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Contents 33 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

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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Contents

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