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Contents 35 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 158 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......158 USB Sleep and Charge 158 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 160 Power supply mode settings 160 Battery settings 160 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 161 TOSHIBA Button Support 162 TOSHIBA Accessibility 163 TOSHIBA eco Utility 164 TOSHIBA Service Station 165 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 165 ConfigFree 166 Getting Started 166 ConfigFree® Utilities 167 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when you turn on the computer............171 The Windows® operating system is not working 174 Using Startup options to fix problems 175 Internet problems 176 The Windows® operating system can help you 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 177 Checking device properties 177 Memory problems 178 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or storage drive problems 182 Error-checking 182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 ExpressCard® problems 185 ExpressCard® checklist 185

Section	Page
Qosmio® X500 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 main battery	48
Using the computer for the first time	49
Opening the display panel	49
Turning on the power	50
Setting up your software	51
Registering your computer with Toshiba	51
Adding optional external devices	51
Adding memory (optional)	52
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)	61
Recovering to a custom size partition	64
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	66
Creating recovery DVDs/media	69
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	70
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	71
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	73
Installing drivers and applications	73
Using the TouchPad™	73
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings	76
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	77
Using external display devices	77
Connecting the display device	78
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	80
Adjusting the quality of the external display	81
Using an external keyboard	81
Using a mouse	81
Connecting a printer	81
Setting up a printer	82
Turning off the computer	82
Options for turning off the computer	83
Using the Shut down command	85
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	87
Using and configuring Sleep mode	89
Closing the display panel	92
Customizing your computer’s settings	92
Caring for your computer	92
Cleaning the computer	92
Moving the computer	93
Using a computer lock	93
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	94
Computing tips	94
Using the keyboard	95
Character keys	96
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	96
Function keys	96
Special Windows® keys	97
Backlit keyboard	97
Starting a program	97
Starting a program from the Start menu	98
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	98
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	99
Saving your work	100
Printing your work	101
Backing up your work	102
Restoring your work	103
Using the optical drive	103
Optical drive components	104
Media control buttons	105
Inserting an optical disc	106
Playing an audio CD	107
Playing optical media	107
Recording optical media	108
Removing a disc with the computer on	108
Removing a disc with the computer off	109
Caring for optical discs	109
Toshiba’s online resources	109
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	110
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	110
Running the computer on battery power	110
Battery Notice	111
Power management	112
Using additional batteries	112
Charging batteries	112
Charging the main battery	113
Charging the RTC battery	113
Monitoring main battery power	114
Determining remaining battery power	115
What to do when the main battery runs low	116
Setting battery notifications	116
Conserving battery power	117
Power Plans	118
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	119
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	120
Changing the main battery	120
Removing the battery from the computer	121
Inserting a charged battery	122
Taking care of your battery	123
Safety precautions	123
Maintaining your battery	124
Disposing of used batteries	125
Traveling tips	126
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	127
Exploring the desktop	127
Finding your way around the desktop	128
Setting up for communications	130
Connecting your computer to a network	131
An overview of using the Internet	131
The Internet	131
The World Wide Web	131
Internet Service Providers	132
Connecting to the Internet	132
Surfing the Internet	132
Internet features	133
Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet	134
Exploring audio features	134
Recording sounds	134
Using external speakers or headphones	135
Using the Web Camera	135
Using an ExpressCard®	136
Inserting an ExpressCard®	136
Removing an ExpressCard®	136
Using the Memory card reader	137
Inserting memory media	137
Removing memory media	138
Using the i.LINK® port	139
Using the eSATA/USB combo port	139
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
Deleting a user password	150
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	151
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	152
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	153
Mouse Utility	154
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	155
USB Sleep and Charge Utility	158
Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility	158
USB Sleep and Charge	158
Enabling USB Sleep and Charge	160
Power supply mode settings	160
Battery settings	160
TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	161
TOSHIBA Button Support	162
TOSHIBA Accessibility	163
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	164
TOSHIBA Service Station	165
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	165
ConfigFree®	166
Getting Started	166
ConfigFree® Utilities	167
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	170
Problems that are easy to fix	170
Problems when you turn on the computer	171
The Windows® operating system is not working	174
Using Startup options to fix problems	175
Internet problems	176
The Windows® operating system can help you	176
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	177
Checking device properties	177
Memory problems	178
Power and the batteries	178
Keyboard problems	180
Display problems	180
Disk or storage drive problems	182
Error-checking	182
Optical drive problems	184
Sound system problems	185
ExpressCard® problems	185
ExpressCard® checklist	185
Resolving ExpressCard® problems	186
Printer problems	187
Wireless networking problems	188
DVD operating problems	190
Develop good computing habits	191
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	192
If you need further assistance	197
Before you contact Toshiba	197
Contacting Toshiba	197
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	198
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	198
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	200
Hot Key Cards	200
Using the Hot Key Cards	201
Application Cards	202
Using the Application Cards	203
Card Case	204
Hot key functions	204
Volume Mute	205
Lock (Instant security)	206
Power plan	207
Sleep mode	208
Hibernation mode	209
Output (Display switch)	210
Display brightness	211
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	212
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™	213
Zoom (Display resolution)	214
Keyboard hot key functions	215
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	216
Glossary	217

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Contents

USB Sleep and Charge Utility

................................

158

Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility

.......

158

USB Sleep and Charge

....................................

158

Enabling USB Sleep and Charge

.....................

160

Power supply mode settings

...........................

160

Battery settings

...............................................

160

TOSHIBA Zooming Utility

......................................

161

TOSHIBA Button Support

......................................

162

TOSHIBA Accessibility

..........................................

163

TOSHIBA eco Utility™

...........................................

164

TOSHIBA Service Station

......................................

165

TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

.................................

165

ConfigFree

...........................................................

166

Getting Started

................................................

166

ConfigFree

Utilities

........................................

167

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

...................................

170

Problems that are easy to fix

................................

170

Problems when you turn on the computer

............

171

The Windows

operating system is not

working

...........................................................

174

Using Startup options to fix problems

............

175

Internet problems

...........................................

176

The Windows

operating system can

help you

....................................................

176

Fixing a problem with Device Manager

.................

177

Checking device properties

.............................

177

Memory problems

................................................

178

Power and the batteries

..................................

178

Keyboard problems

...............................................

180

Display problems

..................................................

180

Disk or storage drive problems

.............................

182

Error-checking

................................................

182

Optical drive problems

..........................................

184

Sound system problems

.......................................

185

ExpressCard

problems

........................................

185

ExpressCard

checklist

...................................

185