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Mouse Utility

Mouse Utility

The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings.

To access the Mouse utility:

1Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Mouse, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist.

The Mouse Properties screen appears.

The settings you can change are divided into these categories:

❖Buttons

❖Pointers

❖Pointer Options

❖Hardware

You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device.

2Adjust the settings as desired, then click OK.

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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 Fax Branding Telephone Company ProceduresIf Problems Arise Disconnection 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 Taiwan Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeConformity Statement 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 Canada Industry Canada IC Regulatory statementsEuropean Union EU and Efta Location of the Required Label Optical Disc Drive Safety InstructionsCopyright 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 Sample Illustration System icons Service optionsYour computer’s features and specifications Other documentation Selecting a place to work Setting up a work environment Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions 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 Sample Illustration Turning on the power Turning on the powerSetting up your software Using the computer for the first time 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 If Start Windows Normally is highlighted, then press Enter Removing a memory module 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 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 Sample Illustration Video ports on the side of the computer Using external display devicesUsing external display devices Disabling or enabling the TouchPad Selecting video cables Connecting an external monitor or projector Sample Image Display options window Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Adjusting the quality of the external display Using an external keyboardUsing a mouse Connecting a printer Sample Image Add Printer Wizard Setting up a printer Turning off the computer Turning off the computerOptions for turning off the computer Sleep mode Hibernation 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 Sample Image Shut down menu Using and configuring Hibernation modeConfiguring Hibernation mode options Restarting your computer 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 Caring for your computer Customizing your computer’s settingsStarting again from Sleep mode Cleaning the computer Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Using a computer lockMoving the computer Sample Illustration Computer lock cable Computing tips Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Sample Illustration Prtsc key on the L650 Series keyboard Using the keyboardCharacter keys Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Special Windows keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keysFunction keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data100 Overlay keys Starting a program from the Start menu Using the overlay for cursor control101 Starting a program Starting a program from Windows Explorer 102 Sample Image Search programs and files field in Start menu 103Saving your work Sample Image Save As dialog box 104Saving files File names Sample Image Print dialog box Using a file extension105 Printing your work Restoring your work Sample Image Backup and Restore screen106 Backing up your work Viewing Blu-ray Disc movies Using the optical disc drive 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 Caring for optical discs Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery NoticeRunning the computer on battery power Charging batteries Power managementUsing additional batteries 116 117 Charging the main batteryCharging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring main battery power 119 Determining remaining battery powerMonitoring main battery power Sample Illustration Power and battery light locations Setting battery notifications What to do when the main battery runs low 121 Conserving battery power Sample Image Windows Power Options window Power Plans 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 Removing the battery Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock Inserting a charged batteryChanging the main battery Sample Illustration Inserting the battery Safety precautions Taking care of your battery 128 Maintaining your batteryTaking care of your battery Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130Traveling tips Exploring the desktop Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop 132Finding your way around the desktop Icons Start button 133 Taskbar Setting up for communicationsUsing Wireless LAN connectivity 134 Setting up the connection Connecting your computer to a networkAccessing a network Available on certain models Connecting a modem to a telephone line136 137 Exploring audio featuresUsing a microphone Exploring audio features Sample Image Sound Recorder screen Using external speakers or headphones138 139 Using the Web CameraUsing the Memory card reader Using the Web Camera Removing memory media Using the Memory card reader140 Inserting 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 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 selection screen Toshiba Application InstallerSample Image Toshiba Application Installer screen Using an instant password Setting passwords Sample Image Supervisor Password tab Using a supervisor passwordSetting a supervisor password Click the Supervisor Password icon Click Not Registered Deleting a supervisor passwordUsing a user password Setting a user password 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 Sample Image Toshiba HWSetup screen General tab options Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Toshiba Zooming Utility Check the Use Fn-StickyKey box Toshiba AccessibilitySample Image Toshiba Accessibility window 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 163 Problems when you turn on the computerProblems when you turn on the computer 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 169 Memory problemsPower and the batteries Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problemsDisplay problems Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 173 Disk or storage drive problemsError-checking 174 Optical disc drive problemsOptical disc drive problems Some discs run correctly but others do not 175 176 177 Sound system problemsPrinter problems 178 Modem problemsWireless networking problems Modem problems 179 180 DVD and BD operating problemsDVD and BD operating problems Click Save changes Develop good computing habits Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points182 Click Create 183 184 General tips for installing hardware and software 185 Contacting Toshiba 186If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Toshiba voice contact Other Toshiba Internet Web sitesToshiba’s Technical Support Web site Toshiba’s worldwide offices 188Toshiba’s worldwide offices United States Rest of Europe 189 Hot Key Cards Appendix a Sample Image Hot Key Card display Using the Hot Key Cards191 Hot Key Cards Application Cards 192Application Cards Card Case Using the Application Cards193 Hot key functions Volume MuteSample Image Volume Mute options 194 Sample Image Security options 195Lock Instant security 196 Power planSample Image Power Plan options Sample Image Sleep options 197 Sample Image Hibernation options 198 199 Output Display switchSample Image Display mode options window Sample Image Display brightness 200Display brightness 201 Disabling or enabling wireless devicesSample Image Wireless communication options 202 Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options 203 Zoom Display resolutionSample Image Screen resolution options 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