Toshiba Qosmio X870 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual X870 ...

Page 2: ... Operating Basics Using the Touch Pad 3 1 The Keyboard 3 2 Using the Fingerprint Sensor 3 5 Optical disc drives 3 12 TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER 3 22 TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player 3 25 NVIDIA 3D VISION 3 27 3D Playback on an External 3D Device 3 28 Wireless communications 3 34 LAN 3 38 Optional devices 3 39 Memory media slot 3 39 Memory media 3 40 Media care 3 41 Inserting a memory media 3 42 Removing a me...

Page 3: ...DD Protection 4 17 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties 4 18 System Recovery 4 19 Chapter 5 Power and Power Up Modes Power conditions 5 1 Monitoring of power condition 5 2 Battery 5 3 Power up modes 5 9 Panel power on off 5 9 System automatic Sleep Hibernation 5 10 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 6 1 Hardware and system checklist 6 4 TOSHIBA support 6 16 Appendix A Specifications Ap...

Page 4: ...contains are accurate for your computer at the time of this manual s production However succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manual Trademarks Intel Intel SpeedStep Intel Core and Centrino are trademarks or registered trademar...

Page 5: ...on reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or...

Page 6: ...plies with the Ecodesign Directive 2009 125 EC ErP and its related implementing measures This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility and safety standards However TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or implemented In this case the perso...

Page 7: ...respectively should be asked for permission before use of this product Furthermore for general safety reasons the use of this product in environments with explosive atmospheres is not permitted VCCI Class B Information この装置は クラスＢ情報技術装置です この装置は 家庭環境で使 用することを目的としていますが この装置がラジオやテレビジョン 受信機に近接して使用されると 受信障害を引き起こすことがあります 取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをしてください ＶＣＣＩ Ｂ Video Standard Notice THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER ...

Page 8: ...U member States Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product They will be separated at the recycling centres The black bar indicates that the product was placed on the market after August 13 2005 By participating in sepa...

Page 9: ... this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations For further information contact your local government This computer contains rechargeable batteries After repeated use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulation it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the tras...

Page 10: ... failure Optical disc drive safety instructions Be sure to check the precautions at the end of this section The drive model employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedur...

Page 11: ...3 CHOME MINATO KU TOKYO 108 0022 JAPAN Precautions CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not...

Page 12: ... is set to enter the low power Sleep Mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in AC power mode TOSHIBA recommends that you leave this and other energy saving features active so that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency You can wake the computer from Sleep Mode by pressing the power button Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhou...

Page 13: ...nyms are also defined in the Glossary Icons Icons identify ports dials and other parts of your computer The indicator panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information on Keys The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer operations A distinctive typeface identifies the key top symbols as they appear on the keyboard For example ENTER identifies the ENT...

Page 14: ...e of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment Please read A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment Terminology This term is defined in this document as follows Start The word Start refers to the button in Windows 7 HDD or Hard Disk Drive Some models are equipped with a Solid State Drive SSD instead of a Hard Disk Driv...

Page 15: ...computer Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents Always provide sufficient space around the computer Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire possibly resulting in serious injury Creating a computer friendly environment Place the computer on a fla...

Page 16: ...ecome hot The surface of the AC adaptor can become hot when in use but this condition does not indicate a malfunction If you need to transport the AC adaptor you should disconnect it and let it cool before moving it Do not lay the AC adaptor on a material that is sensitive to heat as the material could become damaged Pressure or impact damage Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject ...

Page 17: ...the following items TOSHIBA Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Battery pack Is preinstalled in some computers NVIDIA 3D VISION 2 set Is included with some models Documentation X870 Quickstart Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Warranty information If any of the items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Software The following Wind...

Page 18: ... section Starting up for the first time Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for information on the safe and proper use of this computer It is intended to help you be more comfortable and productive while using your computer By following the recommendations in it you may reduce your chance of developing a painful or disabling injury to your hand arms shoulders or ...

Page 19: ...HIBA AC adaptor that was included with your computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that...

Page 20: ... increase in temperature during normal use Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that is resistant to heat damage Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor Figure 1 1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor Either a 2 pin or 3 pin adaptor cord will b...

Page 21: ... it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Be careful not to open the display panel too far as this could put stress on the display panel s hinges and cause damage Do not press or push on the display panel Do not lift the computer by the display panel Do not close the display panel with pens or any other objects left in between the display panel and the keyboard When opening or c...

Page 22: ...ower button Starting up for the first time The Windows 7 Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power Follow the on screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system When it is displayed be sure to read the Software License Terms carefully Turning off the power The power can be turned off in one of three modes either Shut Down Mode...

Page 23: ...n off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places where electronic devices are regulated or controlled always completely shut down the computer This includes turning off any wireless communication functionalities and cancelling settings that reactivate the computer automatically such as a timer recording function Failure to completely shut down the computer in this way could allow the operating ...

