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Index 223 RGB 77 power computer will not start 163 connecting cable to AC adaptor 47 cord/cable 47 cord/cable connectors 204 energy-saving features 109 problem solving 170 turning on 50 power button 50 power plan hot key 119 power plans 118 power source connecting 47 powering down using Hibernate 86 using Sleep 88 precautions 43 printer connecting 80 problem solving 177, 178 printing a file 101 problem solving AC power 171 accessing disk drives 164 battery charge does not last 171 battery not charging 171 cannot insert diskette in drive 175 cannot read a diskette 176 changing display properties 173 checking device properties 169 computer will not power up 163 contacting Toshiba 186 corrupted/damaged data files 175 Device Manager 169 disk drive is slow 175 display is blank 172 external display not working 174 external monitor 173 faulty memory 170 high-pitched noise 177 Internet bookmarked site not found 168 Internet connection is slow 168 keyboard not responding 164 keyboard produces unexpected characters 172 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 174 modem not receiving or transmitting 178 no sound 177 non-system disk or disk error 165 power and batteries 170 printer 177, 178 program not responding 162 program not working properly 175 screen does not look correct/ flickers 173 Startup options 167 URL address not found 168 warning resume failure 164 Windows® operating system not working 166 program, starting 97 programs not running correctly 175 projector 77 connecting 78 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 111 recording sounds 136 recording sounds 136 recycle bin icon 128 registering computer 51 removing DVD with computer off 108

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® L450 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	30
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Your computer’s features and specifications	41
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	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
Turning on the power	50
Setting up your software	51
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding optional external devices	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	60
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	60
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	61
Recovering to a custom size partition	64
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	66
Creating recovery DVDs/media	69
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	70
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	71
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	73
Installing drivers and applications	73
Using the TouchPad™	73
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	76
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	76
Using external display devices	77
Connecting the display device	77
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	78
Adjusting the quality of the external display	79
Using an external keyboard	79
Using a mouse	79
Connecting a printer	80
Setting up a printer	81
Turning off the computer	81
Options for turning off the computer	82
Using the Shut down command	84
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	86
Using and configuring Sleep mode	88
Closing the display panel	91
Customizing your computer’s settings	91
Caring for your computer	91
Cleaning the computer	91
Moving the computer	92
Using a computer lock	92
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	93
Computing tips	93
Using the keyboard	94
Character keys	95
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	95
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	95
Function keys	95
Special Windows® keys	96
Overlay keys	96
Starting a program	97
Starting a program from the Start menu	97
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	98
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	99
Saving your work	99
Printing your work	101
Backing up your work	102
Restoring your work	103
Using the optical drive	103
Optical drive components	104
Inserting an optical disc	105
Playing an audio CD	106
Playing optical media	106
Recording optical media	107
Removing a disc with the computer on	107
Removing a disc with the computer off	108
Caring for optical discs	108
Toshiba’s online resources	108
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	109
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	109
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	110
Power management	111
Using additional batteries	112
Charging batteries	112
Charging the main battery	112
Charging the RTC battery	113
Monitoring main battery power	114
Determining remaining battery power	115
What to do when the main battery runs low	116
Setting battery notifications	116
Conserving battery power	117
Power Plans	118
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	119
Changing the main battery	120
Removing the battery from the computer	120
Inserting a charged battery	122
Taking care of your battery	123
Safety precautions	123
Maintaining your battery	124
Disposing of used batteries	125
Traveling tips	126
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	127
Exploring the desktop	127
Finding your way around the desktop	128
Setting up for communications	130
Connecting your computer to a network	130
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	131
An overview of using the Internet	133
The Internet	133
The World Wide Web	133
Internet Service Providers	133
Connecting to the Internet	134
Surfing the Internet	134
Internet features	134
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	135
Exploring audio features	136
Recording sounds	136
Using external speakers or headphones	136
Using the Web Camera	137
Using the Memory card reader	138
Inserting memory media	138
Removing memory media	139
Chapter 5: Utilities	140
TOSHIBA Assist	141
Connect	142
Secure	143
Protect & Fix	144
Optimize	145
TOSHIBA Application Installer	146
Setting passwords	147
Using an instant password	147
Using a supervisor password	148
Using a user password	149
Deleting a user password	150
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	151
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	152
Mouse Utility	153
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	154
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	156
TOSHIBA Accessibility	157
TOSHIBA Service Station	158
ConfigFree®	158
Getting Started	158
ConfigFree® Utilities	159
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	162
Problems that are easy to fix	162
Problems when you turn on the computer	163
The Windows® operating system is not working	166
Using Startup options to fix problems	167
Internet problems	168
The Windows® operating system can help you	168
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	169
Checking device properties	169
Memory problems	170
Power and the batteries	170
Keyboard problems	172
Display problems	172
Disk or storage drive problems	174
Error-checking	174
Optical drive problems	176
Sound system problems	177
Printer problems	177
Modem problems	178
Wireless networking problems	179
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	186
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	187
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

RGB

power

computer will not start

163

connecting cable to AC adaptor

cord/cable

cord/cable connectors

204

energy-saving features

109

problem solving

170

turning on

power button

power plan

hot key

119

power plans

118

power source

connecting

powering down

using Hibernate

using Sleep

precautions

printer

connecting

problem solving

177

178

printing a file

101

problem solving

AC power

171

accessing disk drives

164

battery charge does not last

171

battery not charging

171

cannot insert diskette in drive

175

cannot read a diskette

176

changing display properties

173

checking device properties

169

computer will not power up

163

contacting Toshiba

186

corrupted/damaged data files

175

Device Manager

169

disk drive is slow

175

display is blank

172

external display not working

174

external monitor

173

faulty memory

170

high-pitched noise

177

Internet bookmarked site not

found

168

Internet connection is slow

168

keyboard

not responding

164

keyboard produces unexpected

characters

172

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

174

modem not receiving or

transmitting

178

no sound

177

non-system disk or disk error

165

power and batteries

170

printer

177

178

program not responding

162

program not working properly

175

screen does not look correct/

flickers

173

Startup options

167

URL address not found

168

warning resume failure

164

Windows® operating system not

working

166

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

175

projector

connecting

real-time clock (RTC) battery

111

recording

sounds

136

recording sounds

136

recycle bin icon

128

registering computer

removing

DVD

with computer off

108