Toshiba Satellite L300 L305 User’s Guide Manual
Description: Toshiba Satellite L300 L305 Notebook User’s Guide
Language: English
File Size: 3.75 MB
Content:
Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer’s cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 45 Adding optional external devices 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 Your computer’s features and specifications 50 Turning on the power 50 Adding memory (optional) 51 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total memory 59 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 60 Creating Recovery DVDs60 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 61 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 66 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the TouchPad™ 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad™ 68 Control buttons 68 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ 68 Using external display devices 69 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 69 Adjusting the quality of the external display 70 Using an external keyboard 70 Using a mouse 71 Connecting a printer 71 Setting up a printer 72 Connecting an optional external diskette drive 72 Turning off the computer 73 Options for turning off the computer 73 Using the Shut Down command 76 Using and configuring Hibernation mode 78 Using and configuring Sleep mode 81 Closing the display panel 83 Customizing your computer’s settings 84 Caring for your computer 84 Cleaning the computer 84 Moving the computer 84 Using a computer lock 85 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 86 Computing tips 86 Using the keyboard 88 Character keys 88 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 88 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 89 Function keys 89 Special Windows® keys 89 Overlay keys 90 Using the overlay to type numeric data 90 Starting a program 91 Starting a program from the Start menu 91 Starting a program from Windows® Explorer 92 Starting a program using the Start Search field 93 Saving your work 93 Printing your work 95 Backing up your work 96 Restoring your work 96 Using the optical drive 97 Optical drive components 97 Media control buttons 98 Inserting an optical disc 99 Playing an audio CD 101 Playing optical media 101 Recording optical media 101 Removing a disc with the computer on 102 Removing a disc with the computer off 102 Caring for optical discs 103 Toshiba’s online resources 103 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 104 Toshiba’s energy-saver design 104 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 105 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 106 Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery 107 Charging the RTC battery 108 Monitoring main battery power 109 Determining remaining battery power 110 What to do when the main battery runs low 111 Setting battery notifications 111 Conserving battery power 112 Power Plans 113 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan 114 Changing the main battery 115 Removing the battery from the computer 115 Inserting a charged battery 117 Taking care of your battery 118 Safety precautions 118 Maintaining your battery 119 Disposing of used batteries 120 Traveling tips 121 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features 122 Exploring the desktop 122 Finding your way around the desktop 123 Setting up for communications 125 Connecting your computer to a network 125 Connecting a modem to a telephone line 126 An overview of using the Internet 128 The Internet 128 The World Wide Web 128 Internet Service Providers 128 Connecting to the Internet 129 Surfing the Internet 129 Internet features 129 Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet 130 Exploring audio features 130 Recording sounds 130 Using external speakers or headphones 131 Web Camera 132 Using PC Cards 132 Inserting a PC Card 133 Removing a PC Card 133 Setting up a PC Card for your computer 134 Using an ExpressCard® 134 Inserting an ExpressCard® 134 Removing an ExpressCard® 135 Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 136 Inserting memory media 136 Removing memory media 137 Chapter 5: Utilities 138 TOSHIBA Assist 139 Connect 140 Secure 141 Protect & Fix 142 Optimize 143 TOSHIBA Application Installer144 Setting passwords 145 Using an instant password 145 Using a Supervisor password 146 Using a user password 147 Deleting a user password 148 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 149 Mouse Utility 150 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 151 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 153 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 154 TOSHIBA Accessibility 155 ConfigFree® 156 Getting Started 156 ConfigFree® Utilities 157 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 160 Problems that are easy to fix 160 Problems when you turn on the computer161 The Windows® operating system is not working 164 Using Startup options to fix problems 164 Internet problems 165 The Windows® operating system can help you 166 Resolving a hardware conflict 166 A plan of action 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems170 Display problems 171 Disk drive problems 173 Optical drive problems 175 Sound system problems 176 PC Card problems176 ExpressCard® problems178
Printer problems 180 Modem problems181 Wireless networking problems 182 DVD operating problems184 Develop good computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system186 If you need further assistance190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites191 Toshiba’s worldwide offices192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Application Cards196 Using the Application Cards197 Card Case197 Hot key functions 198 Volume Mute 198 Lock (Instant security) 199 Power plan200
Sleep mode201 Hibernation mode 202 Output (Display switch) 203 Display brightness 204 Disabling or enabling wireless devices205 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ 206 Zoom (Display resolution) 207 Keyboard hot key functions 208 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors209 Glossary210 Index224.
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