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Display problems ..................................................141
Disk or storage drive problems.............................143

Error-checking ................................................143

Optical disc drive problems...................................145
Sound system problems .......................................148
Printer problems ...................................................148
Wireless networking problems..............................149
DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems ...............151
Develop good computing habits ...........................152

Data and system configuration backup in

the Windows

operating system...............153

If you need further assistance...............................157

Contacting Toshiba .........................................158

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites..........................158
Toshiba’s worldwide offices..................................159

Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys.................................... 160

Functions ..............................................................160

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors.......................... 165

Glossary.................................................................................... 166

Index.......................................................................................... 180

Summary of Contents for X870-BT3G23

Page 1: ...ba 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 130 in this guide X800Series User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...T THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS PROFITS PROGRAMS DATA NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF Protection of Stored Data For your important data...

Page 3: ...adiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is...

Page 4: ...m DSSS radio technology and is compliant to TheIEEE802 11StandardonWirelessLANs RevisionA B G asdefined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range...

Page 5: ...like for example mobile phones Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interp...

Page 6: ...t to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique re...

Page 7: ...n Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Information The European Union WEEE Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is intended to protect 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 o...

Page 8: ...cation laws and regulations Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan the frequency bandwidth of 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz for second generation low power data communication systems such as this equipment overlaps that of m...

Page 9: ...quipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz 3 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday Friday 10 00 17 00 Toll Free Tel 0120 15 1048 Direct Dial 03 3457 4850 Fax 03 3457 4868 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 low power radio sta...

Page 10: ...fstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et...

Page 11: ...des a direct communicationbetweentwoclientdeviceswithoutaWirelessLANAccess Point This device must be used with Access Points that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for European Community 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 proce...

Page 12: ...ng these cards 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 When you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth...

Page 13: ... 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 services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use ...

Page 14: ...u would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards resulting in serious injury Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider if any repair or adjustment is required Location of the Required Label Sample shown below Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary Article 14 Unless approved for any model accredited low power radio frequency electric machinery any com...

Page 15: ...ulations is prohibited Notice The information contained in this manual including but not limited to any product specifications is subject to change without notice TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA 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...

Page 16: ...er 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 and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective compa...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...rvice options 28 Chapter 1 Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations 30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 32 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 ...

Page 19: ... Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory optional 44 Installing a memory module 44 Removing a memory module 50 Checking total memory 52 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 Creating recovery media 54 Restoring from recovery media 56 Refresh your PC with user s data 57 Reset your PC 59 Installing drivers and applications 62 Using the touch pad 63 Adjusting touch pad sett...

Page 20: ...4 Backlit keyboard 75 Mouse properties 75 Starting an app 75 Starting an app from the Start screen 76 Saving your work 76 Backing up your work 77 Using the optical disc drive 77 Viewing Blu ray Disc movies 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons 80 Inserting an optical disc 80 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 82 Removing a d...

Page 21: ...ry 95 Taking care of your battery 96 Safety precautions 96 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 97 Traveling tips 98 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer s Features 100 Exploring the Start screen 100 Charms 101 Tiles 102 Exploring the desktop 102 Finding your way around the desktop 102 Windows Store 104 Setting up for communications 104 Connecting your computer to a network 105 Exp...

Page 22: ... Sleep and Music 123 HDD Protection Utility 124 Function Key 125 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 126 PC Health Monitor 127 Recovery Media Creator 128 Service Station 128 TOSHIBA Application Installer 129 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 130 Problems that are easy to fix 130 Problems when you turn on the computer 131 Windows operating system is not working 133 Using Startup options to fix problems 134 ...

Page 23: ...on backup in the Windows operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba s worldwide offices 159 Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys 160 Functions 160 Help file 161 Display brightness 161 Output Display switch 162 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 163 Media buttons 163 Volume Mute 164 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ...

Page 24: ...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 dim the display after 10 minutes of inactivity and enter the low power Sleep mode which shuts down the system after 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that ...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...e 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 compute...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...ur computer comes with the following documentation An electronic version of the User s Guide this document A Quick Start 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 standard limited warranty...

