User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® L640/L650 Series User’s Guide1Contents29Introduction36This guide38Safety icons39Other icons used39Your computer’s features and specifications40Other documentation40Service options40Chapter 1: Getting Started41Selecting a place to work41Setting up a work environment41Keeping yourself comfortable42Precautions42Important information on your computer’s cooling fan44Setting up your computer44Connecting to a power source45Charging the main battery47Using the computer for the first time48Opening the display panel48Turning on the power49Setting up your software49Registering your computer with Toshiba50Adding optional external devices50Adding memory (optional)50Installing a memory module51Removing a memory module57Checking total memory59Recovering the Internal Storage Drive59Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)61Recovering to a custom size partition63Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions66Creating recovery DVDs/media68Restoring from recovery DVDs/media71Erasing the Internal Storage Drive73Checking the internal storage drive operating status74Installing drivers and applications75Using the TouchPad™75Adjusting TouchPad™ settings78Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™79Using external display devices79Selecting video cables80Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device80Connecting an external monitor or projector80Directing the display output when you turn on the computer81Adjusting the quality of the external display82Using an external keyboard82Using a mouse82Connecting a printer82Setting up a printer83Turning off the computer84Options for turning off the computer84Using the Shut down command86Using and configuring Hibernation mode89Using and configuring Sleep mode91Closing the display panel94Customizing your computer’s settings94Caring for your computer94Cleaning the computer94Moving the computer95Using a computer lock95Chapter 2: Learning the Basics96Computing tips96Using the keyboard97Character keys98Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard98Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys99Function keys99Special Windows® keys99Overlay keys100Starting a program101Starting a program from the Start menu101Starting a program from Windows® Explorer102Starting a program using the Search programs and files field103Saving your work103Printing your work105Backing up your work106Restoring your work106Using the optical disc drive107Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies107Optical disc drive components109Inserting an optical disc109Playing an audio CD111Playing optical media111Recording optical media111Removing a disc with the computer on112Removing a disc with the computer off112Caring for optical discs113Toshiba’s online resources113Chapter 3: Mobile Computing114Toshiba’s energy-saver design114Running the computer on battery power114Battery Notice115Power management116Using additional batteries116Charging batteries116Charging the main battery117Charging the RTC battery117Monitoring main battery power118Determining remaining battery power119What to do when the main battery runs low120Setting battery notifications120Conserving battery power121Power Plans122Using a hot key to set the Power Plan123Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan124Changing the main battery124Removing the battery from the computer124Inserting a charged battery126Taking care of your battery127Safety precautions127Maintaining your battery128Disposing of used batteries129Traveling tips130Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features131Exploring the desktop131Finding your way around the desktop132Setting up for communications134Connecting your computer to a network135Connecting a modem to a telephone line136Exploring audio features137Recording sounds137Using external speakers or headphones138Using the Web Camera139Using the Memory card reader139Inserting memory media140Removing memory media140Using the eSATA/USB combo port141Chapter 5: Utilities142TOSHIBA Assist143Connect144Secure145Protect & Fix146Optimize147TOSHIBA Application Installer148Setting passwords149Using an instant password149Using a supervisor password150Using a user password151Deleting a user password152TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility153TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility154Mouse Utility155TOSHIBA Hardware Setup156TOSHIBA Zooming Utility158TOSHIBA Accessibility159TOSHIBA eco Utility™160TOSHIBA Service Station161TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor161Chapter 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)203Keyboard hot key functions204Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors205Glossary206Index221Size: 4.1 MBPages: 229Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® L640 Series Resource Guide1Introduction10This 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 contact36Power cord/cable connectors36Features and specifications36Size: 1.08 MBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
Reference GuideTable of ContentsSatellite® L640 Series Resource Guide1Introduction10This 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 contact36Power cord/cable connectors36Features and specifications36Size: 1.08 MBPages: 36Language: EnglishOpen manual
