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If Something Goes Wrong

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:

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

1

From the Start screen, type 

Control

. Click or touch 

Control Panel

 from the list that appears.

2

Click or touch 

Save backup copies of your files with 

File History

 under the 

System and Security

 heading. 

Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your files.

For additional Help, while in the Windows

®

 Desktop screen, 

press the 

F1

 key to launch the Windows

®

 Help and Support 

screen. Search for “back up files”.

NOTE

Summary of Contents for Qosmio X70-A series

Page 1: ... s Web site at support toshiba com At this Web site you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers BIOS updates and other downloads For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 135 in this guide X70 A Series User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...As with any new technology you must read and follow all set up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and or manuals enclosed or provided electronically If you fail to do so this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL B...

Page 3: ... SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any oth...

Page 4: ...locate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals...

Page 5: ...slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use a Bluetooth device always change the frequency move your device to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your device Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm...

Page 6: ...ive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or ser...

Page 7: ... performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or support toshiba com in the United States for more information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is r...

Page 8: ...ss LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless ...

Page 9: ...der if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Canada Industry Canada IC This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB 003 du Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada The installer of this r...

Page 10: ...etres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz frequency range Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interf...

Page 11: ...ect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union EU member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed out wheeled bin with a black bar s...

Page 12: ... required Registration to IBPT BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m For registration and license please contact IBPT BIPT Voor privé gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of...

Page 13: ... www art telecom fr pour la procédure à suivre Italia License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem ...

Page 14: ...tically restart operation on a channel free of radar You may consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device s are properly configured for European Community operation Taiwan The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to radio communications operated in accordance with telecommunication laws and regulations Low p...

Page 15: ...o avoid the band of mobile object identification systems The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4 GHz 2 FH This equipment uses FH SS modulation The frequency bandwidth of this equipment may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified...

Page 16: ...cal Conditions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without ...

Page 17: ... AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC TOSHIBA PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR...

Page 18: ...l Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Microsoft Outlook Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association Secure Digital SD and microSD are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD 3C LLC in ...

Page 19: ...icient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances in accordance with recycling regulations in each state country and territory Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to recycle products at the end of the life cycle To learn more about Toshiba s sustainability commitment visit us toshiba com green Reuse Donation Recycling Functional computers can be donated to a local c...

Page 20: ...s 30 Chapter 2 Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work 31 Setting up a work environment 31 Keeping yourself comfortable 32 Computer user comfort recommendations 32 Good Working Posture 32 Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor 33 Typing style 34 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 35 Transporting the notebook 35 Seeking additional help 36 ...

Page 21: ... memory module 48 Removing a memory module 55 Checking total memory 56 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 57 Creating recovery media 58 Restoring from recovery media 60 Refresh your PC with user s data 62 Reset your PC 64 Installing drivers and applications 67 Using the touch pad 68 Adjusting touch pad settings 71 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 71 Connecting an external device 71 Using ext...

Page 22: ...ng up your work 83 Using the optical disc drive 84 Viewing Blu ray Disc movies 85 Optical disc drive components 86 Media control buttons 87 Inserting an optical disc 87 Playing optical media 88 Recording optical media 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Removing a disc with the computer off 89 Toshiba s online resources 90 Chapter 4 Mobile Computing 91 Toshiba s energy saver design 91 Runni...

Page 23: ...pter 5 Exploring Your Computer s Features 107 Exploring the Start screen 107 Charms 108 Tiles 109 Exploring the desktop 109 Finding your way around the desktop 109 Windows Store 111 Setting up for communications 112 Connecting your computer to a network 113 Exploring audio features 113 Recording sounds 113 Using external speakers or headphones 114 Using the Web Camera 115 Using the Memory card rea...

Page 24: ...rking 138 Using Startup options to fix problems 139 Internet problems 141 The Windows operating system can help you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 142 Checking device properties 142 Memory problems 143 Power and the batteries 145 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error checking 148 Optical disc drive problems 150 Sound system problems 153 Print...

Page 25: ...tion Keys 166 Functions 166 Help file 167 Display brightness 167 Output Display switch 168 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 169 Media buttons 169 Volume Mute 169 Disabling or enabling wireless devices 170 Keyboard Function keys 170 Zoom Display resolution 170 Appendix B Power Cord Cable Connectors 171 Glossary 172 Index 187 ...

Page 26: ...nfiguration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes To conserve energy your computer ships with default power settings that will turn off the display or enter low power Sleep mode after a specific amount of inactivity We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will...

Page 27: ...ent 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...

Page 28: ... accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component 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 support toshiba com This guide This guide introduces the computer...

Page 29: ...n 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 highl...

Page 30: ... Documentation Your computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the User s Guide this document A Quick Start document It may also include other documentation For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com Service options Toshiba offers a full line of service programs to complement its standard limited warranty Toshiba s standard limited w...

Page 31: ...to avoid potential 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 ar...

