Toshiba L350 Manual

							
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Sleep mode .....................................................185
Hibernation mode ...........................................186
Output (Display switch) ..................................187
Display brightness ..........................................188
Disabling or enabling wireless devices............189
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ ............190
Zoom (Display resolution) ..............................191
Keyboard hot key functions ............................192
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors.......................... 193
Glossary...................... ................................................... ........... 194
Index....................... ................................................... ................ 208 
						

							
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Introduction
Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia 
computing. With your Toshiba notebook computer, your work and 
entertainment can accompany you wherever you go.
Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR
® compliant. If the 
model you purchased is comp
liant, it is labeled with the ENERGY 

STAR
® logo on the computer and the following information 
applies.
Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s 
(EPA) ENERGY STAR
® Program and has desi gned this computer 
to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy 
efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management 
options preset to a configuration th at will provide the most stable 
operating environment and optimum system performance for both 
AC power and battery modes.
To conserve energy, your computer  is set to enter the low-power 
Sleep mode which shuts down the  system and display within 15 
minutes of inactivity in AC power mode. We recommend that you 
leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your 
computer will operate at its ma ximum energy efficiency. You can 
wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. 
See the “Mobile Computing” secti on of the Toshiba User’s Guide 
for more information on using power management settings to 
conserve computer energy. 
						

							
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According to the EPA, a computer meeting the new ENERGY 
STAR® specifications will use between 20% and 50% less energy 
depending on how it is used. If all U.S. household and businesses 
replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR
® qualified 
models, we would save more than $1.8 billion in energy costs over 
the next five years and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent 
to more than 2.7 million cars.
If every computer purchased by businesses next year met the new 
ENERGY STAR
® requirements, businesses would save more than 
$210 million over the lifetime of those models. That is equivalent to 
lighting 120 millio n square feet of U.S.  commercial building space 
each year.
During 2006 Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR
®, saved 
about $14 billion dollars on their utility bills and avoided 
greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 25 million 
vehicles. 
Vi s i t   http://www.energystar.gov  or 
http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement  for more 
information regarding the ENERGY STAR
® Program.
This notebook is compatible with European Union Directive 
2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances 
in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of 
lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. 
Toshiba requires its notebook component suppliers to meet RoHS 
requirements and verifies its suppliers’ commitment to meeting 
RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections 
during the product design approval process.
Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer 
may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, 
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE  THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT 
FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. 
Product activation procedures and  Microsoft’s privacy policy will be 
detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain 
reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the 
computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges 
may apply).
Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may 
not include user manuals or all program functionality.
NOTE
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This guide
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The product specifications and configuration information are designed 
for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features 
and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information 
about the features and specifications on your particular model, please 
visit Toshiba’s Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com.
While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure 
the accuracy of the information prov ided herein, product specifications, 
configurations, prices, system/com ponent/options availability are all 
subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product 
information about your computer, or to stay current with the various 
computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at 
pcsupport.toshiba.com . 
This guide
This guide introduces the co mputer’s features. You can:
❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end.
❖ Skim through and stop wh en a topic interests you.
❖ Use the table of contents an d the index to find specific 
information.
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Safety icons
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Safety icons
This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to 
avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, 
damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions 
have been classified according to  the seriousness of the risk, and 
icons highlight these instructions as follows:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may 
result in property damage.
Provides important information.
Other icons used 
Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:
TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer.
HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the 
text.
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Other documentation
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Other documentation
Your computer comes with the following documentation:
❖An electronic version of the user’s guide (this document)
❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come 
with your system.
For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at 
accessories.toshiba.com .
Service options
Toshiba offers a full line of optional service programs to 
complement its limited warranty. Toshiba’s standard limited 
warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and 
conditions are available at  warranty.toshiba.com.
To stay current on the most recen t software and hardware options 
for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to 
regularly check the Toshiba Web site at  pcsupport.toshiba.com.
If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see  “If Something 
Goes Wrong” on page 146 . 
						

							
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively, 
summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do 
the first time you use your notebook computer.
The “Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort,” that is shipped 
with your computer, contains impo rtant safety information. Please 
read the safety instructions car efully and make sure you fully 
understand the instructions before you attempt to use your 
computer in order to avoid potent ial hazards that could cause bodily 
injury, property damage, or damage the computer.
Selecting a place to work 
Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a variety of 
circumstances and locations.
Setting up a work environment
Place the computer on a hard flat  surface that is large enough for the 
computer and any other items you are using, such as a printer. 
Leave enough space around the com puter and other equipment to 
provide adequate ventilation. Othe rwise, they may overheat. Read 
the “Provide adequate ventilati on” section in the “Instruction 
Manual for Safety and Comfort” that is shipped with your 
computer. 
						

							
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Selecting a place to work
To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your 
work area from:
❖Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.
❖ Equipment that generates a strong  electromagnetic field, such 
as stereo speakers (other than  speakers that are connected to 
the computer) or speakerphones.
❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of 
temperature change such as ai r conditioner vents or heaters.
❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
Keeping yourself comfortable
The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included 
with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up 
your work environment and tips for working comfortably 
throughout the day.
Precautions
Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of 
use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. You should observe 
certain precautions to further reduce  the risk of personal injury or 
damage to the computer. 
❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface 
of the computer. 
Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and 
never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. 
Exposure to liquid or moisture can  cause electric shock or fire, 
resulting in damage or serious injury. If any of these eventualities 
should accidentally occur, immediately:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and  computer.
3. Remove the battery pack.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or 
permanent damage to the computer.
Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to 
an authorized service center. 
						

							
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Selecting a place to work
 ❖Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface 
of the computer.
 ❖ Computer base and palm rest can become hot! Avoid prolonged 
contact to prevent heat injury to skin.
Read the “Avoid Extended cont act between computer base/palm 
rest and skin” section in the “Instruction Manual for Safety and 
Comfort” that is shipped with your computer.
Never place a heavy object on the computer and be careful not to 
drop a heavy object onto the computer. It could damage the 
computer or cause system failure.
❖ Never turn off the computer if a dr ive light indicates a drive is active.
Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to 
a disk/disc or flash media may  damage the disk/disc or flash 
media, the drive, or both.
❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that generate 
strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers.
Information on some disks is  stored magnetically. Placing a 
magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.
Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp 
it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you 
could damage the disc and possibly lose data.
❖ Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially impor tant for files you receive via 
email or download from the In ternet. Occasionally, even new 
programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer 
virus. You need a special prog ram to check for viruses. Ask 
your dealer to help you. 
						

							
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Setting up your computer
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by 
drawing outside air into the computer.
Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate 
ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned 
on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your 
computer is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following:
 ❖Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.
 ❖ Never place your computer or AC  adaptor near a heat source, 
such as an electric blanket or heater.
 ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the 
base of the computer.
 ❖ Always operate your computer on  a hard flat surface. Using your 
computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents 
located at the base of the computer.
Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system 
failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting 
in serious injury.
Read the “Provide adequate ventilation” section in the “Instruction 
Manual for Safety and Comfort” that is shipped with your 
computer.
The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer.
Setting up your computer
TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and 
including  “Setting up your software” on page 41  before adding 
external or internal components to your computer. These 
components include, but are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, 
printer, memory, and ExpressCards®.
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