Toshiba L505-S5966 User Manuals

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PSLL0U-00M00D

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User Guide

Table of Contents

Satellite® L500 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
Getting Started
42
Learning the Basics
93
- Computing tips
  93
- Using the keyboard
  94
  - Character keys
    94
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
    95
  - Function keys
    95
  - Special Windows® keys
    95
- Starting a program
  96
- 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
    103
  - Inserting an optical disc
    104
  - Playing an audio CD
    105
  - Playing optical media
    106
  - Recording optical media
    106
  - Removing a disc with the computer on
    107
  - Removing a disc with the computer off
    107
  - Caring for optical discs
    108
- Toshiba’s online resources
  108
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
    111
- Charging batteries
  111
  - Charging the main battery
    112
  - Charging the RTC battery
    112
- Monitoring main battery power
  113
- Using TOSHIBA eco Mode
  119
- Changing the main battery
  119
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    120
  - Inserting a charged battery
    121
- Taking care of your battery
  122
  - Safety precautions
    122
  - Maintaining your battery
    123
- Disposing of used batteries
  124
- Traveling tips
  125
Exploring Your Computer’s Features
126
- Exploring the desktop
  126
  - Finding your way around the desktop
    127
- Setting up for communications
  129
  - Connecting your computer to a network
    130
  - Connecting a modem to a telephone line
    130
- An overview of using the Internet
  132
  - The Internet
    132
  - The World Wide Web
    132
  - Internet Service Providers
    132
  - Connecting to the Internet
    133
  - Surfing the Internet
    133
  - Internet features
    133
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    134
- Exploring audio features
  135
  - Recording sounds
    135
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    135
- Web Camera
  136
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  137
  - Inserting memory media
    137
  - Removing memory media
    138
- Using the eSATA/USB combo port
  138
Utilities
139
- TOSHIBA Assist
  140
  - Connect
    141
  - Secure
    142
  - Protect & Fix
    143
  - Optimize
    144
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  145
- Setting passwords
  146
  - Using an instant password
    146
  - Using a supervisor password
    147
  - Using a user password
    148
  - Deleting a user password
    149
- TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
  150
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  151
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  152
- Mouse Utility
  153
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  154
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  156
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  157
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  158
- TOSHIBA eco Utility
  159
- TOSHIBA Service Station
  160
- TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  162
  - Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
    163
- ConfigFree®
  165
  - Getting Started
    165
  - ConfigFree® Utilities
    166
If Something Goes Wrong
169
- Problems that are easy to fix
  169
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  170
- The Windows® operating system is not working
  173
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  175
  - A plan of action
    175
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    176
  - Memory problems
    177
  - Power and the batteries
    178
  - Keyboard problems
    179
  - Display problems
    180
  - Disk or internal storage drive problems
    182
  - Optical drive problems
    183
  - Sound system problems
    184
  - Printer problems
    185
  - Modem problems
    186
  - Wireless networking problems
    186
- DVD operating problems
  188
- Develop good computing habits
  189
  - Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    190
- If you need further assistance
  195
  - Before you contact Toshiba
    195
  - Contacting Toshiba
    195
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  196
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  196
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
198
- Hot Key Cards
  198
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    199
- Application Cards
  200
  - Using the Application Cards
    201
  - Card Case
    201
- Hot key functions
  202
  - Volume Mute
    202
  - Lock (Instant security)
    203
  - Power plan
    204
  - Sleep mode
    205
  - Hibernation mode
    206
  - Output (Display switch)
    207
  - Display brightness
    208
  - Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    209
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
    210
  - Zoom (Display resolution)
    211
  - Keyboard hot key functions
    212
Power Cord/Cable Connectors
213
Glossary
214
- A
  216
- B
  216
- C
  217
- D
  219
- E
  220
- F
  221
- G
  221
- H
  221
- I
  222
- K
  222
- L
  222
- M
  223
- N
  224
- O
  224
- P
  224
- R
  225
- S
  226
- T
  227
- U
  227
- W
  227
Index
228

Size:

