Toshiba L505D-SP6017M Manual

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Pages: 56 | Size: 1.49 MB

Table of Contents

  • Satellite® L500 Series Resource Guide
  • Contents
  • Introduction
    • This guide
    • Other documentation
  • Setting up your computer and getting started
    • Precautions
    • Your computer’s features and specifications
    • Connecting to a power source
    • Connecting a printer
  • Adding memory (optional)
    • Installing a memory module
    • Removing a memory module
  • Your computer’s TFT display
  • Learning the basics
    • Computing tips
  • Using the TouchPad™
    • Adjusting TouchPad™ settings
    • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
  • Using the optical drive
    • Media control buttons
    • Inserting an optical disc
    • Removing a disc with the computer on
    • Removing a disc with the computer off
  • Moving the computer
  • Mobile computing
    • Running the computer on battery power
    • Monitoring main battery power
    • Setting battery notifications
    • Changing the main battery
  • Taking care of your battery
    • Safety precautions
    • Maintaining your battery
    • Disposing of used batteries
  • If something goes wrong
    • Problems that are easy to fix
    • Problems when you turn on the computer
    • Display problems
  • If you need further assistance
    • Before you contact Toshiba
    • Contacting Toshiba
    • Toshiba voice contact
  • Power cord/cable connectors
  • Features and specifications
  • Index
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Table of Contents

  • Satellite® L500 Series User’s Guide
  • Contents
  • Introduction
    • This guide
    • Safety icons
      • Other icons used
      • Your computer’s features and specifications
    • Other documentation
    • Service options
  • Chapter 1: Getting Started
    • Selecting a place to work
      • Setting up a work environment
      • Keeping yourself comfortable
      • Precautions
      • Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
    • Setting up your computer
    • Connecting to a power source
    • Charging the main battery
    • Using the computer for the first time
      • Opening the display panel
      • Turning on the power
      • Setting up your software
    • Registering your computer with Toshiba
    • Adding optional external devices
    • Adding memory (optional)
      • Installing a memory module
      • Removing a memory module
      • Checking total memory
    • Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
      • Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)
      • Recovering to a custom size partition
      • Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions
      • Creating recovery DVDs/media
      • Restoring from recovery DVDs/media
    • Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
    • Checking the internal storage drive operating status
      • Installing drivers and applications
    • Using the TouchPad™
      • Adjusting TouchPad™ settings
      • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
    • Using external display devices
      • Connecting the display device
      • 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
    • Turning off the computer
      • Options for turning off the computer
      • Using the Shut down command
      • Using and configuring Hibernation mode
      • Using and configuring Sleep mode
      • Closing the display panel
    • Customizing your computer’s settings
    • Caring for your computer
      • Cleaning the computer
      • Moving the computer
      • Using a computer lock
  • Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
    • Computing tips
    • Using the keyboard
      • Character keys
      • Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
      • Function keys
      • Special Windows® keys
    • Starting a program
      • Starting a program from the Start menu
      • Starting a program from Windows® Explorer
      • Starting a program using the Search programs and files field
    • Saving your work
    • Printing your work
    • Backing up your work
      • Restoring your work
    • Using the optical drive
      • Optical drive components
      • Media control buttons
      • Inserting an optical disc
      • Playing an audio CD
      • Playing optical media
      • Recording optical media
      • Removing a disc with the computer on
      • Removing a disc with the computer off
      • Caring for optical discs
    • 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 notifications
      • Conserving battery power
      • Power Plans
      • Using a hot key to set the Power Plan
    • Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan
    • Changing the main battery
      • Removing the battery from the computer
      • Inserting a charged battery
    • Taking care of your battery
      • Safety precautions
      • Maintaining your battery
    • 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 your computer to a network
      • Connecting a modem to a telephone line
    • 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
    • Using the Web Camera
    • Using the Memory card reader
      • Inserting memory media
      • Removing memory media
    • Using the eSATA/USB combo port
  • Chapter 5: Utilities
    • TOSHIBA Assist
      • Connect
      • Secure
      • Protect & Fix
      • Optimize
    • TOSHIBA Application Installer
    • Setting passwords
      • Using an instant password
      • Using a supervisor password
      • Using a user password
      • Deleting a user password
    • TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
    • TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
    • TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
    • Mouse Utility
    • TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
    • TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
    • TOSHIBA Button Support
    • TOSHIBA Accessibility
    • TOSHIBA eco Utility™
    • TOSHIBA Service Station
    • TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
    • ConfigFree®
      • Getting Started
      • ConfigFree® Utilities
  • 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® operating system can help you
    • Fixing a problem with Device Manager
      • Checking device properties
    • Memory problems
    • Power and the batteries
    • Keyboard problems
    • Display problems
    • Disk or storage drive problems
    • Optical drive problems
    • Sound system problems
    • Printer problems
    • Modem problems
    • Wireless networking problems
    • DVD operating problems
    • Develop good computing habits
      • Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
    • If you need further assistance
      • Before you contact Toshiba
      • Contacting Toshiba
    • Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
    • Toshiba’s worldwide offices
  • Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards
    • Hot Key Cards
      • Using the Hot Key Cards
    • Application Cards
      • Using the Application Cards
      • Card Case
    • Hot key functions
      • Volume Mute
      • Lock (Instant security)
      • Power plan
      • Sleep mode
      • Hibernation mode
      • Output (Display switch)
      • Display brightness
      • Disabling or enabling wireless devices
      • Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
      • Zoom (Display resolution)
      • Keyboard hot key functions
  • Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
  • Glossary
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  • Index