Toshiba PX35T-A2210 User Manual

PX30 - A Series User’s Guide

If you need assistance:

Technical support is available online at Toshiba’s Web site at

support.toshiba.com At this Web site, you will find answers

for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.

For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on

page 95 in this guide.

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Model: PX30 - A Series

Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty

The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/ or ReWritable optical disc drive(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage.

TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“TOSHIBA”), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.

Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data.

YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

Critical Applications

The computer you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

ACCORDINGLY,

TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY

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AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the computer's ports. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

❖ This device may not cause harmful interference.

❖ This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Contact Toshiba’s Support Website at support.toshiba.com.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Interoperability

Bluetooth

with any product with Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖

❖ Logo certification with

Cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable

Bluetooth Bluetooth

defined by The

Specification as defined and approved by The Special Interest Group.

Bluetooth

wireless technology that is based on

Bluetooth

wireless technology as

Special Interest Group.

Always use enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA computers using these cards. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

When you use GHz Wireless LAN devices, slow down or cause errors. If you detect certain interference while you use change the frequency, move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from your computer. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on Web site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Bluetooth

same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your LAN. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or support.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Bluetooth

and Wireless LAN devices operate within the

cards from TOSHIBA in order to

Bluetooth

cards from TOSHIBA close to 2.4

Bluetooth

cards from TOSHIBA, always

Bluetooth

and Wireless LAN devices

transmissions might

Bluetooth

or Wireless

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health

The products with devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices with however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.

Because products with the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may, for example, include in any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with

Bluetooth

wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment.

Bluetooth

wireless technology, like other radio

Bluetooth

wireless technology operate within

wireless technology

Bluetooth

wireless technology

Bluetooth

wireless

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the

TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

Bluetooth

Wireless Interoperability

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G),

as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi

Fi Alliance. The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

) certification as defined by the Wi-

Bluetooth

Card from TOSHIBA shall

Card from

Wireless LAN and Your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or

❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other

devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN

Mini PCI Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Regulatory Information

The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.

Regulatory statements

This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country/region where the product is sold.

Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions

This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. To use this model properly, read the User’s Guide carefully and keep it for your future reference.

Never attempt to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. You could damage the drive. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is required.

Location of the Required Label

(Sample shown below. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.)

Canada – Industry Canada (IC)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.

Cet appareil numerique est conforme a la norme CNR-210 du Canada.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

L’ utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s’il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement.

The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit etre utilize a l’interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d’emission) est installe a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range

5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

Please note that high-power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this device.

Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.

Veuillez noter que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont

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désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

The above caution applies to products that operate with an

802.11a radio device.

This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

Export Administration Regulation

This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.

Notice

The information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Trademarks

eco Utility is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation.

Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Atheros is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc.

Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Intel, Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

MultiMediaCard and MMC are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association.

Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Licenses

This Product is licensed under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the above standards (“Video Standards”) and/or (ii) decode AVC, VC1 and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by a consumer engaged in personal and non-commercial activity or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide such video. None of the licenses extend to any other product regardless of whether such product is included with this product in a single article. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See www.mpegla.com.

Computer Recycling Information

As part of a commitment to people and the future, Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources by working to achieve our zero-wasteto-landfill goal at all our production sites. In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies, Toshiba is strongly committed to reducing electronic waste. In order to ensure efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances, in accordance with recycling regulations in each state, country, and territory, Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to recycle products at the end of the life cycle. To learn more about Toshiba's sustainability commitment, visit us.toshiba.com/green.

Reuse, Donation, Recycling

Functional computers can be donated to a local charity or resold through other programs. Non working Toshiba computers can be mailed-back for free recycling. For additional details, please visit

us.toshiba.com/recycle.

