User GuideTable of ContentsQosmio® F750 Series User’s Guide1Contents30Introduction37This guide39Safety icons40Other icons used40Your computer’s features and specifications41Other documentation41Service options41Chapter 1: Getting Started42Selecting a place to work42Setting up a work environment42Keeping yourself comfortable43Precautions43Important information on your computer’s cooling fan45Setting up your computer45Connecting to a power source46Charging the battery48Using the computer for the first time49Opening the display panel49Turning on the power50Setting up your software50Registering your computer with Toshiba51Adding optional external devices51Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module58Checking total memory60Recovering the Internal Storage Drive60Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)62Recovering of factory default software with user’s data64Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions67Recovering to a custom size partition70Creating recovery DVDs/media72Restoring from recovery DVDs/media74Erasing the Internal Storage Drive76Checking the internal storage drive operating status78Installing drivers and applications78Using the touch pad79Adjusting touch pad settings82Disabling or enabling the touch pad82Using external display devices83Selecting video cables83Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device83Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC84Connecting an external monitor or projector84Directing the display output when you turn on the computer85Adjusting the quality of the external display86Turning off the computer86Options for turning off the computer86Using the Shut down command88Using and configuring Hibernation mode91Using and configuring Sleep mode93Closing the display panel96Customizing your computer’s settings96Caring for your computer96Cleaning the computer96Moving the computer97Using a computer lock97Chapter 2: Learning the Basics98Computing tips98Using the keyboard99Character keys100Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys100Function keys100Special Windows® keys101Starting a program101Starting a program from the Start menu102Starting a program using the Search programs and files field102Saving your work103Backing up your work104Restoring your work104Using the optical disc drive105Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies105Optical disc drive components107Media control buttons108Inserting an optical disc108Playing an audio CD110Playing optical media110Recording optical media111Removing a disc with the computer on111Removing a disc with the computer off112Caring for optical discs112Toshiba’s online resources112Chapter 3: Mobile Computing113Toshiba’s energy-saver design113Running the computer on battery power113Battery Notice114Power management115Using additional batteries115Charging batteries115Charging the battery116Charging the RTC battery116Monitoring battery power117Determining remaining battery power119What to do when the battery runs low119Setting battery notifications120Conserving battery power121Power Plans121Using a hot key to set the Power Plan122Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan123Changing the battery124Removing the battery from the computer124Inserting a charged battery126Taking care of your battery127Safety precautions127Maintaining your battery128Disposing of used batteries129Traveling tips130Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features131Exploring the desktop131Finding your way around the desktop132Setting up for communications134Connecting your computer to a network135Exploring audio features135Recording sounds135Using external speakers or headphones136Using the Web Camera136Using the Memory card reader137Inserting memory media138Removing memory media138Chapter 5: Utilities140TOSHIBA Assist141Connect142Secure143Protect & Fix144Optimize145TOSHIBA Application Installer146Setting passwords147Using an instant password147Using a supervisor password148Using a user password149TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility151TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility152Mouse Utility153TOSHIBA Hardware Setup154TOSHIBA Sleep Utility156Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility156USB Sleep and Charge156Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge158Power supply mode settings158USB Sleep and Music159TOSHIBA Button Support160TOSHIBA Accessibility161TOSHIBA eco Utility™162TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator163TOSHIBA Service Station164TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor164Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong166Problems that are easy to fix166Problems when you turn on the computer167The Windows® operating system is not working169Using Startup options to fix problems170Internet problems171The Windows® operating system can help you171Fixing a problem with Device Manager172Checking device properties172Memory problems173Power and the batteries173Keyboard problems175Display problems175Disk or storage drive problems177Error-checking177Optical disc drive problems178Sound system problems181Printer problems181Wireless networking problems182DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems184Develop good computing habits185Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system186If you need further assistance190Before you contact Toshiba190Contacting Toshiba191Other Toshiba Internet Web sites191Toshiba’s worldwide offices192Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards194Hot Key Cards194Using the Hot Key Cards195Hot key functions195Optical disk drive196Volume Mute197Lock (Instant security)198Power plan199Sleep mode200Hibernation mode201Output (Display switch)202Display brightness203Disabling or enabling wireless devices204Disabling or enabling the touch pad205Zoom (Display resolution)206Keyboard hot key functions207Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors208Glossary209Index224Size: 4.71 MBPages: 231Language: EnglishOpen manual
