User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® L350 Series User's Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used38Other documentation39Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Setting up a work environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan43Setting up your computer43Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba45Adding optional external devices45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery48Using the computer for the first time49Opening the display panel49Your computer’s features and specifications50Turning on the power50Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module57Checking total memory59Using the TouchPad™60Scrolling with the TouchPad™60Control buttons60Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™61Using external display devices61Directing the display output when you turn on the computer61Adjusting the quality of the external display62Using an external keyboard63Using a mouse63Connecting a printer63Setting up a printer64Connecting an optional external diskette drive64Turning off the computer65Options for turning off the computer65Using the Shut Down command68Using and configuring Hibernation mode70Using and configuring Sleep mode73Closing the display panel75Customizing your computer’s settings76Caring for your computer76Cleaning the computer76Moving the computer76Using a computer lock77Chapter 2: Learning the Basics78Computing tips78Using the keyboard80Character keys80Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys80Function keys81Special Windows® keys81Starting a program81Starting a program from the Start menu82Starting a program from Windows® Explorer82Starting a program using the Start Search field83Saving your work84Printing your work85Backing up your work86Restoring your work87Using the optical drive87Optical drive components88Media control buttons89Inserting an optical disc89Playing an audio CD91Playing optical media91Recording optical media91Removing a disc with the computer on92Removing a disc with the computer off92Caring for optical discs93Toshiba’s online resources93Chapter 3: Mobile Computing94Toshiba’s energy-saver design94Running the computer on battery power94Battery Notice95Power management96Using additional batteries96Charging batteries96Charging the main battery97Charging the RTC battery97Monitoring main battery power98Determining remaining battery power99What to do when the main battery runs low100Setting battery notifications100Conserving battery power101Power Plans102Using a hot key to set the Power Plan103Changing the main battery104Removing the battery from the computer104Inserting a charged battery106Taking care of your battery107Safety precautions107Maintaining your battery108Disposing of used batteries109Traveling tips110Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features111Exploring the desktop111Finding your way around the desktop112Setting up for communications114Connecting your computer to a network114Connecting a modem to a telephone line115An overview of using the Internet117The Internet117The World Wide Web117Internet Service Providers117Connecting to the Internet118Surfing the Internet118Internet features119Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet119Exploring audio features120Recording sounds120Using external speakers or headphones120Web Camera121Using an ExpressCard®122Inserting an ExpressCard®122Removing an ExpressCard®122Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot123Inserting memory media123Removing memory media124Chapter 5: Utilities125TOSHIBA Assist126Connect127Secure128Protect & Fix129Optimize130Setting passwords131Using an instant password131Using a supervisor password132Using a user password133Deleting a user password134TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility135Mouse Utility136TOSHIBA Hardware Setup137TOSHIBA Zooming Utility139TOSHIBA Button Support140CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer141TOSHIBA Accessibility142ConfigFree®143Getting Started143ConfigFree® Utilities144Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong147Problems that are easy to fix147Problems when you turn on the computer148The Windows® operating system is not working151Using Startup options to fix problems151Internet problems152The Windows® operating system can help you153Resolving a hardware conflict153A plan of action153Fixing a problem with Device Manager154Memory problems155Power and the batteries156Keyboard problems157Display problems158Disk or internal storage drive problems160Optical drive problems161Sound system problems162ExpressCard® problems163Printer problems165Modem problems166Wireless networking problems166DVD 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 Keys/TOSHIBA Cards178Hot Key Cards178Using the Hot Key Cards179Application Cards180Using the Application Cards181Card Case181Hot key functions182Volume Mute182Lock (Instant security)183Power plan184Sleep mode185Hibernation mode186Output (Display switch)187Display brightness188Disabling or enabling wireless devices189Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™190Zoom (Display resolution)191Keyboard hot key functions192Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors193Glossary194Index208Size: 3.43 MBPages: 213Language: EnglishOpen manual