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154 Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is the TOSHIBA configuration management tool available through the Windows® operating system. To access it: ❖ Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then HWSetup, or click the TOSHIBA Hardware Settings icon in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Boot Setting-Allows you to change the sequence in which your computer searches the drives for the operating system You can also manually choose the Boot Setting by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. Select the boot device by pressing the arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is turned off. NOTE Since the system is a quick-booting system, you must press the keys immediately after pressing the power button.

Section	Page
Qosmio® F750 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	30
Introduction	37
This guide	39
Safety icons	40
Other icons used	40
Your computer’s features and specifications	41
Other documentation	41
Service options	41
Chapter 1: Getting Started	42
Selecting a place to work	42
Setting up a work environment	42
Keeping yourself comfortable	43
Precautions	43
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	45
Setting up your computer	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Turning on the power	50
Setting up your software	50
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding optional external devices	51
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	58
Checking total memory	60
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	60
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	62
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	64
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	67
Recovering to a custom size partition	70
Creating recovery DVDs/media	72
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	74
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	76
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	78
Installing drivers and applications	78
Using the touch pad	79
Adjusting touch pad settings	82
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	82
Using external display devices	83
Selecting video cables	83
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	83
Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC	84
Connecting an external monitor or projector	84
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	85
Adjusting the quality of the external display	86
Turning off the computer	86
Options for turning off the computer	86
Using the Shut down command	88
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	91
Using and configuring Sleep mode	93
Closing the display panel	96
Customizing your computer’s settings	96
Caring for your computer	96
Cleaning the computer	96
Moving the computer	97
Using a computer lock	97
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	98
Computing tips	98
Using the keyboard	99
Character keys	100
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	100
Function keys	100
Special Windows® keys	101
Starting a program	101
Starting a program from the Start menu	102
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	102
Saving your work	103
Backing up your work	104
Restoring your work	104
Using the optical disc drive	105
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	105
Optical disc drive components	107
Media control buttons	108
Inserting an optical disc	108
Playing an audio CD	110
Playing optical media	110
Recording optical media	111
Removing a disc with the computer on	111
Removing a disc with the computer off	112
Caring for optical discs	112
Toshiba’s online resources	112
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	113
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	113
Running the computer on battery power	113
Battery Notice	114
Power management	115
Using additional batteries	115
Charging batteries	115
Charging the battery	116
Charging the RTC battery	116
Monitoring battery power	117
Determining remaining battery power	119
What to do when the battery runs low	119
Setting battery notifications	120
Conserving battery power	121
Power Plans	121
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	122
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	123
Changing the battery	124
Removing the battery from the computer	124
Inserting a charged battery	126
Taking care of your battery	127
Safety precautions	127
Maintaining your battery	128
Disposing of used batteries	129
Traveling tips	130
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	131
Exploring the desktop	131
Finding your way around the desktop	132
Setting up for communications	134
Connecting your computer to a network	135
Exploring audio features	135
Recording sounds	135
Using external speakers or headphones	136
Using the Web Camera	136
Using the Memory card reader	137
Inserting memory media	138
Removing memory media	138
Chapter 5: Utilities	140
TOSHIBA Assist	141
Connect	142
Secure	143
Protect & Fix	144
Optimize	145
TOSHIBA Application Installer	146
Setting passwords	147
Using an instant password	147
Using a supervisor password	148
Using a user password	149
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	151
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	152
Mouse Utility	153
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	154
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	156
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	156
USB Sleep and Charge	156
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	158
Power supply mode settings	158
USB Sleep and Music	159
TOSHIBA Button Support	160
TOSHIBA Accessibility	161
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	162
TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator	163
TOSHIBA Service Station	164
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	164
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	166
Problems that are easy to fix	166
Problems when you turn on the computer	167
The Windows® operating system is not working	169
Using Startup options to fix problems	170
Internet problems	171
The Windows® operating system can help you	171
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	172
Checking device properties	172
Memory problems	173
Power and the batteries	173
Keyboard problems	175
Display problems	175
Disk or storage drive problems	177
Error-checking	177
Optical disc drive problems	178
Sound system problems	181
Printer problems	181
Wireless networking problems	182
DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems	184
Develop good computing habits	185
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	186
If you need further assistance	190
Before you contact Toshiba	190
Contacting Toshiba	191
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	191
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	192
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	194
Hot Key Cards	194
Using the Hot Key Cards	195
Hot key functions	195
Optical disk drive	196
Volume Mute	197
Lock (Instant security)	198
Power plan	199
Sleep mode	200
Hibernation mode	201
Output (Display switch)	202
Display brightness	203
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	204
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	205
Zoom (Display resolution)	206
Keyboard hot key functions	207
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	208
Glossary	209