Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto PX35T-A2210 del fabbricante Toshiba
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GMAD00357010 06/13 If you need assistance: T echnical support is available online at T oshiba’ s W eb site at support.tosh iba.com At this W eb site, you will find answers for many commonly asked tec hnical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS upda tes, and ot her downloads.
2 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Model: PX30 - A Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software W arranty The computer system you purchase d may include Recor dable and/ or ReWr itable optical disc dr ive( s) and associated softwar e, among the most advanced data storage technolo gies available.
3 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIA TES AND SUPPLIERS DIS CLAIM ANY 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 APPLICA TION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.
4 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact T oshiba’ s Su pport W ebsite at support.
5 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Bluetooth ® Wireless T echnology and Y our Health The products with Bluetooth ® wireless technology , like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electr omagnetic ener gy .
6 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Wireless LAN and Y our Health Wireless LAN products, like other ra dio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic ener gy . The level of ener gy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electr omagnetic ener gy emitted by wireless devices lik e for example mobile phones.
7 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Regulatory statements This pro duct complies with any mandat ory pr oduct specification in any country/reg ion where the pr oduct is sold. Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT .
8 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The installer of this radio equipment must ensure th at the antenna is located or pointed su ch that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Ca nada limits fo r the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable fr om Health Canada’ s W eb site www.
9 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 V euillez noter que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs pr incipaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la pr iorité) 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.
10 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 T rademarks eco Utility is a r egist ered trademark of T oshiba America In formation Systems, Inc. and/or T oshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are either register ed trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Sy stems Incorporat ed in the United States and/or other countries.
11 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future, T oshiba promotes the efficient use of r esources by working to achieve our zer o-waste- to-landfill goal at all o ur production si tes.
12 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Contents Introduction............. ........................ .................. 17 This guide ...................................... ...................... 1 9 Safety icons ................................... .................
13 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 To Restart your computer .................................... 30 To place your computer in Sleep mode............... 31 Adding optional external devices ......................... 31 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive .
14 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Inserting an optical disc ................................ 56 Playing optical media ..................................... 58 Recording optical media ................................ 58 Removing a disc with the computer on .
15 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 Deleting a user password .............................. 85 System Settings ................................................... 86 Sleep Utilities ...................................................... . 88 USB Sleep and Charge .
16 Contents 5.375 x 8.375 v er 2.3 If you need further assistance ............................ 118 Contacting Toshiba ............................... ....... 118 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ...................... 118 Toshiba’s worldwide offices .
17 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 I ntr o d u c ti o n W elcome to the world of powe rful, multimedia computing. Y our computer is ENERGY ST AR ® qualified. T oshiba is a partner in th e Envir onmental Pr otection Agency’ s (EP A) ENERGY ST AR ® Program and has designed this computer to meet the lat est ENERGY ST AR ® guidelines for energy efficiency .
18 Introduction 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 When considering additions to your home o ffice, purchase products that have ear ned the EN ERGY ST AR ® for all your equipment needs, which c an save you money , save energy , and help pr otect the c limate. Visit www .
19 Introduction This guide 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 The pr oduct specifications an d configuration information are designed for a product Series. Y our part icular model may not have all the feat ures and specifications listed or illustrated.
20 Introduction Safety icons 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Safety icons This manual c ontains safet y instructions that must be observed to avo id potential haza rds that could result in personal inju ries, damage to your equ ipment, or loss of da ta.
21 Introduction Other documentation 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Y our computer’ s features and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate a ll possible configuratio ns for an en tire product Ser ies.
22 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your comput er effectively , summarizes how to connect componen ts, and explains what to do the first time you use yo ur computer .
23 Getting Started ❖ Rapid changes in temper ature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as ai r conditioner ve nts or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity . ❖ Liquids and corr osive chemicals. Precautions Y our compute r is designed t o provide optimum safety and ease of use.
24 Getting Started Handle discs ca refully . A void touching the surface of the disc. Grasp it by its center h ole and edge. If you handle the disc inc orrectly , you could damage the disc and possibly lose data.
25 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: Y ou must complete all setup steps up to and includ ing “Setting up your softwar e” on page 28 before adding exter nal or int erna l components to your computer .
26 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer , or use AC adaptors specif ied by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damag e to the computer . Use of an incompatible AC adaptor coul d cause fire or damage to th e computer pos sibly resulting in serious injury .
