Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto LX800 del fabbricante Toshiba
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2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Model: LX800 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchased may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical disc dri v e(s) and associated software, among the most advanced data storage technologies a v ai lable.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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 P art 15 of th e FCC rules. These limit s are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIB A 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.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulator y Information The TOSHIB A W ireless LAN Mini PCI Card must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’ s inst ructi ons as described in the user documentation that comes with the pr oduct. This de vice complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Always use Bluetooth cards from TOSH IBA in or der to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) TOSHIBA c omputers using these cards. Please contact TO SHIBA computer product support on Web site http ://www .
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radi o Frequency Radia tion The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card f rom TOSHIBA is far below the FCC radio frequency exposur e limits.
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10 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction ................ ................................................................ 16 This guide ...............................................................18 Safety icons ............................
11 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Adding optional external devices.............................29 Adding memory (optional) ......................................30 Installing a memory module .............................30 Removing a memory module ..
12 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................65 Function keys ....................................................65 Special Windows ® keys ...................................65 Touch screen .....
13 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Using external speakers or headphones............84 Using the Web Camera ...........................................85 Using the Memory card reader................................85 Inserting memory media ...........
14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ............ ........................ 109 Problems that are easy to fix ................................109 Problems when you turn on the computer ............110 The Windows ® operating system is not working .
15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Volume Mute ..................................................135 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............136 Zoom (Display resolution) ..............................137 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors.
16 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I n t roduct ion W elcome to the world of powerful, multimedia computing . Y our comp uter model may be ENERGY ST AR ® qualified. If the model you purch ased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY ST AR ® logo on the comput er and the following information applies.
17 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 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), whic h restricts use of lead, cadmium, mercury , hexavalent c hromium, PBB, and PBDE.
18 Introd uctio n This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in W indo ws ® 7. Y ou can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through an d stop wh en a topic interests you.
19 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual contains safety inst ructions that must be observed to av oid potential hazards that c o uld result in personal injuries, damage to your equipmen t, or loss of data.
20 Introd uctio n Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are de signed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series.
21 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for us ing your computer ef fecti v ely , summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your computer .
22 Getting Started ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ai r conditioner vent s or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ❖ Liquids and corrosi ve chemicals. Precautions Y our computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use.
23 Getting Started Setting up your computer programs you buy from a supplier may contain a comput er virus. Y ou need a special pr ogram to check for viruses. Important information on your computer’ s cooling fan Y our comp uter may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the C PU by drawing outside air into the computer .
24 Getting Started Connecting to a power so ur ce Connecting to a power source Y our computer requ ires power to operate. Use the po wer cord/cable and A C adaptor to connect the comput er to a li ve elec trical outlet. Never pull on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket.
25 Getting Started Connecting to a po wer sour ce T o connect AC po wer to the computer: 1 Connect the po wer cord/cable to the A C adaptor . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the A C adaptor 2 Plug the A C adaptor co rd int o the DC-IN on the back of the computer .
26 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn it on and be gin using it. Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. Small bright dot s may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer .
27 Getting Started Using the computer for the f irst time 2 Remov e the RF mini USB dong le cov er , located on the back of the computer on the lo wer left corner . (Sample Illustration) RF mini USB dongle cover 3 Insert the mini USB dongle into the mini USB port.
28 Getting Started Using the computer for the fir st time T urning on the power T o turn on the computer: 1 Make sure the po wer is pr operly connected and ready . 2 Check to ensure that all driv es and slots are empty . Press and release the power b utton.
29 Getting Started Re gistering your computer with T oshiba Setting up your software The names of windows dis played, and the order in whi ch windows appear , may var y according to you r software setup choices . The first time you turn on your computer , the Setup W izard gu ides you through step s to set up yo ur software.
30 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Adding memory (optional) HINT : T o purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your sy stem or visit accessories.toshiba.com . Y o u r c o m p u t er comes with enough mem ory to run most of today’ s popular applications.
31 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots—Slot A and Slot B. Y ou can install one or two memory modules. Before you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost.
32 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Using a small Phillips screwdri ver , loosen the captive scre w that secures the memory module slot cover . (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 5 Remove the memory module slot cov er .
33 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) For this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is the top slot. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 9 Pick up the memory modul e by its sides, a v oiding any contact with its connector .
34 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 11 Once the module’ s connector is fu lly inserted into the socket, press downw ard on the top edge of the module to seat the module into the latches at the sides of the so cket. These latches should “snap” into place securely with th e corresponding cutouts in the side of the module.