Page 24: ...ee ways Click Start point to the arrow icon and then select Sleep from the menu Close the display panel Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Press the power button Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options to access it click Start Control Panel System and Security...

Page 25: ...utomatically shuts down because of a low battery condition You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System Hibernate feature Allows the use of the panel power off feature Starting Hibernation Mode To enter Hibernation Mod...

Page 26: ...ions require that you reset the computer for example if You change certain system settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands If you need to restart the computer there are three ways this can be achieved Click Start point to the arrow icon and then select Restart from the menu Press CTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously once to display the menu window then select...

Page 27: ... damaging the surface Front with the display closed This section shows the computer s front with its display panel in the closed position Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display panel closed 1 2 3 4 1 Memory media slot 3 Power indicator 2 DC IN Battery indicator 4 Wireless communication indicator Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Memory media slot This slot lets you inser...

Page 28: ... The Power indicator normally glows red when the computer is turned on However if you turn the computer off into Sleep Mode this indicator will flash amber approximately two seconds on two seconds off Wireless communica tion indicator The Wireless communication indicator glows red when one or more of the following functions are turned on Wireless LAN WiMAX Bluetooth Only some models are equipped w...

Page 29: ...andard are provided on the left side of the computer The USB 3 0 port is compliant with USB 3 0 standard and backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices The port with the icon has Sleep and Charge function Please note that it is not possible to confirm the operation of all functions of all USB devices that are available In view of this it may be noted that some functions associated with a specific de...

Page 30: ... of a three conductor mini jack for stereo microphone input The jack with the icon has Sleep and Music function Universal Serial Bus USB 3 0 port Two Universal Serial Bus ports which comply to the USB 3 0 standard are provided on the right side of the computer The USB 3 0 port is compliant with USB 3 0 standard and backward compatible with USB 2 0 devices The port with the icon has Sleep and Charg...

Page 31: ...ent s surface using a soft cloth DC IN 19V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack in order to power the computer and charge its internal batteries Please note that you should only use the model of AC adaptor supplied with the computer at the time of purchase using the wrong AC adaptor can cause damage to the computer Back The following figure shows the computer s back Figure 2 4 The back of the...

Page 32: ...ausing any damage Figure 2 5 The underside of the computer 1 2 3 1 Battery lock 3 Memory module slot 2 Battery release latch Battery lock Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack ready for removal Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch into its Unlock position in order to release the battery pack for removal For more detailed information on removing the battery pack please refer...

Page 33: ...emory module section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics Some models are provided with four memory module slots for a maximum of 32 GB system memory and only two of the memory module slots are user accessible Legal Footnote Memory Main System For more information regarding Memory Main System please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Front with the display open This section shows the comp...

Page 34: ...depends on the model you purchased Wireless communica tion antennas Some computers in this series are equipped with the Wireless LAN WiMAX and Bluetooth antennas Legal Footnote Wireless LAN For more information regarding Wireless LAN please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C 3D Vision IR emitter IR emitter sends signal to wireless glasses Some models are equipped with a 3D Vision I...

Page 35: ...educe image quality Use an eyeglass cleaner cleaner cloth or other soft cloth to clean the lens if it becomes dirty When recording in dimly lit environments select Night Mode which allows for brighter images with less noise Display screen 43 9cm 17 3 LCD screen 16 million colors configured with the following resolutions FHD 1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixels HD 1600 horizontal x 900 vertical p...

Page 36: ...the model you purchased this function button can either be TOSHIBA eco button or 3D button TOSHIBA eco button Press this button to launch the TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA eco Utility can be used only in Windows 7 The button glows green when eco mode is on 3D button Press this button to enable or disable 3D Vision This button also allows you to enable or disable 2Dto3D conversion function when TOSHI...

Page 37: ...nable disable the Touch Pad It also shows the status of the Touch Pad Enabled off Disabled glows white Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest is used to control the movement of the on screen pointer For more information please refer to the Using the Touch Pad in Chapter 3 Operating Basics Touch Pad control buttons The control buttons located at the bottom of the Touch Pad allow you to se...

Page 38: ... Red Flashing red indicates two hours or less battery life No light Battery charge is exhausted USB connection Connect the provided USB cable to charge glasses light flashes amber when charging Solid amber when fully charged Nose piece Replaceable with one of three sizes for a comfortable fit 3D Vision glasses are designed to fit over most standard glasses The 3D Vision glasses are not prescriptio...

Page 39: ...luded in your model open the TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility by clicking Start All Programs TOSHIBA Support Recovery PC Diagnostic Tool Please note that part of the hard disk s overall capacity is reserved as administration space In this manual the word HDD or Hard disk drive also refers to the SSD unless otherwise stated SSD is a large capacity storage media which uses Solid State Memory in pl...