27 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 2 Plug the AC adaptor co rd into the DC-IN on the back of the computer . (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor c ord to the computer 3 Connect the po wer cord/cable to a live electrical outlet.
28 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time T urning on the power T o tur n on the computer: 1 Make sure the power is properly connected and ready . 2 Check to ensu re that all drives and slots are empty . Press and r elease the powe r button.
29 Getting Started Registering your computer with T oshiba Registering your com puter with T oshiba Product registration is strongly r ecommended, and allo ws T oshiba to sen d you periodic updates, announcem ents, and special offers applicable to your Product.
30 Getting Started T o Restart your computer 3 In the lower r ight of the scr een click or t ouch the Power () i c o n . (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key , and then click or touc h the Shut down option. The computer c loses all open applica tions, shuts down the operating s ystem, and the n turn s off.
31 Getting Started T o place your computer in Sleep mode T o place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Deskto p screen, move your pointer to the upper -ri ght corner of the scr een or swipe in fr om the right edge. 2 When the Windows ® charms appear , click or touc h the Settings ( ) charm.
32 Getting Started Recovering the Inter nal Storage Drive Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Y our computer includes reco very utilities to allow you to recover your inter nal st orage drive if nece ssary .
33 Getting Started Recover ing the Internal Storage Dr ive When you restor e your system, only the opera ting system files, applications, an d drivers or iginally shipped with the computer are restored. Any files that you created are not restor ed during this process.
34 Getting Started Recovering the Inter nal Storage Drive T o create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. If you are in the Desktop , move your p ointer to th e upper -right corner of the screen or sw ipe in from the right edge.
35 Getting Started Recover ing the Internal Storage Dr ive 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you ar e copying files to DVD, insert a blank D VD into the optical disc drive.
36 Getting Started Recovering the Inter nal Storage Drive When you restor e your system, only the opera ting system files, applications, an d drivers or iginally shipped with the comput er are restored. Any files that you created are not restor ed during this process.
37 Getting Started Recover ing the Internal Storage Dr ive Refresh your PC (with user’ s data) Using “Refr esh your PC” recovers your inte rnal storage drive to factory defa ult state an d attempts to save your data. T oshiba doe s not guaran tee successfu l data back- up.
38 Getting Started Recovering the Inter nal Storage Drive 5 Scroll down to “Refresh your PC without affecting your files,” and click or touch Get Started . The “Refr esh you r PC” scr een appears . (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen T oshiba does not guar antee success ful data back up.
39 Getting Started Recover ing the Internal Storage Dr ive 8 Y our system will restart. The “Refr eshing your PC” wind ow appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows ® operating sy stem. Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage dr ive.
40 Getting Started Recovering the Inter nal Storage Drive 5 Scroll down to “Remove ever ything and reinstall Windows,” and click or touch Get Sta rted . The “Reset your PC” sc reen appe ars. (Sample Image) Reset your PC sc reen 6 Click or touch the Next button.
41 Getting Started Recover ing the Internal Storage Dr ive 7 Select one of th e following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The “Ready to reset your PC” screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reset your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button.
42 Getting Started Connecting an exter nal device type TOSHIBA Application Installer . In the list th at appears, click or t ouch your sele ction. (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or touch Next . 3 Click the item you want to install.
43 Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Y our computer co mes with a built-in display , but you can also connect the following types of external display device.
44 Getting Started Customizing your computer’ s settings (Sample Illustration) HDMI™ Out po rt on back of computer Selecting video cables T o connect a devic e to the HDMI™ Out port (available on certain models), you must purchase an HDMI™ cable.
45 Getting Started Caring for your computer Y ou may als o wish to custo mize your power usage settin gs. For mor e informatio n, see “Power Plans” on page 6 3 . There are additional custom se ttings you c an choose. See “Utilities” on page 76 .
46 Getting Started Caring for your computer Using a computer lock Y ou may want to secure your comput er to a heavy object such as your desk. The ea siest wa y to do th i s i s t o p u rch as e an optional co mputer lock cable. Fo r more information on purchasing a cable lock , visit acces sories.
47 Chapter 2 Learning t he Basics This chapter giv es some computing tips and provides important information about basic fe atures. Computing tips ❖ Save your work fr equently . Y our work stays in the computer’ s te mporary memory until you save it to the inter nal st orage drive.
48 Learning the Basics Using the wireless mouse ❖ Back up your files t o external media on a re gular basis. Label the ba ckup copies clearly and sto re them in a safe place.
