Mode D'EmploiTable des matièresSatellite® L500 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 module58Checking total memory60Recovering the Internal Storage Drive61Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)62Recovering to a custom size partition64Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions67Creating recovery DVDs/media69Restoring from recovery DVDs/media70Erasing the Internal Storage Drive72Checking the internal storage drive operating status73Installing drivers and applications74Using the TouchPad™74Adjusting TouchPad™ settings76Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™77Using external display devices77Connecting the display device77Directing the display output when you turn on the computer79Adjusting the quality of the external display80Using an external keyboard80Using a mouse80Connecting a printer80Setting up a printer81Turning off the computer81Options for turning off the computer82Using the Shut down command84Using and configuring Hibernation mode86Using and configuring Sleep mode88Closing the display panel91Customizing your computer’s settings91Caring for your computer91Cleaning the computer91Moving the computer92Using a computer lock92Chapter 2: Learning the Basics93Computing tips93Using the keyboard95Character keys95Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys95Function keys96Special Windows® keys96Starting a program96Starting a program from the Start menu97Starting a program from Windows® Explorer97Starting a program using the Search programs and files field98Saving your work99Printing your work100Backing up your work101Restoring your work102Using the optical drive102Optical drive components103Media control buttons104Inserting an optical disc104Playing 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 batteries111Charging batteries111Charging the main battery112Charging the RTC battery112Monitoring main battery power113Determining remaining battery power115What to do when the main battery runs low115Setting battery notifications116Conserving battery power116Power Plans117Using a hot key to set the Power Plan118Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan119Changing the main battery119Removing the battery from the computer120Inserting a charged battery121Taking care of your battery122Safety precautions122Maintaining your battery123Disposing of used batteries124Traveling tips125Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features126Exploring the desktop126Finding your way around the desktop127Setting up for communications129Connecting your computer to a network130Connecting a modem to a telephone line130An overview of using the Internet132The Internet132The World Wide Web132Internet Service Providers132Connecting to the Internet133Surfing the Internet133Internet features133Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet134Exploring audio features135Recording sounds135Using external speakers or headphones135Using the Web Camera136Using the Memory card reader137Inserting memory media138Removing memory media138Using the eSATA/USB combo port139Chapter 5: Utilities140TOSHIBA 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 Button Support158TOSHIBA Accessibility159TOSHIBA eco Utility™160TOSHIBA Service Station161TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor161ConfigFree®162Getting Started162ConfigFree® Utilities163Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong166Problems that are easy to fix166Problems when you turn on the computer167The Windows® operating system is not working170Using Startup options to fix problems171Internet problems171The Windows® operating system can help you172Fixing a problem with Device Manager172Checking device properties173Memory problems173Power and the batteries174Keyboard problems175Display problems176Disk or storage drive problems177Optical drive problems179Sound system problems180Printer problems181Modem problems182Wireless networking problems182DVD operating problems184Develop good computing habits185Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system186If you need further assistance190Before you contact Toshiba190Contacting Toshiba190Other Toshiba Internet Web sites191Toshiba’s worldwide offices191Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards193Hot Key Cards193Using the Hot Key Cards194Application Cards195Using the Application Cards196Card Case196Hot key functions197Volume Mute197Lock (Instant security)198Power plan199Sleep mode200Hibernation mode201Output (Display switch)202Display brightness203Disabling or enabling wireless devices204Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™205Zoom (Display resolution)206Keyboard hot key functions207Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors208Glossary209A211B212C212D214E215F216G216H216I217K217L217M218N219O219P219R220S221T222U222W222Index223Taille: 4,5 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