Page 32: ...t If your feet cannot reach the floor use a foot rest Avoid pressure points behind the knee or under the thigh The space under your desk should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are not restricted and you can get close enough to your notebook and other items that you use frequently Adjust the chair back rest it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support Ad...

Page 33: ... away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using blinds Glare on the notebook display may cause eye strain eye fatigue or headaches Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain Keep your head level facing forwar...

Page 34: ... should be centered in front of your body The top of the monitor should be at or slightly below eye level A monitor that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and neck postures and may lead to discomfort in the neck muscles If you use bifocals you may need to lower the monitor Alternatively you might consider customized prescription computer glasses Typing style Learn to touch type so that...

Page 35: ...ng tips When using the notebook at airports on airplanes or trains or at meetings make sure that you take the time to consider the points just mentioned When working on the road it may be difficult to set up the notebook in an optimal position In these situations it is important that you take frequent breaks and change your posture frequently to relieve the excess loads on your body Be creative wh...

Page 36: ... etools computerworkstations Check list Is your chair comfortable does it support your back and arms well Are your feet flat on the ground Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device Are your hands and wrists aligned ...

Page 37: ...ately 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 Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the compu...

Page 38: ...k 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 y...

Page 39: ...rside 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 underside 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 The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer Setti...

Page 40: ...ry Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket to ensure a secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Always use t...

Page 41: ...nnecting the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN on the side of the computer Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer Power cord cable AC adaptor AC adapto...

Page 42: ...ttery is not charging or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either the main battery is malfunctioning or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply Charging the main battery Before using...

Page 43: ...y appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the...

Page 44: ...cial offers applicable to your Product Product registration can be completed by one of three methods 1 From the Toshiba Web site at register toshiba com Type in the requested information and complete the registration process 2 From the Start screen Type Registration while in the Start screen locate and complete the registration process 3 From the Desktop Move your pointer to the upper right corner...

Page 45: ...el 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 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power icon Sample Image Shut down To perform a Hybrid shut down instead of performing a Shut down click or touch the Shut down option but do NOT hold the Shift key 4 Hig...

Page 46: ...Restart 4 Highlight Restart and then click or touch the Restart option The computer closes all open applications and restarts the operating system To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge 2 When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Settings charm If you power down using ...

Page 47: ...mputer you can continue working from where you left off Adding optional external devices Before adding external devices Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 44 After starting your computer for the first time you may want to Add more memory see Adding memory optional on page 48 Connect external devices see Connecting an external device on page 71 Connect ...

Page 48: ...nds setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 44 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the computer You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure Sample Illustration Memory module cover If the computer has been running recently the memory module s may be hot The surrounding area may also be hot ...

Page 49: ...this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A If the computer is on begin at step 1 otherwise skip to step 5 1 From the Start or Desktop screen move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge 2 When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Settings charm Pressing ...

Page 50: ...ry module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Sleep configuration will not be saved 6 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer and then place the computer upside down on the cloth 7 Remove the main battery For info...

Page 51: ...ule from its antistatic packaging without touching its connector 12 Locate an empty memory module slot on the underside of the computer If no memory slot is available you must remove a module by performing steps 2 3 of Removing a memory module on page 55 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom mo...

Page 52: ...to the horizontal surface of the computer Sample Illustration Inserting the memory module into the socket 15 Once the module s connector is fully inserted into the socket press downward on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the socket These latches should snap into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the module If the latches and...

Page 53: ...t For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Slot B is the top slot If only one memory module is to be installed it must be installed in Slot A 16 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw s 17 Re insert the battery For more information on inserting the battery see Inserting a charged battery on page 103 18 Turn the computer right side up Make sure to remove the soft cloth f...

Page 54: ...perate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside 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 19 Reconnect the cables 20 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory...

Page 55: ...on and data in memory will be lost In either of the above cases the Sleep configuration will not be saved 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module The memory module pops up slightly If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you must remove the top module first before removing installing the bottom module 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30 degree angle and slide...

Page 56: ...er cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside 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 underside 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...

Page 57: ...rive if necessary The following internal storage drive recovery options are available A recovery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage drive and the image can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below However it is strongly recommended that you create recovery media If the recovery files on your int...

Page 58: ... files you have created to external media using Windows or another backup program For more information see Backing up your work on page 83 Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted you can restore your system from your recovery media Also if your original internal storage dr...

Page 59: ...uch your selection If you are in the Desktop move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Search charm and in the Search field type Recovery Media Creator In the list that appears click or touch your selection The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays Sample Image TOSHIBA Recovery Media Crea...

Page 60: ...ck or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box 6 Follow the on screen prompts to complete the copy process If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially for example 1 of 3 2 of 3 etc so that you will know in which order to insert the discs during recovery For information on using the Recovery media you have c...

Page 61: ...page 83 To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media 1 Make sure your computer is turned off 2 Do one of the following If your recovery files are on DVDs insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive connect the USB flash drive to your computer 3 Turn on your computer while pressing the F12 key on your keyboard The Boot men...

