Toshiba LX800, PQQ14U-004001, PQQ14U004001 Turning on the power

28 Getting Started

Using the computer for the first time

Turning on the power

To turn on the computer:

1Make sure the power is properly connected and ready.

2Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. Press and

release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows white.

(Sample Illustration) Turning on the power

The pre-installed operating system will load automatically.

When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the

power again until the operating system has loaded completely.

Power button

Contents

Main Model: LX800 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty Protection of Stored Data Critical Applications FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information NOTE Industry Canada Requirement Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and Your Health Regulatory Information Canada Industry Canada (IC) Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health Regulatory statements European Union (EU) and EFTA Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions Location of the Required Label Copyright Export Administration Regulation Notice Trademarks Licenses Computer Recycling Information Reuse, Donation, Recycling Contents Introduction................................................................................ 16 Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................................... 21 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 60 12 Chapter 3: Computing............................................................... 75 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computers Features.....................79 Chapter 5: Utilities...................................................................... 89 14 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong....................................109 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards..................................131 Page Introduction Page 18 This guide Safety icons Other icons used 20 Your computers features and specifications Other documentation Service options Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting up a work environment Precautions 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 Using the computer for the first time Setting up your keyboard and mouse Connect Button Page Turning on the power Power button Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Adding optional external devices Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Page Page Page Page Removing a memory module Page Checking total memory Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovery option Description Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Page Page Recovering of factory default software with users data Page Page Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Page Page Recovering to a custom size partition Page Creating recovery media Page Restoring from recovery media Page 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 Connecting an external device Using external display devices Using external display devices Using the HDMI In port Customizing your computers settings Customizing your computers settings Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Chapter 2 Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the wireless mouse Using the wireless mouse Using the wireless mouse Replacing the batteries Using the wireless keyboard Using the wireless keyboard Replacing the batteries Using the wireless keyboard Keyboard functions Character keys Touch screen Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Touch screen Starting a program Starting a program Starting a program using the Search programs and files field Saving your work Starting a program from the Start menu Saving your work Backing up your work Backing up your work Restoring your work Using the optical disc drive Viewing Blu-ray Disc movies 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 Toshibas online resources Chapter 3 Computing Toshibas energy-saver design Power management 76 Charging the RTC battery Charging the RTC battery Power Plans Powe r Pl an s 78 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computers Features Exploring the desktop Exploring the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Icons Exploring the desktop Start button Setting up for communications Taskbar 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 Exploring audio features Using a microphone Using external speakers or headphones Using the Web Camera Using the Web Camera Using the Memory card reader Using the Memory card reader Inserting memory media Using the Memory card reader Removing memory media Toshiba remote control Toshiba remote control Using the Toshiba remote control Chapter 5 Utilities TOSHIBA Assist TOSHIBA Assist Page Page Optimize TOSHIBA Application Installer 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 Mouse Utility Mouse Utility TOSHIBA H ardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Sleep Utility TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility USB Sleep and Charge TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge Power supply mode settings Page TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility 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. The computer displays the The Windows operating system is not working The Windows operating system is not working Using Startup options to fix problems The Windows operating system is not working 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 battery The ON/OFF light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. Keyboard problems Keyboard problems Display problems The screen is blank. The screen does not look correct. Disk or storage drive problems You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be missing. Error-checking Optical disc drive problems Your hard disk seems very slow. Optical disc drive problems You cannot access a disc in the drive. Page Sound system problems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computers speakers. Printer problems The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise. Printer problems The printer will not print. The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems DVD and Blu-ray Disc operating problems The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work. DVD and Blu-ray Disc 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 Page 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 Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshibas worldwide offices Toshibas worldwide offices Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot Key Cards Using the Hot Key Cards Hot key functions Help Display brightness Internet and Media Control Buttons Volume Mute Disabling or enabling wireless devices Zoom (Display resolution) 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 Page 156 Page 158