User GuideTable of ContentsQosmio® X300 Series User's Guide1Contents28Introduction35This guide37Safety icons38Other icons used38Other documentation39Service options39Getting Started40Selecting a place to work40Setting up a work environment40Keeping yourself comfortable41Precautions41Important information on your computer’s cooling fan43Setting up your computer43Setting up your software44Registering your computer with Toshiba45Adding optional external devices45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery48Using the computer for the first time49Opening the display panel49Your computer’s features and specifications50Turning on the power50Adding memory (optional)51Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module57Checking total memory59Hard Drive Recovery Utilities60Creating Recovery DVDs60Hard Disk Drive Recovery options61Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media66Checking the HDD operating status69Installing drivers and applications69Using the TouchPad™69Scrolling with the TouchPad™70Control buttons70Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™70Using external display devices71Connecting the display device71Directing the display output when you turn on the computer73Adjusting the quality of the external display74Using an external keyboard75Using a mouse75Connecting a printer75Setting up a printer76Connecting an optional external diskette drive76Turning off the computer77Options for turning off the computer77Using the Shut Down command79Using and configuring Hibernation mode82Using and configuring Sleep mode84Closing the display panel87Customizing your computer’s settings87Caring for your computer87Cleaning the computer88Moving the computer88Using a computer lock88Learning the Basics90Computing tips90Using the keyboard92Character keys92Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys92Function keys93Special Windows® keys93Starting a program93Starting a program from the Start menu94Starting a program from Windows® Explorer94Starting a program using the Start Search field95Saving your work96Printing your work97Backing up your work98Restoring your work99Using the optical drive99Optical drive components100Media control buttons101Inserting an optical disc102Playing an audio CD103Playing optical media103Recording optical media104Removing a disc with the computer on104Removing a disc with the computer off105Caring for optical discs105Toshiba’s online resources105Mobile Computing106Toshiba’s energy-saver design106Running the computer on battery power106Battery Notice107Power management108Using additional batteries108Charging batteries108Charging the main battery109Charging the RTC battery109Monitoring main battery power110Determining remaining battery power111What to do when the main battery runs low112Setting battery notifications112Conserving battery power113Power Plans114Using a hot key to set the Power Plan115Changing the main battery116Removing the battery from the computer116Inserting a charged battery118Taking care of your battery119Safety precautions119Maintaining your battery120Disposing of used batteries121Traveling tips122Exploring Your Computer’s Features123Exploring the desktop123Finding your way around the desktop124Setting up for communications126Connecting your computer to a network126Connecting a modem to a telephone line127An overview of using the Internet129The Internet129The World Wide Web129Internet Service Providers129Connecting to the Internet130Surfing the Internet130Internet features130Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet131Exploring audio features131Recording sounds131Using external speakers or headphones132FM tuner133Web Camera133Using an ExpressCard®134Inserting an ExpressCard®134Removing an ExpressCard®134Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot135Inserting memory media135Removing memory media136Using the i.LINK® port136Utilities137TOSHIBA Assist138Connect139Secure140Protect & Fix141Optimize142Setting passwords143Using an instant password143Using a supervisor password144Using a user password145Deleting a user password146TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility147Mouse Utility148TOSHIBA Hardware Setup149TOSHIBA Zooming Utility153TOSHIBA Button Support154CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer155TOSHIBA Accessibility156Fingerprint Authentication Utility157Fingerprint utility limitations157Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility157Fingerprint Logon158Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader158Fingerprint reader limitations159ConfigFree®160Getting Started160ConfigFree® Utilities161If Something Goes Wrong164Problems that are easy to fix164Problems when you turn on the computer165The Windows® operating system is not working168Using Startup options to fix problems168Internet problems169The Windows® operating system can help you170Resolving a hardware conflict170A plan of action170Fixing a problem with Device Manager171Memory problems172Power and the batteries173Keyboard problems174Display problems175Disk or internal storage drive problems177Optical drive problems178Sound system problems179ExpressCard® problems180Printer problems182Modem problems183Wireless networking problems183DVD operating problems186Develop good computing habits187Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system188If you need further assistance192Before you contact Toshiba192Contacting Toshiba193Other Toshiba Internet Web sites194Toshiba’s worldwide offices194Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards196Hot Key Cards196Using the Hot Key Cards197Application Cards198Using the Application Cards199Card Case199Hot key functions200Volume Mute200Lock (Instant security)201Power plan202Sleep mode203Hibernation mode204Output (Display switch)205Display brightness206Disabling or enabling wireless devices207Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™208Zoom (Display resolution)209Keyboard hot key functions210Power Cord/Cable Connectors211Glossary212Index226Size: 4.42 MBPages: 232Language: EnglishOpen manual
