User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite®/Satellite Pro® L700 Series User’s Guide1Contents30Introduction37This guide39Safety icons40Other icons used40Your computer’s features and specifications41Other documentation41Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Setting up a work environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Precautions43Important information on your computer’s cooling fan45Setting up your computer45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery48Using the computer for the first time49Opening the display panel49Turning on the power50Setting up your software50Registering your computer with Toshiba51Adding optional external devices51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module59Checking total memory62Recovering the Internal Storage Drive62Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)64Recovering of factory default software with user’s data66Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions69Recovering to a custom size partition72Creating recovery DVDs/media74Restoring from recovery DVDs/media76Erasing the Internal Storage Drive78Checking the internal storage drive operating status80Installing drivers and applications80Using the touch pad81Adjusting touch pad settings84Disabling or enabling the touch pad84Using external display devices85Selecting video cables85Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device85Connecting an external monitor or projector86Directing the display output when you turn on the computer86Adjusting the quality of the external display87Using an external keyboard87Using a mouse87Connecting a printer88Setting up a printer89Turning off the computer89Options for turning off the computer90Using the Shut down command92Using and configuring Hibernation mode94Using and configuring Sleep mode97Closing the display panel100Customizing your computer’s settings100Caring for your computer100Cleaning the computer100Moving the computer101Using a computer lock101Chapter 2: Learning the Basics102Computing tips102Using the keyboard103Character keys104Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard104Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys105Function keys105Special Windows® keys105Overlay keys106Starting a program107Starting a program from the Start menu107Starting a program from Windows® Explorer108Starting a program using the Search programs and files field109Saving your work109Printing your work111Backing up your work112Restoring your work112Using the optical disc drive113Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies113Optical disc drive components115Inserting an optical disc115Playing an audio CD117Playing optical media117Recording optical media117Removing a disc with the computer on118Removing a disc with the computer off118Caring for optical discs119Toshiba’s online resources119Chapter 3: Mobile Computing120Toshiba’s energy-saver design120Running the computer on battery power120Battery Notice121Power management122Using additional batteries122Charging batteries122Charging the main battery123Charging the RTC battery123Monitoring main battery power124Determining remaining battery power125What to do when the main battery runs low126Setting battery notifications126Conserving battery power127Power Plans128Using a hot key to set the Power Plan129Changing the main battery130Removing the battery from the computer130Inserting a charged battery132Taking care of your battery133Safety precautions133Maintaining your battery134Disposing of used batteries135Traveling tips136Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features137Exploring the desktop137Finding your way around the desktop138Setting up for communications140Connecting your computer to a network141Exploring audio features142Recording sounds142Using external speakers or headphones142Using the Web Camera143Using the Memory card reader144Inserting memory media144Removing memory media145Chapter 5: Utilities146TOSHIBA Assist147Connect148Secure149Protect & Fix150Optimize151TOSHIBA Application Installer152Setting passwords153Using an instant password153Using a supervisor password154Using a user password155Deleting a user password156TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility157TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility158Mouse Utility159TOSHIBA Hardware Setup160TOSHIBA Sleep Utility162Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility162USB Sleep and Charge162Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge164Power supply mode settings164TOSHIBA Accessibility165TOSHIBA eco Utility™166TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator167TOSHIBA Service Station168TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor168Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong170Problems that are easy to fix170Problems when you turn on the computer171The Windows® operating system is not working173Using Startup options to fix problems174Internet problems175The Windows® operating system can help you175Fixing a problem with Device Manager176Checking device properties176Memory problems177Power and the batteries177Keyboard problems179Display problems179Disk or storage drive problems181Error-checking181Optical disc drive problems182Sound system problems185Printer problems185Wireless networking problems186DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems188Develop good computing habits189Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system190If you need further assistance194Before you contact Toshiba194Contacting Toshiba195Other Toshiba Internet Web sites195Toshiba’s worldwide offices196Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards198Hot Key Cards198Using the Hot Key Cards199Hot key functions199Volume Mute200Lock (Instant security)201Power plan202Sleep mode203Hibernation mode204Output (Display switch)205Display brightness206Disabling or enabling wireless devices207Disabling or enabling the touch pad208Zoom (Display resolution)209Keyboard hot key functions210Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors211Glossary212Index227Size: 4.91 MBPages: 234Language: EnglishOpen manual