Introduction.......................................................17

This guide ............................................................ 19

Safety icons ......................................................... 20

Other icons used............................................ 20

Your computer’s features and

specifications ........................................... 21

Other documentation........................................... 21

Service options .................................................... 21

Chapter 1: Getting Started......................................22

Setting up a work environment ...................... 22

Precautions .................................................... 23

Important information on your computer’s

cooling fan................................................ 24

Setting up your computer .................................... 25

Connecting to a power source ............................ 25

Using the computer for the first time ................... 27

Turning on the power .................................... 28

Initial setup..................................................... 28

Setting up your software................................ 28

Registering your computer with Toshiba ............. 29

To Shut down your computer .............................. 29

Contents

To Restart your computer.................................... 30

To place your computer in Sleep mode............... 31

Adding optional external devices......................... 31

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ................. 32

Creating recovery media................................ 33

Restoring from recovery media...................... 35

Refresh your PC (with user’s data) ................ 37

Reset your PC ................................................ 39

Installing drivers and applications.................. 41

Connecting an external device ............................ 42

Using external display devices ............................ 43

Using the HDMI™ In port............................... 43

Using the HDMI™ Out port............................ 43

Selecting video cables ................................... 44

Connecting an HDMI™-compatible

television or display device ...................... 44

Customizing your computer’s settings ................ 44

Caring for your computer..................................... 45

Cleaning the computer................................... 45

Moving the computer..................................... 45

Using a computer lock................................... 46

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics ..............................47

Computing tips .................................................... 47

Using the wireless mouse .................................... 48

Replacing the battery..................................... 49

Using the wireless keyboard................................ 50

Replacing the battery..................................... 50

Keyboard functions........................................ 51

Function keys................................................. 51

Special Windows

Touch screen ....................................................... 52

Touch screen navigation................................ 52

Starting an app .................................................... 53

Starting an app from the Start screen ........... 53

Saving your work ................................................. 54

Backing up your work .......................................... 54

Using the optical disc drive ................................. 55

Optical disc drive components ...................... 56

keys ................................ 52

Contents

Inserting an optical disc ................................ 56

Playing optical media..................................... 58

Recording optical media................................ 58

Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 59

Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 60

Toshiba’s online resources .................................. 60

Chapter 3: Computing............................................ 61

Toshiba’s energy-saver design............................ 61

Power management....................................... 61

Charging the RTC battery.................................... 62

Power Plans......................................................... 63

Using the eco power plan.................................... 64

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features.... 65

Exploring the Start screen ................................... 65

Charms........................................................... 66

Tiles................................................................ 67

Exploring the desktop.......................................... 67

Finding your way around the desktop ........... 67

Windows

Setting up for communications............................ 70

Exploring audio features ...................................... 71

Using the Web Camera........................................ 72

Using the Memory card reader ............................ 73

Store................................................... 69

Connecting your computer to a network ....... 70

Recording sounds.......................................... 71

Using external speakers or headphones ....... 72

Inserting memory media ................................ 73

Removing memory media .............................. 74

Chapter 5: Utilities.................................................. 76

Desktop Assist..................................................... 77

Media & Entertainment .................................. 78

Tools & Utilities .............................................. 79

Support & Recovery....................................... 80

eco Utility

Password Utility ................................................... 82

Using a supervisor password ........................ 82

Using a user password .................................. 84

.......................................................... 81

Contents

Deleting a user password .............................. 85

System Settings................................................... 86

Sleep Utilities ....................................................... 88

USB Sleep and Charge.................................. 88

Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and

Charge...................................................... 89

Power supply mode settings ......................... 90

Sleep and Music ............................................ 90

TOSHIBA function key ......................................... 92

Recovery Media Creator ...................................... 93

Service Station..................................................... 93

TOSHIBA Application Installer ............................. 94

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong.....................95

Problems that are easy to fix ............................... 95

Problems when you turn on the computer .......... 96

The Windows

working .......................................................... 97

Using Startup options to fix problems ........... 97

Internet problems......................................... 100

The Windows

help you.................................................. 100

Fixing a problem with Device Manager ............. 101

Checking device properties ......................... 101

Memory problems.............................................. 102

Power and the battery ....................................... 103

Keyboard problems ........................................... 103

Display problems ............................................... 103

Disk or storage drive problems.......................... 104

Error-checking ............................................. 104

Optical disc drive problems ............................... 106

Sound system problems.................................... 108

Printer problems ................................................ 108

Wireless networking problems........................... 109

DVD operating problems ................................... 111

Develop good computing habits........................ 112

Data and system configuration backup in

the Windows

operating system is not

operating system can

operating system............ 113

Contents

If you need further assistance............................ 118

Contacting Toshiba...................................... 118

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ...................... 118

Toshiba’s worldwide offices .............................. 119

Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys ................. 120

Functions ........................................................... 120

Help file ....................................................... 121

Display brightness ....................................... 121

Internet and Media Control buttons............. 122

Volume Mute................................................ 123

Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 123

Keyboard Function keys ............................. 123

Zoom (Display resolution) ............................ 123

Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors ....... 124

Glossary ......................................................... 125

Index .............................................................. 142

Introduction

Welcome to the world of powerful, multimedia computing.

