184 | Toshiba L640, L650 guide

184	If Something Goes Wrong
184	Develop good computing habits

Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system

The most valuable component of your computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive. Since problems with either hardware or software can make the data inaccessible or even destroy it, the next most valuable component of your computer system may be a recent backup of your data.

Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to optical disc drives, or hard drives. An external hard drive is recommended in case the internal storage drive fails. No additional software is required. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or ‘burn’) as well as read from optical discs. External optical disc writers are also widely available.

Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive:

NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on battery power. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing.

1Prepare your backup target by connecting it and/or inserting a blank optical disc in the drive.

2Click Start.

3Click Control Panel.

4Click Back up your computer under the System and Security heading. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your files.

For more help, click Start, Help and Support, and search for “back up files.”

General tips for installing hardware and software

Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy installation of new hardware (printers, pointing devices, external hard drives, optical disc drive writers, scanners, etc.) and software (applications like Microsoft® Office and Adobe® Photoshop®, or utility software such as special toolbars for your web browser).

❖Create a restore point (refer to “Saving system configuration with restore points” on page 182). Before installing anything, use the System Restore utility to set a restore point (see the section titled restore points). If anything goes wrong, you will

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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 Telephone Company Procedures If Problems AriseDisconnection 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 Conformity Statement Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning NoticeTaiwan 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 European Union EU and Efta Regulatory statementsCanada Industry Canada IC Copyright Optical Disc Drive Safety InstructionsLocation of the Required Label 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 Service options Your computer’s features and specificationsOther documentation 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 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 Turning on the power Setting up your softwareUsing 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 Removing a memory module If Start Windows Normally is highlighted, then press Enter 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 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 Using external display devices Using external display devicesDisabling or enabling the TouchPad 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 Using an external keyboard Using a mouseConnecting a printer Adjusting the quality of the external display Setting up a printer Sample Image Add Printer Wizard Options for turning off the computer Turning off the computerTurning off the computer Hibernation mode Sleep 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 Using and configuring Hibernation mode Configuring Hibernation mode optionsRestarting your computer 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 Customizing your computer’s settings Starting again from Sleep modeCleaning the computer Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Moving the computerSample Illustration Computer lock cable Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Character keysMaking 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 Using the overlay to type numeric data 100Overlay keys Sample Illustration Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay for cursor control 101Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu 102 Starting a program from Windows Explorer Saving your work 103Sample Image Search programs and files field in Start menu 104 Saving filesFile names Sample Image Save As dialog box Using a file extension 105Printing your work Sample Image Print dialog box Sample Image Backup and Restore screen 106Backing up your work Restoring your work Using the optical disc drive Viewing Blu-ray Disc movies 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 Toshiba’s online resources Caring for optical discs Running the computer on battery power Toshiba’s energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice115 Power management Using additional batteries116 Charging batteries Charging the RTC battery Charging the main battery117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power Monitoring main battery powerSample Illustration Power and battery light locations 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 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 Unlocking the battery release lock Sample Illustration Removing the battery Inserting a charged battery Changing the main batterySample Illustration Inserting the battery Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Taking care of your battery Maintaining your battery128 129 Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips 130Traveling tips Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop 132 Finding your way around the desktopIcons Exploring the desktop 133 Start button Setting up for communications Using Wireless LAN connectivity134 Taskbar Accessing a network Connecting your computer to a networkSetting up the connection 136 Connecting a modem to a telephone lineAvailable on certain models Exploring audio features Using a microphoneExploring audio features 137 138 Using external speakers or headphonesSample Image Sound Recorder screen Using the Web Camera Using the Memory card readerUsing the Web Camera 139 Using the Memory card reader 140Inserting 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 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 screen Toshiba Application InstallerSample Image Toshiba Application Installer selection screen Setting passwords Using an instant password Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor passwordClick the Supervisor Password icon Sample Image Supervisor Password tab Deleting a supervisor password Using a user 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 Toshiba Hardware Setup Sample Image Toshiba HWSetup screen General tab options Toshiba Hardware Setup Toshiba Zooming Utility Sample Image Toshiba Zooming Utility Properties screen Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility window Toshiba AccessibilityCheck the Use Fn-StickyKey box 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 Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer163 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 Power and the batteriesMemory problems 169 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems Display problemsKeyboard problems 171 Display problems 172 Error-checking Disk or storage drive problems173 Optical disc drive problems Optical disc drive problems174 175 Some discs run correctly but others do not 176 Printer problems Sound system problems177 Modem problems Wireless networking problemsModem problems 178 179 DVD and BD operating problems DVD and BD operating problems180 Develop good computing habits Click Save changes 182 Saving system configuration with restore pointsDevelop good computing habits 183 Click Create General tips for installing hardware and software 184 185 186 If you need further assistanceBefore 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 189 United States Rest of Europe Appendix a Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards 191Hot Key Cards Sample Image Hot Key Card display Application Cards 192Application Cards 193 Using the Application CardsCard Case Volume Mute Sample Image Volume Mute options194 Hot key functions Lock Instant security 195Sample Image Security options Sample Image Power Plan options Power plan196 197 Sample Image Sleep options 198 Sample Image Hibernation options 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 Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options 202 Sample Image Screen resolution options Zoom Display resolution203 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