Page 40: ...ode Due to the display panel s increased resolution lines may appear broken in when displaying images in full screen text mode Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance Legal Footnote Graphics Processing Unit GPU For more information regarding Graphics Processing Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Appendix C Graphics Control Some NVIDIA graphics...

Page 41: ...3D settings Program Settings To launch the NVIDIA Control Panel Click Start Control Panel Select Large icons or Small icons in View by and then click NVIDIA Control Panel For more information about the NVIDIA Control Panal system please refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel Help To access it click Help from the main menu and then select NVIDIA Control Panel Help On Optimus models two kinds of Display ...

Page 42: ...he model you purchased The two buttons at the bottom of the Touch Pad are used like the buttons on a standard mouse press the left button to select a menu item or to manipulate text or graphics designated by the pointer and press the right button to display a menu or other function depending on the software you are using You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the l...

Page 43: ...er the key caps Keyboard indicator The following figure shows the positions of the CAPS LOCK indicator and the NUM LOCK indicator which show the following conditions When the CAPS LOCK indicator glows the keyboard will produce capitals when any letter is typed When the NUM LOCK indicator glows the ten keys allow you to enter numbers Figure 3 2 Keypad indicators 1 2 1 CAPS LOCK indicator 2 NUM LOCK...

Page 44: ...Mode by selecting the Special function mode or Standard F1 F12 mode Please refer to the HW Setup section in Chapter 4 Utilities Advanced Usage Hot Key Cards The Hot Key Cards are normally hidden from view To use the Hot Key Cards 1 Start the TOSHIBA Cards using the following methods Press and hold the FN key in Standard F1 F12 mode Press the associated Hot key in Special function mode 2 Select the...

Page 45: ...tion of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device F5 FN F5 Enables or disables the Touch Pad F6 FN F6 Moves media backward F7 FN F7 Plays or pauses media playback F8 FN F8 Moves media forward F9 FN F9 Decreases the computer s volume F10 FN F10 Increases the computer s volume F11 FN F11 Turns the sound on or off F12 FN F12 Switches the active wireless devices...

Page 46: ...le to generate these characters using their specific ASCII codes 1 Hold down ALT 2 Using the numeric keypad type the ASCII code of the character you require 3 Release ALT the ASCII character will appear on the display screen Using the Fingerprint Sensor This product has a fingerprint utility installed for the purpose of enrolling and recognizing fingerprints By enrolling the ID and password onto t...

Page 47: ...too hard onto the sensor and take care to ensure that the center of the fingerprint is touching the sensor before swiping Either of these conditions may cause fingerprint reading to fail Check the center of the fingerprint whorl before swiping and then ensure this is swiped along the center line of the sensor There is a possibility of authentication failures if the finger is swiped too quickly or ...

Page 48: ...king a bath Injured finger Wet finger Soiled or oily finger Extremely dry skin condition on finger Observe the following to improve the fingerprint recognition success rate Enroll two or more fingers Enroll additional fingers if a recognition failure often occurs when using already enrolled fingers Check the condition of your finger any conditions which have changed since enrollment such as injury...

Page 49: ...aracteristics in a fingerprint However there may be instances where certain users are unable to register their fingerprints due to insufficient unique characteristics in their fingerprints The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Setup Fingerprint Registration Please use the following procedure when first using fingerprint authentication In use the fingerprint authentication syste...

Page 50: ...cess is recommended to delete your fingerprint information Delete the fingerprint data for the currently logged in user 1 Click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Tools Utilities Fingerprint Utility or double click the utility icon in the Taskbar 2 Swipe your finger across the fingerprint sensor 3 The TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility main menu is displayed Select Enroll in the main menu 4 In the Enroll window ...

Page 51: ...he user will be logged on to Windows If the fingerprint authentication fails please logon using the Windows logon password A warning message will be displayed when authentication is abnormal or authentication is not successful within a fixed duration Fingerprint boot authentication and Single Sign on feature Overview about Fingerprint boot authentication The fingerprint authentication system can b...

Page 52: ...er your Windows Logon Password Only one fingerprint authentication is required to replace the User BIOS Password and if applicable the HDD SSD Password and the Windows Logon Password How to Enable Fingerprint boot authentication and Single Sign On feature It is necessary to first enroll your fingerprint with the TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility prior to enabling and configuring the boot authentication ...

Page 53: ...rmats CD ROM DVD ROM DVD Video CD DA CD Text Photo CD single multi session CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL Format1 DVD R DL Blu ray Combo drive In addition to the above formats Blu ray Combo drive supports BD ROM and BD ROM DL Blu ray Writer drive In addition to the above formats Blu ray Writer dr...

Page 54: ...ion To load discs follow the steps as detailed below 1 When the computer s power is on press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly 2 Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened Figure 3 6 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open 1 2 1 Eject button 2 Disc tray X870 User s Manual 3 13 ...

