User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® L550 Series User’s Guide1Contents30Introduction37This guide39Safety icons40Other icons used40Your computer’s features and specifications41Other documentation41Service options41Getting 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 lock91Learning the Basics92Computing tips92Using the keyboard93Character keys94Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys94Function keys94Special Windows® keys95Starting a program95Starting a program from the Start menu95Starting a program from Windows® Explorer96Starting a program using the Search programs and files field97Saving your work97Printing your work99Backing up your work100Restoring your work101Using the optical drive101Optical drive components102Media control buttons103Inserting an optical disc103Playing an audio CD105Playing optical media105Recording optical media106Removing a disc with the computer on106Removing a disc with the computer off107Caring for optical discs107Toshiba’s online resources107Mobile 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 Plan117Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan118Changing the main battery118Removing the battery from the computer119Inserting a charged battery120Taking care of your battery121Safety precautions121Maintaining your battery122Disposing of used batteries123Traveling tips124Exploring 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 an ExpressCard®136Inserting an ExpressCard®136Removing an ExpressCard®136Using the Memory card reader137Inserting memory media138Removing memory media138Using the eSATA/USB combo port139Utilities140TOSHIBA Assist141Connect142Secure143Protect & Fix144Optimize145TOSHIBA Application Installer146Setting passwords147Using an instant password147Using a supervisor password148Using a user password149Deleting a user password150TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility151TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility152TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility153Mouse Utility154TOSHIBA Hardware Setup155TOSHIBA Zooming Utility157TOSHIBA Accessibility158TOSHIBA eco Utility™159TOSHIBA Service Station160TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor160ConfigFree®161Getting Started161ConfigFree® Utilities162If Something Goes Wrong165Problems that are easy to fix165Problems when you turn on the computer166The Windows® operating system is not working169Using Startup options to fix problems170Internet problems171The Windows® operating system can help you171Fixing a problem with Device Manager172Checking device properties172Memory problems173Power and the batteries173Keyboard problems175Display problems175Disk or storage drive problems177Error-checking177Optical drive problems179Sound system problems180ExpressCard® problems180ExpressCard® checklist180Resolving ExpressCard® problems181Printer problems182Modem problems183Wireless networking problems184DVD operating problems185Develop good computing habits186Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system187If you need further assistance191Before you contact Toshiba191Contacting Toshiba192Other Toshiba Internet Web sites192Toshiba’s worldwide offices193Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards195Hot Key Cards195Using the Hot Key Cards196Application Cards197Using the Application Cards198Card Case198Hot key functions199Volume Mute199Lock (Instant security)200Power plan201Sleep mode202Hibernation mode203Output (Display switch)204Display brightness205Disabling or enabling wireless devices206Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™207Zoom (Display resolution)208Keyboard hot key functions209Power Cord/Cable Connectors210Glossary211Index225Size: 3.97 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