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Index 227 moving 88 non-system disk or disk error message 167 not accessing disk drives 166 running on battery power 106 setting up 43, 53 warning resume failure message 166 computer lock 88 computing tips 90 ConfigFree® 160 connecting to a power source 46 connection set up 127 control buttons 70 Ctrl keys 92 D desktop creating new icon 124 major features 124 desktop exploration 123 desktop icons 124 Device Manager 171 checking properties 171 devices keyboard 75 mouse 75 Disk Defragmenter 177 disk drive corrupted/damaged data files 178 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 177 running slow 177 diskette drive cannot insert a diskette 178 cannot read a diskette 178 connecting 77 external, connecting 77 display does not look normal/flickers 175 external monitor not working 176 screen is blank 175 display device connecting 71 external 71 display, external adjusting 75 disposal information 27 disposing of used batteries 121 double-click 70 DVD player general problems 186 E ENERGY STAR® 35 error messages device driver conflict 170 general hardware problem 170 non-system disk or disk error 167 problem with display settings/ current settings not working with hardware 176 warning resume failure 166 Error-checking 177 eSATA connecting to the eSATA/USB combo port 192 exploring the desktop 123 ExpressCard® checklist 180 computer stops working 181 errors 182 hot swapping fails 181 inserting 134 not recognized 181 problem solving 180 removing 134 external monitor not working 176 mouse 75 external diskette drive connecting 77

Section	Page
Qosmio® X300 Series User's Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	37
Safety icons	38
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	39
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Setting up a work environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	43
Setting up your computer	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	45
Adding optional external devices	45
Connecting to a power source	46
Charging the main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Your computer’s features and specifications	50
Turning on the power	50
Adding memory (optional)	51
Installing a memory module	52
Removing a memory module	57
Checking total memory	59
Hard Drive Recovery Utilities	60
Creating Recovery DVDs	60
Hard Disk Drive Recovery options	61
Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media	66
Checking the HDD operating status	69
Installing drivers and applications	69
Using the TouchPad™	69
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	70
Control buttons	70
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	70
Using external display devices	71
Connecting the display device	71
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	74
Adjusting the quality of the external display	75
Using an external keyboard	75
Using a mouse	75
Connecting a printer	75
Setting up a printer	76
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	77
Turning off the computer	77
Options for turning off the computer	78
Using the Shut Down command	80
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	82
Using and configuring Sleep mode	84
Closing the display panel	87
Customizing your computer’s settings	87
Caring for your computer	87
Cleaning the computer	88
Moving the computer	88
Using a computer lock	88
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	90
Computing tips	90
Using the keyboard	92
Character keys	92
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	92
Function keys	93
Special Windows® keys	93
Starting a program	93
Starting a program from the Start menu	94
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	94
Starting a program using the Start Search field	95
Saving your work	96
Printing your work	97
Backing up your work	98
Restoring your work	99
Using the optical drive	99
Optical drive components	100
Media control buttons	101
Inserting an optical disc	102
Playing an audio CD	103
Playing optical media	103
Recording optical media	104
Removing a disc with the computer on	104
Removing a disc with the computer off	105
Caring for optical discs	105
Toshiba’s online resources	105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	106
Running the computer on battery power	106
Battery Notice	107
Power management	108
Using additional batteries	108
Charging batteries	108
Charging the main battery	109
Charging the RTC battery	109
Monitoring main battery power	110
Determining remaining battery power	111
What to do when the main battery runs low	112
Setting battery notifications	112
Conserving battery power	113
Power Plans	114
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	115
Changing the main battery	116
Removing the battery from the computer	116
Inserting a charged battery	118
Taking care of your battery	119
Safety precautions	119
Maintaining your battery	120
Disposing of used batteries	121
Traveling tips	122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Exploring the desktop	123
Finding your way around the desktop	124
Setting up for communications	126
Connecting your computer to a network	126
Connecting a modem to a telephone line	127
An overview of using the Internet	129
The Internet	129
The World Wide Web	129
Internet Service Providers	129
Connecting to the Internet	130
Surfing the Internet	130
Internet features	130
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	131
Exploring audio features	131
Recording sounds	131
Using external speakers or headphones	132
FM tuner	133
Web Camera	133
Using an ExpressCard®	134
Inserting an ExpressCard®	134
Removing an ExpressCard®	134
Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot	135
Inserting memory media	135
Removing memory media	136
Using the i.LINK® port	136
Chapter 5: Utilities	137
TOSHIBA Assist	138
Connect	139
Secure	140
Protect & Fix	141
Optimize	142
Setting passwords	143
Using an instant password	143
Using a supervisor password	144
Using a user password	145
Deleting a user password	146
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	147
Mouse Utility	148
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	149
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
TOSHIBA Button Support	154
CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer	155
TOSHIBA Accessibility	156
Fingerprint Authentication Utility	157
Fingerprint utility limitations	157
Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility	157
Fingerprint Logon	158
Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader	158
Fingerprint reader limitations	159
ConfigFree®	160
Getting Started	160
ConfigFree® Utilities	161
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	164
Problems that are easy to fix	164
Problems when you turn on the computer	165
The Windows® operating system is not working	168
Using Startup options to fix problems	168
Internet problems	169
The Windows® operating system can help you	170
Resolving a hardware conflict	170
A plan of action	170
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	171
Memory problems	172
Power and the batteries	173
Keyboard problems	174
Display problems	175
Disk or internal storage drive problems	177
Optical drive problems	178
Sound system problems	179
ExpressCard® problems	180
Printer problems	182
Modem problems	183
Wireless networking problems	183
DVD operating problems	186
Develop good computing habits	187
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	188
If you need further assistance	192
Before you contact Toshiba	192
Contacting Toshiba	193
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	194
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	194
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	196
Hot Key Cards	196
Using the Hot Key Cards	197
Application Cards	198
Using the Application Cards	199
Card Case	199
Hot key functions	200
Volume Mute	200
Lock (Instant security)	201
Power plan	202
Sleep mode	203
Hibernation mode	204
Output (Display switch)	205
Display brightness	206
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	207
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	208
Zoom (Display resolution)	209
Keyboard hot key functions	210
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	211
Glossary	212

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Index

moving

non-system disk or disk error

message

167

not accessing disk drives

166

running on battery power

106

setting up

warning resume failure message

166

computer lock

computing tips

ConfigFree®

160

connecting to a power source

connection

set up

127

control buttons

Ctrl keys

desktop

creating new icon

124

major features

124

desktop exploration

123

desktop icons

124

Device Manager

171

checking properties

171

devices

keyboard

mouse

Disk Defragmenter

177

disk drive

corrupted/damaged data files

178

missing files/trouble accessing a

drive

177

running slow

177

diskette drive

cannot insert a diskette

178

cannot read a diskette

178

connecting

external, connecting

display

does not look normal/flickers

175

external monitor not working

176

screen is blank

175

display device

connecting

external

display, external

adjusting

disposal information

disposing of used batteries

121

double-click

DVD player

general problems

186

ENERGY STAR®

error messages

device driver conflict

170

general hardware problem

170

non-system disk or disk error

167

problem with display settings/

current settings not working

with hardware

176

warning resume failure

166

Error-checking

177

eSATA

connecting to the eSATA/USB

combo port

192

exploring the desktop

123

ExpressCard®

checklist

180

computer stops working

181

errors

182

hot swapping fails

181

inserting

134

not recognized

181

problem solving

180

removing

134

external

monitor

not working

176

mouse

external diskette drive

connecting