Page 62: ...nformation see Backing up your work on page 83 During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor You can recover the factory default software refresh your PC while the computer will attempt to back up your data using the utilities stored on your computer s internal storage drive TECHNICAL NOTE Your data will be copied into the backup folder ...

Page 63: ...touch Update and recovery 5 Click or touch Recovery 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your files and click or touch Get Started The Refresh your PC screen appears Sample Image Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 83 ...

Page 64: ...e your system will reboot your Windows operating system Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your work on page 83 During the recovery process your computer be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor 1 From the Start or Desktop screen ...

Page 65: ...C Settings The PC settings window appears Sample Image PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery 5 Click or touch Recovery 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows and click or touch Get Started The Reset your PC screen appears Sample Image Reset your PC screen ...

Page 66: ...o you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 Select one of the following options Just remove my files Fully clean the drive The Ready to reset your PC screen appears Sample Image Ready to reset your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button The Resetting your PC window appears When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows operating system ...

Page 67: ...OSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection If you are in the Desktop move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Search charm and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears click or touch your selection Sample Image Installing drivers and applicat...

Page 68: ...the screen Open or activate an item on the screen Scroll through a document or information Zoom in for a close up view Zoom out to see more information at once Sample Illustration The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation The pointer is the icon usually an arrow that moves on the screen when you slide your finger ac...

Page 69: ... OR Press and release the primary left hand control button Sample Illustration Tap once to select Open or activate an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to open activate 2 Do one of the following Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR Press and release the primary control button twice in rapid succession Sample Illustration Tap twice to open Right click an item 1 Move the pointer...

Page 70: ...ide two fingers along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll Repeat to scroll a longer distance Sample Illustration Horizontal scrolling active area Zoom in out To zoom in Place two fingers close together on the touch pad and then slide them apart To zoom out Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together Sample Illustration Zooming in ...

Page 71: ...spond to touch or button presses while you type See Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 71 Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure Touch pad setting options vary by computer model The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel For more information pleas...

Page 72: ...or RGB port please refer to your Quick Start document An HDMI compatible television or external display device via the HDMI Out port An external monitor or projector via the RGB monitor port Sample Illustration Video ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI Out port you must purchase an HDMI cable Connecting an HDMI compatible television or display dev...

Page 73: ... cable to a live electrical outlet 4 Turn on the external device Your computer will automatically detect the external display device You can change the display settings by pressing the P keys or by configuring the display properties settings Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device you can choose to use the internal display only ...

Page 74: ... options window The P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection Press ENTER to activate a selection You may also use the F4 key and then press ENTER to activate a selection Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television or other video display device you may need to adjust the video settings See the video device documenta...

Page 75: ...t for details You may also wish to customize your power usage settings For more information see Power Plans on page 99 There are additional custom settings you can choose See Utilities on page 118 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer For information about taking care of your computer s battery see Taking care of your battery on page 104 Please handl...

Page 76: ...our computer to a heavy object such as your desk The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable For more information on purchasing a cable lock visit accessories toshiba com Sample Illustration Computer lock cable To secure the computer 1 Wrap the cable through or around a heavy object Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object 2 Pas...

Page 77: ...l storage drive If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect or your battery runs out of charge while you are working you will lose all work since you last saved See Saving your work on page 83 for further information HINT Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset...

Page 78: ...y to check and optimize disk space and improve performance Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media email or download from the Internet Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Turning off the computer while it is r...

Page 79: ...usly pressing the PRTSC key Sample Illustration PRTSC key on the 10 key keyboard Function keys The function keys not to be confused with the Fn key are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard Sample Illustration Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Used in combination with the Fn key function keys marked with icons execute spec...

Page 80: ...n as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard Available on certain models Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing You can modify the time out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on or always off ...

Page 81: ...n occurs Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger move the item until you reach the target position For example drag items on any app screen to reposition them Swipe or slide To swipe or slide quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing For example swipe your finger to the left from the right edge of the screen to display the Windo...

Page 82: ...e appropriate tile and click or touch to open To Start an app from the Desktop move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms slide out from the right click or touch the Start charm Starting an app from the Start screen To Start an app on the Start screen move your pointer over the appropriate tile and click or touch to open or swi...

Page 83: ... internal storage drive external media flash media or optical disc This is one of the most important rules of computing Many applications offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals Check your program s documentation to see if it has an automatic save feature Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer You can back up your files to...

Page 84: ...amera angles and interactive menus TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical disc drive is set to play Region 1 North America DVD ROMS A DVD disc or Blu ray Disc of a region other than the above mentioned cannot be played unless you manually change it in the Properties setting of the optical disc drive The drive will allow you to change regions four times On the fourth change the region will be locked in That i...

Page 85: ...ccessed from the disc To view this content your computer must be connected to the Internet While viewing online content your system may not view it in High Definition on an external monitor even though your display setting is set to simultaneous This is due to the lower resolution used in the simultaneous setting For more information on your computer s display settings see Directing the display ou...

