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Contents 33 Turning on the power 52 Setting up your software 52 Registering your computer with Toshiba 53 Adding optional external devices 53 Adding memory (optional 53 Installing a memory module 54 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 62 Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method 64 Recovering of factory default software with user's data 66 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 69 Recovering to a custom size partition 72 Creating recovery DVDs/media 74 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 76 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 78 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 80 Installing drivers and applications 80 Using the touch pad 81 Adjusting touch pad settings 84 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 85 Selecting video cables 85 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device 85 Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC 86 Connecting an external monitor or projector 86 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 87

Section	Page
Qosmio® X770 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	32
Introduction	39
This guide	41
Safety icons	42
Other icons used	42
Your computer’s features and specifications	43
Other documentation	43
Service options	43
Chapter 1: Getting Started	44
Selecting a place to work	44
Setting up a work environment	44
Keeping yourself comfortable	45
Precautions	45
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	47
Setting up your computer	47
Connecting to a power source	48
Charging the battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Turning on the power	52
Setting up your software	52
Registering your computer with Toshiba	53
Adding optional external devices	53
Adding memory (optional)	53
Installing a memory module	54
Removing a memory module	59
Checking total memory	62
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	62
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	64
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	66
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	69
Recovering to a custom size partition	72
Creating recovery DVDs/media	74
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	76
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	78
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	80
Installing drivers and applications	80
Using the touch pad	81
Adjusting touch pad settings	84
Disabling or enabling the touch pad	84
Using external display devices	85
Selecting video cables	85
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device	85
Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC	86
Connecting an external monitor or projector	86
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	87
Adjusting the quality of the external display	88
Turning off the computer	88
Options for turning off the computer	88
Using the Shut down command	90
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	93
Using and configuring Sleep mode	95
Closing the display panel	98
Customizing your computer’s settings	98
Caring for your computer	98
Cleaning the computer	98
Moving the computer	99
Using a computer lock	99
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	100
Computing tips	100
Using the keyboard	101
Character keys	102
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	102
Function keys	102
Special Windows® keys	103
Backlit keyboard	103
Starting a program	103
Starting a program from the Start menu	104
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	104
Saving your work	105
Backing up your work	106
Restoring your work	106
Using the optical disc drive	107
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	107
Optical disc drive components	109
Media control buttons	110
Inserting an optical disc	110
Playing an audio CD	112
Playing optical media	112
Recording optical media	113
Removing a disc with the computer on	113
Removing a disc with the computer off	114
Caring for optical discs	114
Toshiba’s online resources	114
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	115
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	115
Running the computer on battery power	115
Battery Notice	116
Power management	117
Using additional batteries	117
Charging batteries	117
Charging the battery	118
Charging the RTC battery	118
Monitoring battery power	119
Determining remaining battery power	121
What to do when the battery runs low	121
Setting battery notifications	122
Conserving battery power	122
Power Plans	123
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	124
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	125
Changing the battery	126
Removing the battery from the computer	126
Inserting a charged battery	128
Taking care of your battery	129
Safety precautions	129
Maintaining your battery	130
Disposing of used batteries	131
Traveling tips	132
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	133
Exploring the desktop	133
Finding your way around the desktop	134
Setting up for communications	136
Connecting your computer to a network	137
Exploring audio features	137
Recording sounds	137
Using external speakers or headphones	138
Using the Web Camera	138
Using the Memory card reader	139
Inserting memory media	139
Removing memory media	140
Chapter 5: Utilities	142
TOSHIBA Assist	143
Connect	144
Secure	145
Protect & Fix	146
Optimize	147
TOSHIBA Application Installer	148
Setting passwords	149
Using an instant password	149
Using a supervisor password	150
Using a user password	151
Deleting a user password	152
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	153
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	154
TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility	155
Mouse Utility	156
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	157
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	159
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	159
USB Sleep and Charge	159
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	161
Power supply mode settings	161
USB Sleep and Music	162
TOSHIBA Button Support	163
TOSHIBA Accessibility	164
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	165
TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator	166
TOSHIBA Service Station	167
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	167
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	169
Problems that are easy to fix	169
Problems when you turn on the computer	170
The Windows® operating system is not working	172
Using Startup options to fix problems	173
Internet problems	174
The Windows® operating system can help you	174
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	175
Checking device properties	175
Memory problems	176
Power and the batteries	176
Keyboard problems	178
Display problems	178
Disk or storage drive problems	180
Error-checking	180
Optical disc drive problems	181
Sound system problems	184
Printer problems	184
Wireless networking problems	185
DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems	187
Develop good computing habits	188
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	189
If you need further assistance	193
Before you contact Toshiba	193
Contacting Toshiba	194
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	194
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	195
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	197
Hot Key Cards	197
Using the Hot Key Cards	198
Hot key functions	198
Optical disk drive	199
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 touch pad	208
Zoom (Display resolution)	209
Keyboard hot key functions	210
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	211
Glossary	212