49 Learning the Basics Using th e wir eless mouse Replacing the battery A battery is r equir ed to power the wir eless mous e. The battery light glows r ed when the battery power is low . T o replace the battery: 1 Save your work an d turn t he mouse upside dow n.
50 Learning the Basics Using the wireless keyboar d Using the wireless keyboard Y our computer come s with a wireless keyboard. The wireless receiver comes installed on your comput er . (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Replacing the battery A battery is r equired to power the wir eless keyboa rd.
51 Learning the Basics Using the wire less keyboard 5 Replace the bat tery cover . 6 Slide the keybo ard ON/OFF switch to the ON p osition. If a battery is leaking or it s cas e is cracked, put o n prot ective gloves to ha ndle it, and disc ard it immediately .
52 Learning the Basics T ouch screen Special Wind ows ® keys (Sample Illustration) Special Windows ® keys Y our compute r’ s keyboard has one key and one but ton that have special func tions in Windows ® : ❖ Windows ® key —T oggles between th e Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Star t scr een.
53 Learning the Basics Starting an app Drag —T ouc h and hold a n item for a momen t and then, without lifting your finger , move the item until you r each the target position.
54 Learning the Basics Saving your work Below is an exa mple using the Search field to start an ap p: 1 Move your pointe r to the upper -right corner of the screen or swipe in f rom the right edge. Whe n the Wind ows ® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) ch arm.
55 Learning the Basics Using the opt ical disc dr ive HINT : Backing up all the files on your int erna l storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Y ou may prefer to use a high- capacity backup syst em, such as an exter nal hard dr ive.
56 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on the side o f the computer . Y our optical disc drive may look like this: (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator ligh t —Indicates when th e drive is in use.
57 Learning the Basics Using the opt ical disc dr ive 4 Grasp the tray and pull it fully open. (Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended 5 Hold the dis c by its edges an d check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dus ty , clean it with a clean dry cloth.
58 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 8 Make sure the disc is co mpletely on th e spindle and is lying flat again st the tray . If you insert the disc incorrectly , it may jam the drive. If this happens, contact T oshib a support for as sistance.
59 Learning the Basics Using the opt ical disc dr ive Due to manufact uring and quality variations in third party optical media (e.g., CD or DVD) or optical media players/recorders, in certain cases, .
60 Learning the Basics T oshiba’ s online resour ces Removing a disc with the computer off T o remove a disc with th e computer tur ne d off: 1 Insert a slen der object, su ch as a stra ightened paper clip, into the m anual eject hole . The disc tray slides pa rtially out of the drive .
61 Chapter 3 Computing T oshiba’ s energy-saver design Y our computer en ters a low-power su spension mode when it is not being use d, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a numbe r of other features that enhance its energy efficiency .
62 Computing Charging the R TC battery Charging the RTC battery Y our computer has an inter nal real-time clock (RTC) battery . The RTC battery powers th e System Time Clo ck and BIOS memory used to store your computer’ s co nfiguration settings.
63 Computing Power Plan s Power Plans Y ou can choose a pre defined Power Plan or select your own combination of power options. To d o t h i s : 1 While on the desk top, press the Windows ® () key + X , then click o r touch Power Options .
64 Computing Using the eco power plan By default the two power plans ec o and Balanced are satisfactory for most people and do no t need to be edited. Using the eco power plan This computer is e quipped with the eco power pla n.
65 Chapter 4 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features In this chapter , you will explor e some of the special features of your comp uter . Exploring the Start screen The Start scr een is the launch ing .
66 Exploring Y our Computer’s Features Exploring the Start screen For detailed informat ion on the new Windows 8 functionality , ref er to the Windows ® Help and Support . (Sample Image) Windows ® Start screen Charms Use the Windows ® charms to start apps, find documents, set up system component s, and perform most ot her computing tasks.
67 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring the desktop T iles Tiles can be acce ssed and launch ed from the Start screen. T ypical Start screen tiles are th e Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles repr esenting all other applicatio ns downloaded to your system.
68 Exploring Y our Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Icons An icon represents a folder , file, or program that can be quickly activated by do uble-clicking the icon. Y ou can create a n ew desktop icon for any folde r , file, or prog ram by dragging the element’ s icon fr om its location in a window to the desktop ar ea.
