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67
Getting Started
Caring for your computer
Moving the computer
Before moving your computer
, even across the room, make
sur
e all drive a
ctivity has ended
(the internal storage dr
ive
indicator light stops glowing)
and all
exter
nal peripheral
cables ar
e disconnected.
Do not pick up th
e computer by its displa
y panel or by
the back. D
oing so could dama
ge the syste
m.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
7
Wireless Interoperability
7
Wireless Lan and Your Health
8
Regulatory Statements
10
Device Authorization
16
Table of Contents
19
Contents
21
Contents
23
Chapter 1: Introduction
25
This Guide
27
Safety Icons
28
Other Icons Used
28
Your Computer's Features and Specifications
29
Documentation
29
Service Options
29
Chapter 2: Getting Started
30
Selecting a Place to Work
30
Setting up a Work Environment
30
Keeping Yourself Comfortable
31
Computer User Comfort Recommendations
31
Good Working Posture
31
Using the Notebook with an External Keyboard, Mouse or Monitor
32
Typing Style
33
Taking Breaks and Varying Tasks
34
Mobile Computing Tips
34
Transporting the Notebook
34
Seeking Additional Help
35
Check List
35
Precautions
36
Important Information on Your Computer's Cooling Fan
38
Setting up Your Computer
38
Connecting to a Power Source
39
Charging the Main Battery
41
Using the Computer for the First Time
42
Initial Setup
42
Setting up Your Software
43
Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
43
To Shut down Your Computer
44
To Restart Your Computer
45
To Place Your Computer in Sleep Mode
45
Adding Optional External Devices
46
Adding Memory
46
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
47
Creating Recovery Media
48
Restoring from Recovery Media
50
Refresh Your PC (with User's Data)
52
Reset Your PC
54
Installing Drivers and Applications
57
Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device
58
Using the Touch Pad
59
Adjusting Touch Pad Settings
62
Disabling or Enabling the Touch Pad
62
Connecting an External Device
62
Using External Display Devices
63
Selecting Video Cables
63
Connecting an HDMI™-Compatible Television or Display Device
63
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
64
Directing the Display Output When You Turn on the Computer
64
Adjusting the Quality of the External Display
65
Customizing Your Computer's Settings
66
Caring for Your Computer
66
Cleaning the Computer
66
Moving the Computer
67
Chapter 3: Learning the Basics
68
Computing Tips
68
Using the Keyboard
69
Function Keys
70
Special Windows ® Keys
70
Overlay Keys
71
Backlit Keyboard
72
Touch Screen
72
Touch Screen Navigation
72
Mouse Properties
73
Starting an App
73
Starting an App from the Start Screen
73
Saving Your Work
74
Backing up Your Work
75
Toshiba's Online Resources
75
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
76
Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
76
Running the Computer on Battery Power
76
Battery Notice
77
Power Management
78
Charging Batteries
78
Charging the Main Battery
78
Charging the RTC Battery
79
Monitoring Battery Power
80
Determining Remaining Battery Power
81
What to Do When the Main Battery Runs Low
82
Setting Battery Notifications
82
Conserving Battery Power
83
Power Plans
84
Using the Eco Power Plan
85
Changing the Main Battery
86
Taking Care of Your Battery
86
Safety Precautions
86
Maintaining Your Battery
87
Disposing of Your Computer
87
Traveling Tips
87
Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer's Features
89
Exploring the Start Screen
89
Charms
90
Tiles
91
Exploring the Desktop
91
Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
91
Windows Store
93
Setting up for Communications
94
Connecting Your Computer to a Network
95
Exploring Audio Features
95
Recording Sounds
95
Using External Speakers or Headphones
96
Using the Web Camera
97
Using the Smart Card Reader
97
Using the Memory Card Reader
98
Inserting Memory Media
98
Removing Memory Media
99
Using the Expansion Port
100
Chapter 6: Utilities
101
Eco Utility
102
Password Utility
103
Using a Supervisor Password
103
Using a User Password
105
Deleting a User Password
107
System Settings
108
Sleep Utilities
110
USB Sleep and Charge
110
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
112
Power Supply Mode Settings
112
Function Key
114
Recovery Media Creator
115
Service Station
115
TOSHIBA Application Installer
116
Fingerprint Authentication Utility
117
Fingerprint Utility Limitations
117
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility
117
Fingerprint Logon
118
Care and Maintenance of Your Fingerprint Reader
118
Fingerprint Reader Limitations
120
Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong
121
Problems that Are Easy to Fix
121
Problems When You Turn on the Computer
122
The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
124
Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
124
Internet Problems
127
The Windows Operating System Can Help You
128
Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
128
Checking Device Properties
128
Power and the Batteries
129
Keyboard Problems
130
Display Problems
131
Disk or Storage Drive Problems
133
Error-Checking
133
Sound System Problems
134
Printer Problems
135
Wireless Networking Problems
136
Develop Good Computing Habits
137
Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
138
If You Need Further Assistance
143
Contacting Toshiba
144
Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
144
Toshiba's Worldwide Offices
145
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys
146
Functions
146
Lock (Instant Security)
147
Power Plan
147
Sleep Mode
147
Hibernation Mode
147
Output (Display Switch)
148
Display Brightness
149
Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
149
Disabling or Enabling the Dual Point
149
Disabling or Enabling the Cursor Control Overlay
150
Disabling or Enabling the Numeric Overlay
150
Disabling or Enabling the Scroll Lock
150
Volume Mute
150
Keyboard Function Keys
151
Zoom (Display Resolution)
151
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
152
Glossary
153
Index
168
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