Toshiba L515-S4960 - Satellite - Pentium 2.1 GHz driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 31
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Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 58 Checking total memory 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state
(recommended recovery method 63 Recovering to a custom size partition...
User Manual - Page 51
... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
NOTE
The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices.
The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Product registration...
User Manual - Page 83
Getting Started
Turning off the computer
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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...
User Manual - Page 154
... ❖ Setting up a Face Recognition account
❖ Registering a user image
❖ Updating a user image
❖ Changing a user image
❖ Deleting a user image
❖ Configuring Settings
❖ ... to your computer using your Windows® password.
Toshiba does not guarantee that the face recognition utility technology will be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not ...
User Manual - Page 163
... best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, documentation or other information is available for your computer. The TOSHIBA Service Station will alert you when updates are available, and you can then choose to install the updates if you wish.
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as power consumption, the cooling...
User Manual - Page 170
... RESUME FAILURE/Windows Error Recovery - Windows did not shut down successfully message.
To continue, select Start Windows normally. This can happen if the computer was put into Sleep mode and the battery has discharged. If you performed a shutdown before this message was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down.
Data stored in the computer's memory has...
User Manual - Page 173
... and before Windows® starts
loading. The Windows® Advanced Boot Options menu displays these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640x480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode...
User Manual - Page 175
..., the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to the device.
To check a device's properties:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then under System, click Device Manager.
2 To view the device(s) installed, double-click the device type.
3 To view the properties, double-click the device.
The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box...
User Manual - Page 177
... battery discharge completely, then try charging it again.
Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on page 120). Have you added a device, such as a memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the internal storage drive more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin...
User Manual - Page 178
... not remapping the keyboard. Refer to the software documentation and check that the program does not assign different meanings to any of the keys.
You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages.
You may need to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the documentation that came...
User Manual - Page 183
... or three sheets of paper left in the tray.
Make sure the printer cable is firmly attached to the computer and the printer.
Run the printer's self-test to check for any problem with the printer itself.
Make sure you installed the proper printer drivers as shown in "Setting up a printer" on page 82 or in the instructions that came with the...
User Manual - Page 186
... by Windows®.
1 Click Start to open the Start menu.
2 Type Cmd in the Search programs and files field.
3 Enter IPCONFIG /ALL and press Enter.
The IP address for each active network adapter will be displayed.
❖ Connect your computer directly to your router or broadband modem, by plugging a standard CAT5 Ethernet patch cable (sold separately) into your computer's RJ45 Ethernet port. If...
User Manual - Page 188
... your entire computer to an optical disc, or external hard disk.
❖ Copy files to a rewritable external storage device.
❖ Connect your computer to the office network and copy files to your network partition.
Some people use a combination of these methods, backing up all files to tape weekly and copying critical files to diskette on a daily basis.
If you have installed your...
User Manual - Page 189
... can easily select a previously established Control Point to 'turn back the clock,' restoring the Windows® operating system to the state it was in just prior to the installation. This is much easier and more effective than uninstalling the hardware or software, which often leaves behind unwanted files and settings. It is also easy to...
User Manual - Page 190
... of your data.
Fortunately, the Windows® operating system offers a convenient way to back up your computer or just your important files to optical 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 drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can write to (or 'burn...
User Manual - Page 191
... your computer under the System and Security heading.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to backup 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, DVD...
User Manual - Page 192
... connected to the computer's eSATA/USB combo port while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode. If this occurs, disconnect the eSATA device and then reconnect the device while the computer is turned on.
NOTE
Before connecting the eSATA device to your computer and external power source, read the documentation that came with the device and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
If you need...
User Manual - Page 193
....toshiba.com.
Toshiba voice contact
Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖ Your computer's serial number ❖ The computer and any optional devices related to the problem ❖ Backup copies of your Windows® operating system and all
other preloaded software on your choice of media ❖ Name and version of the program involved in the problem
along with its installation...
User Manual - Page 218
.... See also DVDROM.
DVD-ROM (digital versatile [or video] disc read-only memory) - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for reading data. Each DVD-ROM can hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM.
E
emulation - A technique in which a device or program imitates another
device or program.
enable - To turn on a computer option. See also disable...
User Manual - Page 228
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icon 130 desktop 130 moving to desktop 130 recycle bin 130 safety 40
installation memory module 52
installing
main battery 122, 124
memory modules 52 mouse 81 Internet bookmarked site not found 174 connecting to 136 features 136 slow connection 174 surfing 136 uploading and downloading files
137 URL address not found 174 using 135 Internet Service Providers ISPs 135...