69 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Windows ® Store Notification area The Notificatio n area disp lays icons of tasks or pr ograms that run co ntinuously in the backgro und and displays notifications . T o lear n more about each task, position the pointer ove r the ico n for a few mo ments and a sh ort descr iption of the task ap pears.
70 Exploring Y our Computer’s Features Setting up for commun ications Setting up for communications T o conne ct to the In tern et, you nee d: ❖ A browse r or communication s progra m ❖ An Inter.
71 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Exploring audio features Accessing a network T o access a network, c onnect an Ether net cable to the Network port (RJ45) on your computer . For specific information abo ut connecting to th e network, consult yo ur network administ rator .
72 Exploring Y our Computer’s Features Using the W eb Camera Using external speakers or headphones Y our computer is equipped with a full ster eo sound system with inter nal speake rs. Instead of using the inter nal speakers, you c an connect h eadphone s or a pair of exte rnal stereo speakers.
73 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory card r eader T o email, instan t message or video conference, you must be connected to the Internet. Depending on yo ur computer mode l, the process of sending email, taking pictures or recording video messages ma y vary .
74 Exploring Y our Computer’s Features Using the Memory card reader 2 Push the media into the Memo ry card r eader until it locks in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media , do not touch the met al contacts. Y ou could expose the stor age area to static electricity , which can destroy data.
75 Exploring Y our Computer’ s Features Using the Memory card r eader 5 Grasp the card and pull it str aight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Do not r emov e memory med ia while data is being wr itten or re ad. Even when the Windows ® message “copying.
76 Chapter 5 Utilities Y our computer includes several utilities designed to help you to reconfigur e your system to best meet your individu al needs. T oget her , these allow you to ascertai n certain system details, set additio nal options, or chan ge default options.
77 Utilities Desktop Assist Desktop Assist The TOSHIBA Assis t provides quick access to compute r functions and a llows you to c ustomize a ran ge of comput er settings. T o access Desktop As sist from the Start scr een begin typing Desktop Assist , or while in the Des ktop screen double- click or tou ch the Desktop Assist , icon.
78 Utilities Desktop Assist Media & Entertainment The feature available in t his category is TOSHIBA Video Player . (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window – Media & Entertainm ent tab.
79 Utilities Desktop Assist T ools & Utilities The features that may be available in this category are: ❖ eco Utility ® ❖ Password Utility ❖ System Settings ❖ TOSHIBA func tion key (Sampl.
80 Utilities Desktop Assist Support & Recovery The features that may be available in this category are: ❖ Recovery Media Crea tor ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Applicat ion Installer ❖ User.
81 Utilities eco Utility ® eco Utility ® The eco Utility ® monitors your power sa vings from using the eco power plan by trac king real-time power consum ption and accumulated savin gs over time.
82 Utilities Password Utility Password Utility Setting a passw ord lets you walk away f rom your computer while providing additional protection for yo ur files. When you set a passwor d, you must enter the pas sword be fore you can work on your comput er again.
83 Utilities Password Utility 2 Click or touch T ools & Utilities . 3 Click or touch Password Utility . (Sample Image) Supervisor Passw ord tab 4 Click or touch Supervisor Password . 5 Click or touch Set . 6 Enter your passwo rd, and then enter it ag ain to verify it.
84 Utilities Password Utility Deleting a supervisor password T o delete a supervis or password: 1 T o access Supervisor Passwor d from th e Start scr een begin typing Password Utility , or while in the Deskto p scre en double-click or touch th e Desktop Assist icon.
85 Utilities Password Utility 2 Click or touch T ools & Utilities . 3 Click or touch Password Utility . 4 Click or touch User Password . 5 Click or touch Set . 6 Enter your passwo rd, and then enter it ag ain to verify . 7 Click or touch Set . 8 Click or touch OK to save your pa ssword as a text file.
86 Utilities System Settings System Settings System Settings is the TOSH IBA configu ration management tool available thr ough th e Windows ® operating system. T o access it: 1 T o access Syst em Settings from the Start s creen begin typing System Settings , or while in the Desk top scr een double-click or touc h the Desktop Assist icon.
87 Utilities System Settings ❖ Display —Allows you to select the internal LCD and/o r exter nal monitor when th e computer boots up. When the compu ter restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you are using after start ing in Sleep mode , press the ( ) + P keys to toggle the display .
88 Utilities Sleep Utilities Sleep Utilities This utility displays whether the “USB Sleep and Charge function” is en abled or disabled and sh ows the position of the USB port th at supports the “USB Sleep and Charge function.” 1 While in the Desktop screen double-c lick or touch the Desktop Assist icon.