Page 29: ...o 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 aro...

Page 30: ...uld 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 Adjust the chair arm rests they should be about the same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms allowing your shoulders to r...

Page 31: ... level to prevent possible eye strain Keep your head level facing forward and balanced over your torso Adjust the font size of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away Using the notebook with an external keyboard mouse or monitor Sample Illustration Correct posture When using a notebook for long hours it may be more co...

Page 32: ...tyle Learn to touch type so that you don t have to look down at the keyboard Type with straight wrists Type lightly Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications You will be more productive Use the pointing device e g touch pad Accupoint or tablet pen whichever is available with your notebook computer or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball with a comfortable hand posture A...

Page 33: ...er at a good height remember to operate the computer on a hard flat stable surface Using your computer on a carpet blanket or other soft materials can block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer and possibly cause overheating of your computer Transporting the notebook Although your notebook is light carrying it for a long time may lead to shoulder and arm fatigue If you...

Page 34: ... hold the mouse or trackball with a loose relaxed hand Do you use a light touch when typing or using the mouse Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly Is the top of your monitor close to eye level Is the monitor about an arm length away Have you eliminated the glare on the monitor Is the monitor tilted so that it is easy to read Do you change postures regularly Do you take breaks at least o...

Page 35: ...puter base and palm rest can become hot Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin Today s performance computers generate heat under normal operating conditions as a function of system activity Avoid extended contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin Under certain operating conditions such prolonged contact between the computer base or palm rest and your skin may res...

Page 36: ...uter 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 w...

Page 37: ...onnecting to a power source Your computer requires power to operate Use the power cord cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet or to charge the computer s battery Never pull on a power cord cable to remove a plug from a socket Always grasp the plug directly Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord cable and or result in a fire or electric shock possib...

Page 38: ...us injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Sample Illustration Power cord cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power to the computer 1 Connect the power cord cable to the AC adaptor Sample Illustration Connecting 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 Califor...

Page 39: ...bly resulting in serious injury The computer s battery light gives you an indication of the battery s current charge Glows amber while the battery is being charged AC adaptor connected Glows red when the battery is fully charged Flashes amber when the battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the battery or plug in the AC adaptor If the AC power light flashes amber during charging either th...

Page 40: ... the display panel To avoid damaging the display panel do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer Your disp...

Page 41: ...r computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special 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 Registra...

Page 42: ... 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 the Power icon Sample Image Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key and then click the Shut down option The computer closes all open applications shuts down the operating system and then turns o...

Page 43: ...he upper or lower right corner of the screen 2 When the Windows Charms appear click the Settings Charm If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully your unsaved information will be lost Be sure to save your work first 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power icon Sample Image Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep and then click the Sleep option Sleep mode saves the curren...

Page 44: ...computer comes with enough memory to run most of today s popular applications You may want to increase the computer s memory if you use complex software or process large amounts of data Before adding external devices or memory Toshiba recommends setting up your software See Setting up your software on page 41 Installing a memory module Memory modules can be installed in the memory module slots on ...

Page 45: ... 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 over the upper or lower right corner of the screen 2 When the Windows Charms appear click the Settings Charm Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows operating system...

Page 46: ...ernation 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 information on removing the battery see Removing th...

Page 47: ...or may cause memory access problems 11 Carefully remove the new memory module 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 50 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top of one another you...

Page 48: ...mory slot s socket at approximately a 30 degree angle 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 correspondin...

Page 49: ...ot 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 95 18 Turn the computer right side up Make sure to remove the soft cloth f...

Page 50: ...ial 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 module installed for the computer to work You can now continue setting up the computer When th...

Page 51: ...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 it out of the slot Sample Illustration Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw s 5 Re insert the bat...

Page 52: ...nts 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 7 Reconnect the cables 8 Restart the computer TECHNICAL NOTE You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module you can check...