Page 55: ...such objects before closing the drive 4 Press gently at the center of the disc until you feel it click into place The disc should lie below the top of the spindle flush with the spindle base 5 Push the center of the disc tray to close it Press gently until it locks into place If the disc is not seated properly when the disc tray is closed the disc might be damaged Also the disc tray might not open...

Page 56: ...en the disc tray by inserting a slender object about 15 mm such as a straightened paper clip into the eject hole near the eject button Figure 3 8 Manual release with the eject hole Φ1 0mm 1 1 Eject hole Turn off the power before you use the eject hole If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray the disc could fly off the spindle and cause injury Writable discs This section describes the ty...

Page 57: ...VD RW DVD RAM BD R BD R DL BD RE or BD RE DL discs You can use the Blu ray Writer drive BDXL to write data to either CD R CD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM BD R BD R DL BD RE BD RE DL BD R TL BD R QL or BD RE TL discs When writing information to media using an optical drive you should always ensure that you connect the AC adaptor to a live power socket It is possible that i...

Page 58: ... writing or rewriting Based on TOSHIBA s limited compatibility testing we suggest the following manufacturers of disc media however it must be noted that disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates Please also be aware that in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation quality or performance of any disc CD R TAIYO YUDEN CO Ltd MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO LTD CD RW Multi Speed High Spe...

Page 59: ...rsion 2 1 or Version 2 2 Panasonic Corporation for 3x and 5x speed media Hitachi Maxell Ltd for 3x and 5x speed media BD R Panasonic Corporation BD R DL Panasonic Corporation BD RE Panasonic Corporation BD RE DL Panasonic Corporation BD R TL TDK SHARP BD RE TL Panasonic Corporation Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be unreadable Disc created in DVD R DL format4 Layer Jump R...

Page 60: ...he optical disc drive after writing is completed If the media is of poor quality or is dirty or damaged writing or rewriting errors may occur Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes trains or cars In addition do not use the computer on an unstable surface such as a stand Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the co...

Page 61: ...dded data regardless of the operating system TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD RAM discs to achieve this you should use Windows Explorer or another similar utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure that the source drive supports recording to DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL or DVD RW media if this is not the case then the source disc might not be backed up correctly When...

Page 62: ...diting button 9 Click the Burn button How to learn more about Corel Digital Studio Please refer to the Help and Manual files for additional Corel Digital Studio information Opening the Corel Digital Studio Manual Press F1 key when Corel Digital Studio is launched Important information for use Note the following limitations when you write Video DVD or Blu ray Disc movie file convert or playback fil...

Page 63: ...he computer Use the Mode control button and Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice Open the optical disc drive Install remove or connect external devices including the following memory media card USB device external display optical digital devices Please verify your disc after recording important data Not support to output VCD and SVCD format Force eject disc About recorded DVDs an...

Page 64: ...The resume function cannot be used with some discs on the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER It is recommended the AC adaptor be connected when playing video Power saving features may interfere with smooth playback When playing DVD Video using battery power set the Power Options to Balance The screen saver is disabled during video playback using the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER The computer will not automatically go in...

Page 65: ...D displays or external displays In Clone mode Dual View TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER may not function properly Do not change the screen resolution while running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER Do not change the display device while running the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER This software can playback MPEG2 MP4 and WTV files created by Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA Playback may not function properly if you use the files...

Page 66: ...efer to instructions included with content or contact the content manufacturers directly Make sure to connect the computer s AC adapter when playing a Blu ray Disc TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player supports AACS Advanced Access Control System copy protection technology Renewal of the AACS key integrated into this product is required for uninterrupted enjoyment of Blu ray Disc An Internet connection is r...

Page 67: ...are can playback MPEG2 MP4 and WTV files created by Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA Playback may not function properly if you use the files other than these types Starting TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Use the following procedure to start TOSHIBA Blu ray Disc Player Insert a Blu ray Movie Disc in the optical disc drive while Windows 7 is running When a Blu ray Movie disc is set in the Blu ray drive...

Page 68: ... only When you connect external display that doesn t support 3D please disable 3D Vision Some of the games will not work with stereoscopic 3D mode even if 3D Vision is enabled Setup 3D Vision Before starting 3D Vision Setup Network settings should be done to see some information at Web site Follow the steps as detailed below to setup 3D Vision and don t execute other operation while running 3D Vis...

Page 69: ...rn to 3D Vision setup screen by selecting GeForce 3D Vision Setup Wizard on Taskbar If you fail the medical test and can not see the test image NVIDIA recommends that you do not use 3D Vision Please consult your eye doctor for any possible vision anomaly 3D Vision should not be enabled 9 Setup complete Congratulations You are now ready to see in stereoscopic 3D For detailed information on the NVID...

