Toshiba DX1210-ST4N22 Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 4

    Wireless Interoperability
  • 5

    Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices
  • 5

    Regulatory Information
  • 7

    Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
  • 9

    Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health
  • 10

    Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions
  • 10

    Regulatory Statements
  • 13

    Table of Contents
  • 19

    Introduction
  • 21

    This Guide
  • 22

    Safety Icons
    • 22

      Other Icons Used
    • 23

      Your Computer's Features and Specifications
  • 23

    Other Documentation
  • 23

    Service Options

• 24

  Chapter 1: Getting Started

  • 24

    Setting Up a Work Environment
  • 25

    Keeping Yourself Comfortable
  • 25

    Precautions
  • 26

    Important Information On Your Computer's Cooling Fan
  • 26

    Setting Up Your Computer
  • 27

    Connecting to a Power Source
  • 29

    Using the Computer for the First Time
    • 29

      Turning On the Power
    • 30

      Setting Up Your Software
  • 30

    Registering Your Computer with Toshiba
  • 30

    Adding Optional External Devices
  • 31

    Adding Memory (Optional)
    • 31

      Installing a Memory Module
    • 36

      Removing a Memory Module
    • 38

      Checking Total Memory
  • 39

    Recovering the Internal Storage Drive
    • 40

      Recovering to Out-Of-Box State (Recommended Recovery Method)
    • 42

      Recovering of Factory Default Software with User's Data
    • 45

      Recovering Without Changing the Internal Storage Drive Partitions
    • 47

      Recovering to a Custom Size Partition
    • 50

      Creating Recovery Dvds/Media
    • 52

      Restoring From Recovery Dvds/Media
  • 54

    Erasing the Internal Storage Drive
  • 56

    Checking the Internal Storage Drive Operating Status
    • 56

      Installing Drivers and Applications
  • 56

    Using the HDMI™ in Port
    • 57

      Selecting Video Cables
  • 57

    Connecting a Printer
    • 58

      Setting Up a Printer
  • 58

    Turning Off the Computer
    • 59

      Options for Turning Off the Computer
    • 60

      Using the Shut Down Command
    • 62

      Using and Configuring Hibernation Mode
    • 66

      Using and Configuring Sleep Mode
  • 69

    Customizing Your Computer's Settings
  • 69

    Caring for Your Computer
    • 69

      Cleaning the Computer
    • 69

      Moving the Computer
    • 70

      Using a Computer Lock

• 71

  Chapter 2: Learning the Basics

  • 71

    Computing Tips
  • 72

    Using the Wireless Mouse
    • 73

      Replacing the Batteries
  • 74

    Using the Wireless Keyboard
    • 74

      Replacing the Batteries
    • 75

      Keyboard Functions
    • 75

      Character Keys
    • 76

      Ctrl, Fn, and Alt Keys
    • 76

      Function Keys
    • 76

      Special Windows ® Keys
  • 76

    Touch Screen
  • 77

    Starting a Program
    • 77

      Starting a Program From the Start Menu
    • 78

      Starting a Program Using the Search Programs and Files Field
  • 78

    Saving Your Work
  • 80

    Printing Your Work
  • 81

    Backing Up Your Work
    • 81

      Restoring Your Work
  • 82

    Using the Optical Disc Drive
    • 82

      Viewing Blu-Ray Disc™ Movies
    • 83

      Optical Disc Drive Components
    • 83

      Inserting an Optical Disc
    • 85

      Playing an Audio CD
    • 85

      Playing Optical Media
    • 86

      Recording Optical Media
    • 86

      Removing a Disc with the Computer On
    • 87

      Removing a Disc with the Computer Off
    • 87

      Caring for Optical Discs
  • 87

    Toshiba's Online Resources

• 88

  Chapter 3: Computing

  • 88

    Toshiba's Energy-Saver Design
    • 88

      Power Management
  • 89

    Charging the RTC Battery
  • 90

    Power Plans
    • 91

      Using a Hot Key to Set the Power Plan
  • 91

    Using the TOSHIBA Eco Power Plan
  • 92

    Using the TOSHIBA Eco Power Plan

• 93

  Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features

  • 93

    Exploring the Desktop
    • 94

      Finding Your Way Around the Desktop
  • 96

    Setting Up for Communications
    • 97

      Connecting Your Computer to a Network
  • 97

    Exploring Audio Features
    • 97

      Recording Sounds
    • 98

      Using External Speakers or Headphones
  • 99

    Using the Web Camera
  • 99

    Using the Memory Card Reader
    • 100

      Inserting Memory Media
    • 100

      Removing Memory Media
  • 101

    Toshiba Remote Control
    • 102

      Using the Toshiba Remote Control

• 103

  Chapter 5: Utilities

  • 104

    TOSHIBA Assist
    • 105

      Secure
    • 106

      Protect & Fix
    • 107

      Optimize
  • 108

    TOSHIBA Application Installer
  • 109

    Setting Passwords
    • 109

      Using an Instant Password
    • 110

      Using a Supervisor Password
    • 111

      Using a User Password
    • 112

      Deleting a User Password
  • 113

    TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility
  • 114

    TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility
  • 115

    Mouse Utility
  • 116

    TOSHIBA Hardware Setup
  • 117

    TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
    • 117

      Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility
    • 117

      USB Sleep and Charge
    • 118

      Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge
    • 118

      Power Supply Mode Settings
    • 119

      USB Sleep and Music
  • 120

    TOSHIBA Button Support
  • 121

    TOSHIBA Accessibility
  • 122

    TOSHIBA Eco Utility
  • 123

    TOSHIBA Service Station
  • 123

    TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor

• 125

  Chapter 6: if Something Goes Wrong

  • 125

    Problems That Are Easy to Fix
  • 126

    Problems When You Turn On the Computer
  • 127

    The Windows Operating System Is Not Working
    • 127

      Using Startup Options to Fix Problems
    • 128

      Internet Problems
    • 128

      The Windows Operating System Can Help You
  • 129

    Fixing a Problem with Device Manager
    • 129

      Checking Device Properties
  • 130

    Memory Problems
  • 130

    Power and the Battery
  • 131

    Keyboard Problems
  • 131

    Display Problems
  • 132

    Disk or Storage Drive Problems
    • 132

      Error-Checking
  • 133

    Optical Disc Drive Problems
  • 135

    Sound System Problems
  • 136

    Printer Problems
  • 137

    Wireless Networking Problems
  • 138

    DVD and Blu-Ray Disc™ Operating Problems
  • 139

    Develop Good Computing Habits
    • 140

      Data and System Configuration Backup in the Windows Operating System
  • 144

    If You Need Further Assistance
    • 144

      Before You Contact Toshiba
    • 145

      Contacting Toshiba
  • 146

    Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites
  • 146

    Toshiba's Worldwide Offices

• 148

  Appendix A: Hot Keys/Toshiba Cards

  • 148

    Hot Key Cards
    • 149

      Using the Hot Key Cards
  • 149

    Hot Key Functions
    • 150

      Volume Mute
    • 151

      Lock (Instant Security)
    • 152

      Power Plan
    • 153

      Sleep Mode
    • 154

      Hibernation Mode
    • 155

      Display Brightness
    • 156

      Disabling or Enabling Wireless Devices
    • 157

      Zoom (Display Resolution)
    • 158

      Keyboard Hot Key Functions

• 159

  Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors

  • 160

    Glossary
  • 175

    Index