Page 53: ...e 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 drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media It is strongly recommended that you create recovery media before using your system for the first time See Cre...

Page 54: ...overy process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor When you create recovery media only the operating system files applications and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to the external media and can be restored from this media Any files that you created are not backed up on the recovery media You will need to separately back up the fil...

Page 55: ... space required for copying your system s recovery files to USB flash drive s 4 Do one of the following If you are copying files to DVD insert a blank DVD into the optical disc drive If you are copying files to a USB flash drive connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility to your computer All information stored on your DVDs ...

Page 56: ...dia for your system you can restore your system from such media if necessary For example if your original internal storage drive fails you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media For instructions on creating recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 54 When you restore your system only the operating system files applications and drivers originally ...

Page 57: ...r PC recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save your data Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up Please make a complete back up of your data to external media before executing the recovery For more information see Backing up your work on page 77 During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC ada...

Page 58: ...s screen 4 Click General 5 Scroll down to Refresh your PC without affecting your files and click 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 77 ...

Page 59: ... the process is complete 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 77 During the recovery process your computer be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor 1 Move the p...

Page 60: ...ive 3 Click Change PC Settings The PC settings window appears Sample Image PC settings screen 4 Click General 5 Scroll down to Remove everything and reinstall Windows and click Get Started The Reset your PC screen appears Sample Image Reset your PC screen ...

Page 61: ...o you want to fully clean your drive screen 7 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 8 Click the Reset button The Resetting your PC window appears When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows operating system ...

Page 62: ...he Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection or if you are in the Desktop move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen When the Windows Charms appear click the Search Charm and in the Search field type TOSHIBA Application Installer In the list that appears click your selection Sample Image Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Ne...

Page 63: ...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 across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer To Do the following Example Move the on screen pointer Slide your finger across the touch ...

Page 64: ...ht click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to right click 2 Press and release the secondary control button This feature varies by program Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right clicking Sample Illustration Click the secondary right hand control button Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to sc...

Page 65: ...otentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type Temporarily disable the touch pad so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type See Disabling or enabling the touch pad on page 66 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 mode...

Page 66: ...computer To do this 1 Read the directions that came with the device to see if you first need to install new software 2 Connect the device s video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device 3 Connect the device s power cable to a live electrical outlet if applicable 4 Turn on the external device if applicable Your computer may automatically detect the external device Using external ...

Page 67: ...o your television or display device Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information Your computer should automatically detect the external display device Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen To do this 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor t...

Page 68: ...h simultaneously Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the P keys Press the P keys repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect Briefly pause each time you press the P keys to allow time for the display to change This cycles through the settings in the following order the last two opti...

Page 69: ...r settings to make adjustments to your computer to suit your needs From the Start or Desktop screen move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen When the Windows Charms appear click the Settings Charm and then click Change PC Settings Then choose a category you wish to change Refer to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details You may also wish to c...

Page 70: ...rnal storage drive and optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing and all external peripheral cables are disconnected Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back Doing so could damage the system Using a computer lock You may want to secure your 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 i...

Page 71: ... Caring for your computer 3 Insert the cable s locking end into the security lock slot on your computer then engage the locking device The computer is now securely locked Sample Illustration Attaching security lock cable ...

Page 72: ...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 76 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 i...

Page 73: ...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 reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk the drive or both T...

Page 74: ...alled function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed Function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the computer For example F5 turns the touch pad ON OFF For more information see Functions on page 160 Special Windows keys Sample Illustration Special Windows keys Your computer s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows Windows ...

Page 75: ...screen When the Windows Charms appear click the Search Charm click Settings and in the Search field type Mouse In the list that above click your selection The Mouse Properties screen appears The settings you can change are divided into these categories Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device 2 Adjust the settings as desi...

Page 76: ...sing the Search field to start an app 1 Move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen When the Windows Charms appear click the Search Charm Sample Image Searching for apps 2 Start typing the app s name in the Search field As you type all matching files and apps are displayed 3 Click the app you wish to open Saving your work Before you turn off the computer using the Shut dow...

