Turning off the computer | Toshiba L640, L650 guide

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Turning off the computer

Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.

It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it for a while.

If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.

Options for turning off the computer

Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages.

❖Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer.

You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer’s internal hardware (such as memory).

TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity lights are off.

If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.

❖Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off.

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Toshiba L640, L650 manual Turning off the computer, Options for turning off the computer

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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 Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity StatementTaiwan 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 Regulatory statements European Union EU and EftaCanada Industry Canada IC Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions CopyrightLocation 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 Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panelSample 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 Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devicesAdding memory optional Installing a memory module Adding memory optional Sample Image Shut down buttonSample 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 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computerTurning off the computer Hibernation mode Sleep mode Using the Shut down command Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen Click Change advanced power settingsTurning off the computer more quickly Sample Image Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen Power button actionLid 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 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function 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 103 Saving your workSample 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 Using the optical disc drive 108Sample Image Sound properties window Optical disc drive components Inserting an optical discSample Illustration Optical disc drive 110 Sample Illustration Drive tray fully extendedSample Illustration Positioning the disc in the drive Playing an audio CD Playing optical mediaRecording optical media 112 Removing a disc with the computer onRemoving 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 Battery Notice Running the computer on battery power115 Power management Using additional batteries116 Charging batteries Charging the main battery Charging the RTC 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 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan Sample Image Power Plan hot key card123 Using the Toshiba eco power plan Changing the main batteryRemoving 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 Maintaining your battery Taking care of your battery128 129 Disposing of used batteries 130 Traveling tipsTraveling 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 Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a networkSetting up the connection Connecting a modem to a telephone line 136Available on certain models Exploring audio features Using a microphoneExploring audio features 137 Using external speakers or headphones 138Sample 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 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141Sample Illustration Removing memory media Utilities Toshiba Assist TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then 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 Toshiba Application Installer Sample Image Toshiba Application Installer screenSample 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 Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Click the Diagnostic Tool tabSample 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 Toshiba Accessibility Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility windowCheck 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 Disk or storage drive problems Error-checking173 Optical disc drive problems Optical disc drive problems174 175 Some discs run correctly but others do not 176 Sound system problems Printer 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 Saving system configuration with restore points 182Develop 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 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s Technical Support Web siteToshiba voice contact 188 Toshiba’s worldwide officesToshiba’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 192 Application CardsApplication Cards Using the Application Cards 193Card Case Volume Mute Sample Image Volume Mute options194 Hot key functions 195 Lock Instant securitySample Image Security options Power plan Sample Image Power Plan options196 197 Sample Image Sleep options 198 Sample Image Hibernation options Output Display switch Sample Image Display mode options window199 200 Display brightnessSample Image Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Sample Image Wireless communication options201 Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options 202 Zoom Display resolution Sample Image Screen resolution options203 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