Page 86: ...es when the drive is in use Eject button Press to release the disc tray Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing Doing so could damage the disc or the drive When the disc tray is open be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction Manual eject hole Use if you need to release the di...

Page 87: ...next track The Volume decrease button decreases the volume The Volume increase button increases the volume The Mute button enables disables volume mute Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on 2 Make sure the drive s in use indicator light is off 3 Press the drive s eject button 4 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free o...

Page 88: ...e optical disc manually To do this follow these steps 1 Press the E keys 2 Double click the optical disc drive icon The drive will run the optical disc If your disc does not run using this method try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc For example if it is a music CD open Windows Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD For other types of media use the ...

Page 89: ...ies Copy protection technology may also prevent or limit recording or viewing of certain optical media For details on how to use the software please refer to the respective Online Help menus Removing a disc with the computer on To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on 1 Press the eject button on the drive Do not press the eject button while the drive in use indicator light is glowing ...

Page 90: ... is fully open remove the disc and place it in its protective cover 3 Gently press the tray in to close it Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 163 ...

Page 91: ...a number of other features that enhance its energy efficiency Many of these energy saving features have been preset by Toshiba We recommend you leave these features active allowing your computer to operate at its maximum energy efficiency so that you can use it for longer periods while traveling Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provides ...

Page 92: ...will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity operate the computer on battery power at least once a month The Lithium Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time However for better accuracy of the battery meter it is helpful to fully discharge the battery periodically Plea...

Page 93: ... in system performance or stability issues Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration For assistance with setup changes contact Toshiba s Customer Support Center Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer Always use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba You can order a...

Page 94: ...ely discharged Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes HINT Once the battery is fully charged we recommend that you periodically operate your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery For more information see Backing up your work on page 8...

Page 95: ...e clock The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored Monitoring battery power The computer s main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery s current charge Glows amber while the main battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Battery life and...

Page 96: ...aining battery power The computer needs this time to check the battery s remaining capacity and perform its calculations Move the pointer over the power icon in the notification area see Finding your way around the desktop on page 109 for more information on the notification area A pop up message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage With repeated discharges and recharges the batter...

Page 97: ...ot manage to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off Hibernation mode keeps track of where you were so that when you turn on the power again you can continue where you left off Setting battery notifications You can set two notifications Each notification can be set to alert you when a specif...

Page 98: ...How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors such as How the computer is configured How much you use the internal storage drive optical disc drive or other optional devices Where you are working since operating time decreases at low temperatures There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your...

Page 99: ...t individual power saving options to suit your own needs The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan and discuss each power saving option Power Plans You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options To do this 1 While on the desktop click or touch the Battery icon in the notification area 2 Click or touch More power options The Windows Power Opt...

Page 100: ...t need to be edited The eco plan is the best used for maximum battery time The Balanced plan is a compromise between battery time and performance Using the eco power plan This computer is equipped with the eco power plan Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system performance For example when this power plan is enabled the br...

Page 101: ...shock vibration or pressure The battery pack s internal protective device could fail causing it to overheat or ignite resulting in caustic liquid leakage or explosion or fire possibly resulting in death or serious injury TECHNICAL NOTE To avoid losing any data save your files and then either completely shut down your computer or put it into Hibernation mode before changing the battery Removing the...

Page 102: ... of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it and discard it immediately Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations Put insulating tape such as cellophane tape on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit fire or electric sh...

Page 103: ...t install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide into the slot easily move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again Do not force the battery into position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery 3 Slide the battery release lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Locking the battery release lock 4 Turn the computer right side up 5 Reconnect any cable...

Page 104: ...xplode Do not turn on the computer s power again until an authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or computer failure including but not limited to the loss of data Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter To fully discharge your ...

Page 105: ... serious injury Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User s Manual Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities Use of non conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge an...

Page 106: ...fers a choice of carrying cases for the computer They all provide plenty of extra space for manuals power cords and compact discs Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com TECHNICAL NOTE When traveling by air you may be required to pass your computer through airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm...

Page 107: ...t corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge a list of Windows charms will slide out from the right These Windows charms perform various commands including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings You can go to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm see Charms on page 108 You can also use the Windows key on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to g...

Page 108: ...ping in from the right edge your screen you will find a list of charms Search Share Start Devices and Settings Search This charm allows you to search for most anything you need to locate on your computer It can help you find apps documents photos and your favorite music Share This charm allows you to share music and photos with your favorite social Web sites Start This charm allows you to view all...

Page 109: ...d documents set up system components and perform most other computing tasks HINT The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system The differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in the functionality of your system Finding your way around the desktop Your computer s desktop includes several standard features icons task...

Page 110: ...ently delete the file s or cancel the deletion If you delete a file of any size from an external media or flash media it does not go into the Recycle Bin The file is permanently deleted Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered from the Recycle Bin For more information on the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help If you place the pointer over an icon a popup description of the file contents appe...