Page 77: ...rovide a significant increase in data storage and support features that were not available on previous video platforms These features include wide screen movies multiple language tracks digital surround sound multiple camera angles and interactive menus TECHNICAL NOTE Your optical disc drive is set to play region 1 North America for DVD ROMs or BD ROMs depending on the type of drive If you play a ...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...n 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 of dust If the disc is dusty clean it...

Page 81: ...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 associated software to open the fil...

Page 82: ... 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 Doing so could damage the disc or the drive Also if the ...

Page 83: ...ctive 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 158 ...

Page 84: ...er 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 removable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery that provi...

Page 85: ... replaced This is normal for all batteries To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Use only batteries designed to work with your Toshiba computer 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 ...

Page 86: ...e settings may result 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 the main battery The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the computer To charge the main battery while i...

Page 87: ...te back up of your data to external media before discharging the battery For more information see Backing up your work on page 77 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real time clock RTC battery The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to store your computer s configuration settings When fully charged it maintains this information for up to a month when t...

Page 88: ... 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 red when the main battery is fully charged Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings applications and features used Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main...

Page 89: ... remaining 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 102 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 ba...

Page 90: ... you do not manage to do any of these things before the 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 sp...

Page 91: ... 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 battery Enable Sleep or Hibernation which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again Use the Windows power saving option plans ...

Page 92: ...nment or create your own custom plan 4 Click Create a power plan in the left pane to set up a new plan To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings continue to the following steps 5 Click Change plan settings to choose the plan you want to edit This screen allows you to change basic settings 6 Click Change advanced power settings to access settings for battery notification levels internal storage d...

Page 93: ... tracking real time power consumption and accumulated savings over time To learn how to access the utility see eco Utility on page 115 For more information on the eco power plan see the Help file in the eco Utility window Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of power you have two options plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged battery Never short circuit the battery pac...

Page 94: ...nd remove any cables connected to the computer including the AC adaptor 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the battery 7 Pull the discharged battery out of the computer Sample Illustration Removing the batter...

Page 95: ...ire or electric shock Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 Insert the charged battery into the slot until the latch clicks The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity If the battery does not slide...

Page 96: ...immediately and disconnect the power cord cable from the power socket Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer Do not try to disassemble a battery pack Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging could damage it Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object Short circuiting the battery can cause it t...

Page 97: ...f you will not be using the system for an extended period more than one month remove the battery pack Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery pack depends on usage When the battery pack needs replacing the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery You must discard a battery if it bec...

Page 98: ...s events and consumer promotions For details please visit us toshiba com green Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring Call2Recycle a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation For more information and for drop off locations visit www rbrc org or call 1 800 822 8837 Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries applicable to California U S A only Perchlorate Mater...

Page 99: ...airport security equipment The X ray equipment will not harm your computer Before using your computer aboard an aircraft make sure the Wireless antenna is OFF Airplane mode is ON To enable or disable wireless communication use the F12 key For more information see Disabling or enabling wireless devices on page 164 NOTE NOTE ...

Page 100: ... your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your screen a list of Charms will slide out from the right These 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 the Start charm see Charms on page 101 You can also use the Windows key on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to Start screen...

Page 101: ...use pointer to the upper or lower right corner of 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 ...

Page 102: ...lightly 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 taskbar notification area notifications and background pattern Sample Image Windows Desktop screen Icons An icon represents a folder fil...

Page 103: ...n the Recycle Bin see Windows online Help If you place the pointer over an icon a popup description of the file contents appears Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your configuration See Windows online Help for more specific information on each icon and how to use it or see Help file on page 161 Taskbar Each time you open a application a button associated with that application appea...

Page 104: ...her conditions Badge notifications A specialized type of tile notification shown on the Start screen tile using glyphs to indicate the number of applications that have updates available or the status of a running application Raw notifications These run a background task on behalf of an application while that application is not running in order to make available the latest content such as an online...

