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Toshiba L20-S310TD L25-S119 L25-S121 User Manual [PDF]
Pages: 256 | Size: 4.17 MBTable of Contents
- Satellite® L20/L25 Series User’s Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- This guide
- Safety icons
- Other icons used
- Other documentation
- Service options
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Selecting a place to work
- Creating a computer-friendly environment
- Keeping yourself comfortable
- Precautions
- Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
- Setting up your computer
- Setting up your software
- Registering your computer with Toshiba
- Setting up other devices
- Connecting to a power source
- Charging the main battery
- Using the computer for the first time
- Opening the display panel
- Your computer’s features and specifications
- Turning on the power
- Adding memory (optional)
- Installing a memory module
- Removing a memory module
- Using the TouchPad™
- Scrolling with the TouchPad™
- Control buttons
- Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
- Turning off the computer
- Closing the display panel
- Using optional external display devices
- Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
- Adjusting the quality of the external display
- Using an external keyboard
- Using a mouse
- Connecting a printer
- Setting up a printer
- Connecting an optional external diskette drive
- Caring for your computer
- Cleaning the computer
- Moving the computer
- Using a computer lock
- Selecting a place to work
- Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
- Computing tips
- Using the keyboard
- Character keys
- Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard
- Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
- Function keys
- Windows special keys
- Overlay keys
- Using the overlay to type numeric data
- Starting a program
- Starting a program from the Start menu
- Starting a program from Windows® Explorer
- Starting a program from the Run dialog box
- Saving your work
- Printing your work
- Backing up your work
- Restoring your work
- Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
- Drive components and control buttons
- DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components
- CD/DVD control buttons
- Inserting a compact disc
- Removing a disc with the computer on
- Removing a disc with the computer off
- Playing an audio CD
- Playing CDs using Auto-Run
- Creating a CD
- Caring for CD or DVD Discs
- Powering down the computer
- Using the Turn off computer or Shut down command
- Shutting down more quickly
- Using Hibernation Mode
- Using Standby Mode
- Toshiba’s online resources
- Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
- Toshiba’s energy-saver design
- Running the computer on battery power
- Battery Notice
- Power management
- Using additional batteries
- Charging batteries
- Charging the main battery
- Charging the RTC battery
- Monitoring main battery power
- Determining remaining battery power
- What to do when the main battery runs low
- Setting battery alarms
- Conserving battery power
- Power profiles
- Changing the main battery
- Removing the battery from the computer
- Inserting a charged battery
- Taking care of your battery
- Safety precautions
- Maximizing battery life
- Disposing of used batteries
- Traveling tips
- Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
- Exploring the desktop
- Finding your way around the desktop
- Setting up for communications
- Connecting the modem to a telephone line
- Connecting your computer to a network
- An overview of using the Internet
- The Internet
- The World Wide Web
- Internet Service Providers
- Connecting to the Internet
- Surfing the Internet
- Internet features
- Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
- Exploring audio features
- Recording sounds
- Using external speakers or headphones
- Inserting and removing PC Cards
- Inserting a PC Card
- Using PC Cards
- Hot swapping
- Exploring the desktop
- Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities
- TOSHIBA Assist
- Customizing Your Computer
- Network
- Security
- Mouse utility
- Hotkey utility
- TOSHIBA HW Setup
- Setting user passwords
- Using an instant password
- Setting a user password
- Disabling a user password
- Using a supervisor password
- Setting a supervisor password
- Deleting a supervisor password
- Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
- Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility
- TOSHIBA Assist
- Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
- Problems that are easy to fix
- Problems when you turn on the computer
- The Windows ® operating system is not working
- Using Startup options to fix problems
- Internet problems
- The Windows® XP operating system can help you
- Resolving a hardware conflict
- A plan of action
- Resolving hardware conflicts on your own
- Fixing a problem with Device Manager
- Memory problems
- Power and the batteries
- Keyboard problems
- Display problems
- Disk drive problems
- DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems
- Sound system problems
- PC Card problems
- Printer problems
- Modem problems
- Wireless networking problems
- DVD operating problems
- Develop good computing habits
- Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP
- If you need further assistance
- Before you contact Toshiba
- Contacting Toshiba
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
- Appendix A: Hot Keys
- Volume Mute
- Password security
- Without a password
- With a password
- Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged
- Standby mode
- Hibernation mode
- Display modes
- Display brightness
- Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
- Zooming applications in/out
- Keyboard hot keys
- Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
- Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer
- Getting Started
- Starting ConfigFree
- ConfigFree Utilities
- Connectivity Doctor
- Search for Wireless Devices
- Profile Settings
- ConfigFree SUMMIT
- Quick Connect
- Using the Automatic Switch
- Semi-Automatic Switch Feature
- Getting Started
- Glossary
- Index
- Numerics
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
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- I
- J
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