Turning off the computer more quickly | Toshiba L650, L640 specification

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Turning off the computer

Turning off the computer more quickly

You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button.

To use this method, you first need to activate it using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your computer’s power button puts the computer into Sleep mode.

1Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options.

The Power Options window appears.

2Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be customized.

The Edit Plan Settings window appears.

(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen

3Click Change advanced power settings.

The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears.

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Toshiba L650, L640 manual Turning off the computer more quickly, Sample Image Edit Plan Settings screen

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 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 Vcci Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity StatementTaiwan 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 Regulatory statements European Union EU and EftaCanada Industry Canada IC Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions CopyrightLocation 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 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 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 Sample Illustration Turning on the power Turning on the powerSetting up your software Using the computer for the first time 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 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 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 Options for turning off the computerTurning off the computer Sleep mode Hibernation 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 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 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keysSpecial Windows 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 102 103 Saving your workSample Image Search programs and files field in Start menu 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 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 Caring for optical discs Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba’s energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Running the computer on battery power115 Charging batteries Power managementUsing additional batteries 116 Charging the main battery Charging the RTC battery117 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 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 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 Maintaining your battery Taking care of your battery128 Disposing of used batteries 129 130 Traveling tipsTraveling 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 Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a networkSetting up the connection Connecting a modem to a telephone line 136Available on certain models 137 Exploring audio featuresUsing a microphone Exploring audio features Using external speakers or headphones 138Sample Image Sound Recorder screen 139 Using the Web CameraUsing the Memory card reader Using the Web Camera Removing memory media Using the Memory card reader140 Inserting 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 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 Toshiba Application Installer Sample Image Toshiba Application Installer screenSample Image Toshiba Application Installer selection 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 Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool Utility Click the Diagnostic Tool tabSample 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 Toshiba Accessibility Sample Image Toshiba Accessibility windowCheck 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 169 Memory problemsPower and the batteries Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 171 Keyboard problemsDisplay problems Keyboard problems 172 Display problems Disk or storage drive problems Error-checking173 Optical disc drive problems Optical disc drive problems174 Some discs run correctly but others do not 175 176 Sound system problems Printer problems177 178 Modem problemsWireless networking problems Modem problems 179 DVD and BD operating problems DVD and BD operating problems180 Click Save changes Develop good computing habits Saving system configuration with restore points 182Develop good computing habits Click Create 183 184 General tips for installing hardware and software 185 Contacting Toshiba 186If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba’s Technical Support Web siteToshiba voice contact 188 Toshiba’s worldwide officesToshiba’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 192 Application CardsApplication Cards Using the Application Cards 193Card Case Hot key functions Volume MuteSample Image Volume Mute options 194 195 Lock Instant securitySample Image Security options Power plan Sample Image Power Plan options196 Sample Image Sleep options 197 Sample Image Hibernation options 198 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 202 Sample Image Disable or Enable TouchPad options Zoom Display resolution Sample Image Screen resolution options203 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