Page 105: ...ee Disabling or enabling wireless devices on page 164 When Airplane mode is OFF the wireless indicator light will be lit For help with common Wi Fi networking problems see Wireless networking problems on page 149 Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports Accessing a network To...

Page 106: ...ick the Start Recording button 4 Speak normally into the microphone 5 When you have finished recording click the Stop Recording button The Save As dialog box appears 6 To save the file type a file name and then click Save Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect head...

Page 107: ...hile using instant messaging IM programs Have video conference calls To email instant message or video conference you must be connected to the Internet Depending on your computer model the process of sending email taking pictures or recording video messages may vary To access the Web Camera on the Start screen click the Camera tile The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is active...

Page 108: ...e media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media into the adapter until it stops Sample 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 Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop choose the Desktop tile on the Start screen otherw...

Page 109: ...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 might s...

Page 110: ...itional 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 Desktop Assist eco Utility Supervisor password User password System Settings Sleep and Charge Sleep and Music HDD Protection Utility Function Key PC Diagnostic ...

Page 111: ...puter functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings To access Desktop Assist from the Start screen begin typing Desktop Assist or while in the Desktop screen double click the Desktop Assist icon The Desktop Assist window appears Sample Image Desktop Assist window The Desktop Assist offers several options Media Entertainment Tools Utilities Support Recovery ...

Page 112: ...112 Utilities Desktop Assist Media Entertainment The feature available in this category is TOSHIBA Video Player Sample Image Desktop Assist window Media Entertainment tab ...

Page 113: ...st Tools Utilities The features that may be available in this category are eco Utility HDD Protection Utility Supervisor password User password System Settings Function Key Sample Image Desktop Assist window Tools Utilities tab ...

Page 114: ...very The features that may be available in this category are PC Diagnostic Tool Utility PC Health Monitor Recovery Media Creator Service Station TOSHIBA Application Installer User s Guide Sample Image Desktop Assist window Support Recovery tab ...

Page 115: ...Start screen begin typing eco Utility or while in the Desktop screen double click the Desktop Assist icon 2 Click Tools Utilities 3 Click eco Utility The eco Utility window appears Sample Image eco Utility window 4 To activate the eco power plan select eco Mode on the left side 5 Click the eco Mode button 6 Click Close For more information on the eco power plan and utility click the Help button at...

Page 116: ...word 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 or user password TOSHIBA strongly recommends that you save ...

Page 117: ...OK Deleting a supervisor password To delete a supervisor password 1 To access Supervisor Password from the Start screen begin typing Supervisor Password or while in the Desktop screen double click the Desktop Assist icon 2 Click Tools Utilities 3 Click the Supervisor Password icon A pop up screen appears asking for a password 4 Enter your password 5 Click Delete An authority verification pop up sc...

Page 118: ... typing User Password or while in the Desktop screen double click the Desktop Assist icon 2 Click Tools Utilities 3 Click the User Password icon 4 Click Set 5 Enter your password and then enter it again to verify 6 Click Set 7 Click OK to save your password as a text file 8 Click Save 9 Click OK Deleting a user password To cancel the power on password function 1 To access User Password from the St...

Page 119: ...ing tabs Boot Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system Boot Speed Reduces the time needed for the BIOS to initialize using either the Fast or Normal settings Panel open Power on Allows you to turn on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is turned off Display Allows you to change various default settings for the ...

Page 120: ...f the USB port that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function 1 While in the Desktop screen double click the Desktop Assist icon 2 Click Tools Utilities 3 Click System Settings 4 Click Sleep and Charge Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power DC 5V to the USB port even when the computer is in Sleep mode Hibernation mode or shutdown state powered off This function can only be used f...

Page 121: ...nnected to the compatible 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...

Page 122: ...hould 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 more than one charging mode the charging mode you should select depends on the USB device you want to charge For example Auto Mode which ...

Page 123: ...ne 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 and Music feature the volume adjustment and mute setting cannot be changed from the computer To adjust these setti...