Page 70: ...n playback 3D video content and 2D home video content DVD or video file in 3D using real time 2Dto3D conversion Effect of 3D can be shown only on an external 3D devices connected via an HDMI output It cannot be shown on the internal display The 2Dto3D conversion function uses TOSHIBA s original algorithm to apply a 3D effect to your own 2D videos However note that this function does not provide th...

Page 71: ... other applications Please make sure AC adapter is used when playing with the enabled 3D playback feature 3D playback occurs only in full screen size When you enable 3D playback the Video Display Window automatically enlarges to full screen size In order for 3D playback to work on external display TV you need a 3D enabled display TV that has an HDCP compliant HDMI port 3D video content can only be...

Page 72: ...r is set by default in the 2D format By pressing the 2Dto3D conversion function button you decide to activate the 2Dto3D conversion function and therefore decide to watch your 2D content in 3D The Player will not run the 2Dto3D conversion function automatically Please see the warnings in this section as regards potential copyright infringement and confirm you have any necessary authorization The P...

Page 73: ...ease refrain from or stop viewing and check your equipment settings if you can see doubly substituted video images or cannot feel the 3D stereoscopic effect when watching 3D video images Still if you cannot see correctly please refrain from or stop viewing Please refrain from or stop viewing if you feel ill or experience discomfort before or while watching 3D video images Please position yourself ...

Page 74: ...will appear When the Set up NVIDIA 3D Vision screen displays 3D TV Play feature is not supported on your television Click Exit and finish setup 7 Click the Next button 8 Turn on your glasses screen will appear Turn on your glasses and click the Next button 9 When the Test your hardware setup screen appears put on your glasses close your eyes alternately and select the image you see 10 Click the Ne...

Page 75: ...rowave oven or other source can disrupt Wi Fi or Bluetooth operation Turn all wireless functionalities off when near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation possibly resulting in serious injury Follow the instruction of your medical device when using any wireless functionality Always turn off wi...

Page 76: ...nsmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed Setting 1 Please make sure that the Wireless Communication function is on 2 Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center 3 Click Set up a new connection or network 4 Follow the wizard You will need the name of the wireless network together with security settings Consult the documentation accompanied with ...

Page 77: ...sion a and n Band 2 4GHz 2400 2483 5 MHz Revision b g and n The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials Range is also impacted due to obstacles in th...

Page 78: ... contained with the electronic help files supplied with the software This Bluetooth Stack is based on the Bluetooth specification depending on the model you purchased However TOSHIBA cannot confirm the compatibility between any computing products and or other electronic devices that use Bluetooth other than TOSHIBA notebook computers Release Notes related to the Bluetooth Stack for Windows by TOSH...

Page 79: ...ernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T be sure to connect with a CAT5e cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with a CAT3 or higher cable Connecting the LAN ...

Page 80: ...ersatility This section describes the connection or installation of the following devices Cards memory Memory media slot Secure Digital SD Card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card miniSD Card microSD Card MultiMediaCard Additional memory module Peripheral devices External monitor HDMI device Other Security lock Optional TOSHIBA accessories Memory media slot The computer is equipped wi...

Page 81: ...e functions Figure 3 10 Examples of memory media Secure Digital SD Card microSD card adaptor and microSD card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media Points to note about the memory media card SD SDHC SDXC memory cards comply with SDMI Secure Digital Music Initiative which is a technology adopted to prevent unlawfu...

Page 82: ...al audio player that uses the memory cards not with the format command provided within Windows Should you need to format all areas of the memory card including the protected area you will need to obtain an appropriate application that applies the copy protection system Media care Observe the following precautions when handling the card Do not twist or bend cards Do not expose cards to liquids or s...

Page 83: ...serting a memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To insert a memory media follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn the memory media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Insert the memory media into the Memory media slot on the front of the computer and push it until you hear a click Figure 3 11 Inserting a memory media 1 2 1 Memory media ...

Page 84: ... Memory media slot Additional memory module You can install additional memory into the computer in order to increase the amount of system memory that is available This section describes how to install and remove optional memory modules You should place a mat beneath the computer in order to prevent the computer s lid from becoming scratched or damaged when you are installing replacing the memory m...

Page 85: ...stalling a memory module To install a memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel 4 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack ...

Page 86: ... serious injury Do not touch the connectors on the memory module or on the computer Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems The slot A is reserved for the first memory module Use the slot B for expanded memory If only one module is installed use the slot A Align the grooves along the edges of the memory module with the locking tabs on the connector and insert the module into the ...

Page 87: ...ve the memory module follow the steps as detailed below 1 Shut down the computer make sure the Power indicator is off refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 1 Getting Started if required 2 Remove the AC adaptor and all cables and peripherals connected to the computer 3 Close the display panel 4 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack 5 Loosen the screw securing the...

