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34 Contents 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

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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Contents

Using and configuring Hibernation mode

.........

Using and configuring Sleep mode

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

Closing the display panel

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

Customizing your computer’s settings

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

Caring for your computer

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

Cleaning the computer

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

Moving the computer

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

Using a computer lock

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

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

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

Computing tips

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

Using the keyboard

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

Character keys

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

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys

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

Function keys

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

Special Windows

keys

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

Starting a program

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

Starting a program from the Start menu

...........

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