User GuideTable of ContentsQosmio® X500 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 main battery48Using the computer for the first time49Opening the display panel49Turning on the power50Setting up your software51Registering your computer with Toshiba51Adding optional external devices51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module52Removing a memory module58Checking total memory60Recovering the Internal Storage Drive60Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)61Recovering to a custom size partition64Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions66Creating recovery DVDs/media69Restoring from recovery DVDs/media70Erasing the Internal Storage Drive71Checking the internal storage drive operating status73Installing drivers and applications73Using the TouchPad™73Adjusting TouchPad™ settings76Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™77Using external display devices77Connecting the display device78Directing the display output when you turn on the computer80Adjusting the quality of the external display81Using an external keyboard81Using a mouse81Connecting a printer81Setting up a printer82Turning off the computer82Options for turning off the computer83Using the Shut down command85Using and configuring Hibernation mode87Using and configuring Sleep mode89Closing the display panel92Customizing your computer’s settings92Caring for your computer92Cleaning the computer92Moving the computer93Using a computer lock93Chapter 2: Learning the Basics94Computing tips94Using the keyboard95Character keys96Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys96Function keys96Special Windows® keys97Backlit keyboard97Starting a program97Starting a program from the Start menu98Starting a program from Windows® Explorer98Starting a program using the Search programs and files field99Saving your work100Printing your work101Backing up your work102Restoring your work103Using the optical drive103Optical drive components104Media control buttons105Inserting an optical disc106Playing an audio CD107Playing optical media107Recording optical media108Removing a disc with the computer on108Removing a disc with the computer off109Caring for optical discs109Toshiba’s online resources109Chapter 3: Mobile Computing110Toshiba’s energy-saver design110Running the computer on battery power110Battery Notice111Power management112Using additional batteries112Charging batteries112Charging the main battery113Charging the RTC battery113Monitoring main battery power114Determining remaining battery power115What to do when the main battery runs low116Setting battery notifications116Conserving battery power117Power Plans118Using a hot key to set the Power Plan119Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan120Changing the main battery120Removing the battery from the computer121Inserting a charged battery122Taking care of your battery123Safety precautions123Maintaining your battery124Disposing of used batteries125Traveling tips126Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features127Exploring the desktop127Finding your way around the desktop128Setting up for communications130Connecting your computer to a network131An overview of using the Internet131The Internet131The World Wide Web131Internet Service Providers132Connecting to the Internet132Surfing the Internet132Internet features133Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet134Exploring audio features134Recording sounds134Using external speakers or headphones135Using the Web Camera135Using an ExpressCard®136Inserting an ExpressCard®136Removing an ExpressCard®136Using the Memory card reader137Inserting memory media137Removing memory media138Using the i.LINK® port139Using the eSATA/USB combo port139Chapter 5: Utilities140TOSHIBA Assist141Connect142Secure143Protect & Fix144Optimize145TOSHIBA Application Installer146Setting passwords147Using an instant password147Using a supervisor password148Using a user password149Deleting a user password150TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility151TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility152TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility153Mouse Utility154TOSHIBA Hardware Setup155USB Sleep and Charge Utility158Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility158USB Sleep and Charge158Enabling USB Sleep and Charge160Power supply mode settings160Battery settings160TOSHIBA Zooming Utility161TOSHIBA Button Support162TOSHIBA Accessibility163TOSHIBA eco Utility™164TOSHIBA Service Station165TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor165ConfigFree®166Getting Started166ConfigFree® Utilities167Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong170Problems that are easy to fix170Problems when you turn on the computer171The Windows® operating system is not working174Using Startup options to fix problems175Internet problems176The Windows® operating system can help you176Fixing a problem with Device Manager177Checking device properties177Memory problems178Power and the batteries178Keyboard problems180Display problems180Disk or storage drive problems182Error-checking182Optical drive problems184Sound system problems185ExpressCard® problems185ExpressCard® checklist185Resolving ExpressCard® problems186Printer problems187Wireless networking problems188DVD operating problems190Develop good computing habits191Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system192If you need further assistance197Before you contact Toshiba197Contacting Toshiba197Other Toshiba Internet Web sites198Toshiba’s worldwide offices198Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards200Hot Key Cards200Using the Hot Key Cards201Application Cards202Using the Application Cards203Card Case204Hot key functions204Volume Mute205Lock (Instant security)206Power plan207Sleep mode208Hibernation mode209Output (Display switch)210Display brightness211Disabling or enabling wireless devices212Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™213Zoom (Display resolution)214Keyboard hot key functions215Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors216Glossary217Index231Size: 4.83 MBPages: 237Language: EnglishOpen manual