Page 124: ... set the motion detector s sensitivity level for AC power and battery power operation To use the HDD Protection Utility 1 While in the Desktop screen double click the Desktop Assist icon 2 Click Tools Utilities 3 Click System Settings 4 Click HDD Protection The HDD Protection Properties window appears Sample Image HDD Protection Properties window 5 Select ON to enable HDD protection or select OFF ...

Page 125: ...125 Utilities Function Key Function Key Turns notifications for touch pad status ON OFF Sample Image Function Key The Function option is disabled by default NOTE ...

Page 126: ...1 To access PC Diagnostic Tool utility from the Start screen begin typing PC Diagnostic Tool or while in the Desktop screen double click the Desktop Assist icon 2 Click Support Recovery 3 Click PC Diagnostic Tool The PC Diagnostic Tool window appears 4 Click the Diagnostic Tool tab Sample Image PC Diagnostic Tool window 5 Select the device s that you would like to test by clicking the check box th...

Page 127: ...ata uses a very small portion of the total hard disk capacity approximately 3 MB or less per year This information is used to identify and provide a notification of system conditions that may affect the performance of your TOSHIBA computer It may also be used to help diagnose problems should the computer require service by TOSHIBA or TOSHIBA s authorized service providers Additionally TOSHIBA may ...

Page 128: ... information on using the utility to create recovery media see Creating recovery media on page 54 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 129: ...ler from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer or while in the Desktop screen double click the Desktop Assist icon 2 Click Support Recovery 3 Click TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer window appears 4 Click Next Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 5 Click the item you want to install Sample Image TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen...

Page 130: ...formation on Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding If you are working with a program that suddenly freezes all operations chances are the program has stopped responding You can exit the failed program without shutting down the operating system or closing other programs To close a program that has stopped responding 1 Press...

Page 131: ...gging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the computer is on by looking at the power indicator If the indicator is glowing the computer is on Also try turning the computer off and then on If you are using an AC adaptor verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light If the indicator is glowing the computer is connected to a live ...

Page 132: ...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 86 The AC power light is blinking If the AC power light is blinking try the following steps 1 Cut off power to the computer by disconnecting the AC adaptor and removing the battery The error condition will be interrupted and the AC power ligh...

Page 133: ...urrent A for each device The voltage level must match exactly The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must be equal to or greater than that required by the computer The battery light is blinking when the computer is on If 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 ...

Page 134: ...tise with computers If Windows fails to start properly twice the Windows Boot menu will launch To enter the Boot menu manually 1 Press Ctrl Alt and Del simultaneously once 2 Press the Power button in the lower right corner of your screen 3 Click the Restart option from the menu 4 Click Troubleshoot from the menu You now have several options Refresh your computer Your files and personalization sett...

Page 135: ...utomates 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 options found on this menu were available by pressing the F8 key during the Windows boot process Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Win...

Page 136: ...uck 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 are trying to access If accessing a particular site ...

Page 137: ...he 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 unusable Device Manager is a co...

Page 138: ...s 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 faulty memory modules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even software related It is worthwhile checking for these first 1 From the Start or Desktop screen move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of ...

Page 139: ...ery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty AC adaptor or power cord cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The AC power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord cable Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord cable are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer If ...

Page 140: ...ge the battery meter may become inaccurate Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options via your Power Plans see Power Plans on page 92 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...

Page 141: ...e defective or incompatible with the computer Try using a different make of keyboard Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen is blank Display Auto Off may have gone into effect Press any key to activate the screen If you are using the built in screen make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor To do this press F4 If this does not...

Page 142: ...elp A message displays saying that there is a problem with your display settings and that the adapter type is incorrect or the current settings do not work with your hardware Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported by the computer s internal display To change the display properties 1 Right click in a blank area of the Windows desktop 2 Click Personalize and then Display 3 Use...

Page 143: ...een 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 while on battery power Disk or storage drive problems Problems with the storage drive or with external media usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as sector errors Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or more files to appear to have ...

