Secure | Toshiba L650, L640 manual

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TOSHIBA Assist

Secure

The features available in this category are:

❖Supervisor password

❖User password

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Contents

Satellite L640/L650 Series User’s Guide Protection of Stored Data Model Satellite L640/L650 Series FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Critical Applications FCC requirements Industry Canada Requirement If Problems Arise Telephone Company ProceduresDisconnection Fax Branding Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Alarm Equipment Wireless Interoperability Regulatory Information Wireless LAN and Your Health Canada Industry Canada IC EU Declaration of Conformity Conformity Statement Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeTaiwan 4DSOF4 Using this Equipment in Japan 4FH1 Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices UAE Page Belgique European Community Countries European Community Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8192E Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8191SE Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8187B Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability USA Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health European Union EU and Efta Regulatory statementsCanada Industry Canada IC Copyright Optical Disc Drive Safety InstructionsLocation of the Required Label Export Administration Regulation Computer Disposal Information Trademarks Contents Checking the internal storage drive operating Starting a program from Windows Using the optical disc drive Disposing of used batteries Toshiba eco Utility 205 Introduction Introduction This guide This guide Other icons used Safety icons Your computer’s features and specifications Service optionsOther documentation Sample Illustration System icons Selecting a place to work Setting up a work environment Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computerImportant information on your computer’s cooling fan Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power sourceSample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeSample Illustration Opening the display panel Setting up your software Turning on the powerUsing the computer for the first time Sample Illustration Turning on the power Adding optional external devices Registering your computer with ToshibaAdding memory optional Installing a memory module Sample Image Shut down button Adding memory optionalSample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Sample Illustration Removing the memory module slot cover Notch Latch Connector Key Sample Illustration Pressing down on the memory module Reconnect the cables Restart the computer If Start Windows Normally is highlighted, then press Enter Removing a memory module Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering the Internal Storage DriveChecking total memory Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state recommended recovery method Sample Image Selecting a Process screen Sample Image Warning screen Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen Recovering to a custom size partition Getting Started Sample Image Selecting a Process screen Getting Started Sample Image Warning screen Creating recovery DVDs/media Sample Image Toshiba Recovery Media Creator dialog box Getting Started Restoring from recovery DVDs/media F12 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Click Disk Management Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPad Do the following Using the TouchPad Using the TouchPad To zoom out Adjusting TouchPad settings Using external display devices Using external display devicesDisabling or enabling the TouchPad Sample Illustration Video ports on the side of the computer Selecting video cables Connecting an external monitor or projector Sample Image Display options window Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Using a mouse Using an external keyboardConnecting a printer Adjusting the quality of the external display Sample Image Add Printer Wizard Setting up a printer Options for turning off the computer Turning off the computerTurning off the computer Sleep mode Hibernation mode Using the Shut down command Click Change advanced power settings Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screenTurning off the computer more quickly Power button action Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screenLid close action Configuring Hibernation mode options Using and configuring Hibernation modeRestarting your computer Sample Image Shut down menu Select Hibernate for the options you want Using and configuring Sleep mode Starting again from Hibernation mode Configuring Sleep mode options Select Sleep for the options you want Starting again from Sleep mode Customizing your computer’s settingsCleaning the computer Caring for your computer Moving the computer Using a computer lockSample Illustration Computer lock cable Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Computing tips Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Character keys Using the keyboardMaking your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Sample Illustration Prtsc key on the L650 Series keyboard Function keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysSpecial Windows keys 100 Using the overlay to type numeric dataOverlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay 101 Using the overlay for cursor controlStarting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program from Windows Explorer 102 Saving your work 103Sample Image Search programs and files field in Start menu Saving files 104File names Sample Image Save As dialog box 105 Using a file extensionPrinting your work Sample Image Print dialog box 106 Sample Image Backup and Restore screenBacking up your work Restoring your work Viewing Blu-ray Disc movies Using the optical disc drive 108 Using the optical disc driveSample Image Sound properties window Inserting an optical disc Optical disc drive componentsSample Illustration Optical