35 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always mak e sure your co mputer and AC adaptor have adequa te ventilation and are prote cted from ove rheating when the power is t urned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power out let (even if y our computer is in Sleep mode).
36 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The following screen may appear when you turn on the power: If “Start Windows ® Normally” is highlighted, then press Enter .
37 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory modu le slot cov er and s ecure it using the screw . Always mak e sure your co mputer and AC adaptor have adequa te ventilation and are.
38 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive From time to time, Windows ® will display a pop-up that says, “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” This is a security feature to prevent programs or people from doing things on your computer without your permission.
39 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive A recov ery image of your computer is stored on the internal storage dri ve, and the image can be restored b y running the reco very utilities directly f rom your internal storage dri ve as described in the sections below .
40 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive T o recover the original factory im age using the utilit ies on your computer’ s internal storage driv e: 1 Make sure the computer is turned of f. 2 While powering on your computer , press the F12 ke y when the initial TOSHIB A screen displays.
41 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recov ery W izard opens and the “Selecting a process” screen displays, select Recov ery of F actory Default Software, and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a pr ocess screen 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.
42 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 8 Click Next to be gin the reco very . When the recov ery process is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal st orage dri v e has been recov ered. 9 Click Finish to restart the computer .
43 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 4 A warning screen appears, statin g that when the reco very is ex ecuted, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the “Recov ery of Factory Def ault Software with user’ s data” option is selected in the next step.
44 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive T oshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 68 ). 7 Click Ye s to continue.
45 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive Recovering without changing the in ternal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all information stored on the C: drive.
46 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 4 A warning screen appears, statin g that when the reco very is ex ecuted, all data will be deleted and rewritten unless the “Recov ery of Factory Def ault Software with user’ s data” option is selected in the next step.
47 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions . (Sample Image) Reco very of F a ctory Default Software scr een 7 Click Next .
48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery .
49 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive 5 When the T oshiba Recovery W i zard opens and the “Selecting a process” screen displays, select Recov ery of F actory Default Software, and then click Next . (Sample Image) Selecting a pr ocess screen 6 The Recov ery of Factory Defaul t Software screen appears.
50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 7 Use the on-screen arro w b uttons in The size of drive C: fie l d to set the partition size. 8 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data will be lost during the recovery process.
51 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T o create recovery media: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator . In the list that appears above, click on your selection. The TOSHIB A Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays.
52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stor ag e Drive 5 Click the Create b utton in the TOSHIB A Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follo w the on-screen prompts to complete the cop y process.
53 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Stora ge Drive T o recover your internal stor age dri ve from reco v ery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of the following: ❖ If your recov ery fi les are on D VDs, insert the f irst recovery D VD into your opt ical disc dri ve.
54 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Stora ge Drive Erasing the Internal Storage Drive Erasing the internal storage drive will delete all data on the drive, including the partitions. Be sure to create recovery media and back up your data to external media before erasing the internal storage drive.
55 Getting Started Erasing the Internal Storag e Drive purposes. This process may take several hours, depending on the size of your internal storage dri v e. (Sample Image) Er ase the har d disk scr een 4 Click Next . A confirmation message displays reminding you that all data on the internal storage driv e will be lost.
56 Getting Started Checking the inte rnal stor age drive oper ating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your inte rnal storag e driv e, you can check its s tatus as follo ws: 1 Click Start b utton and, in the Search f ield, type Computer Management .
57 Getting Started Using external display de vices Using external display devices Y our comp uter comes with a built-in display , but you can also connect the following types of external display devic.
58 Getting Started Customizing your compu ter’ s settings Customizing your computer’ s settings There are sev eral w ays in which you can custom ize your computer to suit your particular req uirements. Refer to your operat ing system documentation or Help and Su pport for details.
59 Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Y ou ma y want to secure your comput er to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.
60 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Sav e your work frequently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s temporary memory until you sav e it to the internal storage driv e.
61 Learning the Basics Using the wir eless mouse ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defr agmenter re gularly to check and optimize disk space a nd improv e performance. ❖ Scan all ne w files for viruses. This precaution is especially impor tant for f iles you recei ve via external media, email, or download from the Internet.
62 Learning the Basics Using the wir eless mouse Replacing the batteries Batteries are required to po wer the wireless mouse. The battery light glows red when the battery power is low . T o replace the batteries: 1 Sav e your work and turn the mouse upside down.
