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222 Index connecting 72 external display, adjusting 70 F FAT (File Allocation Table) 171 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 164 resolving 165 headphones using 131 Help and Support Windows® operating system 164 Hibernation mode 74 configuring 78 starting again from 80 hot key display brightness 200 Hibernation mode 198 keyboard overlays 204 Lock (Instant security) 195 Output (Display switch) 199 power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 volume mute 194 Zoom (Display resolution) 203 zooming 204 Hot Key Cards 190 Hot key functions 194 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 143 Internet bookmarked site not found 163 connecting to 129 features 130 slow connection 163 surfing 129 uploading and downloading files 130 URL address not found 163 using 128 Internet Service Providers 129 ISPs 129 J jack RJ-11 127 K keyboard character keys 88 function keys 89 hot keys 204 not working 160 overlay keys 90 special Windows® keys 89 troubleshooting 168 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	109
What to do when the main battery runs low	110
Setting battery notifications	111
Conserving battery power	112
Power Plans	113
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
TOSHIBA Application Installer	142
Setting passwords	143
Using an instant password	143
Using a supervisor password	144
Using a user password	145
Deleting a user password	146
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	147
Mouse Utility	148
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	149
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	151
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	152
TOSHIBA Accessibility	153
ConfigFree®	154
Getting Started	154
ConfigFree® Utilities	155
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	158
Problems that are easy to fix	158
Problems when you turn on the computer	159
The Windows® operating system is not working	162
Using Startup options to fix problems	162
Internet problems	163
The Windows® operating system can help you	164
Resolving a hardware conflict	164
A plan of action	164
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	165
Memory problems	166
Power and the batteries	167
Keyboard problems	168
Display problems	169
Disk or internal storage drive problems	171
Optical drive problems	173
Sound system problems	174
ExpressCard® problems	174
Printer problems	176
Modem problems	177
Wireless networking problems	178
DVD operating problems	180
Develop good computing habits	181
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	182
If you need further assistance	186
Before you contact Toshiba	186
Contacting Toshiba	187
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	187
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	188
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	190
Hot Key Cards	190
Using the Hot Key Cards	191
Application Cards	192
Using the Application Cards	193
Card Case	193
Hot key functions	194
Volume Mute	194
Lock (Instant security)	195
Power plan	196
Sleep mode	197
Hibernation mode	198
Output (Display switch)	199
Display brightness	200
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	201
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	202
Zoom (Display resolution)	203
Keyboard hot key functions	204
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	205
Glossary	206

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Index

connecting

external display, adjusting

FAT (File Allocation Table)

171

file extensions

file, backing up

files

backing up

printing

restoring

saving

Fn keys

function keys

hardware conflicts

164

resolving

165

headphones

using

131

Help and Support

Windows® operating system

164

Hibernation mode

configuring

starting again from

hot key

display brightness

200

Hibernation mode

198

keyboard overlays

204

Lock (Instant security)

195

Output (Display switch)

199

power plan

196

Sleep mode

197

volume mute

194

Zoom (Display resolution)

203

zooming

204

Hot Key Cards

190

Hot key functions

194

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

143

Internet

bookmarked site not found

163

connecting to

129

features

130

slow connection

163

surfing

129

uploading and downloading files

130

URL address not found

163

using

128

Internet Service Providers

129

ISPs

129

jack

RJ-11

127

keyboard

character keys

function keys

hot keys

204

not working

160

overlay keys

special Windows® keys

troubleshooting

168

using

keyboard, external

keyboard, full-size

lock

computer, using