User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite Pro® L300 Series User's Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used38Other documentation39Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Setting up a work environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan43Setting up your computer43Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba45Adding optional external devices45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery48Using the computer for the first time49Opening the display panel49Your computer’s features and specifications50Turning on the power50Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module57Checking total memory59Hard Drive Recovery Utilities60Creating Recovery DVDs60Hard Disk Drive Recovery options61Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media66Installing drivers and applications67Using the TouchPad™67Scrolling with the TouchPad™68Control buttons68Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™68Using external display devices69Directing the display output when you turn on the computer69Adjusting the quality of the external display70Using an external keyboard70Using a mouse71Connecting a printer71Setting up a printer72Connecting an optional external diskette drive72Turning off the computer73Options for turning off the computer73Using the Shut Down command76Using and configuring Hibernation mode78Using and configuring Sleep mode81Closing the display panel83Customizing your computer’s settings84Caring for your computer84Cleaning the computer84Moving the computer84Using a computer lock85Chapter 2: Learning the Basics86Computing tips86Using the keyboard88Character keys88Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard88Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys89Function keys89Special Windows® keys89Overlay keys90Using the overlay to type numeric data90Starting a program91Starting a program from the Start menu91Starting a program from Windows® Explorer92Starting a program using the Start Search field93Saving your work93Printing your work95Backing up your work96Restoring your work96Using the optical drive97Optical drive components97Inserting an optical disc98Playing an audio CD100Playing optical media100Recording optical media100Removing a disc with the computer on101Removing a disc with the computer off101Caring for optical discs102Toshiba’s online resources102Chapter 3: Mobile Computing103Toshiba’s energy-saver design103Running the computer on battery power104Battery Notice104Power management105Using additional batteries105Charging batteries106Charging the main battery106Charging the RTC battery107Monitoring main battery power108Determining remaining battery power109What to do when the main battery runs low110Setting battery notifications111Conserving battery power112Power Plans113Using a hot key to set the Power Plan114Changing the main battery115Removing the battery from the computer115Inserting a charged battery117Taking care of your battery118Safety precautions118Maintaining your battery119Disposing of used batteries120Traveling tips121Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features122Exploring the desktop122Finding your way around the desktop123Setting up for communications125Connecting your computer to a network126Connecting a modem to a telephone line126An overview of using the Internet128The Internet128The World Wide Web128Internet Service Providers129Connecting to the Internet129Surfing the Internet129Internet features130Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet130Exploring audio features130Recording sounds131Using external speakers or headphones131Web Camera132Using an ExpressCard®132Inserting an ExpressCard®132Removing an ExpressCard®133Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot134Inserting memory media134Removing memory media135Chapter 5: Utilities136TOSHIBA Assist137Connect138Secure139Protect & Fix140Optimize141TOSHIBA Application Installer142Setting passwords143Using an instant password143Using a supervisor password144Using a user password145Deleting a user password146TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility147Mouse Utility148TOSHIBA Hardware Setup149TOSHIBA Zooming Utility151CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer152TOSHIBA Accessibility153ConfigFree®154Getting Started154ConfigFree® Utilities155Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong158Problems that are easy to fix158Problems when you turn on the computer159The Windows® operating system is not working162Using Startup options to fix problems162Internet problems163The Windows® operating system can help you164Resolving a hardware conflict164A plan of action164Fixing a problem with Device Manager165Memory problems166Power and the batteries167Keyboard problems168Display problems169Disk or internal storage drive problems171Optical drive problems173Sound system problems174ExpressCard® problems174Printer problems176Modem problems177Wireless networking problems178DVD operating problems180Develop good computing habits181Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system182If you need further assistance186Before you contact Toshiba186Contacting Toshiba187Other Toshiba Internet Web sites187Toshiba’s worldwide offices188Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards190Hot Key Cards190Using the Hot Key Cards191Application Cards192Using the Application Cards193Card Case193Hot key functions194Volume Mute194Lock (Instant security)195Power plan196Sleep mode197Hibernation mode198Output (Display switch)199Display brightness200Disabling or enabling wireless devices201Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™202Zoom (Display resolution)203Keyboard hot key functions204Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors205Glossary206Index220Size: 3.76 MBPages: 225Language: EnglishOpen manual