63 Learning the Basics Using the wir eless ke y boar d Using the wireless keyboard Y our comp uter comes with a wi reless keyboard. The wireless recei ver comes installed on your computer . (Sample Illustration) Ke ybo ar d Replacing the batteries Batteries are required to po wer the wireless ke yboard.
64 Learning the Basics Using the wir eless ke yboar d 6 Slide the keyboard ON/OFF switch to the ON posit ion. If a battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately . Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
65 Learning the Basics T ouch scr een Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl , Fn , and Alt keys do dif ferent things depending on the program you are using. For more inform ation, see your prog ram documentation.
66 Learning the Basics Starting a pr ogr am Starting a program The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name of the file that contains the information you want to work on. T o find the file, use the Start menu or W indows ® Explorer .
67 Learning the Basics Saving your work Starting a program from the Start menu When you install a prog ram, the operating syst em usually puts an icon in the Al l Programs menu.
68 Learning the Basics Backing up your work Backing up your work Back up all the files you create in case something happens to your computer . Y ou can back up your files to dif ferent types of media such as CDs, D V Ds, external stor age media, or to a net work, if av ailable.
69 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is a pop ular medium for software, music, and video. Digital versatile discs or Blu-ra y™ Discs provide a significant increase in data storage and support features that were no t av ailable on previous video platforms.
70 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive ❖ If you want to use the inte rnal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default . ❖ Use the arro w keys on your keyboard to na vigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Use of a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player .
71 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 2 Make sure the dri ve’ s in-use indicator light is off. 3 Press the dri v e’ s eject button. The disc tray sl ides partia lly out of th e driv e.
72 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Handle DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs and CDs caref ully , making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the dis cs, you could lose data.
73 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with an optical disc driv e that allo ws you to: ❖ Play pre-recorded and recorded optical media. ❖ Read/write data and multi -media files to recordable optical media.
74 Learning the Basics T o shiba’ s online r esou r ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remove a disc with the computer turned off: 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. The disc tray sl ides partia lly out of th e driv e.
75 Chapter 3 Computing T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our comp uter enters a low-po wer suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and sa v ing money in the process. It has a number of other features that enhanc e its energ y ef ficienc y .
76 Computing Char ging the RTC battery Charging the RTC battery Y our computer has an internal real-time clock (R TC) battery . The R TC battery powers the System T ime Clock and BIOS memo ry used to store your computer’ s configuration settings.
77 Computing Po w e r P l a n s The W indo ws ® Po wer Options window appears. (Sample Image) W indows ® P owe r Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for your work en vironment or create your own custom plan. 3 Click Create a po wer plan in the left pane to set up a ne w plan.
78 Computing Using the T OSHIB A eco power pl an Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan This computer is equipped w ith the TOSHIB A eco po wer plan. Operating the computer with th is po wer plan enabled reduces electrical power consumption by slightly lo wering system performance.
79 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chap ter , you will explore so me of the special features of your computer . Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in the W indo ws ® operating system.
80 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g the desktop Finding your way around the desktop Y our computer’ s desktop includes se ve ral standard features: icons, Start button, taskbar , notif ication area, and background pattern.
81 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a large number of files or very large files from the internal storage drive, there may be insufficient space available in the Re cycle Bin to hold these files.
82 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Setting up for communications T askbar Each time you open a program, a button associated with that program appears on the taskbar . W ith some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for each document or window you open.
83 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explorin g audio fe atur es For information on ho w to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator . T o enable or disable wireless communication, press F12 .
84 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Explor ing audio fe atur es Using a microphone 1 If you want to use an e xternal microphone, connect it to the computer . 2 Click the Start button and, in the Search f ield, type Sound Recorder . In the list th at appear s above, click on your selection.
85 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the W eb Camera T o adjust the volume: ❖ For e xternal speakers, use the v o lume controls on each speaker . ❖ For headphones, use the computer’ s volume control. Using the W eb Camera (A vailable on certain models.
86 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Inserting memory media The follo wing instructions apply to all types of support ed media devices. 1 T urn the media so that the cont acts (metal areas) are face do wn. 2 Push the media into the adapte r until it locks in place.
87 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory car d r eader Removing memor y media 1 Prepare the card for remov al by clicking on the Show hi dden icons button ( ), if necessary , in the notif ication area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardwar e and Eject Media icon.
88 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features T o shiba r emote contr o l T oshiba remote control (A vailable on certain models.) Y our computer may have shipped with a remote control. Y ou can use your T oshiba remote control to play music and videos, to view pictures, and to watch television programs using the W indows ® Media Center .
