User GuideTable of ContentsQosmio® X770 Series User’s Guide1Contents32Introduction39This guide41Safety icons42Other icons used42Your computer’s features and specifications43Other documentation43Service options43Chapter 1: Getting Started44Selecting a place to work44Setting up a work environment44Keeping yourself comfortable45Precautions45Important information on your computer’s cooling fan47Setting up your computer47Connecting to a power source48Charging the battery50Using the computer for the first time51Opening the display panel51Turning on the power52Setting up your software52Registering your computer with Toshiba53Adding optional external devices53Adding memory (optional)53Installing a memory module54Removing a memory module59Checking total memory62Recovering the Internal Storage Drive62Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)64Recovering of factory default software with user’s data66Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions69Recovering to a custom size partition72Creating recovery DVDs/media74Restoring from recovery DVDs/media76Erasing the Internal Storage Drive78Checking the internal storage drive operating status80Installing drivers and applications80Using the touch pad81Adjusting touch pad settings84Disabling or enabling the touch pad84Using external display devices85Selecting video cables85Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device85Connecting to a TV using HDMI™-CEC86Connecting an external monitor or projector86Directing the display output when you turn on the computer87Adjusting the quality of the external display88Turning off the computer88Options for turning off the computer88Using the Shut down command90Using and configuring Hibernation mode93Using and configuring Sleep mode95Closing the display panel98Customizing your computer’s settings98Caring for your computer98Cleaning the computer98Moving the computer99Using a computer lock99Chapter 2: Learning the Basics100Computing tips100Using the keyboard101Character keys102Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys102Function keys102Special Windows® keys103Backlit keyboard103Starting a program103Starting a program from the Start menu104Starting a program using the Search programs and files field104Saving your work105Backing up your work106Restoring your work106Using the optical disc drive107Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies107Optical disc drive components109Media control buttons110Inserting an optical disc110Playing an audio CD112Playing optical media112Recording optical media113Removing a disc with the computer on113Removing a disc with the computer off114Caring for optical discs114Toshiba’s online resources114Chapter 3: Mobile Computing115Toshiba’s energy-saver design115Running the computer on battery power115Battery Notice116Power management117Using additional batteries117Charging batteries117Charging the battery118Charging the RTC battery118Monitoring battery power119Determining remaining battery power121What to do when the battery runs low121Setting battery notifications122Conserving battery power122Power Plans123Using a hot key to set the Power Plan124Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan125Changing the battery126Removing the battery from the computer126Inserting a charged battery128Taking care of your battery129Safety precautions129Maintaining your battery130Disposing of used batteries131Traveling tips132Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features133Exploring the desktop133Finding your way around the desktop134Setting up for communications136Connecting your computer to a network137Exploring audio features137Recording sounds137Using external speakers or headphones138Using the Web Camera138Using the Memory card reader139Inserting memory media139Removing memory media140Chapter 5: Utilities142TOSHIBA Assist143Connect144Secure145Protect & Fix146Optimize147TOSHIBA Application Installer148Setting passwords149Using an instant password149Using a supervisor password150Using a user password151Deleting a user password152TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility153TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility154TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility155Mouse Utility156TOSHIBA Hardware Setup157TOSHIBA Sleep Utility159Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility159USB Sleep and Charge159Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge161Power supply mode settings161USB Sleep and Music162TOSHIBA Button Support163TOSHIBA Accessibility164TOSHIBA eco Utility™165TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator166TOSHIBA Service Station167TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor167Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong169Problems that are easy to fix169Problems when you turn on the computer170The Windows® operating system is not working172Using Startup options to fix problems173Internet problems174The Windows® operating system can help you174Fixing a problem with Device Manager175Checking device properties175Memory problems176Power and the batteries176Keyboard problems178Display problems178Disk or storage drive problems180Error-checking180Optical disc drive problems181Sound system problems184Printer problems184Wireless networking problems185DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems187Develop good computing habits188Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system189If you need further assistance193Before you contact Toshiba193Contacting Toshiba194Other Toshiba Internet Web sites194Toshiba’s worldwide offices195Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards197Hot Key Cards197Using the Hot Key Cards198Hot key functions198Optical disk drive199Volume Mute200Lock (Instant security)201Power plan202Sleep mode203Hibernation mode204Output (Display switch)205Display brightness206Disabling or enabling wireless devices207Disabling or enabling the touch pad208Zoom (Display resolution)209Keyboard hot key functions210Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors211Glossary212Index227Size: 4.06 MBPages: 234Language: EnglishOpen manual
