User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® L350 Series User's Guide1Contents25Introduction32This guide34Safety icons35Other icons used35Other documentation36Service options36Chapter 1: Getting Started37Selecting a place to work37Setting up a work environment37Keeping yourself comfortable38Precautions38Important information on your computer’s cooling fan40Setting up your computer40Setting up your software41Registering your computer with Toshiba42Adding optional external devices42Connecting to a power source43Charging the main battery45Using the computer for the first time46Opening the display panel46Your computer’s features and specifications47Turning on the power47Adding memory (optional)48Installing a memory module49Removing a memory module54Checking total memory56Using the TouchPad™57Scrolling with the TouchPad™57Control buttons57Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™58Using external display devices58Directing the display output when you turn on the computer58Adjusting the quality of the external display59Using an external keyboard60Using a mouse60Connecting a printer60Setting up a printer61Connecting an optional external diskette drive61Turning off the computer62Options for turning off the computer62Using the Shut Down command65Using and configuring Hibernation mode67Using and configuring Sleep mode70Closing the display panel73Customizing your computer’s settings73Caring for your computer73Cleaning the computer73Moving the computer74Using a computer lock74Chapter 2: Learning the Basics75Computing tips75Using the keyboard77Character keys77Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys77Function keys78Special Windows® keys78Starting a program78Starting a program from the Start menu79Starting a program from Windows® Explorer79Starting a program using the Start Search field80Saving your work81Printing your work82Backing up your work83Restoring your work84Using the optical drive84Optical drive components85Media control buttons86Inserting an optical disc86Playing an audio CD88Playing optical media89Recording optical media89Removing a disc with the computer on90Removing a disc with the computer off90Caring for optical discs91Toshiba’s online resources91Chapter 3: Mobile Computing92Toshiba’s energy-saver design92Running the computer on battery power93Battery Notice93Power management94Using additional batteries94Charging batteries95Charging the main battery95Charging the RTC battery96Monitoring main battery power97Determining remaining battery power99What to do when the main battery runs low99Setting battery notifications100Conserving battery power100Power Plans101Using a hot key to set the Power Plan102Changing the main battery103Removing the battery from the computer103Inserting a charged battery105Taking care of your battery106Safety precautions106Maintaining your battery107Disposing of used batteries108Traveling tips109Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features110Exploring the desktop110Finding your way around the desktop111Setting up for communications113Connecting your computer to a network113Connecting a modem to a telephone line114An overview of using the Internet116The Internet116The World Wide Web116Internet Service Providers116Connecting to the Internet117Surfing the Internet117Internet features117Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet118Exploring audio features118Recording sounds118Using external speakers or headphones119Web Camera120Using an ExpressCard®120Inserting an ExpressCard®120Removing an ExpressCard®121Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot121Inserting memory media122Removing memory media122Chapter 5: Utilities124TOSHIBA Assist125Connect126Secure127Protect & Fix128Optimize129Setting passwords130Using an instant password130Using a supervisor password131Using a user password132Deleting a user password133TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility134Mouse Utility135TOSHIBA Hardware Setup136TOSHIBA Zooming Utility138TOSHIBA Button Support139CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer140TOSHIBA Accessibility141ConfigFree®142Getting Started142ConfigFree® Utilities143Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong146Problems that are easy to fix146Problems when you turn on the computer147The Windows® operating system is not working150Using Startup options to fix problems150Internet problems151The Windows® operating system can help you152Resolving a hardware conflict152A plan of action152Fixing a problem with Device Manager153Memory problems154Power and the batteries155Keyboard problems156Display problems157Disk drive problems159Optical drive problems160Sound system problems161ExpressCard® problems162Printer problems164Modem problems165Wireless networking problems165DVD operating problems168Develop good computing habits169Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system170If you need further assistance174Before you contact Toshiba174Contacting Toshiba175Other Toshiba Internet Web sites175Toshiba’s worldwide offices176Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards178Hot Key Cards178Using the Hot Key Cards179Application Cards180Using the Application Cards181Card Case181Hot key functions182Volume Mute182Lock (Instant security)183Power plan184Sleep mode185Hibernation mode186Output (Display switch)187Display brightness188Disabling or enabling wireless devices189Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™190Zoom (Display resolution)191Keyboard hot key functions192Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors193Glossary194Index208Size: 3.45 MBPages: 213Language: EnglishOpen manual
