Main
Model: PX30 - A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty
Protection of Stored Data
Critical Applications
FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information
NOTE
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
Wireless Interoperability
Wireless LAN and Your Health
Regulatory Information
Regulatory statements
Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
Location of the Required Label
Canada Industry Canada (IC)
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Copyright
Export Administration Regulation
NOTE
Notice
Trademarks
Licenses
Computer Recycling Information
Reuse, Donation, Recycling
Contents
Introduction.......................................................17
Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................22
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics ..............................47
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Chapter 3: Computing............................................ 61
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computers Features.... 65
Chapter 5: Utilities.................................................. 76
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong.....................95
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Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys ................. 120
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors....... 124
Introduction
18
This guide
20
Safety icons
Other icons used
Your computers features and specifications
(Sample Illustration) System icons
Other documentation
Service options
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Setting up a work environment
Precautions
Important information on your computers cooling fan
Setting up your computer
Connecting to a power source
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(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer
Using the computer for the first time
Turning on the power
(Sample Illustration) Turning on the power
Initial setup
Setting up your software
Registering your computer with Toshiba
To Shut down your computer
(Sample Image) Shut down
To Restart your computer
(Sample Image) Restart
To place your computer in Sleep mode
(Sample Image) Sleep
Adding optional external devices
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
Creating recovery media
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box
Restoring from recovery media
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Refresh your PC (with users data)
(Sample Image) PC settings screen
(Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen
(Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen
Reset your PC
(Sample Image) PC settings screen
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(Sample Image) Ready to reset your PC screen
Installing drivers and applications
(Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications
Connecting an external device
Using external display devices
Using the HDMI In port
(Sample Illustration) Video port on back of computer
Using the HDMI Out port
(Sample Illustration) HDMI Out port on back of computer
Customizing your computers settings
Caring for your computer
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Using a computer lock
(Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable
(Sample Illustration) Attaching security lock cable
Chapter 2
Learning the Basics
Computing tips
Using the wireless mouse
(Sample Illustration) Mouse
Replacing the battery
(Sample Illustration) Mouse underside
Using the wireless keyboard
(Sample Illustration) Keyboard
Replacing the battery
Keyboard functions
(Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard
Function keys
Touch screen
Touch screen navigation
Starting an app
Starting an app from the Start screen
(Sample Image) Searching for apps
Saving your work
Backing up your work
Using the optical disc drive
Optical disc drive components
(Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive
Inserting an optical disc
(Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended
(Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive
Playing optical media
Recording optical media
Removing a disc with the computer on
Removing a disc with the computer off
Toshibas online resources
Chapter 3
Computing
Toshibas energy-saver design
Power management
62
Charging the RTC battery
Power Plans
Power Options window
64
Using the eco power plan
Chapter 4
Exploring Your Computers Features
Exploring the Start screen
Start screen
Charms
Tiles
Exploring the desktop
Finding your way around the desktop
Desktop screen
Icons
Taskb ar
Notification area
Notifications
Windows Store
Setting up for communications
Using Wireless LAN connectivity
Connecting your computer to a network
Accessing a network
Exploring audio features
Recording sounds
Using a microphone
(Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen
Using the Web Camera
Using the Memory card reader
Inserting memory media
(Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media
Removing memory media
(Sample Illustration) Removing memory media
Chapter 5
Utilities
Desktop Assist
(Sample Image) Desktop Assist window
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eco Utility
(Sample Image) eco Utility
window
Password Utility
Using a supervisor password
Setting a supervisor password
(Sample Image) Supervisor Password tab
Deleting a supervisor password
Using a user password
Setting a user password
Deleting a user password
System Settings
(Sample Image) System Settings screen General tab options
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Sleep Utilities
USB Sleep and Charge
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
Power supply mode settings
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Sleep Utility screen
Sleep and Music
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Recovery Media Creator
Service Station
TOSHIBA Application Installer
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen
Chapter 6
If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Problems when you turn on the computer
The Windows operating system is not working
Using Startup options to fix problems
Refresh your computer
Reset your computer
Advanced options
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Internet problems
The Windows operating system can help you
Fixing a problem with Device Manager
Checking device properties
Memory problems
Power and the battery
Keyboard problems
Display problems
Disk or storage drive problems
Error-checking
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Optical disc drive problems
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Sound system problems
Printer problems
Wireless networking problems
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DVD operating problems
Develop good computing habits
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows operating system
Saving system configuration with restore points
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Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows operating system
General tips for installing hardware and software
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If you need further assistance
Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshibas worldwide offices
Appendix A
TOSHIBA Function Keys
Functions
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Internet and Media Control buttons
Volume Mute
Disabling or enabling wireless devices
Zoom (Display resolution)
Keyboard Function keys
Appendix B
Power Cord/Cable Connectors
Glossary
Acronyms
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Term s
A
Direct Current (DC)
program
B
system disk
reboot
baud rate
BIOS
C
CD-ROM
CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache
CD. Compare DVD-ROM
double-click
D
Alternating Current (AC)
folder
hard disk
disc
disk
E
device
F
document
bus
file extension
file name
G
H
non-interlaced
Sleep, Suspend
HDMI
K
cache, CPU cache, L1 cache
cache, CPU cache, L2 cache
L
LAN
M
RAM, ROM
MIDI
system prompt
N
O
color palette
P
operating system, application, utility
Volatile
R
memory. Compare ROM
boot
BIOS, memory. Compare RAM
hard disk
S
T
active-matrix display
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
download
bus, hot swapping, serial
W
World Wide Web
Internet
Index
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