Page 144: ...k Sample Image Clicking on the drive 4 In the pop up menu click Properties The drive s Properties box appears 5 Click the Tools tab 6 Click the Check button The Error Checking box appears The system will alert you if you need to scan the drive 7 Even if you do not need to scan the drive for errors you can scan by clicking Scan drive Error checking tests and repairs the storage drive ...

Page 145: ...ility software Consult your network administrator Some programs run correctly but others do not This is probably a configuration problem If a program does not run properly refer to its documentation and check that the hardware configuration meets its needs Optical disc drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive If the optical disc drive is an external drive make sure the two USB cables o...

Page 146: ...tical media formats refer to the complete detail specifications for your computer at support toshiba com If the problem is with 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 addit...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...ter 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 th...

Page 149: ...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 computer cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service...

Page 150: ...o 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 filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases The ...

Page 151: ...drive to an authorized service provider to get it cleaned 5 From the Start screen type Computer Click Computer from the list that appears The optical disc drive should appear in the list 6 See Checking device properties on page 137 for instructions on using Device Manager to view the optical disc drive properties 7 Check the Toshiba Web site for new information on optical disc drives and their ope...

Page 152: ...back up files or the entire computer to an optical disc or external hard disk Here are some ways you can do this Use the Windows operating system to back up files or 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 the...

Page 153: ...erating system quickly creates restore points snapshots of your Windows operating system configuration and saves them for later recall If you experience problems after 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 e...

Page 154: ...nd Security and then System 3 In the left pane click System Protection The System Protection tab of the System Properties window appears 4 Click System Restore 5 Click Next 6 Click the Restore point you want to use then click Next The time stamp and description of each Restore point is displayed At this point you can click Scan for affected programs to determine what the impact of using the clicke...

Page 155: ...al 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 Control Panel from the list that appears 2 Click 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 th...

Page 156: ... if the installation utility does not prompt you to do so This will ensure that the installation is completed and will clean up anything that the installation utility left behind Do one installation at a time If you have several new items to add to your computer system install just one at a time creating restore points immediately before each successive installation This will make it much easier t...

Page 157: ... be depleted Lower the limit in the TOSHIBA Sleep utility to enable charging at the current battery power level or if battery power is running low or is depleted connect the AC adaptor to your computer The USB Sleep and Charge function may not work with certain external devices even if they are compliant with the USB specification In those cases power on the computer to charge the device or use a ...

Page 158: ... Support Web site For technical support or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer and for other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at support toshiba com Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site us toshiba com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories toshiba com Accesso...

Page 159: ...an Toshiba Corporation PCO IO 1 1 Shibaura 1 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States Mexico Toshiba de México S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Ed...

Page 160: ... functions and to launch applications Functions TOSHIBA Function keys are used to set or modify the following system functions Help file Display brightness Output Display switch Disabling or enabling the touch pad Media buttons Volume Mute Disabling or enabling wireless devices Keyboard Function keys Zoom Display resolution ...

Page 161: ... 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 162: ...ailable options Only the first option is available when you do not have an external monitor attached 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 163: ...information on using the touch pad see Using the touch pad on page 63 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 inc...

Page 164: ...y enables disables the Wi Fi antenna in your computer The wireless modes 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...

Page 165: ...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 166: ...ternating 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 COM1 communications port 1 serial port DC Direct Current DMA Direct Memory Access DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System ...

Page 167: ...e 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 PCI Peripheral Component I...

Page 168: ...tive 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 connector An intelligent adapter o...

Page 169: ...formation 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 priori...

Page 170: ... 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 press and release the pointing device s primary button without moving the pointing device In the W...

Page 171: ...rinters disk drives and modems are examples of devices device driver A program called a driver that permits a computer to communicate with a device dialog box An on screen window displayed by the operating system or a program giving a direction or requesting input from the user Direct Current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare Alternating Current A...

Page 172: ...t mouse button unless otherwise stated driver See device driver DVD An individual digital versatile or video disc See also DVD ROM 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 anoth...

