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Toshiba L505D-LS5002 User guide
Type
User guide
Brand
Toshiba
Size
4.44 MB
Category
Notebooks
Pages
229
Language
English
Table of contents
This guide
39
Safety icons
40
Other icons used
40
Your computer’s features and specifications
41
Other documentation
41
Service options
41
Selecting a place to work
42
Setting up a work environment
42
Keeping yourself comfortable
43
Precautions
43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
45
Setting up your computer
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
Turning on the power
50
Setting up your software
51
Registering your computer with Toshiba
51
Adding optional external devices
51
Adding memory (optional)
52
Installing a memory module
52
Removing a memory module
58
Checking total memory
60
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
61
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)
62
Recovering to a custom size partition
64
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions
67
Creating recovery DVDs/media
69
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media
70
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
72
Checking the internal storage drive operating status
73
Installing drivers and applications
74
Using the TouchPad™
74
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings
76
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
77
Using external display devices
77
Connecting the display device
77
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
79
Adjusting the quality of the external display
80
Using an external keyboard
80
Using a mouse
80
Connecting a printer
80
Setting up a printer
81
Turning off the computer
81
Options for turning off the computer
82
Using the Shut down command
84
Using and configuring Hibernation mode
86
Using and configuring Sleep mode
88
Closing the display panel
91
Customizing your computer’s settings
91
Caring for your computer
91
Cleaning the computer
91
Moving the computer
92
Using a computer lock
92
Computing tips
93
Using the keyboard
95
Character keys
95
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
95
Function keys
96
Special Windows® keys
96
Starting a program
96
Starting a program from the Start menu
97
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer
97
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field
98
Saving your work
99
Printing your work
100
Backing up your work
101
Restoring your work
102
Using the optical drive
102
Optical drive components
103
Media control buttons
104
Inserting an optical disc
104
Playing an audio CD
106
Playing optical media
106
Recording optical media
107
Removing a disc with the computer on
107
Removing a disc with the computer off
108
Caring for optical discs
108
Toshiba’s online resources
108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design
109
Running the computer on battery power
110
Battery Notice
110
Power management
111
Using additional batteries
111
Charging batteries
111
Charging the main battery
112
Charging the RTC battery
112
Monitoring main battery power
113
Determining remaining battery power
115
What to do when the main battery runs low
115
Setting battery notifications
116
Conserving battery power
116
Power Plans
117
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan
118
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan
119
Changing the main battery
119
Removing the battery from the computer
120
Inserting a charged battery
121
Taking care of your battery
122
Safety precautions
122
Maintaining your battery
123
Disposing of used batteries
124
Traveling tips
125
Exploring the desktop
126
Finding your way around the desktop
127
Setting up for communications
129
Connecting your computer to a network
130
Connecting a modem to a telephone line
130
An overview of using the Internet
132
The Internet
132
The World Wide Web
132
Internet Service Providers
132
Connecting to the Internet
133
Surfing the Internet
133
Internet features
133
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet
134
Exploring audio features
135
Recording sounds
135
Using external speakers or headphones
135
Using the Web Camera
136
Using the Memory card reader
137
Inserting memory media
138
Removing memory media
138
Using the eSATA/USB combo port
139
TOSHIBA Assist
141
Connect
142
Secure
143
Protect & Fix
144
Optimize
145
TOSHIBA Application Installer
146
Setting passwords
147
Using an instant password
147
Using a supervisor password
148
Using a user password
149
Deleting a user password
150
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
151
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
152
TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility
153
Mouse Utility
154
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
155
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility
157
TOSHIBA Button Support
158
TOSHIBA Accessibility
159
TOSHIBA eco Utility™
160
TOSHIBA Service Station
161
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
161
ConfigFree®
162
Getting Started
162
ConfigFree® Utilities
163
Problems that are easy to fix
166
Problems when you turn on the computer
167
The Windows® operating system is not working
170
Using Startup options to fix problems
171
Internet problems
171
The Windows® operating system can help you
172
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
172
Checking device properties
173
Memory problems
173
Power and the batteries
174
Keyboard problems
175
Display problems
176
Disk or storage drive problems
177
Optical drive problems
179
Sound system problems
180
Printer problems
181
Modem problems
182
Wireless networking problems
182
DVD operating problems
184
Develop good computing habits
185
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system
186
If you need further assistance
190
Before you contact Toshiba
190
Contacting Toshiba
190
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
191
Toshiba’s worldwide offices
191
Hot Key Cards
193
Using the Hot Key Cards
194
Application Cards
195
Using the Application Cards
196
Card Case
196
Hot key functions
197
Volume Mute
197
Lock (Instant security)
198
Power plan
199
Sleep mode
200
Hibernation mode
201
Output (Display switch)
202
Display brightness
203
Disabling or enabling wireless devices
204
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
205
Zoom (Display resolution)
206
Keyboard hot key functions
207
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211
B
212
C
212
D
214
E
215
F
216
G
216
H
216
I
217
K
217
L
217
M
218
N
219
O
219
P
219
R
220
S
221
T
222
U
222
W
222
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