Page 111: ...ivery of personalized content such as an instant message from a friend Tile notifications Used by applications that are not currently running with an at a glance characteristic giving you a quick preview of the subject line of your latest email or the current weather conditions Badge notifications A specialized type of tile notification shown on the Start screen tile using glyphs to indicate the n...

Page 112: ...e limited Follow the steps below to set up your Wireless connection 1 Move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms appear click the Settings charm 2 Click or touch the Wi Fi icon The Networks screen appears 3 Select your network 4 Click or touch Connect 5 Enter the network security key if applicable 6 Click or touch Next Your com...

Page 113: ...s using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer s internal microphones available on certain models or by connecting an optional external microphone Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an external microphone connect it to the computer 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your selection If y...

Page 114: ...e volume down Do not set the volume too high when using headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing TECHNICAL NOTE When using amplified speakers use speakers that require an external power source Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the computer To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the com...

Page 115: ... the Start screen click or touch the Camera tile The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active When the Web camera is not active the indicator light is off Using the Memory card reader The Memory card reader supports the use of Secure Digital SD SDHC SDXC miniSD microSD or MultiMediaCard MMC media These media can be used with a variety of digital products digital music players...

Page 116: ...mple Illustration Inserting memory media When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Always remove memory media when not in use Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop choose the Desktop tile on the Start screen otherwise skip to step 2 2 Prepare the card for removal by clicking o...

Page 117: ...Safe to Remove Hardware If the computer has a spring loaded adapter slot see step 4 otherwise skip to step 5 4 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 5 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media Do not remove memory media while data is being written or read Even when the Windows message copying disappears writing to the media mi...

Page 118: ...al options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system eco Utility Supervisor password User password System Settings Sleep Utilities Function Key HDD Protection Utility Recovery Media Creator Service Station TOSHIBA Appl...

Page 119: ... the eco Utility 1 From the Start screen begin typing eco Utility 2 Click or touch eco Utility The eco Utility window appears Sample Image eco Utility window 3 To activate the eco power plan select eco Mode on the left side 4 Click or touch the eco Mode button 5 Click or touch Close For more information on the eco power plan and utility click or touch the Help button at the bottom of the window ...

Page 120: ...ind The supervisor password must be set before the user password or the user password must be deleted and then re entered after the supervisor password is set The user password can be set up under the supervisor password Using a supervisor password A supervisor password prevents other users from changing hardware configuration options Setting a supervisor password If you choose to set a supervisor...

Page 121: ...ser Policy this option may or may not ask for password verification 7 Click or touch OK to save your password as a text file Password Utility will suggest memo txt for the text file name If you have saved a password previously using the same name may overwrite your password text file with the new password By using a different name you can prevent overwriting your previously stored passwords 8 Clic...

Page 122: ...password previously using the same name may overwrite your password text file with the new password By using a different name you can prevent overwriting your previously stored passwords 8 Click or touch OK to exit Using a user password A user password provides power on password protection Setting a user password If you choose to set a supervisor or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that y...

Page 123: ...erify 6 Click or touch Set 7 Click or touch OK to save your password as a text file Password Utility will suggest memo txt for the text file name If you have saved a password previously using the same name may overwrite your password text file with the new password By using a different name you can prevent overwriting your previously stored passwords 8 Click or touch Save 9 Click or touch OK NOTE ...

Page 124: ...een begin typing Password Utility 2 Click or touch Password Utility A pop up screen appears asking for a password 3 Enter your password and then click or touch Verify 4 Click or touch Delete An authority verification pop up screen appears 5 Click or touch Delete 6 Enter the password and then click or touch Verify 7 Click or touch OK to exit ...

Page 125: ...ars Sample Image System Settings screen General tab options The System Settings screen may have the following tabs Boot Options Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system Boot Priority Allows you to configure boot priority settings Boot Speed Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize using either the Fast or Normal settings Panel ...

Page 126: ...u to enable or disable HDD Protection Keyboard Allows you to access the wake on keyboard function or to configure the function keys LAN Allows you to set networking functions ODD tray lock Allows you to set conditions for ODD tray lock SATA Allows you to set conditions for SATA Sleep Utilities Allows you to enable or disable Sleep and Charge Sleep and Music functions Sleep and Charge Allows you to...

Page 127: ...o the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used for the port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function hereinafter called compatible port Compatible ports are USB ports that have the symbol icon You can use the USB Sleep and Charge function to charge certain USB compatible external devices such as mobile pho...

Page 128: ...port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer the battery of the computer will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF As such we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the USB Sleep and Charge function External devices connected to the USB bus power DC 5V function that interfaces with the power ON OFF of the computer may always be in...

Page 129: ...ider at the bottom of the utility window beneath the Disable features when the battery level reaches 10 heading to specify when charging should stop For example if you set the slider to 10 charging will stop when 10 or less of the battery power remains Power supply mode settings Your computer may provide two different charging modes to support various types of USB devices If your computer provides...