89 Utilities Sleep Utilities ❖ When “USB Sleep and Charge function” is set t o Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to the compatible por t even when t he power of t he computer is tur ned OFF . USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the exter nal de vices which are connected to the compatible port s.
90 Utilities Sleep Utilities Power supply mode settings Y our computer may prov ide two dif feren t char ging modes, t o support var ious types of USB devices. If your computer prov ides more than one char ging mode, the char ging mode you should select depends on the USB devic e you want to charge.
91 Utilities Sleep Utilities The volume settings and soun d quality may dif fer between Windows ® mode and “Sleep and Music ” mode. When using the “Sleep and Music” feature, the volume adjustment and mute setting c annot be change d from th e computer .
92 Utilities TOSHIBA function key TOSHIBA function key T u rns no tifications for wireless status ON /OFF . (Sample Imag e) Function Ke y The TOSHIBA function key is disabled by default.
93 Utilities Recovery Media Creator Recovery Media Creator The Recovery Media Creator ut ility enables you to create recovery media that can be u sed to return your system to its out-of-box stat e, if necessar y . For detailed in formation on using the utility to create recovery media, see “Creating recovery media” on page 33 .
94 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installe r allows you to reinstall the drivers and applicatio ns that were or igin ally bundled with your computer .
95 Chapter 6 If Somet hing G oes Wron g Some problems you may encounter when using yo ur computer are relatively easy to identif y and solve. Others may r equire help from yo ur network administ rator or the manufacturer of the softw are pr ogram. This chapter aims to help you so lve many problems by yourself.
96 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on the computer If you ar e working in a pr ogram tha t suddenly fr eezes, chances are the program has stopped responding. Y ou can exit the pr ogram without shut ting down the ope rating system or closing other pr ograms.
97 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows ® operating system i s not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME F AIL URE/Windows Error Recovery – Windows did not shut down successfully message.
98 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows ® operating system is not working 3 Click or touch the Restart option fr om the menu. 4 Click or touch T roubleshoot from the menu. Y ou now have sever al options: Refresh your computer ❖ Y our files and personalizat ion settings won't change .
99 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows ® operating system i s not working Command Prompt The command prompt is a very pow erful tool fo r advanced users.
100 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows ® operating system is not working Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow . Many factors contribute to the s peed with whic h you can surf the Int erne t.
101 If Something Goes Wrong Fixing a problem with Device Mana ger Fixing a problem wi th Device Manager Device Manage r provides a way to ch eck and chan ge the configurat ion of a device. Changing the default set tings using Device Manager can cause other c onflicts that ma ke one or more devices unusable.
102 If Something Goes Wrong Memory problems Memory problems Incorrectly connected or f aulty memory mo dules may cause errors that seem to be hardware or even softw are related. It is worthwhile checking for these first: 1 From the Start or Deskto p screen, move your pointer over the up per or low er right cor ner of the screen.
103 If Something Goes Wrong Power and the battery Power and the battery Y our computer re ceives its po wer thr ough the AC adaptor and power cord/cable and from the real-time clock (RTC) battery . A faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will not power the computer .
104 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive pr oblems The screen does n ot look correct. Choose a theme for your deskt op background, under Change the visuals and sounds on your computer , in the Themes panel.
105 If Something Goes Wrong Disk or storage drive pr oblems 2 Click or touch Computer from the list that appears. (Sample Image) Sear ch r esults for “computer” 3 Right-click or touch the drive you wish to check. (Sample Image) Clicking on the drive 4 In the pop-up men u, click or tou ch Properties .
106 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive problems Y our hard disk seems very slow . If you have been using your computer fo r a long time , your files may have bec ome fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter . To d o t h i s : 1 Move your pointe r to the upper -right corner of the screen or swipe in f rom the right edge.
107 If Something Goes Wrong Optical disc drive problems Examine the disc to see if it is dirty . If necessary , wipe it with a clean cloth dipped in water or a neutral clean er . Replace the dis c in the tray . Make sure that the disc is lying flat against the tray , label s ide out.
108 If Something Goes Wrong Sound system pr oblems Sound system problems No sound is coming from the computer’ s speakers. Adjust the volume control. T ry pressing t he F11 key to see if volume mute is dis abled. Check that th e volume con trol on the computer is tur ned u p.
