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Index 231 screen does not look right/flickers 177 Startup options 171 URL address not found 172 warning resume failure 168 Windows® operating system not working 170 program, starting 96 programs not running correctly 179 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 with computer on 107 ExpressCards® 138 main battery 121 memory module 57 RJ-11 jack 132 running the computer on battery power 110 S safety computer 126 disposing of batteries 125 icons 40 precautions 43 safety precautions main battery 123 saving files 98 screen does not look normal/flickers 177 screen problems blank screen 176 Search programs and files field 98 set up communications 130 setting up AC adaptor 46 adding memory 52 computer 45, 53 work environment 42 setting up a connection 131 Sleep mode 83 hot key 203 starting again from 91 sound problem solving 181 sounds recording 136 speakers using external 136 start button 129 starting a program 96 Search programs and files field 98 Windows® Explorer 97 Windows® Start menu 96 starting up the computer from Shut down 86 from Sleep 91 Startup menu problem solving 171 supervisor password, deleting 151 supervisor password, set up 150 T taskbar 129 telephone line connecting to modem 131 television adjusting display 79 connecting 77 Toshiba registering computer 51 worldwide offices 194 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159

Section	Page
Satellite Pro® L550 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)	62
Recovering to a custom size partition	64
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	67
Creating recovery DVDs/media	69
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	70
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	72
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	73
Installing drivers and applications	74
Using the TouchPad™	74
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	76
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	77
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	80
Using a mouse	80
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
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	95
Function keys	95
Special Windows® keys	96
Starting a program	96
Starting a program from the Start menu	96
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	97
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	98
Saving your work	98
Printing your work	100
Backing up your work	101
Restoring your work	102
Using the optical drive	102
Optical drive components	103
Media control buttons	104
Inserting an optical disc	104
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
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	120
Changing the main battery	120
Removing the battery from the computer	121
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 an ExpressCard®	138
Inserting an ExpressCard®	138
Removing an ExpressCard®	138
Using the Memory card reader	139
Inserting memory media	140
Removing memory media	140
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	141
Chapter 5: Utilities	142
TOSHIBA Assist	143
Connect	144
Secure	145
Protect & Fix	146
Optimize	147
TOSHIBA Application Installer	148
Setting passwords	149
Using an instant password	149
Using a supervisor password	150
Using a user password	151
Deleting a user password	152
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	153
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	154
Mouse Utility	155
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	156
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	158
TOSHIBA Accessibility	159
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	160
TOSHIBA Service Station	161
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	161
ConfigFree®	162
Getting Started	162
ConfigFree® Utilities	163
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	166
Problems that are easy to fix	166
Problems when you turn on the computer	167
The Windows® operating system is not working	170
Using Startup options to fix problems	171
Internet problems	172
The Windows® operating system can help you	172
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	173
Checking device properties	173
Memory problems	174
Power and the batteries	174
Keyboard problems	176
Display problems	176
Disk or storage drive problems	178
Error-checking	178
Optical drive problems	180
Sound system problems	181
ExpressCard® problems	181
ExpressCard® checklist	181
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	182
Printer problems	183
Modem problems	184
Wireless networking problems	185
DVD operating problems	186
Develop good computing habits	187
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	188
If you need further assistance	192
Before you contact Toshiba	192
Contacting Toshiba	193
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	193
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	194
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	196
Hot Key Cards	196
Using the Hot Key Cards	197
Application Cards	198
Using the Application Cards	199
Card Case	199
Hot key functions	200
Volume Mute	200
Lock (Instant security)	201
Power plan	202
Sleep mode	203
Hibernation mode	204
Output (Display switch)	205
Display brightness	206
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	207
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	208
Zoom (Display resolution)	209
Keyboard hot key functions	210
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	211
Glossary	212

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Index

screen does not look right/flickers

177

Startup options

171

URL address not found

172

warning resume failure

168

Windows® operating system not

working

170

program, starting

programs

not running correctly

179

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

with computer on

107

ExpressCards®

138

main battery

121

memory module

RJ-11 jack

132

running the computer on battery power

110

safety

computer

126

disposing of batteries

125

icons

precautions

safety precautions

main battery

123

saving files

screen

does not look normal/flickers

177

screen problems

blank screen

176

Search programs and files field

set up communications

130

setting up

AC adaptor

adding memory

computer

work environment

setting up a connection

131

Sleep mode

hot key

203

starting again from

sound

problem solving

181

sounds

recording

136

speakers

using external

136

start button

129

starting a program

Search programs and files field

Windows® Explorer

Windows® Start menu

starting up the computer

from Shut down

from Sleep

Startup menu

problem solving

171

supervisor password, deleting

151

supervisor password, set up

150

taskbar

129

telephone line

connecting to modem

131

television

adjusting display

connecting

Toshiba

registering computer

worldwide offices

194

TOSHIBA Accessibility

159