89 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includ es sev eral utilities designed to help you to reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. T ogether, these allo w you to ascerta in certain system details, set additional options, or change default optio ns.
90 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist ❖ TOSHIB A Accessibility ❖ TOSHIB A eco Utility™ ❖ TOSHIB A Service Station ❖ TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Assist The TOSHIB A Assist provides qui ck access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settin gs.
91 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Connect The feature a v ailable in this cate gory is Bluetooth ® Settings. (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Assist window – Connect tab Secure The features av ailable in this c.
92 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Protect & Fix The feature a v ailable in this cate gory is: ❖ TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utili ty (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Assist window – Pr otect & Fi x ta.
93 Utilities TOSHIB A Assist Optimize The features av ailable in this categ ory are: ❖ Mouse Utility ❖ TOSHIB A Hardware Setup (Hardware Settings) ❖ TOSHIB A Button Support ❖ TOSHIB A Accessib.
94 Utilities TOSHIB A Applicatio n Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The T OSHIB A Applica tion Inst aller allo ws you to reinstal l the dri vers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer .
95 Utilities Setting passwor ds Setting passwords Setting a password lets you walk aw ay from your computer while providing additional protection for your files. When you set a password, you must enter the password before you can w ork on your computer again.
96 Utilities Setting passwor ds T o set a superv isor password: 1 Click the Start b utton and, in the Search f ield, type TOS HI BA Assist . In the list that appears ab o ve, click on your selection. The TOSHIB A Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab .
97 Utilities Setting passwor ds 3 Click the Supervisor Password ic on. The Supervisor Password tab of the T OSHIB A Passw ord Utility window appears. 4 Click Not Registered . A pop-up screen ap pears asking for a password. 5 Enter the password, then click OK .
98 Utilities TOSHIB A F ace Recognition Utility 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab . 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Not Registered . 5 Follo w the on-screen instructions to remov e the user password. TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility Y our comp uter may come with the TOSHIB A Face Recognition utility .
99 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Diagnostic T ool Utility TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool Utility This utility can h elp diagnose pro blems with devices in your computer . Ref er to the online Help documenta tion within the application for additional help. The TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic T ool u tility may show tests for features you do not have.
100 Utilities Mouse Utility Mouse Utility The Mouse utility allows you to change your pointing device or mouse settings. T o access the Mouse utility: 1 Click the Start button and, in the Search f ield, type Mouse . In the list that appears above, clic k on your selection, or click the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of T OSHIB A Assist .
101 Utilities TO S H I B A H a rd w a re S e t u p TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIB A Hardware Setup is th e TOSHIB A configuration management tool av ailable through the Windo ws ® operating system. T o access it: ❖ Click the Start button and, in the Search f ield, type HWSetup .
102 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility ❖ Passw ord —This tab allows you to set a user password ❖ Display —This tab allows you to select the internal LCD and/or external monitor when the computer boots up. ❖ Ke y b oa rd —This tab allows you to set conditions for the keyboard.
103 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports.
104 Utilities TOSHIB A Sleep Utility (Sample Image) T OSHIB A Sleep Utility scr een With certain external devices, the USB Sleep and Charge function may not work no matter which charging mode you select. In those cases, disable USB Sleep and Charge in the utility and turn the computer on to charge the device, or use a differe nt charging device.
105 Utilities TOSHIB A Button Support TOSHIBA Button Support TOSHIB A Button Support allows you to custo mize the eco button. This button is located on the system control panel directly abov e the keyboard. T o access TOSHIB A Button Support: 1 Click the TO SHIB A Butt on Support icon in the Opti mize tab of TOSHIB A Assist .
106 Utilities TOSHIB A Accessibility TOSHIBA Accessibility The TOSHIB A Accessibi lity utility allows you to use the Fn ke y to create a hot key combination with one of the function keys without pressing the two keys simultaneously as is usually required.
107 Utilities TOSHI B A eco Utility™ TOSHIBA eco Utility™ The TOSHIB A eco Ut ility™ monitors your power savings from using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption and accumulated savings o v er time.
108 Utilities TOSHIB A PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIB A PC Health Monit or software program monitors computer system functions su ch as power consumption, the cooling system and the 3D Accelerometer (a v ailable on certain models).
109 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes W r o ng Some problems you may encounter wh en using your computer are relativ ely easy to identify and solve. Others may require help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of the software program. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems b y yourself.
110 If Something Goes Wrong Pr ob lems when you turn on the computer 3 Select the program you want to close, then click End T ask . Closing the failed prog ram should allow you to continue working. If it does not, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining prog rams one by one b y selecting the program name, then End T ask .
