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Index 221 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 170 file extensions 95 file, backing up 87 files backing up 96 printing 95 restoring 96 saving 93 Fn keys 89 function keys 89 H hardware conflicts 163 resolving 164 headphones using 131 Help and Support Windows® operating system 163 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 199 Hibernation mode 197 keyboard overlays 203 Lock (Instant security) 194 Output (Display switch) 198 power plan 195 Sleep mode 196 volume mute 193 Zoom (Display resolution) 202 zooming 203 Hot Key Cards 189 Hot key functions 193 hot key power plan 114 http 128 I icon 123 desktop 123 moving to desktop 123 recycle bin 123 safety 38 installation memory module 52 installing memory modules 51 mouse 71 instant passwords, using 142 Internet bookmarked site not found 162 connecting to 129 features 130 slow connection 162 surfing 129 uploading and downloading files 130 URL address not found 162 using 128 Internet Service Providers 129 ISPs 129 J jack RJ-11 127 K keyboard character keys 88 function keys 89 hot keys 203 not working 159 overlay keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 167 using 88 keyboard, external 70 keyboard, full-size 88 L lock computer, using 85

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® L300 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery DVDs	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	66
Installing drivers and applications	67
Using the TouchPad™	67
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	68
Control buttons	68
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	68
Using external display devices	69
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	69
Adjusting the quality of the external display	70
Using an external keyboard	70
Using a mouse	71
Connecting a printer	71
Setting up a printer	72
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	72
Turning off the computer	73
Options for turning off the computer	73
Using the Shut Down command	76
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	78
Using and configuring Sleep mode	81
Closing the display panel	83
Customizing your computer’s settings	84
Caring for your computer	84
Cleaning the computer	84
Moving the computer	84
Using a computer lock	85
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	86
Computing tips	86
Using the keyboard	88
Character keys	88
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	88
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	89
Function keys	89
Special Windows® keys	89
Overlay keys	90
Using the overlay to type numeric data	90
Starting a program	91
Starting a program from the Start menu	91
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	92
Starting a program using the Start Search field	93
Saving your work	93
Printing your work	95
Backing up your work	96
Restoring your work	96
Using the optical drive	97
Optical drive components	97
Inserting an optical disc	98
Playing an audio CD	100
Playing optical media	100
Recording optical media	100
Removing a disc with the computer on	101
Removing a disc with the computer off	101
Caring for optical discs	102
Toshiba’s online resources	102
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	103
Running the computer on battery power	104
Battery Notice	104
Power management	105
Using additional batteries	105
Charging batteries	106
Charging the main battery	106
Charging the RTC battery	107
Monitoring main battery power	108
Determining remaining battery power	110
What to do when the main battery runs low	110
Setting battery notifications	111
Conserving battery power	112
Power Plans	112
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	114
Changing the main battery	115
Removing the battery from the computer	115
Inserting a charged battery	117
Taking care of your battery	118
Safety precautions	118
Maintaining your battery	119
Disposing of used batteries	120
Traveling tips	121
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	122
Exploring the desktop	122
Finding your way around the desktop	123
Setting up for communications	125
Connecting your computer to a network	126
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	126
An overview of using the Internet	128
The Internet	128
The World Wide Web	128
Internet Service Providers	129
Connecting to the Internet	129
Surfing the Internet	129
Internet features	130
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	130
Exploring audio features	130
Recording sounds	131
Using external speakers or headphones	131
Web Camera	132
Using an ExpressCard®	132
Inserting an ExpressCard®	132
Removing an ExpressCard®	133
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	134
Inserting memory media	134
Removing memory media	135
Chapter 5: Utilities	136
TOSHIBA Assist	137
Connect	138
Secure	139
Protect & Fix	140
Optimize	141
Setting passwords	142
Using an instant password	142
Using a supervisor password	143
Using a user password	144
Deleting a user password	145
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	146
Mouse Utility	147
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	148
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	150
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	151
TOSHIBA Accessibility	152
ConfigFree®	153
Getting Started	153
ConfigFree® Utilities	154
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	157
Problems that are easy to fix	157
Problems when you turn on the computer	158
The Windows® operating system is not working	161
Using Startup options to fix problems	161
Internet problems	162
The Windows® operating system can help you	163
Resolving a hardware conflict	163
A plan of action	163
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	164
Memory problems	165
Power and the batteries	166
Keyboard problems	167
Display problems	168
Disk drive problems	170
Optical drive problems	172
Sound system problems	173
ExpressCard® problems	173
Printer problems	175
Modem problems	176
Wireless networking problems	177
DVD operating problems	179
Develop good computing habits	180
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	181
If you need further assistance	185
Before you contact Toshiba	185
Contacting Toshiba	186
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	186
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	187
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	189
Hot Key Cards	189
Using the Hot Key Cards	190
Application Cards	191
Using the Application Cards	192
Card Case	192
Hot key functions	193
Volume Mute	193
Lock (Instant security)	194
Power plan	195
Sleep mode	196
Hibernation mode	197
Output (Display switch)	198
Display brightness	199
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	200
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	201
Zoom (Display resolution)	202
Keyboard hot key functions	203
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	204
Glossary	205

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Index

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

170

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

163

resolving

164

headphones

using

131

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

163

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

199

Hibernation mode

197

keyboard overlays

203

Lock (Instant security)

194

Output (Display switch)

198

power plan

195

Sleep mode

196

volume mute

193

Zoom (Display resolution)

202

zooming

203

Hot Key Cards

189

Hot key functions

193

hot key power plan

114

http

128

icon

123

desktop

123

moving to desktop

123

recycle bin

123

safety

installation

memory module

installing

memory modules

mouse

instant passwords, using

142

Internet

bookmarked site not found

162

connecting to

129

features

130

slow connection

162

surfing

129

uploading and downloading files

130

URL address not found

162

using

128

Internet Service Providers

129

ISPs

129

jack

RJ-11

127

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

203

not working

159

overlay keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

167

using

keyboard, external

keyboard, full-size

lock

computer, using