Page 130: ...bled it is possible to play music from the computer s speakers by connecting an audio cable to the Microphone Line in jack Using this feature discharges the computer s battery therefore it is recommended that the computer be connected to an external power source via the AC Adaptor The volume settings and sound quality may differ between Windows mode and Sleep and Music mode When using the Sleep an...

Page 131: ...on and set the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the HDD Protection Utility 1 To access Sleep Utilities from the Start screen begin typing System Settings 2 Click System Settings 3 Click HDD Protection The HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample Image HDD Protection Properties window 4 Select ON to enable HDD protection or select OFF to dis...

Page 132: ...the toast notification at the edge of the screen These settings turn notifications ON OFF 1 To access Function Key from the Start screen begin typing Function Key 2 Click or touch Function Key The Function Key screen appears Sample Image Function Key 3 Slide the ON OFF switch to enable disable each notification 4 Click or touch Close The Function option is disabled by default NOTE ...

Page 133: ... information on using the utility to create recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 58 Service Station The Service Station helps you keep your new computer running at its best by notifying you when updated software firmware documentation or other information is available for your computer The Service Station will alert you when updates are available and you can then choose to install th...

Page 134: ...all applications To reinstall drivers and applications 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer 2 Click or touch TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 3 Click or touch the item you want to install 4 Click or touch Install then follow the on ...

Page 135: ...s the problems you are most likely to encounter If all else fails contact Toshiba You will find information on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program or application stops responding The operating system allows for the use of both applications Apps used with the Windows Modern UI and programs used in the traditional Windows desktop environme...

Page 136: ...t End Task Closing all programs should allow you to continue working If it does not power off your computer and then restart it Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power The computer will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds If you are using the AC adapt...

Page 137: ...s recommended that you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long periods of time To charge the battery leave the computer plugged into a live wall outlet for several hours For more information see Charging the main battery on page 93 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet preferably in a d...

Page 138: ... the battery light is blinking when the computer is on this indicates a power mismatch Do the following 1 Check the OUTPUT specifications on the AC adaptor for example DC 19V 3 95A 2 Check the INPUT specifications on the bottom of the computer The output specifications of the AC adaptor must match the input specifications of the computer 3 If the specifications do not match locate and use the AC a...

Page 139: ... menu will launch To enter the Advanced Startup options manually 1 From the Start or Desktop screen move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge 2 When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Settings charm 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings 4 Click or touch Update and recovery 5 Click or touch Recovery 6 Click or touch Restart Now under Advanced ...

Page 140: ... System Image Recovery Windows will Recover the Operating system using a specific image provided by the user Startup Repair This feature automates the repair process The Operating System will automatically look for problems and repair them if possible Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for advanced users Startup Settings In previous Operating Systems the majority of the opti...

Page 141: ...t to fail Choose this option only if Windows is stuck in a loop where it fails attempts to restart and fails again repeatedly Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you ar...

Page 142: ...s Click or touch one of the options listed in the window and follow the instructions You can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support toshiba com Fixing a problem with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to check and change the configuration of a device Changing the default settings using Device Manager can cause other conflicts that make one or more devices unusab...

Page 143: ... is not using resources The Driver tab which displays the drivers being used by the device This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in case the new version is causing a problem The tabs that appear in the dialog box vary from one device to another For more information about Device Manager refer to Windows online Help Memory problems Incorrectly connected or...

Page 144: ... the error recurs remove the memory module entirely and check for the error again If removing the memory module eliminates the error the memory module may be faulty If the error recurs without the memory module installed the error is not caused by the memory module TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work For this model Slot A is the bottom slot Sl...

Page 145: ...er Try turning off the computer The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer Turn off the computer remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the computer on page 101 The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature...

Page 146: ...er and for other product information For more information on maintaining battery power see Changing the main battery on page 101 Keyboard problems To capture a print screen of the entire screen press the Fn PRTSC key To capture only the active window displayed press Fn ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key You have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or m...

Page 147: ... correct Choose a theme for your desktop background under Change the visuals and sounds on your computer in the Themes panel You can also change the setting for individual components separately by selecting an item from just below the Themes panel Desktop Background Color Sounds and Screen Saver For more information see the Windows online Help A message displays saying that there is a problem with...

Page 148: ...pear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the computer the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the computer is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen wh...

Page 149: ... need to scan the drive for errors you can scan by clicking or touching Scan drive Error checking tests and repairs the storage drive Your hard disk seems very slow If you have been using your computer for a long time your files may have become fragmented Run Disk Defragmenter To do this 1 Move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows ch...

Page 150: ...rnal drive make sure the two USB cables or the AC adaptor cable are properly connected to the computer and refer to the documentation that came with your drive Make sure the tray that holds the optical disc is closed properly Press gently until it clicks into place Open the tray and remove the disc Make sure the tray is clean Any dirt or foreign object can interfere with the laser beam Examine the...

