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192 Index RTC memory 92 running computer on battery power 90 safety precautions 103 setting notifications 96 taking care of 102 battery indicator light 95 BIOS Setup see System Settings Blu-ray Disc™ using 84 button eject, optical disc drive 85 mute button 86 next track button 86 play/pause button 86 previous track button 86 volume increase/decrease buttons 86 buttons media control buttons 86 C Call2Recycle™ battery 105 caring for your computer 74 changing battery 100 charging the battery 42 cleaning the computer 74 communications set up 111 computer caring for 74 cleaning 74 environmental precautions 31, 105 moving 75 running on battery power 90 setting up 39 computer lock 75 computer will not start troubleshooting 139 computing habits troubleshooting 161 computing tips 76 connecting AC adaptor 40 AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN) 41 computer to a network 112 external device 70 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 71 monitor 72 power cord/cable 42 power source 41 cooling fan adequate ventilation 39 customize computer settings 74 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 164 desktop creating new icon 109 exploring the 108 icons 109 recycle bin 109 standard features 107, 108 Desktop Assist 118 Media & Entertainment tab 119 Support & Recovery tab 121 Tools & Utilities tab 120 Device Manager fixing a problem 145 directing display output 72 disabling touch pad 70 display troubleshooting 151 display devices external 71

Section	Page
X70-A Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	20
Introduction	26
This guide	28
Safety icons	29
Other icons used	29
Your computer’s features and specifications	30
Documentation	30
Service options	30
Chapter 1: Getting Started	31
Selecting a place to work	31
Setting up a work environment	31
Keeping yourself comfortable	32
Computer user comfort recommendations	32
Good Working Posture	32
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor	33
Typing style	34
Taking breaks and varying tasks	35
Mobile computing tips	35
Transporting the notebook	35
Seeking additional help	36
Check list	36
Precautions	37
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	39
Setting up your computer	39
Connecting to a power source	40
Charging the main battery.	42
Using the computer for the first time	43
Initial setup	43
Setting up your software	44
Registering your computer with Toshiba	44
To Shut down your computer	45
To Restart your computer	45
To place your computer in Sleep mode	46
Adding optional external devices	47
Adding memory (optional)	47
Installing a memory module	48
Removing a memory module	54
Checking total memory	56
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	56
Creating recovery media	58
Restoring from recovery media	60
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)	61
Reset your PC	63
Installing drivers and applications	66
Using the touch pad	67
Adjusting touch pad settings	69
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	70
Connecting an external device	70
Using external display devices	71
Selecting video cables	71
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	71
Connecting an external monitor or projector	72
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	72
Adjusting the quality of the external display	73
Customizing your computer’s settings	74
Caring for your computer	74
Cleaning the computer	74
Moving the computer	75
Using a computer lock	75
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	76
Computing tips	76
Using the keyboard	78
Function keys	78
Special Windows® keys	79
Backlit keyboard	79
Touch screen	80
Touch screen navigation	80
Mouse properties	81
Starting an app	81
Starting an app from the Start screen	82
Saving your work	82
Backing up your work	83
Using the optical disc drive	83
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	84
Optical disc drive components	85
Media control buttons	86
Inserting an optical disc	87
Playing optical media	87
Recording optical media	88
Removing a disc with the computer on	88
Removing a disc with the computer off	89
Toshiba’s online resources	89
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	90
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	90
Running the computer on battery power	90
Battery Notice	91
Power management	92
Charging batteries	92
Charging the main battery	92
Charging the RTC battery	93
Monitoring battery power	94
Determining remaining battery power	95
What to do when the main battery runs low	96
Setting battery notifications	96
Conserving battery power	97
Power Plans	98
Using the eco power plan	99
Changing the main battery	100
Removing the battery from the computer	100
Inserting a charged battery	101
Taking care of your battery	102
Safety precautions	103
Maintaining your battery	103
Disposing of used batteries	104
Traveling tips	105
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	106
Exploring the Start screen	106
Charms	107
Tiles	108
Exploring the desktop	108
Finding your way around the desktop	108
Windows® Store	110
Setting up for communications	111
Connecting your computer to a network	112
Exploring audio features	112
Recording sounds	112
Using external speakers or headphones	113
Using the Web Camera	114
Using the Memory card reader	114
Inserting memory media	115
Removing memory media	115
Chapter 5: Utilities	117
Desktop Assist	118
Media & Entertainment	119
Tools & Utilities	120
Support & Recovery	121
eco Utility®	122
Password Utility	123
Using a supervisor password	123
Using a user password	125
Deleting a user password	127
System Settings	128
Sleep Utilities	130
USB Sleep and Charge	130
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	132
Power supply mode settings	132
Sleep and Music	133
HDD Protection Utility	134
Function Key	135
Recovery Media Creator	136
Service Station	136
TOSHIBA Application Installer	137
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	138
Problems that are easy to fix	138
Problems when you turn on the computer	139
The Windows® operating system is not working	141
Using Startup options to fix problems	142
Internet problems	144
The Windows® operating system can help you	145
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	145
Checking device properties	146
Memory problems	146
Power and the batteries	148
Keyboard problems	149
Display problems	149
Disk or storage drive problems	152
Error-checking	152
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	167
Contacting Toshiba	168
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	168
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	168
Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys	170
Functions	170
Help file	171
Display brightness	171
Output (Display switch)	172
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	173
Media buttons	173
Volume Mute	173
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	174
Keyboard Function keys	174
Zoom (Display resolution)	174
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	175
Glossary	176
A	178
B	179
C	180
D	181
E	182
F	183
G	184
H	184
I	185
K	185
L	185
M	186
N	186
O	187
P	187
R	188
S	189
T	190
U	190
W	190

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Index

RTC memory

running computer on battery

power

safety precautions

103

setting notifications

taking care of

102

battery indicator light

BIOS Setup

see System Settings

Blu-ray Disc™

using

button

eject, optical disc drive

mute button

next track button

play/pause button

previous track button

volume increase/decrease

buttons

media control buttons

Call2Recycle™

battery

105

caring for your computer

changing

battery

100

charging the battery

cleaning the computer

communications

set up

111

computer

caring for

cleaning

environmental precautions

105

moving

running on battery power

setting up

computer lock

computer will not start

troubleshooting

139

computing habits

troubleshooting

161

computing tips

connecting

AC adaptor

AC adaptor cord to (DC-IN)

computer to a network

112

external device

HDMI™-compatible TV or

display device

monitor

power cord/cable

power source

cooling fan

adequate ventilation

customize

computer settings

data/entire system backup

troubleshooting

164

desktop

creating new icon

109

exploring the

108

icons

109

recycle bin

109

standard features

107

108

Desktop Assist

118

Media & Entertainment tab

119

Support & Recovery tab

121

Tools & Utilities tab

120

Device Manager

fixing a problem

145

directing

display output

disabling

touch pad

display

troubleshooting

151

display devices

external