User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® 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 components97Media control buttons98Inserting an optical disc99Playing an audio CD101Playing optical media101Recording optical media101Removing a disc with the computer on102Removing a disc with the computer off102Caring for optical discs103Toshiba’s online resources103Chapter 3: Mobile Computing104Toshiba’s energy-saver design104Running the computer on battery power105Battery Notice105Power management106Using additional batteries106Charging batteries107Charging the main battery107Charging the RTC battery108Monitoring main battery power109Determining remaining battery power110What to do when the main battery runs low111Setting 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 network125Connecting a modem to a telephone line126An overview of using the Internet128The Internet128The World Wide Web128Internet Service Providers128Connecting to the Internet129Surfing the Internet129Internet features129Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet130Exploring audio features130Recording sounds130Using external speakers or headphones131Web Camera132Using PC Cards132Inserting a PC Card133Removing a PC Card133Setting up a PC Card for your computer134Using an ExpressCard®134Inserting an ExpressCard®134Removing an ExpressCard®135Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot136Inserting memory media136Removing memory media137Chapter 5: Utilities138TOSHIBA Assist139Connect140Secure141Protect & Fix142Optimize143TOSHIBA Application Installer144Setting passwords145Using an instant password145Using a supervisor password146Using a user password147Deleting a user password148TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility149Mouse Utility150TOSHIBA Hardware Setup151TOSHIBA Zooming Utility153CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer154TOSHIBA Accessibility155ConfigFree®156Getting Started156ConfigFree® Utilities157Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong160Problems that are easy to fix160Problems when you turn on the computer161The Windows® operating system is not working164Using Startup options to fix problems164Internet problems165The Windows® operating system can help you166Resolving a hardware conflict166A plan of action166Fixing a problem with Device Manager167Memory problems168Power and the batteries169Keyboard problems170Display problems171Disk or internal storage drive problems173Optical drive problems175Sound system problems176PC Card problems176ExpressCard® problems178Printer problems180Modem problems181Wireless networking problems182DVD operating problems184Develop good computing habits185Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system186If you need further assistance190Before you contact Toshiba190Contacting Toshiba191Other Toshiba Internet Web sites191Toshiba’s worldwide offices192Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards194Hot Key Cards194Using the Hot Key Cards195Application Cards196Using the Application Cards197Card Case197Hot key functions198Volume Mute198Lock (Instant security)199Power plan200Sleep mode201Hibernation mode202Output (Display switch)203Display brightness204Disabling or enabling wireless devices205Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™206Zoom (Display resolution)207Keyboard hot key functions208Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors209Glossary210Index224Size: 3.8 MBPages: 230Language: EnglishOpen manual
