User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® L450 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 software51Registering your computer with Toshiba51Adding optional external devices51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module57Checking total memory59Recovering the Internal Storage Drive60Recovering 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/media69Erasing the Internal Storage Drive71Checking the internal storage drive operating status72Installing drivers and applications73Using the TouchPad™73Adjusting TouchPad™ settings75Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™76Using external display devices76Connecting the display device77Directing the display output when you turn on the computer78Adjusting the quality of the external display79Using an external keyboard79Using a mouse79Connecting a printer79Setting up a printer80Turning off the computer80Options for turning off the computer81Using the Shut down command83Using and configuring Hibernation mode85Using and configuring Sleep mode87Closing the display panel90Customizing your computer’s settings90Caring for your computer90Cleaning the computer90Moving the computer91Using a computer lock91Chapter 2: Learning the Basics92Computing tips92Using the keyboard93Character keys94Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard94Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys94Function keys94Special Windows® keys95Overlay keys95Starting a program96Starting a program from the Start menu96Starting a program from Windows® Explorer97Starting a program using the Search programs and files field98Saving your work98Printing your work100Backing up your work101Restoring your work102Using the optical drive102Optical drive components103Inserting an optical disc104Playing an audio CD105Playing optical media105Recording optical media106Removing a disc with the computer on106Removing a disc with the computer off107Caring for optical discs107Toshiba’s online resources107Chapter 3: Mobile Computing108Toshiba’s energy-saver design108Running the computer on battery power109Battery Notice109Power management110Using additional batteries110Charging batteries110Charging the main battery111Charging the RTC battery111Monitoring main battery power112Determining remaining battery power113What to do when the main battery runs low114Setting battery notifications114Conserving battery power115Power Plans116Using a hot key to set the Power Plan117Changing the main battery118Removing the battery from the computer118Inserting a charged battery120Taking care of your battery121Safety precautions121Maintaining your battery122Disposing of used batteries123Traveling tips124Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features125Exploring the desktop125Finding your way around the desktop126Setting up for communications128Connecting your computer to a network128Connecting a modem to a telephone line129An overview of using the Internet131The Internet131The World Wide Web131Internet Service Providers131Connecting to the Internet132Surfing the Internet132Internet features132Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet133Exploring audio features134Recording sounds134Using external speakers or headphones134Using the Web Camera135Using the Memory card reader136Inserting memory media136Removing memory media137Chapter 5: Utilities138TOSHIBA Assist139Connect140Secure141Protect & Fix142Optimize143TOSHIBA Application Installer144Setting passwords145Using an instant password145Using a supervisor password146Using a user password147Deleting a user password148TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility149TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility150Mouse Utility151TOSHIBA Hardware Setup152TOSHIBA Zooming Utility154TOSHIBA Accessibility155TOSHIBA Service Station156ConfigFree®156Getting Started156ConfigFree® Utilities157Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong160Problems that are easy to fix160Problems when you turn on the computer161The Windows® operating system is not working164Using Startup options to fix problems165Internet problems166The Windows® operating system can help you166Fixing a problem with Device Manager167Checking device properties167Memory problems168Power and the batteries168Keyboard problems170Display problems170Disk or storage drive problems172Error-checking172Optical drive problems174Sound system problems175Printer problems175Modem problems176Wireless networking problems177DVD operating problems178Develop good computing habits179Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system180If you need further assistance184Before you contact Toshiba184Contacting Toshiba184Other Toshiba Internet Web sites185Toshiba’s worldwide offices185Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards187Hot Key Cards187Using the Hot Key Cards188Application Cards189Using the Application Cards190Card Case190Hot key functions191Volume Mute191Lock (Instant security)192Power plan193Sleep mode194Hibernation mode195Output (Display switch)196Display brightness197Disabling or enabling wireless devices198Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™199Zoom (Display resolution)200Keyboard hot key functions201Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors202Glossary203Index217Size: 3.89 MBPages: 223Language: EnglishOpen manual
