User GuideTable of ContentsDX730 Series User’s Guide1Contents13Introduction19This guide21Safety icons22Other icons used22Your computer’s features and specifications23Other documentation23Service options23Chapter 1: Getting Started24Setting up a work environment24Keeping yourself comfortable25Precautions25Important information on your computer’s cooling fan26Setting up your computer26Connecting to a power source27Using the computer for the first time29Turning on the power29Setting up your software30Registering your computer with Toshiba30Adding optional external devices30Adding memory (optional)31Installing a memory module31Removing a memory module36Checking total memory38Recovering the Internal Storage Drive39Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)40Recovering of factory default software with user’s data43Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions46Recovering to a custom size partition49Creating recovery DVDs/media51Restoring from recovery DVDs/media53Erasing the Internal Storage Drive55Checking the internal storage drive operating status57Installing drivers and applications57Using external display devices57Using the HDMI™ In port57Using the HDMI™ Out port58Selecting video cables58Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device58Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC59Adjusting the quality of the external display59Connecting a printer60Setting up a printer61Turning off the computer61Options for turning off the computer62Using the Shut down command63Using and configuring Hibernation mode64Using and configuring Sleep mode67Customizing your computer’s settings70Caring for your computer70Cleaning the computer70Moving the computer70Using a computer lock71Chapter 2: Learning the Basics72Computing tips72Using the wireless mouse73Replacing the batteries74Using the wireless keyboard75Replacing the batteries75Keyboard functions76Character keys76Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys77Function keys77Special Windows® keys77Touch screen77Starting a program78Starting a program from the Start menu78Starting a program using the Search programs and files field79Saving your work79Printing your work81Backing up your work82Restoring your work82Using the optical disc drive83Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies83Optical disc drive components84Inserting an optical disc85Playing an audio CD87Playing optical media87Recording optical media87Removing a disc with the computer on88Removing a disc with the computer off88Caring for optical discs89Toshiba’s online resources89Chapter 3: Computing90Toshiba’s energy-saver design90Power management90Charging the RTC battery91Power Plans92Using a hot key to set the Power Plan93Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan93Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan94Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features95Exploring the desktop95Finding your way around the desktop96Setting up for communications98Connecting your computer to a network99Exploring audio features99Recording sounds99Using external speakers or headphones100Using the Web Camera101Using the Memory card reader101Inserting memory media102Removing memory media103Toshiba remote control104Using the Toshiba remote control104Chapter 5: Utilities105TOSHIBA Assist106Secure107Protect & Fix108Optimize109TOSHIBA Application Installer110Setting passwords111Using an instant password111Using a supervisor password112Using a user password113Deleting a user password114TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility115TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility116Mouse Utility117TOSHIBA Hardware Setup118TOSHIBA Sleep Utility119Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility119USB Sleep and Charge119Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge120Power supply mode settings120USB Sleep and Music121TOSHIBA Button Support122TOSHIBA Accessibility123TOSHIBA eco Utility™124TOSHIBA Service Station125TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor125Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong127Problems that are easy to fix127Problems when you turn on the computer128The Windows® operating system is not working129Using Startup options to fix problems129Internet problems130The Windows® operating system can help you130Fixing a problem with Device Manager131Checking device properties131Memory problems132Power and the battery132Keyboard problems133Display problems133Disk or storage drive problems134Error-checking134Optical disc drive problems135Sound system problems137Printer problems138Wireless networking problems139DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems140Develop good computing habits141Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system142If you need further assistance146Before you contact Toshiba146Contacting Toshiba147Other Toshiba Internet Web sites148Toshiba’s worldwide offices148Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards150Hot Key Cards150Using the Hot Key Cards151Hot key functions151Volume Mute152Lock (Instant security)153Power plan154Sleep mode155Hibernation mode156Display brightness157Disabling or enabling wireless devices158Zoom (Display resolution)159Keyboard hot key functions160Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors161Glossary162Index177Size: 3.5 MBPages: 183Language: EnglishOpen manual