Page 173: ... a structure on the disk so the operating system can write information to the disk or read information from it frontside bus The primary pathway bus between the CPU and the computer s main memory Also called system bus See also bus Function key 1 A feature in which certain keys in combination with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters such as the battery save mode 2 A key ...

Page 174: ...om a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change I icon A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function file or program interlaced A method of refreshing a computer screen in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed Interlaced monitors take two passes to create a complete screen image Compare non interlaced inte...

Page 175: ...y creating light and dark pixels load To move information from a storage device such as a hard disk into memory for processing local area network See LAN logical drive A section of a disk that is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive A system s logical drives may differ from its physical drives For example a single hard disk drive may be partitioned into two or more logical d...

Page 176: ...mputer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s internal storage drive such as online documentation or online Help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the computer works Examples of operating systems are the Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems optical d...

Page 177: ...bles you to move the pointer on the screen port A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device processor See Central Processing Unit CPU program A set of instructions that can be executed by a computer The general classes of programs also called software are operating system application and utility See also operating system application utility...

Page 178: ...emory is used to store your computer s BIOS which is essential instructions the computer reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S Secure Digital SD A small portable non volatile memory card used to store and transfer data between digital products providing encryption capability for content security select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent ...

Page 179: ...le to another computer through a modem or network See also download USB See Universal Serial 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 Seria...

Page 180: ...art screen 74 audio features 104 B backing up files 71 75 backlit keyboard 73 battery battery life 83 Call2Recycle 96 care 94 95 changing 91 charge indicator light 37 charge time 84 charger 84 charging 38 84 charging the real time clock RTC 85 conserving power 89 determine remaining power 87 disposal 95 indicator light 87 installation 91 93 low charge 88 maintaining 95 maximum capacity 83 monitori...

Page 181: ...autions 27 96 moving 68 restart 40 running on battery power 82 setting up 35 Sleep mode 41 computer lock 68 computer will not start troubleshooting 131 computing habits troubleshooting 152 computing tips 70 connecting AC adaptor 35 ACadaptorcordto ACpower 37 computer to a network 104 external device 64 HDMI compatible TV or display device 65 monitor 65 power cord cable 37 power source 36 cooling f...

Page 182: ... monitor port 65 external display adjusting 67 F files backing up 71 75 saving 74 Function Key 123 Function Keys disabling or enabling wireless devices 164 Help file 161 Function keys 163 display brightness 161 media buttons 163 164 Output Display switch 162 volume mute 164 Zoom Display resolution 164 function keys 72 H headphones using 105 I icon desktop 100 moving to desktop 100 recycle bin 101 ...

Page 183: ...nnecting 65 monitor problems troubleshooting 141 monitoring battery power 86 mouse properties 73 moving the computer 68 N network accessing 104 connecting your computer 104 networking wireless 103 notification area 101 notifications 102 O online resources Toshiba 81 optical disc Auto Run feature 79 handling 78 inserting 78 playing optical media 79 positioning 79 recording optical media 79 removing...

Page 184: ...g 65 R real time clock RTC battery 83 recording sounds 104 recovery creating recovery media 52 installing drivers and applications 60 internal storage drive 51 refresh your PC 55 reset your PC 57 restoring from recovery media 54 Recovery Media Creator 126 recycle bin icon 101 refresh your PC with user s data 55 registering computer 39 removing an optical disc with computer on 80 andopticaldiscwith...

Page 185: ... Start screen 100 tips for computing 70 Toshiba online resources 81 registering computer Toshiba Web site 39 worldwide offices 159 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 Toshiba accessories memory 42 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 128 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 160 touch pad using 61 touch screen navigation 102 traveling tips 96 troubleshooting 141 AC power light is bli...

Page 186: ... and Charge cannot use 157 USB Wakeup function does not work 157 Windows operating system not working 133 wireless networking 149 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 157 USB Wakeup function does not work 157 user password deleting 117 user password setting 117 using a microphone 105 computer lock 68 DVDs 75 eco power plan 91 Memory card reader 106 optical disc drive 75 touch pad 61 Web Camera 106 us...

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