User ManualTable of ContentsQosmio® X800 Series User’s Guide1Contents18Introduction24This guide26Safety icons27Other icons used27Your computer’s features and specifications28Other documentation28Service options28Chapter 1: Getting Started29Selecting a place to work29Setting up a work environment29Keeping yourself comfortable30Computer user comfort recommendations30Good Working Posture30Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor31Typing style32Taking breaks and varying tasks32Mobile computing tips33Transporting the notebook33Seeking additional help33Check list34Precautions34Important information on your computer’s cooling fan36Setting up your computer37Connecting to a power source37Charging the main battery40Using the computer for the first time40Initial setup41Setting up your software41Registering your computer with Toshiba41To Shut down your computer42To Restart your computer42To place your computer in Sleep mode43Adding optional external devices44Adding memory (optional)44Installing a memory module44Removing a memory module50Checking total memory52Recovering the Internal Storage Drive53Creating recovery media54Restoring from recovery media56Refresh your PC (with user’s data)57Reset your PC59Installing drivers and applications62Using the touch pad63Adjusting touch pad settings65Disabling or enabling the touch pad66Connecting an external device66Using external display devices66Selecting video cables67Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device67Connecting an external monitor or projector67Directing the display output when you turn on the computer68Adjusting the quality of the external display69Customizing your computer’s settings69Caring for your computer69Cleaning the computer70Moving the computer70Using a computer lock70Chapter 2: Learning the Basics72Computing tips72Using the keyboard73Function keys74Special Windows® keys74Backlit keyboard75Mouse properties75Starting an app75Starting an app from the Start screen76Saving your work76Backing up your work77Using the optical disc drive77Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies78Optical disc drive components79Media control buttons80Inserting an optical disc80Playing optical media81Recording optical media81Removing a disc with the computer on82Removing a disc with the computer off82Toshiba’s online resources83Chapter 3: Mobile Computing84Toshiba’s energy-saver design84Running the computer on battery power84Battery Notice85Power management86Charging the main battery86Charging the RTC battery87Monitoring battery power88Determining remaining battery power89What to do when the battery runs low90Setting battery notifications90Conserving battery power91Power Plans92Using the eco power plan93Changing the main battery93Removing the battery from the computer94Inserting a charged battery95Taking care of your battery96Safety precautions96Maintaining your battery97Disposing of used batteries97Traveling tips98Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features100Exploring the Start screen100Charms101Tiles102Exploring the desktop102Finding your way around the desktop102Windows® Store104Setting up for communications104Connecting your computer to a network105Exploring audio features105Recording sounds106Using external speakers or headphones106Using the Web Camera107Using the Memory card reader107Inserting memory media108Removing memory media108Chapter 5: Utilities110Desktop Assist111Media & Entertainment112Tools & Utilities113Support & Recovery114eco Utility®115Setting passwords116Using a supervisor password116Using a user password118Deleting a user password118System Settings119Sleep and Charge120Sleep and Charge120Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge122Power supply mode settings122Sleep and Music123HDD Protection Utility124Function Key125PC Diagnostic Tool Utility126PC Health Monitor127Recovery Media Creator128Service Station128TOSHIBA Application Installer129Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong130Problems that are easy to fix130Problems when you turn on the computer131Windows® operating system is not working133Using Startup options to fix problems134Internet problems136Windows® operating system can help you137Fixing a problem with Device Manager137Checking device properties137Memory problems138Power and the batteries139Keyboard problems141Display problems141Disk or storage drive problems143Error-checking143Optical disc drive problems145Sound system problems148Printer problems148Wireless networking problems149DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems151Develop good computing habits152Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system153If you need further assistance157Contacting Toshiba158Other Toshiba Internet Web sites158Toshiba’s worldwide offices159Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys160Functions160Help file161Display brightness161Output (Display switch)162Disabling or enabling the touch pad163Media buttons163Volume Mute164Disabling or enabling wireless devices164Keyboard Function keys164Zoom (Display resolution)164Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors165Glossary166Index180Size: 6.55 MBPages: 186Language: EnglishOpen manual
