User GuideTable of ContentsSatellite Pro® L500 Series User’s Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used38Your computer’s features and specifications39Other documentation39Service options39Chapter 1: Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Setting up a work environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan43Setting up your computer43Connecting to a power source44Charging the main battery46Using the computer for the first time47Opening the display panel47Turning on the power48Setting up your software49Registering your computer with Toshiba49Adding optional external devices49Adding memory (optional)50Installing a memory module50Removing a memory module55Checking total memory58Recovering the Internal Storage Drive58Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)60Recovering to a custom size partition62Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions65Creating recovery DVDs/media67Restoring from recovery DVDs/media69Erasing the Internal Storage Drive71Checking the internal storage drive operating status73Installing drivers and applications73Using the TouchPad™74Adjusting TouchPad™ settings76Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™76Using external display devices77Connecting the display device77Directing the display output when you turn on the computer78Adjusting the quality of the external display79Using an external keyboard79Using a mouse79Connecting a printer80Setting up a printer81Turning off the computer81Options for turning off the computer82Using the Shut down command84Using and configuring Hibernation mode86Using and configuring Sleep mode89Closing the display panel92Customizing your computer’s settings92Caring for your computer92Cleaning the computer92Moving the computer93Using a computer lock93Chapter 2: Learning the Basics94Computing tips94Using the keyboard96Character keys96Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys96Function keys97Special Windows® keys97Starting a program97Starting a program from the Start menu98Starting a program from Windows® Explorer98Starting a program using the Search programs and files field99Saving your work100Printing your work101Backing up your work102Restoring your work103Using the optical disc drive103Optical disc drive components104Inserting an optical disc105Playing an audio CD106Playing optical media106Recording optical media107Removing a disc with the computer on107Removing a disc with the computer off108Caring for optical discs108Toshiba’s online resources108Chapter 3: Mobile Computing109Toshiba’s energy-saver design109Running the computer on battery power110Battery Notice110Power management111Using additional batteries112Charging batteries112Charging the main battery112Charging the RTC battery113Monitoring main battery power114Determining remaining battery power115What to do when the main battery runs low116Setting battery notifications116Conserving battery power117Power Plans118Using a hot key to set the Power Plan119Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan120Changing the main battery120Removing the battery from the computer121Inserting a charged battery122Taking care of your battery123Safety precautions123Maintaining your battery124Disposing of used batteries125Traveling tips126Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features127Exploring the desktop127Finding your way around the desktop128Setting up for communications130Connecting your computer to a network131Connecting a modem to a telephone line131Exploring audio features133Recording sounds133Using external speakers or headphones134Using the Web Camera134Using the Memory card reader135Inserting memory media136Removing memory media136Using the eSATA/USB combo port137Chapter 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 Utility150TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility151Mouse Utility152TOSHIBA Hardware Setup153TOSHIBA Zooming Utility155TOSHIBA Accessibility156TOSHIBA eco Utility™157TOSHIBA Service Station158TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor158ConfigFree®159Getting Started159ConfigFree® Utilities160Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong163Problems that are easy to fix163Problems when you turn on the computer164The Windows® operating system is not working167Using Startup options to fix problems168Internet problems169The Windows® operating system can help you169Fixing a problem with Device Manager170Checking device properties170Memory problems171Power and the batteries171Keyboard problems173Display problems173Disk or storage drive problems175Optical disc drive problems176Sound system problems177Printer problems178Modem problems179Wireless networking problems179DVD operating problems181Develop good computing habits182Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system183If you need further assistance187Before you contact Toshiba187Contacting Toshiba187Other Toshiba Internet Web sites188Toshiba’s worldwide offices188Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards190Hot Key Cards190Using the Hot Key Cards191Application Cards192Using the Application Cards193Card Case193Hot key functions194Volume Mute194Lock (Instant security)195Power plan196Sleep mode197Hibernation mode198Output (Display switch)199Display brightness200Disabling or enabling wireless devices201Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™202Zoom (Display resolution)203Keyboard hot key functions203Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors204Glossary205A207B208C208D210E211F212G212H212I213K213L214M214N215O215P215R216S217T218U218W219Index220Size: 4.52 MBPages: 226Language: EnglishOpen manual
