Reference GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® L630 Series Resource Guide1Contents2Introduction10This guide11Other documentation12Setting up your computer and getting started13Precautions13Your computer’s features and specifications14Connecting to a power source14Creating recovery DVDs/media16Learning the basics17Computing tips17Using the TouchPad™18Adjusting TouchPad™ settings19Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™20Using the optical disc drive20Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies21Optical disc drive components21Inserting an optical disc22Removing an optical disc23Using the manual eject button24Using the Web Camera24Using the Memory card reader24Inserting memory media25Removing memory media25Moving the computer26Mobile computing26Running the computer on battery power26Monitoring main battery power27Setting battery notifications28Changing the main battery28Taking care of your battery30Safety precautions30Maintaining your battery31Disposing of used batteries31If something goes wrong32Problems that are easy to fix32Problems when you turn on the computer33Display problems34If you need further assistance35Before you contact Toshiba35Contacting Toshiba35Toshiba voice contact35Power cord/cable connectors36Features and specifications36Size: 925 KBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® L630 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used38Your computer’s features and specifications39Other documentation39Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Setting up a work environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan43Setting up your computer43Connecting to a power source44Charging the main battery46Using the computer for the first time47Opening the display panel47Turning on the power48Setting up your software48Registering your computer with Toshiba49Adding optional external devices49Adding memory (optional)49Installing a memory module50Removing a memory module55Checking total memory58Recovering the Internal Storage Drive58Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)60Recovering to a custom size partition62Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions65Creating recovery DVDs/media67Restoring from recovery DVDs/media70Erasing the Internal Storage Drive72Checking the internal storage drive operating status73Installing drivers and applications74Using the TouchPad™74Adjusting TouchPad™ settings77Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™78Using external display devices78Selecting video cables79Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device79Connecting an external monitor or projector79Directing the display output when you turn on the computer80Adjusting the quality of the external display81Using an external keyboard81Using a mouse81Connecting a printer81Setting up a printer82Turning off the computer82Options for turning off the computer83Using the Shut down command85Using and configuring Hibernation mode87Using and configuring Sleep mode90Closing the display panel93Customizing your computer’s settings93Caring for your computer93Cleaning the computer93Moving the computer94Using a computer lock94Chapter 2: Learning the Basics95Computing tips95Using the keyboard96Character keys97Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard97Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys97Function keys97Special Windows® keys98Overlay keys98Starting a program99Starting a program from the Start menu99Starting a program from Windows® Explorer100Starting a program using the Search programs and files field101Saving your work101Printing your work103Backing up your work104Restoring your work104Using the optical disc drive105Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies105Optical disc drive components107Inserting an optical disc107Playing an audio CD109Playing optical media109Recording optical media110Removing a disc with the computer on110Removing a disc with the computer off111Caring for optical discs111Toshiba’s online resources111Chapter 3: Mobile Computing112Toshiba’s energy-saver design112Running the computer on battery power112Battery Notice113Power management114Using additional batteries114Charging batteries114Charging the main battery115Charging the RTC battery115Monitoring main battery power116Determining remaining battery power118What to do when the main battery runs low118Setting battery notifications119Conserving battery power119Power Plans120Using a hot key to set the Power Plan121Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan122Changing the main battery122Removing the battery from the computer123Inserting a charged battery124Taking care of your battery125Safety precautions125Maintaining your battery126Disposing of used batteries127Traveling tips128Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features129Exploring the desktop129Finding your way around the desktop130Setting up for communications132Connecting your computer to a network133Connecting a modem to a telephone line134Exploring audio features135Recording sounds135Using external speakers or headphones135Using the Web Camera136Using the Memory card reader137Inserting memory media137Removing memory media138Using the eSATA/USB combo port139Chapter 5: Utilities140TOSHIBA Assist141Connect142Secure143Protect & Fix144Optimize145TOSHIBA Application Installer146Setting passwords147Using an instant password147Using a supervisor password148Using a user password149Deleting a user password150TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility151TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility152TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility153Mouse Utility154TOSHIBA Hardware Setup155TOSHIBA Zooming Utility157TOSHIBA Accessibility158TOSHIBA eco Utility™159TOSHIBA Service Station160TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor160Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong162Problems that are easy to fix162Problems when you turn on the computer163The Windows® operating system is not working165Using Startup options to fix problems166Internet problems167The Windows® operating system can help you167Fixing a problem with Device Manager168Checking device properties168Memory problems169Power and the batteries169Keyboard problems171Display problems171Disk or storage drive problems173Error-checking173Optical disc drive problems174Sound system problems177Printer problems177Modem problems178Wireless networking problems178DVD and BD operating problems180Develop good computing habits181Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system182If you need further assistance186Before you contact Toshiba186Contacting Toshiba186Other 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)203Cursor control overlay204Numeric overlay204Keyboard hot key functions205Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors206Glossary207Index222Size: 3.94 MBPages: 230Language: EnglishOpen manual
