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212 Index

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taking care of battery 119

taskbar 125

television

adjusting display 76

tips

for computing 90

Tosh iba

online resources 105

registering computer

Toshiba Web site 54

worldwide offices 181

TOSHIBA Accessibility 151

TOSHIBA Application Installer 137

TOSHIBA Assist 133

Optimize tab 136

Protect & Fix tab 135

Secure tab 134

TOSHIBA Button Support 150

TOSHIBA eco power plan 115

TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 152

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

141

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 145

TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility

143

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

142

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 153

TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator

137

TOSHIBA Service Station 153

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 147

touch pad

using 70

traveling tips 122

troubleshooting 164

battery light is blinking 158

bookmarked site not found 160

checking device properties 161

computer will not start 156

contacting Toshiba 179

corrupted/damaged data files 167

data/entire system backup 176

DC-IN power light is blinking

157

Device Manager 161

Disk Defragmenter 166

display error message 165

display problems

screen is blank 164

DVD BD player 172

eject button 167

error message, warning resume

failure 157

Error-checking 166

external display problems 165

external keyboard 163

external monitor 164

good computing habits 173

hard disk drive is slow 166

HD content, Blu-ray Disc™ 168

Help and Support, Windows®

operating system 160

high-pitched noise 170

installing hardware/software 177

keyboard 163

keyboard will not respond 156

memory problems 162

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive 166

online content, Blu-ray Disc™

168

on-screen eject button 168

optical disc drive 167

power and batteries 162

printer 170

restore points 175

screen does not look correct/

flickers 164

slow Internet connection 160

sound system 170

sound, Blu-ray Disc™ 168

trouble running discs 168

Contents

Main Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information Industry Canada Requirement FCC requirements Telephone Company Procedures If Problems Arise Disconnection Fax Branding Alarm Equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 Certified Equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) EU Declaration of Conformity The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information VCCI Class B Information Modem Warning Notice Conformity Statement Taiw an Using this Equipment in Japan 2.4FH1 Device Authorization Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Approved Country/Region for the Intel Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Series Page Approved Countries/Regions for the Wireless WAN (3G) module PA3759U-1MCM This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/ regions in the following table. Wireless WAN and Your Health Regulatory Information CE Compliance Canada Industry Canada (IC) Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 5100/5300 Series Approved Countries/Regions for the Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 622ANHMW and 633ANHMW Series Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8188CE Page Approved Countries/Regions for the Atheros Wireless Wi-Fi Link AR5B95 Series Europe - Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Europe - Restrictions for Use of 5 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8192E Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8191SE Approved Countries/Regions for the Realtek RTL8187B Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Approved Countries/Regions for use (Bluetooth wireless technology) Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements European Union (EU) and EFTA Canada Industry Canada (IC) Taiw an Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions Location of the Required Label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Licenses Computer Disposal Information Contents Introduction................................................................................ 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................................... 45 Page Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 90 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................106 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computers Features...................123 Chapter 5: Utilities.................................................................... 132 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong....................................155 Page Introduction Page 42 This guide Safety icons Other icons used 44 Your computers features and specifications Other documentation Service options Chapter 1 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Setting up a work environment Selecting a place to work Keeping yourself comfortable Precautions Selecting a place to work Setting up your computer Important information on your computers cooling fan Setting up your computer Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Adding memory (optional) Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Description Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Page Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Page Page Recovering to a custom size partition Page Creating recovery DVDs/media Page Page Restoring from recovery DVDs/media Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Checking the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status Installing drivers and applications Using the touch pad Page Scroll horizontally To: Do the following: Example: Scroll continuously (Circular scrolling) Zoom in/out To zoom in: To zoom out: Adjusting touch pad settings Disabling or enabling the touch pad Using external display devices Using external display devices Selecting video cables Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device Connecting an external monitor or projector Using external display devices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a printer Connecting a printer Setting up a printer Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Hibernation mode Sleep mode Using the Shut down command Turning off the computer more quickly Page Restarting your computer Using and configuring Hibernation mode Configuring Hibernation mode options Page Starting again from Hibernation mode Using and configuring Sleep mode Configuring Sleep mode options Page Page Customizing your computers settings Starting again from Sleep mode Closing the display panel Customizing your computers settings Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Caring for your computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Character keys Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Function keys Starting a program Starting a program from the Start menu Starting a program Starting a program from Windows Explorer Saving your work Starting a program using the Search programs and files field Saving your work Saving your work Saving files File names Using a file extension Printing your work Printing your work Backing up your work Backing up your work Restoring your work Using the optical disc drive Viewing Blu-ray Disc movies Page Optical disc drive components Inserting an optical disc Page Playing an audio CD Playing optical media Recording optical media Removing a disc with the computer on Toshibas online resources Removing a disc with the computer off Caring for optical discs Toshibas online resources Chapter 3 Mobile Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Charging batteries Power management Using additional batteries Charging batteries Charging batteries Charging the main battery Charging the RTC battery Monitoring main battery power Page Determining remaining battery power What to do when the main battery runs low Setting battery notifications Conserving battery power Power Plans Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer Page Inserting a charged battery Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery Safety precautions Disposing of used batteries Maintaining your battery Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries Traveling tips Traveling tips Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computers Features Exploring the desktop Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Exploring the desktop Start button Taskbar Setting up for communications Notification area Setting up for communications Using Wireless LAN connectivity Exploring audio features Connecting your computer to a network Accessing a network Exploring audio features Recording sounds Using a microphone Using the Web Camera Using external speakers or headphones Using the Web Camera Using the Memory card reader Using the Memory card reader Using the Memory card reader Inserting memory media Removing memory media Page Chapter 5 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist Page Page Optimize TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator TOSHIBA Application Installer Setting passwords Using a supervisor password Setting a supervisor password Deleting a supervisor password Using a user password Setting a user password Deleting a user password TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility Mouse Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA H ardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA H ardware Setup TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility USB Sleep and Charge Page Enabling USB Sleep and Charge Power supply mode settings TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding. Problems when you turn on the computer Problems when you turn on the computer The computer will not start. The computer starts but when you press a key nothing happens. Problems when you turn on the computer The computer displays the The DC-IN power light is blinking. The battery light is blinking when the computer is on. The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow. My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in. My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked. The Windows operating system can help you Fixing a problem with Device Manager Checking device properties Memory problems Memory problems Power and the batteries The DC-IN power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. Keyboard problems Keyboard problems Display problems Display problems The screen is blank. The screen does not look correct. Page Disk or storage drive problems Disk or storage drive problems You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be missing. Error-checking Your hard disk seems very slow. Optical disc drive problems Your data files are damaged or corrupted. Optical disc drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. You press the disc eject button, but the drive tray does not slide out. Page Optical disc drive problems Sound system problems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computers speakers. The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Printer problems The printer will not print. Wireless networking problems DVD and BD operating problems The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work. DVD and BD operating problems A blank screen appears while watching a DVD-ROM or BD-ROM movie or title. The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. Develop good computing habits Save your work frequently. On a regular basis, back up the information stored on your internal storage drive. Read the users guides. Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system Saving system configuration with restore points Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system General tips for installing hardware and software USB Sleep and Charge is not working. The USB Wakeup function does not work. If you need further assistance If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Toshibas worldwide offices Toshibas worldwide offices Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards Hot key functions Page Output (Display switch) Display brightness Disabling or enabling wireless devices Keyboard hot key functions Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Glossary Acronyms Page Term s A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U W Index