Laptop User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Qosmio® X800 Series User’s Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Selecting a place to work
- Setting up a work environment
- Keeping yourself comfortable
- Computer user comfort recommendations
- Good Working Posture
- Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor
- Typing style
- Taking breaks and varying tasks
- Mobile computing tips
- Transporting the notebook
- Seeking additional help
- Check list
- Precautions
- Important information on your computer’s cooling fan
- Setting up your computer
- Connecting to a power source
- Charging the main battery
- Using the computer for the first time
- Registering your computer with Toshiba
- To Shut down your computer
- To Restart your computer
- To place your computer in Sleep mode
- Adding optional external devices
- Adding memory (optional)
- Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
- Using the touch pad
- Using external display devices
- Customizing your computer’s settings
- Caring for your computer
- Selecting a place to work
- Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
- Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
- Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
- Chapter 5: Utilities
- Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
- Problems that are easy to fix
- Problems when you turn on the computer
- Windows® operating system is not working
- Fixing a problem with Device Manager
- Memory problems
- Power and the batteries
- Keyboard problems
- Display problems
- Disk or storage drive problems
- Optical disc drive problems
- Sound system problems
- Printer problems
- Wireless networking problems
- DVD Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems
- Develop good computing habits
- If you need further assistance
- Other Toshiba Internet Web sites
- Toshiba’s worldwide offices
- Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys
- Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
- Glossary
- Index
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Getting Started
Registering your computer with Toshiba
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
When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the
power again until the operating system has loaded completely.
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 on-screen
instructions.
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 Registration while in the Start
screen, locate and complete the registration process.
3 From the Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the
upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows
®
Charms appear, click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Search
field, type Registration. In the list that appears, click
Registration and complete the registration process.
Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish your
rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty.
To register online, an Internet connection is required.
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