Page 88: ...bris on the connectors may cause memory access problems Figure 3 15 Removing the memory module 3 2 1 1 1 Latches 9 Seat the memory module cover in place and secure it with the screw Take care to ensure that the memory module cover is firmly closed 10 Install the battery pack 11 Turn your computer over External monitor An external analog monitor can be connected to the External RGB monitor port on ...

Page 89: ... key again to switch to the internal display Please refer to the The Keyboard section for further details on using hot keys to change the display setting Do not disconnect the external monitor while in Sleep or Hibernation Mode Turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor When displaying desktop at external analog monitor desktop is sometimes displayed on the center of the monit...

Page 90: ...o HDMI When you unplug the HDMI cable and re plug it please wait at least 5 seconds before you re plug the HDMI cable again When you change the display output device by hot key like FN F5 the playback device may not switch automatically In this case in order to set the playback device to the same device as the display output device please adjust the playback device manually by the following steps ...

Page 91: ...trol Some models are supported with the REGZA Link PC Control HDMI out port can connect with Type A connector HDMI cable One HDMI cable can send and receive video audio and control signals HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a standard in the CE Industry which allows devices to work together over an HDMI cable By connecting a TV which supports HDMI Control to this port the remote control for ...

Page 92: ...d below 1 Turn the computer so its left side faces you 2 Align the security cable with the lock slot and secure it in place Figure 3 18 Security lock 1 1 Security lock slot Optional TOSHIBA Accessories You are able to add a number of options and accessories in order to make your computer even more powerful and convenient to use For reference the following list details some of the items that are av...

Page 93: ...one Level Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level 1 Right click on the speaker icon on the Taskbar and select Recording devices from the sub menu 2 Select Microphone and click Properties 3 On the Levels tab move the Microphone slider to increase or decrease the microphone volume level If you feel the microphone volume level is inadequate move the Microphone Boost slider to ...

Page 94: ...e information software information and language setting Power Management The audio controller in your computer can be turned off when the audio function is not used To adjust the configuration of audio power management click the Power Management button When audio power management is enabled the circle button at the upper left of the Power Management is blue and convex When audio power management i...

Page 95: ...r using a slightly water dampened cloth You can clean the display screen by spraying a small amount of glass cleaner onto a soft clean cloth and then wiping the screen gently with the cloth Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer or let liquid run into any part of it Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer Moving the computer While the computer is designed for fle...

Page 96: ...essing speed if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level You are able to select whether to control this temperature by either turning on the fan first then if necessary lowering the processor speed or by lowering the processor speed first then if necessary turning on the fan Both of these functions are controlled through the Power Options When the processor s temperature falls ...

Page 97: ...ficient performance might not be expected with multiple user accounts registered Only startup from built in HDD SSD supports Hi Speed Start Mode When system needs to be restarted because of Windows update drivers update or applications installation please Shut down or Restart accordingly If not those changes will not be reflected to the system properly with Hi Speed Start Mode When setting passwor...

Page 98: ...der to remove the need to input these details from the keyboard Just by swiping an enrolled finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through Internet Explorer Unlock the password protected screensaver Authentication of the User Password and if applicable the SSD Solid State Drive Password when booting up t...

Page 99: ... power savings by using eco mode continuously To access this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Tools Utilities eco Utility TOSHIBA Disc Crea tor You can create CDs and DVDs in a number of formats including audio CDs that can be played on a standard CD player and data discs which can store copies of the files and folders on your computer s hard disk drive To start this utility click Start Al...

Page 100: ...on periodically transmits to our servers a limited amount of system information which will be treated in strict accordance with the rules and regulations as well as applicable data protection law To access this utility click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Support Recovery Service Station TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility is able to either enable or disable the following functions Sleep and Charge By ...

Page 101: ...ly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system program Display automatic power off 1 This feature automatically cuts off power to the computer s display panel when there is no keyboard input for a specified time with power being restored the next time a key is pressed This can be specified in the Power Options HDD automatic power off 1 This feature automatic...

Page 102: ...n This can be specified in the Power Options Heat dispersal 1 To protect against overheating the processor has an internal temperature sensor so that if the computer s internal temperature rises to a certain level the cooling fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered This can be specified in the Power Options TOSHIBA HDD Pro tection This feature uses the acceleration sensor built in the ...

Page 103: ...ognizes the system and individual component serial numbers and will track specific activities related to their usage Using the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility The TOSHIBA Sleep Utility is used for changing settings of the following function s Sleep and Charge Sleep and Music It also displays the remaining battery capacity Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power DC5V to the USB port even when...

Page 104: ... When there is a current overflow of the external devices connected to the compatible ports USB bus power DC5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons When Sleep and Charge function is enabled the USB Wakeup function does not work for compatible ports In that case if there is a USB port that does not have the Sleep and Charge function attach the mouse or keyboard to it If all USB ports have the S...