111 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® operating system is not working The Windows ® operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the de sktop and used to the way the operating system responds to your work routine, you can easily detect if the operating system is not working corr ectly .
112 If Something Goes Wrong The W indows ® oper ating system is not working ❖ Disable Driv er Signature Enforcement ❖ Start W indows ® Nor mally When you highlight each option using the arro w ke ys, W indows ® displays information about each option at the bottom after Description .
113 If Something Goes Wrong F ixing a pr oblem with De vice Manager ❖ Click one of the options listed in the window and then follo w the on-screen instructions. Y ou can connect to Su pport Online by clicking the Ask b utton and then clicking Microsoft Customer Support or by going to T oshib a support at supp ort.
114 If Something Goes Wrong Memory pr oblems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or faulty memory modu les may cause errors that seem to be hardware or ev en software related. It is worthwhile checking for these firs t: 1 Click Start , and then click the Shut do wn b utton in the lower -right corner of the Start menu.
115 If Something Goes Wrong K e yboa r d pr oblems Keyboard problems T o capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key . T o capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + AL T while simultaneously pressing the PR TSC key .
116 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storag e drive pr oblems Small bright dots appear on y o ur TFT display when you tur n on y our computer . Small bright dot s may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer .
117 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems 7 Click Start . Error- checking tests and repairs the storage driv e. Y our hard disk seems very slo w . If you hav e been using your computer for a long time, your files may hav e become fragmented .
118 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive pr oblems Y ou press the disc eject b utton, b ut the dri ve tray does not slide out. Make sure the computer is connect ed to a po wer source and turned on. The optical disc dri ve eject mechani sm requires po wer to operate.
119 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Blu-ray Disc™ player T ec hnology . Compatibility and/or performance issues are possible. Certain interactive features may not be supported due to compatibility , network settings or other conditions.
120 If Something Goes Wrong Printer pr oblems The computer emits a loud , high-pitched noise. This is feedback between the mi crophone and the speakers. Make sure you hav e connected the microphone to the microphon e jack and the speakers to the headphone jack.
121 If Something Goes Wrong W ir eless networking pr oblems Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi ® ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a bas ic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users.
122 If Something Goes Wrong D VD a nd Blu-ray Disc™ operating pr oblems 3 Enter IPCONFIG / ALL and press Enter . The IP address for each activ e network adapter will be displayed.
123 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 6 See “Checking device properties” on page 113 for instruc tions on using Device Manager to vie w the optical disc dri ve properties. 7 Check the T oshiba W eb site for new information on optical disc dri ves and their operation.
124 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Connect your computer to the of fice netw ork and copy f iles to your network partition. Some people use a combination of th ese methods, backing up all fi les to tape weekly an d copying critical f iles to external media on a daily basis.
125 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Follo w these steps to create a restore point using the System Restore utility: 1 Click Start , Contro l Panel , System and Security , and then System . 2 In the left pane, clic k System protection .
126 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows ® operating system The most v aluable component of y our computer system is the data you create and store on its internal storage drive.
127 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits ❖ Back up your critical data (see “Backing up your data o r your entire computer with the W indows ® operating system” on page 126 ). ❖ Hav e your back up D VD(s) on hand in case you need any f iles from them.
128 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits if necessary . For more information, see “Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge” on page 103 . ❖ T ry selecting a dif ferent charging mode in the T OSHIB A Sleep Utility , if your comput er provides more than one charging mode.
129 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance If you need further assistance If you have follo wed the recommend ations in this chapter and are still having problems, you may n eed additional technical assistance.
130 If Something Goes Wrong T o shiba’ s worldwide of f ices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices For more information on additio nal T oshiba worldwid e locations, please visit: www .toshiba.co.jp /index.htm . A ustralia T osh iba (Australia) Pty . Limi ted 84-92 T alavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd.
131 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke ys and T OSHIB A Cards provide a quick w ay to modify selected system functions and to launch applications.
132 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Using the Hot Key Cards The Hot Ke y Cards are normally hidden from view . The Cards appear when you press the hot key associated with the desired function. Hot keys are keys that turn system funct ions on and off.
133 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Display brightness This hot key de creases the screen brightness. This hot ke y increases the screen brightness.
134 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet and Media Control Buttons This hot key launches the default browser . This hot ke y launches the W indows Media ® Player .
135 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Volume Mute or This TOSHIB A Card or hot k ey enables/disables volume mute on your computer .
