Protect & Fix | Toshiba L640, L650 instruction

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TOSHIBA Assist

Protect & Fix

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❖TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

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Toshiba L640, L650 manual Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab

Contents

Satellite L640/L650 Series User’s Guide Model Satellite L640/L650 Series Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Disconnection Telephone Company ProceduresIf Problems Arise 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 Taiwan Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeConformity Statement Using this Equipment in Japan 4DSOF4 Device Authorization 4FH1 Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices UAE Page European Community Countries Belgique 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 Canada Industry Canada IC Regulatory statementsEuropean Union EU and Efta Location of the Required Label Optical Disc Drive Safety InstructionsCopyright Export Administration Regulation Trademarks Computer Disposal Information 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 Safety icons Other icons used Other documentation Service optionsYour computer’s features and specifications Sample Illustration System icons Setting up a work environment Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Selecting a place to work Getting Started Important information on your computer’s cooling fan Setting up your computerSetting up your computer Sample Illustration Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power sourceConnecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Sample Illustration Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeOpening the display panel Using the computer for the first time Turning on the powerSetting up your software Sample Illustration Turning on the power Adding memory optional Registering your computer with ToshibaAdding optional external devices Installing a memory module Sample Illustration Locating the memory module slot cover Adding memory optionalSample Image Shut down button 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 Removing a memory module If Start Windows Normally is highlighted, then press Enter Sample Illustration Removing the memory module Checking total memory Recovering the Internal Storage DriveRecovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state recommended recovery method Sample Image Warning screen Sample Image Selecting a Process screen Recovering to a custom size partition Sample Image Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 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 Sample Image Erase the hard disk screen Click Disk Management Using the TouchPad Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPad Do the following Using the TouchPad Adjusting TouchPad settings To zoom out Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Using external display devicesUsing external display devices Sample Illustration Video ports on the side of the computer Connecting an external monitor or projector Selecting video cables Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Sample Image Display options window Connecting a printer Using an external keyboardUsing a mouse Adjusting the quality of the external display Setting up a printer Sample Image Add Printer Wizard Turning off the computer Turning off the computerOptions for turning off the computer Hibernation mode Sleep mode Using the Shut down command Turning off the computer more quickly Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screenClick Change advanced power settings Lid close action Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screenPower button action Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation modeConfiguring Hibernation mode options Sample Image Shut down menu Select Hibernate for the options you want Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Sleep mode Configuring Sleep mode options Select Sleep for the options you want Cleaning the computer Customizing your computer’s settingsStarting again from Sleep mode Caring for your computer Sample Illustration Computer lock cable Using a computer lockMoving the computer Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Using the keyboardCharacter keys Sample Illustration Prtsc key on the L650 Series keyboard Special Windows keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysFunction keys Overlay keys Using the overlay to type numeric data100 Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Starting a program Using the overlay for cursor control101 Starting a program from the Start menu 102 Starting a program from Windows Explorer Sample Image Search programs and files field in Start menu 103Saving your work File names 104Saving files Sample Image Save As dialog box Printing your work Using a file extension105 Sample Image Print dialog box Backing up your work Sample Image Backup and Restore screen106 Restoring your work Using the optical disc drive Viewing Blu-ray Disc movies Sample Image Sound properties window Using the optical disc drive108 Sample Illustration Optical disc drive Optical disc drive componentsInserting an optical disc Sample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive 110Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extended Recording optical media Playing an audio CDPlaying optical media Removing a disc with the computer off 112Removing a disc with the computer on Toshiba’s online resources Caring for optical discs Running the computer on battery power Toshiba’s energy-saver design 115 Battery NoticeRunning the computer on battery power 116 Power managementUsing additional batteries Charging batteries 117 Charging