Your computer is ENERGY STAR

Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.

To conserve energy, your computer ships with default power settings that will turn off the display or enter low-power Sleep mode after a specific amount of inactivity. We recommend that you leave this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the “Mobile Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy.

qualified.

Program and has designed

guidelines

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Introduction

When considering additions to your home office, purchase products that have earned the ENERGY STAR equipment needs, which can save you money, save energy, and help protect the climate.

Visit www.energystar.gov or

www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for more

information regarding the ENERGY STAR

This computer is compatible with European Union Directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers’ commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by conducting component sampling inspections during the product design approval process.

Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer, and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

Some software may differ from its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or all program functionality.

for all your

Program

This guide

NOTE

This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in Windows 8.

You can:

❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end.

❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.

❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific

information.

Introduction

This guide

The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba’s Web site at support.toshiba.com.

While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at

support.toshiba.com.

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Introduction

Safety icons

This manual contains safety instructions that must be observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. These safety cautions have been classified according to the seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions as follows:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Provides important information.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:

TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the computer.

HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.

DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.

Introduction

Service options

Toshiba offers a full line of service programs to complement its standard limited warranty. Toshiba’s standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com.

To stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at

support.toshiba.com.

If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If

Something Goes Wrong” on page 95.

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter provides tips for using your computer effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer.

Please read the safety instruction information on the Quick Start document (that shipped with your computer) carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the computer.

Setting up a work environment

Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large enough for the computer and any other items you are using, such as a printer. Leave enough space around the computer and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation.

To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from:

❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight.

❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,

such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones.

❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources

of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters.

❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.

❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.

Precautions

Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.

Getting Started

Never allow any liquids to spill into any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. If any of these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer.

Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center.

❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a

drive is active.

Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may damage the disk/disc or flash media, the drive, or both.

❖ Keep the computer and disks away from objects that

generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers.

Information on some disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet too close to a disk can erase important files.

Getting Started

Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could damage the disc and possibly lose data.

❖ Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a computer virus. You need a special program to check for viruses.

Important information on your computer’s cooling fan

Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.

Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following:

Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object.

Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater.

Never cover or block the air vents including those located on the back of the computer.

Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface.

Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Getting Started

NOTE

Setting up your computer

TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to and including “Setting up your software” on

page 28 before adding external or internal components

to your computer. These components include, but are not limited to a printer and memory.

Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratches and damage.

Connecting to a power source

Your computer requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet.

Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Be careful if you use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Power cord/cable

AC adaptor

AC adaptor cord

Getting Started

Connecting to a power source

Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.

(Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor

To connect AC power to the computer:

1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor

Getting Started

Using the computer for the first time

2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of

the computer.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer

3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet.

Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Using the computer for the first time

The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. See “Exploring Your Computer’s Features” on

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Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle.

Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology.

Power button

NOTE

Getting Started

Using the computer for the first time

Turning on the power

To turn on the computer:

1 Make sure the power is properly connected and ready.

2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty.

Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows white.

(Sample Illustration) Turning on the power

The pre-installed operating system will load automatically.

When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely.

Initial setup

The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your computer.

Setting up your software

The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software setup choices.

The first time you turn on your computer, the setup guides you through steps to set up your software. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Getting Started

NOTE

Registering your computer with Toshiba

Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your Product. Product registration can be completed by one of three methods:

1 From the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com: Type

in the requested information and complete the registration process.

2 From the Start screen: Type

Start screen, locate and complete the registration process.

3 From the Desktop: Move your pointer to the upper-right

corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the Windows

Search ( ) charm and, in the Search field, type Registration. In the list that appears, click or touch Registration and complete the registration process.

charms appear, click or touch the

Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty.

To register online, an Internet connection is required.

Registration while in the

To Shut down your computer

1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to

the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge.

2 When the Windows

Settings ( ) charm.

Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows

your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.

charms appear, click or touch the

operating system could cause you to lose

Shut down option

Power

Restart option

Power

Getting Started

To Restart your computer

3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power

() icon.

(Sample Image) Shut down

4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and

then click or touch the

The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off.

Shut down option.

To Restart your computer

1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to

the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge.

2 When the Windows

Settings ( ) charm.

3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the

() icon.

(Sample Image) Restart

charms appear, click or touch the

Power

4 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart

option.

The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system.

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