Page 151: ... an optical data disc refer to the software s documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets the program s needs The disc will not come out of the drive when you click the eject button on the screen Press the button on the optical disc drive itself For additional information see You press the disc eject button but the drive tray does not slide out on page 150 High Definition content...

Page 152: ...ayback Blu ray Disc player does not support DVD playback Please use Windows Media player or TOSHIBA DVD Player for DVD playback Blu ray Disc playback feature support may vary with each Blu ray Disc Please contact content publisher directly with any questions Do not play a Blu ray Disc when recording a TV program whether live or pre scheduled Doing so may cause Blu ray Disc playback or television p...

Page 153: ...r is connected to a working power outlet turned on and ready on line Check that the printer has plenty of paper Some printers will not start printing when there are just two 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 ...

Page 154: ...ndicator light will be lit Verify that your computer can detect access points or routers If it can detect a Wi Fi access point or router then it may be a configuration issue Verify that signal strength is good using the utility provided with the Wi Fi adapter If another computer is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other comput...

Page 155: ...ER 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 your connection problem disappears the problem lies in the Wi Fi part of your network If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address fil...

Page 156: ... operation A blank screen appears while watching a DVD ROM movie or title Change the setting for when to turn off the display using the following steps 1 Move your pointer to the upper right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge When the Windows charms appear click or touch the Search charm and then type Power in the Search field 2 From the search list click or touch Choose when to ...

Page 157: ...and copy files to your network partition Some people use a combination of these methods backing up all files weekly and copying critical files to external media on a daily basis If you have installed your own programs you should back up these programs as well as your data files If something goes wrong that requires you to reformat your internal storage drive and start again reloading all your prog...

Page 158: ...er installing some new hardware or software you 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 undo a restore point sel...

Page 159: ...hen System 3 In the left pane click or touch System Protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears 4 Click or touch System Restore 5 Click or touch Next 6 Click or touch the Restore point you want to use then click or touch Next The time stamp and description of each Restore point is displayed At this point you can click or touch Scan for affected programs to determin...

Page 160: ...ternal 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 You cannot back up the computer while running on batte...

Page 161: ...th the Windows operating system on page 160 Have your back up DVD s on hand in case you need any files from them Do not guess follow directions carefully It is often necessary to run an installation utility first before connecting a new hardware item to the computer If the device is connected first it may be very difficult to complete the installation successfully Always carefully follow the insta...

Page 162: ...ature are identified with the icon USB Sleep and Charge may be disabled Open the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge utility to check if the feature is disabled and to enable it if necessary For more information see Enabling Disabling USB Sleep and Charge on page 129 Try selecting a different charging mode in the TOSHIBA Sleep and Charge utility if your computer provides more than one charging mode For more ...

Page 163: ...me problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate all sources Review the troubleshooting information in your operating system documentation If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance C...

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Page 166: ... Function keys provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications Functions TOSHIBA Function keys are used to set or modify the following system functions Help file Brightness control Output Display switch Touch pad Volume mute Wireless ...

Page 167: ... Functions 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Help file Display brightness This TOSHIBA Function key displays the help file This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the screen brightness This TOSHIBA Function key increases the screen brightness ...

Page 168: ... the display options and highlights the available options PC screen only Duplicate Extend Second screen only Sample Image Display mode options window All of the above modes are always displayed on the screen however only the available modes for your system are functional depending on the attached external display s NOTE ...

Page 169: ... page 68 This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to restart playing the current track or go to the previous track This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to start playing or pause the media currently playing This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to go to the next track This TOSHIBA Function key decreases the volume This TOSHIBA Function key increases the volume This TOSHIBA Function key enables disables ...

Page 170: ...are Disables the wireless antenna Airplane mode is ON Enables the wireless antenna Airplane mode is OFF Fn This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom out Fn This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in Fn This TOSHIBA Function key turns the backlit keyboard ON and OFF Available on certain models Fn Space bar This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution Cycle through the screen resolut...

Page 171: ... with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA UL approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved Australia AS approved ...

Page 172: ...AC Alternating Current BIOS Basic Input Output System BD ROM Blu ray Disc Read Only Memory bps bits per second CD Compact Disc CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory CD RW Compact Disc Rewrite Memory CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System ...

Page 173: ...inition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I O Input Output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet Service Provider KB kilobyte LAN Local Area Network LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MB megabyte MBps megabytes per second MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface PC Personal Computer...

Page 174: ...h and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compatible connection between two units For example the computer s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen An adapter can take a number of forms from a microprocessor to a simple connect...

Page 175: ...nformation is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communications and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate boot To start the computer The term boot originates from bootstrap program as in pulling itself up by its bootstraps a program that loads and initializes the operating system See also reboot boot disk See system disk boot prior...

Page 176: ...aph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of computer storage Charm charms Start screen icons that slide out from the right side of the screen and direct you to various Windows functions chip A small piece of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards click To pres...

