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Index 185 AC adaptor 35 adding memory (optional) 42 communications 103 computer 35 software 39 work environment 27 settings customize computer settings 67 display output 66 Shut down computer 40, 41, 43, 138 icon 40, 41, 43, 138 shut down computer 40 Sleep and Charge 119 Sleep mode computer 41 sounds recording 104 speakers using external 105 Start screen exploring the 98 starting an app 73 starting an app from Start screen 74 Startup menu problem solving 134 supervisor password, deleting 116 supervisor password, set up 115 system indicator lights AC power 35 drive in-use indicator 77 LEDs 37, 38, 86, 87, 106 System Settings 118 T taking care of battery 94 taskbar 101 television adjusting display 67 Tiles Start screen 100 tips for computing 70 Toshiba online resources 81 registering computer Toshiba Web site 39 worldwide offices 159 TOSHIBA Accessibility 129 Toshiba accessories memory 42 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 128 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 160 touch pad using 61 touch screen navigation 102 traveling tips 96 troubleshooting 141 AC power light is blinking 132 battery light is blinking 133 bookmarked site not found 136 checking device properties 137 computer will not start 131 contacting Toshiba 157 corrupted/damaged data files 145 data/entire system backup 155 Device Manager 137 display error message 142 display problems screen is blank 141 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 151 eject button 146 error message, warning resume failure 132 Error-checking 143 external display problems 142 external keyboard 141 external monitor 141 good computing habits 152

Section	Page
Qosmio® X800 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	18
Introduction	24
This guide	26
Safety icons	27
Other icons used	27
Your computer’s features and specifications	28
Other documentation	28
Service options	28
Chapter 1: Getting Started	29
Selecting a place to work	29
Setting up a work environment	29
Keeping yourself comfortable	30
Computer user comfort recommendations	30
Good Working Posture	30
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	31
Typing style	32
Taking breaks and varying tasks	32
Mobile computing tips	33
Transporting the notebook	33
Seeking additional help	33
Check list	34
Precautions	34
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	36
Setting up your computer	37
Connecting to a power source	37
Charging the main battery	40
Using the computer for the first time	40
Initial setup	41
Setting up your software	41
Registering your computer with Toshiba	41
To Shut down your computer	42
To Restart your computer	42
To place your computer in Sleep mode	43
Adding optional external devices	44
Adding memory (optional)	44
Installing a memory module	44
Removing a memory module	50
Checking total memory	52
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	53
Creating recovery media	54
Restoring from recovery media	56
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	57
Reset your PC	59
Installing drivers and applications	62
Using the touch pad	63
Adjusting touch pad settings	65
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	66
Connecting an external device	66
Using external display devices	66
Selecting video cables	67
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	67
Connecting an external monitor or projector	67
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	68
Adjusting the quality of the external display	69
Customizing your computer’s settings	69
Caring for your computer	69
Cleaning the computer	70
Moving the computer	70
Using a computer lock	70
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	72
Computing tips	72
Using the keyboard	73
Function keys	74
Special Windows® keys	74
Backlit keyboard	75
Mouse properties	75
Starting an app	75
Starting an app from the Start screen	76
Saving your work	76
Backing up your work	77
Using the optical disc drive	77
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	78
Optical disc drive components	79
Media control buttons	80
Inserting an optical disc	80
Playing optical media	81
Recording optical media	81
Removing a disc with the computer on	82
Removing a disc with the computer off	82
Toshiba’s online resources	83
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	84
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	84
Running the computer on battery power	84
Battery Notice	85
Power management	86
Charging the main battery	86
Charging the RTC battery	87
Monitoring battery power	88
Determining remaining battery power	89
What to do when the battery runs low	90
Setting battery notifications	90
Conserving battery power	91
Power Plans	92
Using the eco power plan	93
Changing the main battery	93
Removing the battery from the computer	94
Inserting a charged battery	95
Taking care of your battery	96
Safety precautions	96
Maintaining your battery	97
Disposing of used batteries	97
Traveling tips	98
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	100
Exploring the Start screen	100
Charms	101
Tiles	102
Exploring the desktop	102
Finding your way around the desktop	102
Windows® Store	104
Setting up for communications	104
Connecting your computer to a network	105
Exploring audio features	105
Recording sounds	106
Using external speakers or headphones	106
Using the Web Camera	107
Using the Memory card reader	107
Inserting memory media	108
Removing memory media	108
Chapter 5: Utilities	110
Desktop Assist	111
Media & Entertainment	112
Tools & Utilities	113
Support & Recovery	114
eco Utility®	115
Setting passwords	116
Using a supervisor password	116
Using a user password	118
Deleting a user password	118
System Settings	119
Sleep and Charge	120
Sleep and Charge	120
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	122
Power supply mode settings	122
Sleep and Music	123
HDD Protection Utility	124
Function Key	125
PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	126
PC Health Monitor	127
Recovery Media Creator	128
Service Station	128
TOSHIBA Application Installer	129
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	130
Problems that are easy to fix	130
Problems when you turn on the computer	131
Windows® operating system is not working	133
Using Startup options to fix problems	134
Internet problems	136
Windows® operating system can help you	137
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	137
Checking device properties	137
Memory problems	138
Power and the batteries	139
Keyboard problems	141
Display problems	141
Disk or storage drive problems	143
Error-checking	143
Optical disc drive problems	145
Sound system problems	148
Printer problems	148
Wireless networking problems	149
DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems	151
Develop good computing habits	152
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	153
If you need further assistance	157
Contacting Toshiba	158
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	158
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	159
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	160
Functions	160
Help file	161
Display brightness	161
Output (Display switch)	162
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	163
Media buttons	163
Volume Mute	164
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	164
Keyboard Function keys	164
Zoom (Display resolution)	164
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	165
Glossary	166

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Index

AC adaptor 35

adding memory (optional) 42

communications 103

computer 35

software 39

work environment 27

settings

customize computer settings 67

display output 66

Shut down

computer 40, 41, 43, 138

icon 40, 41, 43, 138

shut down

computer 40

Sleep and Charge 119

Sleep mode

computer 41

sounds

recording 104

speakers

using external 105

Start screen

exploring the 98

starting an app 73

starting an app from Start screen 74

Startup menu

problem solving 134

supervisor password, deleting 116

supervisor password, set up 115

system indicator lights

AC power 35

drive in-use indicator 77

LEDs 37, 38, 86, 87, 106

System Settings 118

taking care of battery 94

taskbar 101

television

adjusting display 67

Tiles

Start screen 100

tips

for computing 70

Toshiba

online resources 81

registering computer

Toshiba Web site 39

worldwide offices 159

TOSHIBA Accessibility 129

Toshiba accessories

memory 42

TOSHIBA Application Installer 127

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

128

TOSHIBA Function Keys

functions 160

touch pad

using 61

touch screen

navigation 102

traveling tips 96

troubleshooting 141

AC power light is blinking 132

battery light is blinking 133

bookmarked site not found 136

checking device properties 137

computer will not start 131

contacting Toshiba 157

corrupted/damaged data files 145

data/entire system backup 155

Device Manager 137

display error message 142

display problems

screen is blank 141

DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player 151

eject button 146

error message, warning resume

failure 132

Error-checking 143

external display problems 142

external keyboard 141

external monitor 141

good computing habits 152