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Index 181 checking internal storage drive operating status 57 creating recovery DVDs/media 51 erasing internal storage drive 55 installing drivers and applications 57 internal storage drive 39 out-of-box state 40 with user's data 43 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 53 to custom size partition 49 without changing drive partitions 46 recycle bin icon 96 registering computer 30 removing an optical disc with computer on 88 and optical disc with computer off 88 memory module 36 memory module slot cover 33 restarting computer 64 restore points troubleshooting 143 restoring your work 82 S safety icons 22 precautions 25 saving files 79, 80 Search programs and files field starting a program 79 selecting power plan options 92 video cables 58 setting up adding memory (optional) 31 communications 98 computer 26 software Setup Wizard 30 work environment 24 setting up a connection 99 settings customize computer settings 70 Shut down button 32, 63 command 63 computer 32, 63 Hibernation mode 65 Sleep mode 67 Sleep mode 63 configuring 67 configuring options 67 hot key 155 powering down 67 Shut down 67 starting again from 69 using 67 software Setup Wizard 30 software program starting 78 starting from Start menu 78 sounds recording 99 speakers using external 100 start button 97 starting a program 78 Search programs and files field 79 Windows® Start menu 78 starting a program from Start 78 starting again from Hibernation mode 67 Sleep mode 69 Startup menu problem solving 129 supervisor password, deleting 113

Section	Page
DX730 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	13
Introduction	19
This guide	21
Safety icons	22
Other icons used	22
Your computer’s features and specifications	23
Other documentation	23
Service options	23
Chapter 1: Getting Started	24
Setting up a work environment	24
Keeping yourself comfortable	25
Precautions	25
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	26
Setting up your computer	26
Connecting to a power source	27
Using the computer for the first time	29
Turning on the power	29
Setting up your software	30
Registering your computer with Toshiba	30
Adding optional external devices	30
Adding memory (optional)	31
Installing a memory module	31
Removing a memory module	36
Checking total memory	38
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	39
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	40
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	43
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	46
Recovering to a custom size partition	49
Creating recovery DVDs/media	51
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	53
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	55
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	57
Installing drivers and applications	57
Using external display devices	57
Using the HDMI™ In port	57
Using the HDMI™ Out port	58
Selecting video cables	58
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	58
Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC	59
Adjusting the quality of the external display	59
Connecting a printer	60
Setting up a printer	61
Turning off the computer	61
Options for turning off the computer	62
Using the Shut down command	63
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	64
Using and configuring Sleep mode	67
Customizing your computer’s settings	70
Caring for your computer	70
Cleaning the computer	70
Moving the computer	70
Using a computer lock	71
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	72
Computing tips	72
Using the wireless mouse	73
Replacing the batteries	74
Using the wireless keyboard	75
Replacing the batteries	75
Keyboard functions	76
Character keys	76
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	77
Function keys	77
Special Windows® keys	77
Touch screen	77
Starting a program	78
Starting a program from the Start menu	78
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	79
Saving your work	79
Printing your work	81
Backing up your work	82
Restoring your work	82
Using the optical disc drive	83
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	83
Optical disc drive components	84
Inserting an optical disc	85
Playing an audio CD	87
Playing optical media	87
Recording optical media	87
Removing a disc with the computer on	88
Removing a disc with the computer off	88
Caring for optical discs	89
Toshiba’s online resources	89
Chapter 3: Computing	90
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	90
Power management	90
Charging the RTC battery	91
Power Plans	92
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	93
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	93
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	94
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	95
Exploring the desktop	95
Finding your way around the desktop	96
Setting up for communications	98
Connecting your computer to a network	99
Exploring audio features	99
Recording sounds	99
Using external speakers or headphones	100
Using the Web Camera	101
Using the Memory card reader	101
Inserting memory media	102
Removing memory media	103
Toshiba remote control	104
Using the Toshiba remote control	104
Chapter 5: Utilities	105
TOSHIBA Assist	106
Secure	107
Protect & Fix	108
Optimize	109
TOSHIBA Application Installer	110
Setting passwords	111
Using an instant password	111
Using a supervisor password	112
Using a user password	113
Deleting a user password	114
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	115
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	116
Mouse Utility	117
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	118
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	119
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	119
USB Sleep and Charge	119
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	120
Power supply mode settings	120
USB Sleep and Music	121
TOSHIBA Button Support	122
TOSHIBA Accessibility	123
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	124
TOSHIBA Service Station	125
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	125
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	127
Problems that are easy to fix	127
Problems when you turn on the computer	128
The Windows® operating system is not working	129
Using Startup options to fix problems	129
Internet problems	130
The Windows® operating system can help you	130
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	131
Checking device properties	131
Memory problems	132
Power and the battery	132
Keyboard problems	133
Display problems	133
Disk or storage drive problems	134
Error-checking	134
Optical disc drive problems	135
Sound system problems	137
Printer problems	138
Wireless networking problems	139
DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems	140
Develop good computing habits	141
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	142
If you need further assistance	146
Before you contact Toshiba	146
Contacting Toshiba	147
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	148
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	148
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	150
Hot Key Cards	150
Using the Hot Key Cards	151
Hot key functions	151
Volume Mute	152
Lock (Instant security)	153
Power plan	154
Sleep mode	155
Hibernation mode	156
Display brightness	157
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	158
Zoom (Display resolution)	159
Keyboard hot key functions	160
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	161
Glossary	162

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Index

checking internal storage drive

operating status

creating recovery DVDs/media

erasing internal storage drive

installing drivers and applications

internal storage drive

out-of-box state

with user’s data

restoring from recovery DVDs/

media

to custom size partition

without changing drive partitions

recycle bin icon

registering computer

removing

an optical disc with computer on

and optical disc with computer off

memory module

memory module slot cover

restarting

computer

restore points

troubleshooting

143

restoring your work

safety

icons

precautions

saving files

Search programs and files field

starting a program

selecting

power plan options

video cables

setting up

adding memory (optional)

communications

computer

software

Setup Wizard

work environment

setting up a connection

settings

customize computer settings

Shut down

button

command

computer

Hibernation mode

Sleep mode

configuring

configuring options

hot key

155

powering down

Shut down

starting again from

using

software

Setup Wizard

software program

starting

starting from Start menu

sounds

recording

speakers

using external

100

start button

starting a program

Search programs and files field

Windows® Start menu

starting a program from Start

starting again from

Hibernation mode

Sleep mode

Startup menu

problem solving

129

supervisor password, deleting

113