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Index 197 adding memory (optional) 46 communications 115 computer 41 software Setup Wizard 45 work environment 33 settings customize computer settings 80 Shut down button 47 computer 47 software Setup Wizard 45 software program starting 86 starting from Start menu 87 sounds recording 116 speakers using external 117 start button 114 starting a program 86 Search programs and files field 87 Windows® Start menu 87 starting a program from Start 87 Startup menu problem solving 146 supervisor password, deleting 130 supervisor password, set up 129 system indicator lights AC power 41 drive in-use indicator 91 LEDs 43, 44, 100, 101, 118 T taking care of battery 108 taskbar 115 television adjusting display 80 tips for computing 83 Toshiba online resources 95 registering computer Toshiba Web site 45 worldwide offices 167 TOSHIBA Accessibility 139 Toshiba accessories memory 46 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 TOSHIBA Assist 122 Connect tab 123 Optimize tab 126 Protect & Fix tab 125 Secure tab 124 TOSHIBA eco power plan 105 TOSHIBA eco Utility™ 140 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 134 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 132 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 141 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 127 TOSHIBA Service Station 140 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 135 touch pad using 73 traveling tips 110 troubleshooting 151 AC power light is blinking 144 battery light is blinking 145 bookmarked site not found 147 checking device properties 148 computer will not start 143 contacting Toshiba 166 corrupted/damaged data files 154 data/entire system backup 163 Device Manager 148 Disk Defragmenter 153

Section	Page
Qosmio® X870 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	22
Introduction	28
This guide	30
Safety icons	31
Other icons used	31
Your computer’s features and specifications	32
Other documentation	32
Service options	32
Chapter 1: Getting Started	33
Selecting a place to work	33
Setting up a work environment	33
Keeping yourself comfortable	34
Computer user comfort recommendations	34
Good Working Posture	34
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	35
Typing style	36
Taking breaks and varying tasks	36
Mobile computing tips	37
Transporting the notebook	37
Seeking additional help	37
Check list	38
Precautions	38
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	40
Setting up your computer	41
Connecting to a power source	41
Charging the main battery	44
Using the computer for the first time	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Adding memory (optional)	46
Installing a memory module	46
Removing a memory module	51
Checking total memory	54
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	54
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	56
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	58
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	61
Recovering to a custom size partition	64
Creating recovery media	66
Restoring from recovery media	68
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	70
Checking status of the internal storage drive	72
Installing drivers and applications	72
Using the touch pad	73
Adjusting touch pad settings	76
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	77
Connecting an external device	77
Using external display devices	78
Selecting video cables	78
Connecting an HDMI®-compatible television or display device	78
Connecting an external monitor or projector	79
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	79
Adjusting the quality of the external display	80
Customizing your computer’s settings	80
Caring for your computer	80
Cleaning the computer	81
Moving the computer	81
Using a computer lock	81
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	83
Computing tips	83
Using the keyboard	84
Character keys	85
Function keys	85
Special Windows® keys	86
Backlit keyboard	86
Starting a program	86
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	87
Starting a program from the Start menu	87
Saving your work	88
Backing up your work	88
Restoring your work	88
Using the optical disc drive	89
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	90
Optical disc drive components	91
Media control buttons	92
Inserting an optical disc	93
Playing optical media	93
Recording optical media	94
Removing a disc with the computer on	94
Removing a disc with the computer off	95
Toshiba’s online resources	95
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	96
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	96
Running the computer on battery power	96
Battery Notice	97
Power management	98
Charging the main battery	98
Charging the RTC battery	99
Monitoring battery power	100
Determining remaining battery power	101
What to do when the battery runs low	102
Setting battery notifications	102
Conserving battery power	103
Power Plans	104
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	105
Changing the main battery	105
Removing the battery from the computer	106
Inserting a charged battery	107
Taking care of your battery	108
Safety precautions	108
Maintaining your battery	109
Disposing of used batteries	109
Traveling tips	110
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	112
Exploring the desktop	112
Finding your way around the desktop	113
Setting up for communications	115
Connecting your computer to a network	116
Exploring audio features	116
Recording sounds	116
Using external speakers or headphones	117
Using the Web Camera	118
Using the Memory card reader	118
Inserting memory media	118
Removing memory media	119
Chapter 5: Utilities	121
TOSHIBA Assist	122
Connect	123
Secure	124
Protect & Fix	125
Optimize	126
TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator	127
TOSHIBA Application Installer	127
Setting passwords	128
Using a supervisor password	129
Using a user password	130
Deleting a user password	131
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	131
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	132
Mouse Utility	133
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	134
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	135
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	135
USB Sleep and Charge	135
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	137
Power supply mode settings	137
USB Sleep and Music	138
TOSHIBA Accessibility	139
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	140
TOSHIBA Service Station	140
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	141
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	142
Problems that are easy to fix	142
Problems when you turn on the computer	143
Windows® operating system is not working	145
Using Startup options to fix problems	146
Internet problems	147
Windows® operating system can help you	147
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	148
Checking device properties	148
Memory problems	149
Power and the batteries	149
Keyboard problems	151
Display problems	151
Disk or storage drive problems	153
Error-checking	153
Optical disc drive problems	154
Sound system problems	157
Printer problems	157
Wireless networking problems	158
DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems	160
Develop good computing habits	161
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	162
If you need further assistance	166
Contacting Toshiba	166
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	167
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	167
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	169
Hot Key Cards	169
Using the Hot Key Cards	170
Hot key functions	170
Help	170
Display brightness	170
Output (Display switch)	171
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	172
Keyboard hot key functions	173
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	174
Zoom (Display resolution)	175
Appendix B:Power Cord/Cable Connectors	176
Glossary	177

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Index

adding memory (optional)

communications

115

computer

software

Setup Wizard

work environment

settings

customize computer settings

Shut down

button

computer

software

Setup Wizard

software program

starting

starting from Start menu

sounds

recording

116

speakers

using external

117

start button

114

starting a program

Search programs and files field

Windows® Start menu

starting a program from Start

Startup menu

problem solving

146

supervisor password, deleting

130

supervisor password, set up

129

system indicator lights

AC power

drive in-use indicator

LEDs

100

101

118

taking care of battery

108

taskbar

115

television

adjusting display

tips

for computing

Toshiba

online resources

registering computer

Toshiba Web site

worldwide offices

167

TOSHIBA Accessibility

139

Toshiba accessories

memory

TOSHIBA Application Installer

127

TOSHIBA Assist

122

Connect tab

123

Optimize tab

126

Protect & Fix tab

125

Secure tab

124

TOSHIBA eco power plan

105

TOSHIBA eco Utility™

140

TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility

131

TOSHIBA Hardware Setup

134

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

Utility

132

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

141

TOSHIBA Recovery Media

Creator

127

TOSHIBA Service Station

140

TOSHIBA Sleep Utility

135

touch pad

using

traveling tips

110

troubleshooting

151

AC power light is blinking

144

battery light is blinking

145

bookmarked site not found

147

checking device properties

148

computer will not start

143

contacting Toshiba

166

corrupted/damaged data files

154

data/entire system backup

163

Device Manager

148

Disk Defragmenter

153