Page 105: ...SHIBA Tools Utilities Sleep Utility Enabling Sleep and Charge This utility can be used to enable and disable the Sleep and Charge function Select the Enable Sleep and Charge check box to enable this function for the compatible USB ports The default state is disabled Power supply mode settings Your PC has multiple charging modes so that many different USB devices can be supported for Sleep and Char...

Page 106: ...ser password please refer to the User Password section for further information Supervisor Password If you set a Supervisor Password some functions will be restricted when a user logs on with the User Password To set a Supervisor Password Start All Programs TOSHIBA Support Recovery TOSHIBA Assist SECURE Supervisor password This utility lets you do the following Register or delete the Supervisor Pas...

Page 107: ...Make sure to restart your computer immediately to apply these changes Accessing HW Setup To run the HW Setup program click Start All Programs TOSHIBA Tools Utilities HWSetup HW Setup window The HW Setup window contains a number of tabs General Password Display Boot Setting Keyboard USB LAN and SATA to allow specific functions of the computer to be configured In addition there are also three button...

Page 108: ... character string you enter is displayed as a string of asterisk 2 Click OK The following message appears allowing you to verify the password Verify Password 3 If character strings match the password is registered Click OK If they do not match the following message appears You must repeat from step 1 Entry Error To delete a user password 1 Select Not Registered to display the following prompt Ente...

Page 109: ...ed Boot Setting This function allows you to modify the boot settings Boot Priority Options This tab allows you to set the priority for booting the computer The Boot Priority Options setting window will be displayed Click the up and down arrow buttons to adjust the priority To change the boot drive follow the steps below 1 Hold down F12 and boot the computer when the TOSHIBA Leading Innovation logo...

Page 110: ...llows you to set conditions for the Keyboard Function Keys mode without pressing FN first This feature allows you to configure the Function Keys Mode For the Hot key functions can be performed please refer to the Hot keys section in Chapter 3 Operating Basics Special function mode Press the function key by itself to use special functions Hold FN first to use standard F1 F12 functions Standard F1 F...

Page 111: ...s power be turned on from shutdown when it receives a wake up packet Magic packet from the LAN The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature Regarding Wake up on LAN from sleep or hibernation you must check the Allow the device to wake the computer check box within the LAN Device properties This feature does not effec...

Page 112: ...i e number of power button and FN key combination uses AC adaptor battery LCD fan HDD sound volume wireless communication functionalities and USB information date of initial system use and also computer and device usage i e power settings battery temperature and recharging CPU memory backlight illumination time and temperatures for various devices The stored data uses a very small portion of the t...

Page 113: ...refully read the information displayed Selecting ACCEPT and clicking OK will enable the program By enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software you agree with these terms and conditions and to the use and sharing of the collected information Once the program is enabled the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor screen is displayed and the program will begin monitoring system functions and collecting informa...

Page 114: ...HIBA Tools Utilities HDD Protection The window can also be started from the icon on the Taskbar or from the Control Panel HDD Protection You can choose whether to enable or disable TOSHIBA HDD Protection Detection Level This function can be set to four levels The sensitivity levels in which vibrations impacts and their similar signs are detected can be set to OFF 1 2 and 3 in ascending order Level...

Page 115: ...slow or sluggish when attempting to run other applications while the 3D Viewer is displayed Intensely shaking the computer or other subjecting it to strong impacts may cause damage to the computer Details To open the Details window click the Setup Detail button in the TOSHIBA HDD Protection Properties window Detection Level Amplification When the AC adaptor is disconnected or the lid is closed HDD...

Page 116: ... the on screen menu 1 Turn off the computer 2 While holding the F8 key turn on the computer 3 The Advanced Boot Options menu will be displayed Use the arrow keys to select Repair Your Computer and press ENTER 4 Follow the on screen instructions Check your Windows manual for more information on backing up your system including the system image backup feature Creating Recovery Media This section des...

Page 117: ...he USB Flash Memory will be lost when proceeding 2 Turn on your computer and allow it to load the Windows 7 operating system from the Hard Disk Drive as normal 3 Insert the first blank disc into the optical disc drive tray or Insert the USB Flash Memory into one available USB port 4 Double click the Recovery Media Creator icon on the Windows 7 desktop or select the application from Start Menu 5 Af...

Page 118: ...ry partition and are trying to create Recovery Media you will see the following message The Recovery Media Creator can not be launched because there is no recovery partition When there is no recovery partition the Recovery Media Creator cannot make Recovery Media However if you have already created a Recovery Media you can use it to restore the recovery partition If you have not created Recovery M...

Page 119: ...eformatted and all data will be lost 1 Turn off your computer 2 While holding down 0 zero key on the keyboard turn on your computer 3 A menu will be displayed from which you should follow the on screen instructions Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA You can order Product Recovery discs for your notebook from the TOSHIBA Europe Backup Media Online Shop Please note that this service is not free of...

