Toshiba L550 Determining remaining battery power

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Mobile Computing

Monitoring main battery power

HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the

ON/OFF light ( ).

When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is

suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command).

(Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations

Determining remaining battery power

Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying

to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this

time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and perform its

calculations.

Power

button

System Indicator Lights

AC power light

Battery light

Internal storage drive light

Media card

ON/OFF light

*Available on certain models

reader light*

NOTE

Contents

Main Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Telephone Company Procedures If Problems Arise Disconnection Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) EU Declaration of Conformity The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement Taiw an Using this Equipment in Japan Device Authorization 2.4FH1 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100/5300 Series Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros Wireless Wi-Fi Link AR5B95 Series Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Page Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8192E Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8191SE Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8187B Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth wireless technology) Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements European Union (EU) and EFTA Canada Industry Canada (IC) Taiw an Optical Drive Safety Instructions Location of the Required Label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents Introduction................................................................................ 37 Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................................... 42 Page Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 92 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................108 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computers Features...................125 Chapter 5: Utilities.................................................................... 140 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ...................................165 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards..................................195 Introduction 38 This guide 40 Safety icons Other icons used Your computers features and specifications Other documentation Service options Chapter 1 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Setting up a work environment Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Selecting a place to work Setting up your computer Important information on your computers cooling fan Setting up your computer Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Page Page Page Page Removing a memory module Page Checking total memory Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Des cription Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Page Recovering to a custom size partition Page Page Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Page Creating recovery DVDs/media Restoring from recovery DVDs/media Page Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPad Page Adjusting TouchPad settings Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Using external display devices Connecting the display device Selecting video cables Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player Connecting an external monitor or projector Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Using an external keyboard 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 Hibernation mode Sleep mode Using the Shut down command Turning off the computer more quickly Page Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation mode Configuring Hibernation mode options Page Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Sleep mode Configuring Sleep mode options Page Customizing your computers settings Starting again from Sleep mode Closing the display panel Customizing your computers settings Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Caring for your computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Character keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program Starting a program from Windows Explorer Saving your work Starting a program using the Search programs and files field Saving your work Saving your work Saving files Printing your work File names Using a file extension Printing your work Backing up your work Backing up your work Restoring your work Using the optical drive Optical drive components Media control buttons Inserting an optical disc Page Playing an audio CD Playing optical media Recording optical media Removing a disc with the computer on Toshibas online resources Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for optical discs Toshibas online resources Chapter 3 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Charging batteries Power management Using additional batteries Charging 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 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan Changing the main battery Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Changing the main battery Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Taking care of your battery Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Traveling tips Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computers Features Exploring the desktop Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Exploring the desktop Start button Taskbar Notification area Setting up for communications Using Wireless LAN connectivity Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Setting up the connection Connecting a modem to a telephone line Page 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 Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Using external speakers or headphones Using the Web Camera Using the Web Camera Using an ExpressCard Using an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using the Memory card reader Using the Memory card reader Using the Memory card reader Inserting memory media Removing memory media Using the eSATA/USB combo port Using the eSATA/USB combo port Chapter 5 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Connect Page Page Optimize TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password Deleting a supervisor password Using a user password Setting a user password Deleting a user password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format Utility Mouse Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIB A Hardwa re Setu p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardwa re Setu p TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ConfigFree Getting Started Starting ConfigFree ConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Profile Settings Page Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. The computer is not accessing the internal storage drive or the optional external diskette drive. The computer displays the The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. The AC power light is blinking. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in. My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked. The Windows operating system can help you Fixing a problem with Device Manager Checking device properties Memory problems Memory problems Power and the batteries Power and the batteries The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does. Keyboard problems Keyboard problems Display problems The screen is blank. Display problems The screen does not look correct. The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the external display device does not work. Disk or storage drive problems You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be missing. Error-checking Disk or storage drive problems Your hard disk seems very slow. Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Some programs run correctly but others do not. A diskette will not go into the optional external diskette drive. Optical drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Some discs run correctly but others do not. Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computers speakers. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. ExpressCard problems ExpressCard checklist Resolving ExpressCard problems The slot appears to be dead. ExpressCards that used to work no longer work. The computer stops working (hangs) when you insert an ExpressCard. The system does not recognize your ExpressCard. An ExpressCard error occurs. Printer problems The printer will not print. Printer problems The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Modem problems The modem will not receive or transmit properly. The modem is on, set up properly but still does not transmit or receive data. Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems DVD operating problems The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work. DVD operating problems A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM movie or title. The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Read the users guides. Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system Saving system configuration with restore points Page Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system General tips for installing hardware and software Page If you need further assistance The eSATA device is not recognized from Sleep or Hibernation mode. If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Toshibas worldwide offices Toshibas worldwide offices Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards Application Cards Application 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 Acronyms Page Ter ms A B C Page D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U W Index