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
Customizing your computer’s settings
The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a
selection. Press ENTER to activate a selection.
You may also use the F4 key, and then press ENTER to activate a
selection.
Adjusting the quality of the external display
To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other
video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings.
See the video device documentation for additional configuration
steps.
Customizing your computer’s settings
There are several ways in which you can customize your computer
to suit your particular requirements. You can go into your computer
settings to make adjustments to your computer to suit your needs.
From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper
or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows
®
Charms
appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm, and then click Change PC
Settings. Then choose a category you wish to change. Refer to your
operating system documentation or Help and Support for details.
You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. For
more information, see “Power Plans” on page 92. There are
additional custom settings you can choose. See “Utilities” on
page 110.
Caring for your computer
This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For
information about taking care of your computer’s battery, see
“Taking care of your battery” on page 96.
Please handle your computer carefully to avoid scratching or
damaging the surface.
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