User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® L630 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction34This guide36Safety icons37Other icons used37Your computer’s features and specifications38Other documentation38Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Setting up a work environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan42Setting up your computer42Connecting to a power source43Charging the main battery45Using the computer for the first time46Opening the display panel46Turning on the power47Setting up your software47Registering your computer with Toshiba48Adding optional external devices48Adding memory (optional)48Installing a memory module49Removing a memory module54Checking total memory57Recovering the Internal Storage Drive57Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)59Recovering to a custom size partition61Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions64Creating recovery DVDs/media66Restoring from recovery DVDs/media68Erasing the Internal Storage Drive70Checking the internal storage drive operating status72Installing drivers and applications72Using the TouchPad™73Adjusting TouchPad™ settings76Using external display devices76Connecting an external monitor or projector77Adjusting the quality of the external display77Using an external keyboard77Using a mouse77Connecting a printer78Setting up a printer79Turning off the computer79Options for turning off the computer80Using the Shut down command82Using and configuring Hibernation mode84Using 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 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 work100Using the optical disc drive101Optical disc drive components101Inserting an optical disc102Playing an audio CD104Playing optical media104Recording optical media104Removing a disc with the computer on105Removing a disc with the computer off105Caring for optical discs106Toshiba’s online resources106Chapter 3: Mobile Computing107Toshiba’s energy-saver design107Running the computer on battery power107Battery Notice108Power management109Using additional batteries109Charging batteries109Charging the main battery110Charging the RTC battery110Monitoring main battery power111Determining remaining battery power113What to do when the main battery runs low113Setting battery notifications114Conserving battery power114Power Plans115Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan116Changing the main battery117Removing the battery from the computer117Inserting a charged battery118Taking care of your battery120Safety precautions120Maintaining your battery121Disposing of used batteries121Traveling tips123Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features124Exploring the desktop124Finding your way around the desktop125Setting up for communications127Connecting your computer to a network128Exploring audio features129Recording sounds129Using external speakers or headphones129Using the Web Camera130Using the Memory card reader131Inserting memory media131Removing memory media132Using the eSATA/USB combo port133Chapter 5: Utilities134TOSHIBA Assist135Secure136Protect & Fix137Optimize138TOSHIBA Application Installer139Setting passwords140Using a supervisor password140Using a user password142Deleting a user password142TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility143TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility144TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility145Mouse Utility146TOSHIBA Hardware Setup147TOSHIBA Accessibility149TOSHIBA eco Utility™150TOSHIBA Service Station151TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor151Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong153Problems that are easy to fix153Problems when you turn on the computer154The Windows® operating system is not working156Using Startup options to fix problems157Internet problems158The Windows® operating system can help you158Fixing a problem with Device Manager159Checking device properties159Memory problems160Power and the batteries160Keyboard problems162Display problems162Disk or storage drive problems163Error-checking164Optical disc drive problems165Sound system problems166Printer problems166Wireless networking problems167DVD operating problems169Develop good computing habits170Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system171If you need further assistance175Before you contact Toshiba175Contacting Toshiba175Other Toshiba Internet Web sites176Toshiba’s worldwide offices176Appendix A: Hot Keys178Hot Key Cards178Hot key functions179Internet179Media Player179Previous track179Play/pause179Next track179LCD brightness down180LCD brightness up180Disabling or enabling wireless devices181Web Camera181Volume down181Volume up181Mute ON/OFF182Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors183Glossary184Index199Size: 3.67 MBPages: 206Language: EnglishOpen manual