disc drive Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended 110Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Playing optical media Playing an audio CDRecording optical media Removing a disc with the computer on 112Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for optical discs Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice115 Using additional batteries Power management116 Charging batteries Charging the RTC battery Charging the main battery117 118 Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power Determining remaining battery powerSample Illustration Power and battery light locations 119 Setting battery notifications What to do when the main battery runs low 121 Conserving battery power Sample Image Windows Power Options window Power Plans Sample Image Power Plan hot key card Using a hot key to set the Power Plan123 Changing the main battery Using the Toshiba eco power planRemoving the battery from the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock Changing the main battery Inserting a charged batterySample Illustration Inserting the battery Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock Safety precautions Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery Maintaining your battery128 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Exploring Your Computer’s Features Finding your way around the desktop 132Icons Exploring the desktop Start button 133 Using Wireless LAN connectivity Setting up for communications134 Taskbar Accessing a network Connecting your computer to a networkSetting up the connection 136 Connecting a modem to a telephone lineAvailable on certain models Using a microphone Exploring audio featuresExploring audio features 137 138 Using external speakers or headphonesSample Image Sound Recorder screen Using the Memory card reader Using the Web CameraUsing the Web Camera 139 140 Using the Memory card readerInserting memory media Removing memory media 141 Using the eSATA/USB combo portSample Illustration Removing memory media Utilities TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Toshiba Assist Toshiba AssistSample Image Toshiba Assist window Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab Connect Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab Secure Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab Protect & Fix Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab Optimize Sample Image Toshiba Application Installer screen Toshiba Application InstallerSample Image Toshiba Application Installer selection screen Using an instant password Setting passwords Setting a supervisor password Using a supervisor passwordClick the Supervisor Password icon Sample Image Supervisor Password tab Using a user password Deleting a supervisor passwordSetting a user password Click Not Registered Deleting a user password Toshiba Face Recognition Utility Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilitySample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Mouse Utility Sample Image Toshiba HWSetup screen General tab options Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Toshiba AccessibilityCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box Sample Image Toshiba eco Utility window Toshiba eco Utility Toshiba PC Health Monitor Toshiba Service Station If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer163 164 Windows operating system is not working 165 166 Using Startup options to fix problems Windows operating system can help you Internet problems Checking device properties Fixing a problem with Device Manager Power and the batteries Memory problemsMemory problems 169 170 Power and the batteries Display problems Keyboard problemsKeyboard problems 171 172 Display problems Error-checking Disk or storage drive problems173 Optical disc drive problems Optical disc drive problems174 Some discs run correctly but others do not 175 176 Printer problems Sound system problems177 Wireless networking problems Modem problemsModem problems 178 179 DVD and BD operating problems DVD and BD operating problems180 Click Save changes Develop good computing habits 182 Saving system configuration with restore pointsDevelop good computing habits Click Create 183 184 General tips for installing hardware and software 185 If you need further assistance 186Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesToshiba voice contact Toshiba’s worldwide offices 188Toshiba’s worldwide offices United States Rest of Europe 189 Hot Key Cards Appendix a 191 Using the Hot Key CardsHot Key Cards Sample Image Hot Key Card display Application Cards 192Application Cards 193 Using the Application CardsCard Case Sample Image Volume Mute options Volume Mute194 Hot key functions Lock Instant security 195Sample Image Security options Sample Image Power Plan options Power plan196 Sample Image Sleep options 197 Sample Image Hibernation options 198 Sample Image Display mode options window Output Display switch199 Display brightness 200Sample Image Display brightness Sample Image Wireless communication options Disabling or enabling wireless devices201 202 Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options Sample Image Screen resolution options Zoom Display resolution203 204 Power Cord/Cable Connectors Bps Acronyms ESATA 207 Terms Boot disk See system disk Basic Input/Output System Bios See Bios CPU See Central Processing Unit CPU 211 External device See device DVD-ROM Digital Versatile or Video Disc Read-Only Memory Software Internal device See device Local area network See LAN 215 Musical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi MS-DOS prompt See system prompt 217 RAM Random Access Memory Volatile memory that can be Reboot See boot, restart Random Access Memory See RAM Read-Only Memory See ROM Toshiba tablet pen TFT display See active-matrix display Shortcut See keyboard shortcut Web See World Wide Web Index Index DVD Internal storage drive recovery Connect to the Internet 135 connecting your computer Found Internet connection is slow 167 keyboard Real-time clock RTC battery 115 recording sounds 153 229