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Utilities
Desktop Assist
Support & Recovery
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PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
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Recovery Media Creator
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Service Station
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TOSHIBA Application Installer
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User’s Guide
(Sample Image) Desktop Assist window – Support & Recovery tab
Contents
Main
Protection of Stored Data
Critical Applications
FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information
Industry Canada Requirement
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
Taiw an
Using this Equipment in Japan
2.4FH1
Device Authorization
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
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
Regulatory statements
Taiw an
Copyright
Export Administration Regulation
Notice
Trademarks
Licenses
Computer Recycling Information
Reuse, Donation, Recycling
Contents
Introduction................................................................................ 25
Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................................... 30
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Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 64
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................... 70
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computers Features.....................82
Chapter 5: Utilities...................................................................... 92
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ...................................113
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys.................................... 136
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Introduction
26
This guide
28
Safety icons
Other icons used
Your computers features and specifications
Other documentation
Service options
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
Setting up a work environment
Keeping yourself comfortable
Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor
Typing style
Taking breaks and varying tasks
Mobile computing tips
Transporting the notebook
Seeking additional help
Check list
Precautions
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Important information on your computers cooling fan
Setting up your computer
Setting up your computer
Connecting to a power source
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Connecting to a power source
Charging the main battery
Charging the main battery
Using the computer for the first time
Registering your computer with Toshiba
Initial setup
Setting up your software
Registering your computer with Toshiba
To Shut down your computer
To Shut down your computer
To Restart your computer
To place your computer in Sleep mode
To place your computer in Sleep mode
Adding optional external devices
Adding optional external devices
Adding memory (optional)
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
Recovery option Description
Creating recovery media
Recovery option Description
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Restoring from recovery media
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Refresh your PC (with users data)
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Reset your PC
Page
Installing drivers and applications
Installing drivers and applications
Using the touch pad
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Adjusting touch pad settings
Connecting an external device
Disabling or enabling the touch pad
Connecting an external device
Using external display devices
Selecting video cables
Using external display devices
Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or display device
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Adjusting the quality of the external display
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 keyboard
Using the keyboard
66
Mouse properties
TOSHIBA Function keys
Special Windows keys
Starting an app
Starting an app from the Start screen
68
Saving your work
Saving your work
Backing up your work
Backing up your work
Toshibas online resources
Chapter 3
Mobile Computing
Toshibas energy-saver design
Running the computer on battery power
Battery Notice
Running the computer on battery power
Power management
Charging batteries
Charging batteries
Charging the main battery
Charging batteries
Charging the RTC battery
Monitoring main battery power
Determining remaining battery power
What to do when the main battery runs low
Setting battery notifications
Conserving battery power
Power Plans
Using the eco power plan
Using the eco power plan
Changing the main battery
Changing the main battery
Taking care of your battery
Safety precautions
Disposing of your computer
Maintaining your battery
Disposing of your computer
Traveling tips
Traveling tips
Chapter 4
Exploring Your Computers Features
Exploring the Start screen
Exploring the Start screen
Charms
Exploring the desktop
Tiles
Exploring the desktop
Finding your way around the desktop
Icons
Exploring the desktop
Taskbar
Notification area
Windows Store
Notifications
Windows Store
Setting up for communications
Setting up for communications
Using Wireless LAN connectivity
Connecting your computer to a network
Accessing a network
Exploring audio features
Exploring audio features
Recording sounds
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
Chapter 5
Utilities
Desktop Assist
Desktop Assist
Media & Entertainment
Tools & Utilities
Desktop Assist
Support & Recovery
eco Utility
eco Utility
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
System Settings
System Settings
Sleep and Charge
USB Sleep and Charge
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Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
Power supply mode settings
Sleep and Music
Function Key
Function Key
The Function option is disabled by default.
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
PC Health Monitor
PC Health Monitor
Recovery Media Creator
Recovery Media Creator
Service Station
TOSHIBA Application Installer
TOSHIBA Application Installer
Split Screen Utility
Settings
Settings tab
Advanced tab
Chapter 6
If Something Goes Wrong
Problems that are easy to fix
Your application 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 AC 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
Refresh your computer
Reset your computer
Advanced options
System Restore
System Image Recovery
Internet problems
My Internet connection is very slow.
My browser cannot find the URL address I typed in.
Fixing a problem with Device Manager 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
Power and the batteries
The AC 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.
The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it usually does.
Keyboard problems
Keyboard problems
Display problems
The screen is blank.
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Disk or storage drive problems
You are having trouble accessing a drive, or one or more files appear to be missing.
Error-checking
Disk or storage drive problems
Your hard disk seems very slow.
Sound system problems Your data files are damaged or corrupted.
Some applications run correctly but others do not.
Sound system problems
No sound is coming from the computers speakers.
The computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise.
Wireless networking problems
Wireless networking problems
The Windows operating system wireless management utility does not work.
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
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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.
If you need further assistance
The USB Wakeup function does not work.
If you need further assistance
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Contacting Toshiba Toshibas Technical Support Web site
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
Toshibas worldwide offices
Toshibas worldwide offices
Appendix A
TOSHIBA Function Keys
Functions
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Output (Display switch)
Disabling or enabling the touch pad
Media buttons
140
Volume Mute
Disabling or enabling wireless devices
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Appendix B
Power Cord/Cable Connectors
Glossary
Acronyms
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Index
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