136 Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Disabling or enabling wireless devices or This TOSHIB A Card or hot k ey enables/disables the optional wireless devices installed in your computer . The wireless modes are: ❖ Wi - F i ® enabled—Enables just the Wi-Fi ® module.
137 Hot Keys /TOSHIBA Cards Hot ke y functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Zoom (Display resolution) or [ Space bar ] This TOSHIB A Card or hot key switches screen resolution.
138 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our comp uter ships w ith the correct power su pply for th e country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical A C po wer cord/cable connectors fo r v ariou s parts of the world.
139 Glossar y TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your computer . Acronyms The follo wing acronyms may app ear in this User’ s Guide.
140 Glossary DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DOS Disk Operating System DPI Dots Per Inch DV D Digital V ersat ile (or V ideo) Disc DV D - R O M Digital V ersatile (or V ideo) Disc Read-Only Memory EPR .
Glossary 141 RO M Read-Only M emory RT C Real-T ime Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Driv e TFT Thin Film Tr ansistor USB Univ ersal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WA N W ide Area Network www W orld Wide W eb Te r m s The follo wing terms may appear in this User’ s Guide.
142 Glossary B backup —A copy of a f ile, usually on a remov able disk, k ept in case the original file is lost or damaged. Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) —See BIOS. baud rate —The speed at which a communication de vice, such as a printer or mo dem, transmits in formation.
Glossary 143 C cache —A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for qu ick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the computer’ s main memory . See also CPU ca che, L1 c ache, L2 cach e.
144 Glossary CPU cache —A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer’ s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to ex ecute commands and programs. See also cach e, L 1 ca che, L2 c ache.
Glossary 145 document —Any file created with an appl ication and, if saved to disk, gi ven a name by which it can be retrie v ed. See also fil e . double-click —T o press and rel ease the pointing device’ s primary button rapidly twice without moving the pointi ng device.
146 Glossary F fil e —A collection of related in formation, saved on disk with a uniqu e name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also docum ent. File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a s t o r a g e d r ive that keeps track of the location of stored files.
Glossary 147 H D M I ( High-Def inition Multimedia Interface) —An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal.
148 Glossary LAN (Local Area Network) —A group of com puters or other devices dispersed ov er a relati v ely limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any de vice to interact with any other on the network.
Glossary 149 motherboard —The computer’ s main circuit board that contains the processor , memory , and other pri mary components. MS-DOS pr ompt —See system pr om pt. multi-function drive —A D VD drive that can r ead and write to CD and DV D m e d i a .
150 Glossary password —A unique string of characters en tered by a user to verify his or her identity to the computer or the network. PC Card —A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to increase the capabilities of computers.
Glossary 151 Random Access Memory —See RAM. Read-Only Memory —See RO M . reb o ot —See boot , re s t a r t . removable disk —A disk that can be remov ed from a disk dri ve.
152 Glossary shortcut —See k e yboar d shortcut . Sleep —A feature o f some W indows ® operating systems that allo ws you to turn off the computer without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left of f when you turn the computer on again.
Glossary 153 W We b —See W orld W ide W eb . Wi- F i ® —A registered trademark term of the W i-Fi Al liance that stands for W ireless Fidelity , and is anot her term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connect ion using wireless communication components.
154 Index A A C adaptor 24 AC p ow e r 75 accessing network 83 adding memory check total memory 37 memory (optional) 30 optional external devices 29 adequate ventilation cooling fan 23 audio features .
155 Index po wer cord/cable 25 connecting 24 power source 25 cooling fan adequate ventilation 23 customize computer settings 58 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 126 desktop creating new ico.
156 Index L LEDs system indicator light s ON/OFF light 28 W eb Camera light 85 Licenses 9 lock computer , using 59 M manual eject hole optical disc driv e 70 memory adding (optional) 30 check total me.
157 Index cord/cable 25 cord/cable connectors 138 energy-sa ving features 75 turning on 28 power b utton 28 po wer management 75 optimum performance 75 po wer plans selecting power plan options 76 pre.
158 Index starting a program from Start 67 Startup menu problem solving 111 supervisor password, deleting 96 supervisor password, set up 95 system indicator li ghts dri ve in-use indicator 70 LEDs 28 .
159 Index W indo ws® operating system not wor ki ng 111 wireless netw orking 12 1 turning on power 28 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 127 , 128 user password, deleting 97 user password, setting 97 .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba LX800 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Toshiba LX800 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba LX800 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba LX800 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba LX800, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Toshiba LX800.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Toshiba LX800. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba LX800 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
