 42 precautions 45 safety precautions main battery 124 saving files 101 screen does not look normal/flickers 181 screen problems blank screen 181 set up communications 131 setting up AC adaptor 48 adding memory 54 computer 47, 56 work environment 44 setting up a connection 132 Sleep mode 84 hot key 205 starting again from 92 sound problem solving 185 sounds recording 137 speakers using external 137 start button 130 Start Search field 100 starting a program 98 Start Search field 100 Windows® Explorer 99 Windows® Start menu 99 starting up the computer from Shut down 87 from Sleep 92 Startup menu problem solving 174 supervisor password, deleting 150 supervisor password, set up 149 T Taskbar 130 telephone line connecting to modem 132 television adjusting display 80 connecting 78 Toshiba registering computer 53 worldwide offices 196 TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Toshiba accessories memory 54 TOSHIBA Application Installer 147 TOSHIBA Assist 142 TOSHIBA Button Support 159 TOSHIBA eco Mode Using 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 161 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 152 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 156 Toshiba online resources 110 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 153 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 163 TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility 154 TOSHIBA Service Station 162 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 158 TouchPad™ control buttons 77 primary button 77

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

with computer off

110

with computer on

109

main battery

122

memory module

RJ-11 jack

133

running the computer on battery power

112

safety

computer

127

disposing of batteries

126

icons

precautions

safety precautions

main battery

124

saving files

101

screen

does not look normal/flickers

181

screen problems

blank screen

181

set up communications

131

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory

computer

work environment

setting up a connection

132

Sleep mode

hot key

205

starting again from

sound

problem solving

185

sounds

recording

137

speakers

using external

137

start button

130

Start Search field

100

starting a program

Start Search field

100

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

174

supervisor password, deleting

150

supervisor password, set up

149

Taskbar

130

telephone line

connecting to modem

132

television

adjusting display

connecting

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

196

TOSHIBA Accessibility

160

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

147

TOSHIBA Assist

142

TOSHIBA Button Support

159

TOSHIBA eco Mode

Using

121

TOSHIBA eco Utility

161

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

152

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

156

Toshiba online resources

110

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

153

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

163

TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card

Format Utility

154

TOSHIBA Service Station

162

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

158

TouchPad™

control buttons

primary button