the main batteryCharging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power 118 Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery powerMonitoring main battery power 119 What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery notifications Conserving battery power 121 Power Plans Sample Image Windows Power Options window 123 Using a hot key to set the Power PlanSample Image Power Plan hot key card Removing the battery from the computer Using the Toshiba eco power planChanging the main battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock Sample Illustration Removing the battery Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Inserting a charged batteryChanging the main battery Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock Taking care of your battery Safety precautions 128 Maintaining your batteryTaking care of your battery 129 Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips 130Traveling tips Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Icons 132Finding your way around the desktop Exploring the desktop 133 Start button 134 Setting up for communicationsUsing Wireless LAN connectivity Taskbar Setting up the connection Connecting your computer to a networkAccessing a network Available on certain models Connecting a modem to a telephone line136 Exploring audio features Exploring audio featuresUsing a microphone 137 Sample Image Sound Recorder screen Using external speakers or headphones138 Using the Web Camera Using the Web CameraUsing the Memory card reader 139 Inserting memory media Using the Memory card reader140 Removing memory media Sample Illustration Removing memory media Using the eSATA/USB combo port141 Utilities Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Toshiba AssistTOSHIBA, Utilities, and then Toshiba Assist Connect Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Connect tab Secure Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Secure tab Protect & Fix Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Protect & Fix tab Optimize Sample Image Toshiba Assist window Optimize tab Sample Image Toshiba Application Installer selection screen Toshiba Application InstallerSample Image Toshiba Application Installer screen Setting passwords Using an instant password Click the Supervisor Password icon Using a supervisor passwordSetting a supervisor password Sample Image Supervisor Password tab Setting a user password Deleting a supervisor passwordUsing a user password Click Not Registered Deleting a user password Toshiba Face Recognition Utility Sample Image Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool window Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool UtilityClick the Diagnostic Tool tab Mouse Utility Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Image Toshiba HWSetup screen General tab options Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box Toshiba AccessibilitySample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Toshiba eco Utility Sample Image Toshiba eco Utility window Toshiba Service Station Toshiba PC Health Monitor Problems that are easy to fix If Something Goes Wrong 163 Problems when you turn on the computerProblems when you turn on the computer 164 165 Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems 166 Internet problems Windows operating system can help you Fixing a problem with Device Manager Checking device properties Memory problems Memory problemsPower and the batteries 169 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems Keyboard problemsDisplay problems 171 Display problems 172 173 Disk or storage drive problemsError-checking 174 Optical disc drive problemsOptical disc drive problems 175 Some discs run correctly but others do not 176 177 Sound system problemsPrinter problems Modem problems Modem problemsWireless networking problems 178 179 180 DVD and BD operating problemsDVD and BD operating problems Develop good computing habits Click Save changes Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points182 183 Click Create General tips for installing hardware and software 184 185 Before you contact Toshiba 186If you need further assistance Contacting Toshiba Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesToshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba’s worldwide offices 188Toshiba’s worldwide offices 189 United States Rest of Europe Appendix a Hot Key Cards Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards191 Sample Image Hot Key Card display Application Cards 192Application Cards Card Case Using the Application Cards193 194 Volume MuteSample Image Volume Mute options Hot key functions Sample Image Security options 195Lock Instant security 196 Power planSample Image Power Plan options 197 Sample Image Sleep options 198 Sample Image Hibernation options 199 Output Display switchSample Image Display mode options window Sample Image Display brightness 200Display brightness 201 Disabling or enabling wireless devicesSample Image Wireless communication options Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options 202 203 Zoom Display resolutionSample Image Screen resolution options 204 Power Cord/Cable Connectors Acronyms Bps 207 ESATA Terms Basic Input/Output System Bios See Bios Boot disk See system disk CPU See Central Processing Unit CPU 211 DVD-ROM Digital Versatile or Video Disc Read-Only Memory External device See device Software Internal device See device 215 Local area network See LAN MS-DOS prompt See system prompt Musical Instrument Digital Interface See Midi RAM Random Access Memory Volatile memory that can be 217 Random Access Memory See RAM Read-Only Memory See ROM Reboot See boot, restart Shortcut See keyboard shortcut Toshiba tablet pen TFT display See active-matrix display 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