User ManualTable of ContentsX70-A Series User’s Guide1Contents20Introduction26This guide28Safety icons29Other icons used29Your computer’s features and specifications30Documentation30Service options30Chapter 1: Getting Started31Selecting a place to work31Setting up a work environment31Keeping yourself comfortable32Computer user comfort recommendations32Good Working Posture32Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor33Typing style34Taking breaks and varying tasks35Mobile computing tips35Transporting the notebook35Seeking additional help36Check list36Precautions37Important information on your computer’s cooling fan39Setting up your computer39Connecting to a power source40Charging the main battery.42Using the computer for the first time43Initial setup43Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba44To Shut down your computer45To Restart your computer45To place your computer in Sleep mode46Adding optional external devices47Adding memory (optional)47Installing a memory module48Removing a memory module54Checking total memory56Recovering the Internal Storage Drive56Creating recovery media58Restoring from recovery media60Refresh your PC (with user’s data)61Reset your PC63Installing drivers and applications66Using the touch pad67Adjusting touch pad settings69Disabling or enabling the touch pad70Connecting an external device70Using external display devices71Selecting video cables71Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device71Connecting an external monitor or projector72Directing the display output when you turn on the computer72Adjusting the quality of the external display73Customizing your computer’s settings74Caring for your computer74Cleaning the computer74Moving the computer75Using a computer lock75Chapter 2: Learning the Basics76Computing tips76Using the keyboard78Function keys78Special Windows® keys79Backlit keyboard79Touch screen80Touch screen navigation80Mouse properties81Starting an app81Starting an app from the Start screen82Saving your work82Backing up your work83Using the optical disc drive83Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies84Optical disc drive components85Media control buttons86Inserting an optical disc87Playing optical media87Recording optical media88Removing a disc with the computer on88Removing a disc with the computer off89Toshiba’s online resources89Chapter 3: Mobile Computing90Toshiba’s energy-saver design90Running the computer on battery power90Battery Notice91Power management92Charging batteries92Charging the main battery92Charging the RTC battery93Monitoring battery power94Determining remaining battery power95What to do when the main battery runs low96Setting battery notifications96Conserving battery power97Power Plans98Using the eco power plan99Changing the main battery100Removing the battery from the computer100Inserting a charged battery101Taking care of your battery102Safety precautions103Maintaining your battery103Disposing of used batteries104Traveling tips105Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features106Exploring the Start screen106Charms107Tiles108Exploring the desktop108Finding your way around the desktop108Windows® Store110Setting up for communications111Connecting your computer to a network112Exploring audio features112Recording sounds112Using external speakers or headphones113Using the Web Camera114Using the Memory card reader114Inserting memory media115Removing memory media115Chapter 5: Utilities117Desktop Assist118Media & Entertainment119Tools & Utilities120Support & Recovery121eco Utility®122Password Utility123Using a supervisor password123Using a user password125Deleting a user password127System Settings128Sleep Utilities130USB Sleep and Charge130Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge132Power supply mode settings132Sleep and Music133HDD Protection Utility134Function Key135Recovery Media Creator136Service Station136TOSHIBA Application Installer137Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong138Problems that are easy to fix138Problems when you turn on the computer139The Windows® operating system is not working141Using Startup options to fix problems142Internet problems144The Windows® operating system can help you145Fixing a problem with Device Manager145Checking device properties146Memory problems146Power and the batteries148Keyboard problems149Display problems149Disk or storage drive problems152Error-checking152Optical disc drive problems154Sound system problems157Printer problems157Wireless networking problems158DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems160Develop good computing habits161Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system162If you need further assistance167Contacting Toshiba168Other Toshiba Internet Web sites168Toshiba’s worldwide offices168Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys170Functions170Help file171Display brightness171Output (Display switch)172Disabling or enabling the touch pad173Media buttons173Volume Mute173Disabling or enabling wireless devices174Keyboard Function keys174Zoom (Display resolution)174Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors175Glossary176A178B179C180D181E182F183G184H184I185K185L185M186N186O187P187R188S189T190U190W190Index191Size: 6.85 MBPages: 197Language: EnglishOpen manual