4.36 MB
Pages:

234
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Satellite® L500 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
Getting Started
42
Learning the Basics
93
- Computing tips
  93
- Using the keyboard
  94
  - Character keys
    94
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
    95
  - Function keys
    95
  - Special Windows® keys
    95
- Starting a program
  96
- 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
    103
  - Inserting an optical disc
    104
  - Playing an audio CD
    105
  - Playing optical media
    106
  - Recording optical media
    106
  - Removing a disc with the computer on
    107
  - Removing a disc with the computer off
    107
  - Caring for optical discs
    108
- Toshiba’s online resources
  108
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
    111
- Charging batteries
  111
  - Charging the main battery
    112
  - Charging the RTC battery
    112
- Monitoring main battery power
  113
- Using TOSHIBA eco Mode
  119
- Changing the main battery
  119
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    120
  - Inserting a charged battery
    121
- Taking care of your battery
  122
  - Safety precautions
    122
  - Maintaining your battery
    123
- Disposing of used batteries
  124
- Traveling tips
  125
Exploring Your Computer’s Features
126
- Exploring the desktop
  126
  - Finding your way around the desktop
    127
- Setting up for communications
  129
  - Connecting your computer to a network
    130
  - Connecting a modem to a telephone line
    130
- An overview of using the Internet
  132
  - The Internet
    132
  - The World Wide Web
    132
  - Internet Service Providers
    132
  - Connecting to the Internet
    133
  - Surfing the Internet
    133
  - Internet features
    133
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    134
- Exploring audio features
  135
  - Recording sounds
    135
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    135
- Web Camera
  136
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  137
  - Inserting memory media
    137
  - Removing memory media
    138
- Using the eSATA/USB combo port
  138
Utilities
139
- TOSHIBA Assist
  140
  - Connect
    141
  - Secure
    142
  - Protect & Fix
    143
  - Optimize
    144
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  145
- Setting passwords
  146
  - Using an instant password
    146
  - Using a supervisor password
    147
  - Using a user password
    148
  - Deleting a user password
    149
- TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
  150
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  151
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  152
- Mouse Utility
  153
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  154
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  156
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  157
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  158
- TOSHIBA eco Utility
  159
- TOSHIBA Service Station
  160
- TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  162
  - Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
    163
- ConfigFree®
  165
  - Getting Started
    165
  - ConfigFree® Utilities
    166
If Something Goes Wrong
169
- Problems that are easy to fix
  169
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  170
- The Windows® operating system is not working
  173
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  175
  - A plan of action
    175
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    176
  - Memory problems
    177
  - Power and the batteries
    178
  - Keyboard problems
    179
  - Display problems
    180
  - Disk or internal storage drive problems
    182
  - Optical drive problems
    183
  - Sound system problems
    184
  - Printer problems
    185
  - Modem problems
    186
  - Wireless networking problems
    186
- DVD operating problems
  188
- Develop good computing habits
  189
  - Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    190
- If you need further assistance
  195
  - Before you contact Toshiba
    195
  - Contacting Toshiba
    195
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  196
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  196
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
198
- Hot Key Cards
  198
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    199
- Application Cards
  200
  - Using the Application Cards
    201
  - Card Case
    201
- Hot key functions
  202
  - Volume Mute
    202
  - Lock (Instant security)
    203
  - Power plan
    204
  - Sleep mode
    205
  - Hibernation mode
    206
  - Output (Display switch)
    207
  - Display brightness
    208
  - Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    209
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
    210
  - Zoom (Display resolution)
    211
  - Keyboard hot key functions
    212
Power Cord/Cable Connectors
213
Glossary
214
- A
  216
- B
  216
- C
  217
- D
  219
- E
  220
- F
  221
- G
  221
- H
  221
- I
  222
- K
  222
- L
  222
- M
  223
- N
  224
- O
  224
- P
  224
- R
  225
- S
  226
- T
  227
- U
  227
- W
  227
Index
228

Size:

4.36 MB
Pages:

234
Language:

English

User Guide

Table of Contents

Satellite® L500 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
Getting Started
42
Learning the Basics
93
- Computing tips
  93
- Using the keyboard
  94
  - Character keys
    94
  - Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
    95
  - Function keys
    95
  - Special Windows® keys
    95
- Starting a program
  96
- 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
    103
  - Inserting an optical disc
    104
  - Playing an audio CD
    105
  - Playing optical media
    106
  - Recording optical media
    106
  - Removing a disc with the computer on
    107
  - Removing a disc with the computer off
    107
  - Caring for optical discs
    108
- Toshiba’s online resources
  108
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
    111
- Charging batteries
  111
  - Charging the main battery
    112
  - Charging the RTC battery
    112
- Monitoring main battery power
  113
- Using TOSHIBA eco Mode
  119
- Changing the main battery
  119
  - Removing the battery from the computer
    120
  - Inserting a charged battery
    121
- Taking care of your battery
  122
  - Safety precautions
    122
  - Maintaining your battery
    123
- Disposing of used batteries
  124
- Traveling tips
  125
Exploring Your Computer’s Features
126
- Exploring the desktop
  126
  - Finding your way around the desktop
    127
- Setting up for communications
  129
  - Connecting your computer to a network
    130
  - Connecting a modem to a telephone line
    130
- An overview of using the Internet
  132
  - The Internet
    132
  - The World Wide Web
    132
  - Internet Service Providers
    132
  - Connecting to the Internet
    133
  - Surfing the Internet
    133
  - Internet features
    133
  - Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
    134
- Exploring audio features
  135
  - Recording sounds
    135
  - Using external speakers or headphones
    135
- Web Camera
  136
- Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot
  137
  - Inserting memory media
    137
  - Removing memory media
    138
- Using the eSATA/USB combo port
  138
Utilities
139
- TOSHIBA Assist
  140
  - Connect
    141
  - Secure
    142
  - Protect & Fix
    143
  - Optimize
    144
- TOSHIBA Application Installer
  145
- Setting passwords
  146
  - Using an instant password
    146
  - Using a supervisor password
    147
  - Using a user password
    148
  - Deleting a user password
    149
- TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
  150
- TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  151
- TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
  152
- Mouse Utility
  153
- TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  154
- TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
  156
- TOSHIBA Button Support
  157
- TOSHIBA Accessibility
  158
- TOSHIBA eco Utility
  159
- TOSHIBA Service Station
  160
- TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  162
  - Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
    163
- ConfigFree®
  165
  - Getting Started
    165
  - ConfigFree® Utilities
    166
If Something Goes Wrong
169
- Problems that are easy to fix
  169
- Problems when you turn on the computer
  170
- The Windows® operating system is not working
  173
- Resolving a hardware conflict
  175
  - A plan of action
    175
  - Fixing a problem with Device Manager
    176
  - Memory problems
    177
  - Power and the batteries
    178
  - Keyboard problems
    179
  - Display problems
    180
  - Disk or internal storage drive problems
    182
  - Optical drive problems
    183
  - Sound system problems
    184
  - Printer problems
    185
  - Modem problems
    186
  - Wireless networking problems
    186
- DVD operating problems
  188
- Develop good computing habits
  189
  - Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    190
- If you need further assistance
  195
  - Before you contact Toshiba
    195
  - Contacting Toshiba
    195
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
  196
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  196
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
198
- Hot Key Cards
  198
  - Using the Hot Key Cards
    199
- Application Cards
  200
  - Using the Application Cards
    201
  - Card Case
    201
- Hot key functions
  202
  - Volume Mute
    202
  - Lock (Instant security)
    203
  - Power plan
    204
  - Sleep mode
    205
  - Hibernation mode
    206
  - Output (Display switch)
    207
  - Display brightness
    208
  - Disabling or enabling wireless devices
    209
  - Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
    210
  - Zoom (Display resolution)
    211
  - Keyboard hot key functions
    212
Power Cord/Cable Connectors
213
Glossary
214
- A
  216
- B
  216
- C
  217
- D
  219
- E
  220
- F
  221
- G
  221
- H
  221
- I
  222
- K
  222
- L
  222
- M
  223
- N
  224
- O
  224
- P
  224
- R
  225
- S
  226
- T
  227
- U
  227
- W
  227
Index
228

Size:

4.36 MB
Pages:

234
Language:

English

Supplementary Manual

Table of Contents

Supplementary Manual

Size:

1.02 MB
Pages:

56
Language:

English

User Manual (PSLL0U-00M00D)

User Manual (PSLL0U-00M00D)

Size:

54 KB
Pages:

3
Language:

English