109 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking pr oblems The printer will not print what you see on the screen. Many programs display info rmation on the screen differently from the way they print it. See if your pr ogram has a print preview mode. This mode lets you see your work exactly a s it will pr int.
110 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking pr oblems System . Carefully note any error messages - these will be very helpful if yo u should confer wit h a support technician a t a later ti me. T o enable or disable w ireless communication, use the F12 key .
111 If Something Goes Wrong DVD operating problems DVD operating problems If you experience a problem playing DVDs, you may be able to fix the pr oblem yourself. For general pr oblems playing a DVD title, try the following steps: 1 V erify that the disc is in a form at that the drive support s.
112 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits The screen saver runs while you are watching a movie or title. If the screen saver is e nabled, it runs on top of any movie or title you ar e watching. T o disable the scr een saver: 1 Right-click the de sktop and click Personalize in the menu.
113 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits Read the user’ s guides. It is very dif ficult to pr ovide a fail-safe set of step s you can follow every t ime you experience a problem with the computer . Y our ability to solve pr oblems will improve as you learn about how the computer and its softwar e work together .
114 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 In the left pa ne, click or t ouch System Protection . The System Pr otection tab of th e System Pr operties window appears. 4 Click or touch Configure . 5 Under Restore settings sele ct T urn on System Protection .
115 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 7 V erify that the Res tore point you chose is the corr ect one. If it is no t, click or t ouch Back to return to the prev ious step. 8 Close all programs and save all open files. 9 Click or touch Finish , and then Ye s to begin the system res t o re .
116 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits General tips for installing hardware and software Here are a few tips to help ensure safe and easy in stallation of new hardware (pr inters, pointing devices, exter nal hard drives, optical disc drive wr iters, scanners, etc.
117 If Something Goes Wrong Develop good computing habits 3 Install one item of har dwar e or softwar e. 4 Restart the Windows ® operating syst em. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (email, busine ss applic ations, etc.
118 If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance If you need fu rther assistance If you have followed the r ecommendations in this chapter and are still having pr oblems , you may need additional technical a ssistance.
119 If Something Goes Wrong T oshiba’ s worldwide offices T oshiba’ s worldwide offices For mor e information on additi onal T oshiba worldwide locations, please visit: w ww .tos hiba.co.jp/index.htm . Australia T oshiba (Australia) Pty . Limited 84-92 T alaver a Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada T oshiba Canada Ltd.
120 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys TOSHIBA function keys provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to launch applications.
121 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Help file Display brightness This TOSHIBA function key will display the help file. This TOSHIBA fu nction key dec reases the scree brightness. This TOSHIBA fu nction key in creases the screen brightness.
122 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Internet and Media Control buttons This TOSHIBA fu nction key la unches the default browser . This TOSHIBA fu nction key la unches the Windows Media ® Player . This TOSHIBA fu nction key a llows you to retur n to the preceding track on the dis c.
123 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 V olume Mute Disabling or enabling wireless devices Keyboard Function keys Zoom (Display resolution) This TOSHIBA function ke y enables/disables volume mute on your computer . When volume mute is enab led, no sound will come from the speakers or headphones.
124 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3 Appendix B P o wer Cord/Cable C o nnector s Y our computer ships with the corr ect power supp ly for the country of pur chase. Th is appendix shows the sh apes of the typical AC power c ord/c able connectors for vari ous parts of the world.
125 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some feat ures defined in th is glossary may no t be available on you r computer . Acronyms The following acr onyms may a ppear in this User’ s Guide.
126 Glossary DPI Dots Per Inch DVD Digital V ersatile (or Video) Disc DVD-ROM Digital V ersatile (or Vide o) Disc Read-Only Memory eSA TA external Serial Advanced T echnology Attachment FAT File Alloc.
Glossary 127 RFI Radio Frequency Interf erence ROM Read-Only Memory RTC Real-Time Clock SD Secure Digital SDRAM Synchronous Dyn amic Random Access Memory SSD Solid State Drive TFT Thin Film T ransisto.
128 Glossary application —A computer applicatio n that you use to perform tasks of a specific type. Applications include word pr ocessors, spreadsheets, and database management systems . See also pr ogram . B backup —A copy of a file, usua lly on a removable disk, kept in case the original f ile is lost or damaged.
Glossary 129 bus —An electrical circuit that co nnects the central proc essing unit (CPU) with other parts of the comput er , such as the video adapter , disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway thr ough which data flows fr om one device to another .