Page 177: ... 7 and earlier releases of the Windows operating system default The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting device A component attached to the computer Devices may be external outside the computer s case or internal inside the computer s case Printers disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a co...

Page 178: ... primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointing device In the Windows operating system this refers to the pointing device s left button unless otherwise stated download 1 In communications to receive a file from another computer through a modem or network 2 To send font data from the computer to a printer See also upload drag To hold down the mouse button while moving the pointer to drag...

Page 179: ...ge drive that keeps track of the location of stored files file name A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder It consists of two parts the actual name and the file name extension See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are exe for ...

Page 180: ...a The primary or only hard disk in a computer is usually fixed but some computers have secondary hard disks that are removable hardware The physical components of a computer system Compare software HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format providing better picture quality than analog signal HDMI ...

Page 181: ...ing speed It is slower than L1 cache and faster than main memory See also cache CPU cache L1 cache LAN Local Area Network A group of computers or other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network LED Light Emitting Diode A solid state lamp SSL that uses light emitting diodes LEDs as the so...

Page 182: ... ROM microprocessor See Central Processing Unit CPU MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard for connecting musical instruments synthesizers and computers The MIDI standard provides a way of translating music into a form computers can use and vice versa motherboard The computer s main circuit board that contains the processor memory and other primary components MS DOS prompt See system...

Page 183: ... reads plastic coated discs on which information is recorded digitally and uses a laser to read data music or videos P palette See color palette password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network PC Card A credit card sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers PC Cards provide functions such as modem fa...

Page 184: ...lication utility properties The attributes of an object or device For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date R RAM Random Access Memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer This type of memory is used for your computer s main memory See also memory Compare ...

Page 185: ...herwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it shortcut See keyboard shortcut Sleep A feature of some Windows operating systems that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the computer on again software See program Compare hardware solid state drive A data storage device...

Page 186: ...ial Bus USB USB Flash drive A small portable flash memory card that plugs into a computer s USB port and functions as a portable hard drive They are smaller and more durable than an external hard drive because they do not contain any internal moving parts but have less storage capacity See also Universal Serial Bus USB utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or ...

Page 187: ...rt screen 82 audio features 113 B backing up files 78 83 Backlit keyboard 80 battery battery life 92 Call2Recycle 105 care 104 changing 101 charge indicator light 42 charge time 93 charger 93 charging 42 93 charging the real time clock RTC 94 conserving power 98 determine remaining power 96 disposal 105 indicator light 96 installation 103 low charge 97 maintaining 104 maximum capacity 92 monitorin...

Page 188: ...ions 31 106 moving 76 running on battery power 91 setting up 39 computer lock 76 computer will not start troubleshooting 136 computing habits troubleshooting 157 computing tips 77 connecting AC adaptor 40 AC adaptor cord to DC IN 41 computer to a network 113 external device 71 HDMI compatible TV or display device 72 monitor 73 power cord cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39...

Page 189: ...70 Function keys 169 display brightness 167 Help file 167 keyboard Function keys 170 media buttons 169 Output Display switch 168 volume mute 169 Zoom Display resolution 170 function keys 79 H HDD Protection Utility 131 headphones using 114 I icon desktop 110 moving to desktop 110 recycle bin 110 safety 29 Shut down 45 46 47 50 144 Initial setup using your computer for the first time 43 installatio...

Page 190: ...etworking wireless 112 notification area 111 notifications 111 O online resources Toshiba 90 optical disc Auto Run feature 88 handling 88 inserting 87 playing optical media 88 positioning 87 recording optical media 88 removing with computer off 89 removing with computer on 89 optical disc drive components 86 drive in use indicator light 86 eject button 86 handling an optical disc 88 inserting an o...

Page 191: ... drive 57 refresh your PC 62 reset your PC 64 restoring from recovery media 60 Recovery Media Creator 133 recycle bin icon 110 refresh your PC with user s data 62 registering computer 44 removing an optical disc with computer on 89 and optical disc with computer off 89 battery from the computer 101 memory module 55 restart computer 46 restore points troubleshooting 158 runningcomputeronbatterypowe...

Page 192: ... memory 48 TOSHIBA Application Installer 134 TOSHIBA Function key zooming in 170 zooming out 170 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 166 touch pad using 68 touch screen navigation 81 traveling tips 106 troubleshooting 146 AC power light is blinking 137 battery light is blinking 138 bookmarkedsitenotfound 141 checkingdeviceproperties 142 computer will not start 136 contacting Toshiba 163 corrupted dama...

Page 193: ...4 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 162 USB Wakeup function does not work 163 user password deleting 124 user password setting 122 using a microphone 113 computer lock 76 DVDs 84 eco power plan 100 Memory card reader 115 optical disc drive 84 touch pad 68 Web Camera 115 using the keyboard 79 Utilities 118 V video projector adjusting display 74 W warranty standard limited warranty 30 Web Camera usi...

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