130 Glossary click —T o pr ess and release the point ing device’ s pr imary button without moving the pointing device. In the Windows® op erating syste m, this refers to the pointing device’ s left button, unless otherwise stated. See also double-click .
Glossary 131 device driver —A program (called a “driver”) that permits a computer to co mmunicate with a device. dialog box —An on-screen window displa yed by the operating system or an appli cation giving a direction or request ing input from the user .
132 Glossary download —(1) In comm unications, t o receive a file from another computer through a modem or net work. (2) T o send font data from the computer to a printer . See also upload . drag —T o hold down the mouse button while moving the pointer to dra g a selected object.
Glossary 133 F file —A collection of r elated inform ation, sa ved on disk wit h a unique name. A file may be an application, information used by an application , or a document. Se e also document . File Allocation T able (F A T) —The section of a storage dr ive that keeps track of the location of stored files.
134 Glossary G ground —A conductor t o which all co mponents of an electric circuit are connected. It has a pote ntial of zero (0) volts, is connecte d to the earth, and is the point of ref ere nce for voltages in the cir cuit. H hard disk —A sto rage device composed o f a rigid platter or platters that ca n be magnet ically coded wit h data.
Glossary 135 Internet —The decentralized, world-wide netw ork of computers that provides electronic mail, the W orld Wide W eb, and other servic es. See also W orld Wide W eb . K keyboard shortcut —A key or combination of keys that you use to perform a ta sk instead of using a pointing de vice such as a mo use.
136 Glossary logical drive —A section of a disk tha t is recognized by the operating system as a separate disk drive. A system’ s logical drives may dif fer from its physical drives. For example, a single hard disk drive may be partitioned in to two or more logical dr ives.
Glossary 137 non-system disk —A disk for storing a pplications and data that cannot be used to start the computer . Compar e system disk . O online —A vailable thr ough the co mputer .
138 Glossary pointer —An icon (usually an arrow) th at moves on the screen when you slide yo ur finger across the touch pad or move a mouse . Used to point to and select/ activate on-scr een items, such as ico ns, menu items, and buttons.
Glossary 139 restart —Synonymous with r eboot. T o r eset the comput er by reloading the operating system w ithout tur ning t he computer off. See also boot . RGB (Red, Green, Blue) monitor —A monitor th at repr oduces all colors by mixing red, green, and blue light in various combinations.
140 Glossary Suspend —A featur e of some Windo ws ® operating systems that allows yo u to tur n off the compu ter without exiting your open applica tions and to co ntinue from where you left of f when you turn the comp uter on again. Swipe —Swipe an open window to the left or right of the screen to display the next or previous window .
Glossary 141 W Web —See W orld Wide W eb . Wi-Fi ® —A register ed trademark te rm of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity , and is another term for the communicatio n prot ocol to permit an Ethernet connection u sing wireless communicati on componen ts.
142 Index A AC adaptor 25 AC power 61 accessing network 71 adding optional external devices 31 adequate ventilation cooling fan 24 app, starting 53 App, starting fr om Start scr een 53 apps starting f.
143 Index adequate ventilation 24 customize computer settings 44 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 115 desktop creating ne w icon 68 exploring the 67 icons 68 recycle bin 68 standard feature.
144 Index troubleshooting 103 keys function keys 51 L LEDs system indicator lights ON/OFF light 28 W eb Camera light 72 Licenses 10 lock computer , using 46 M manual eject hole optical disc drive 56 M.
145 Index power plans selecting power plan options 63 precautions safety 23 printer troubleshooting 108 problem solving contacting T oshiba 118 Startup options 97 R recor ding sounds 71 rec ov e ry cr.
146 Index online resour ces 60 register ing computer T oshiba W eb site 29 worldwid e offices 119 TOSHIBA Application Installer 94 TOSHIBA Function Key 92 TOSHIBA Function Keys functions 120 touch scr.
147 Index Windows® operating system desktop 67 , 74 troubleshooting 97 wi rel e ss k e yb o ard battery 50 functions 51 using 50 wire less mouse battery 49 using 48 wirele ss networking 70 troublesho.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Toshiba PX35T-A2210 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 PX35T-A2210 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Toshiba PX35T-A2210 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Toshiba PX35T-A2210 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Toshiba PX35T-A2210, 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 PX35T-A2210.
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 PX35T-A2210. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Toshiba PX35T-A2210 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.