Page 120: ...onditions including whether an AC adaptor is connected and what the charge level is for that battery The LED in the table below refers to the DC IN Battery indicator Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates No charge LED red No charge LED red Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Charge LED amber Quick charge LED amber AC adaptor not connected R...

Page 121: ...rging Red Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and the battery is fully charged No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged the charge will stop and the DC IN Battery indicator will go out When the battery pack s temperature falls to a normal range charging will resume this process will occur regardless of whether ...

Page 122: ...des power for the internal real time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system configuration while the computer is turned off If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged the system will lose this information and the real time clock and calendar will stop working You can change the Real Time Clock settings in the BIOS setup utility To access it press and hold the F2 key and the...

Page 123: ... AC adaptor Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode Data could be lost Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function Charging the batteries When the power in the battery pack becomes low the DC IN Battery indicator will flash amber to indicate that only a fe...

Page 124: ... F The battery is nearly completely discharged In this instance you should leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The DC IN Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions The battery has not been used for a long time The battery has completely discharged and been l...

Page 125: ...ess System Sleep Mode System Hibernation Mode Display power off period Hard Disk Drive power off period How often and for how long you use the Hard Disk Drive and external disk c drives for example optical disc and floppy diskette drive How much charge the battery contained to begin with How you use optional devices such as a USB device to which the battery supplies power Whether you enable Sleep ...

Page 126: ...a wall outlet that is supplying power The DC IN Battery indicator should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being charged however in the event that DC IN Battery indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not being supplied check the connections for the AC adaptor and the power cord 5 Charge the battery pack until the DC IN Battery indicator glows red If you have extra batte...

Page 127: ... unintentional release of the battery release latch and cause injuries Removing the battery pack To remove a discharged battery follow the steps as detailed below 1 Save your work 2 Turn the computer s power off ensure that the Power indicator is off 3 Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down 5 Slide the batter...

Page 128: ...State Drive Sleep Mode Data will be maintained in the computer s memory Please refer to the sections Turning on the power and Turning off the power in Chapter 1 Getting Started for further information Windows utilities You can configure various settings associated with both Sleep Mode and Hibernation Mode within the Power Options to access it Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options H...

Page 129: ...n This feature automatically turns off the system in Sleep or Hibernation Mode if the computer is not used for a set duration Refer to Special features in Chapter 4 for an explanation of how to set the duration X870 User s Manual 5 10 ...

Page 130: ...n this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from TOSHIBA Support if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this check...

Page 131: ...dom characters Make a screenshot of the current display and if possible look up the messages in the documentation included with the computer software or operating system Check that all connecting cables are correctly and firmly attached as loose cables can cause erroneous or intermittent signals Do any indicators light if so which ones what color are they and do they stay on or blink Write down wh...

Page 132: ... DEL simultaneously once then click Start Task Manager The Windows Task Manager window appears 2 Click the Applications tab If a program has stopped responding the words not responding appear beside its name in the list 3 Select the program you want to close then click End Task Closing the failed program should allow you to continue working If it does not continue with the next step 4 Close the re...

Page 133: ...r supply and a Real Time Clock RTC battery all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problems Overheating power down If the processor s temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting the computer will automatically shuts down to prevent any damage in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost Problem Procedure Computer sh...

Page 134: ...aged it should be replaced while if the terminals are soiled they should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer you should contact TOSHIBA Support Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery you should check the status of the DC IN Battery indicator Problem Procedure Battery doesn t power the computer The battery may be discharged connect the...

Page 135: ... Check the DC IN Battery indicator if it does not glow allow the computer to charge the battery for at least twenty minutes If the DC IN Battery indicator starts to glow after this period allow the battery to continue to charge for at least another twenty minutes before turning on the computer However if the indicator still does not glow the battery may be at the end of its operating life and shou...

Page 136: ...onfiguration of the computer please refer to the section The Keyboard in Chapter 3 Operating Basics for further information Problem Procedure Output to screen is garbled Please refer to your software s documentation to ensure that it is not remapping the keyboard in any way remapping involves changing or reassigning the function of each key If you are still unable to use the keyboard you should co...

Page 137: ...tart the computer again If this has no effect check the Boot Priority setting within the TOSHIBA HW Setup utility please refer to the Boot Setting section in Chapter 4 Utilities Advanced Usage for further information Slow performance The files on the Hard Disk Drive may be fragmented in this instance you should run the disk Defragmentation utility to check the condition of your files and the Hard ...

Page 138: ...lem Procedure Memory media card error occurs Remove the memory media card from the computer and then reinsert it in order to ensure it is firmly connected If the problem persists then you should refer to the documentation supplied with your memory media card for further information You cannot write to a memory media card Remove the memory media card from the computer and check to ensure that it is...

Page 139: ...ouse Properties window click the Buttons tab 3 Set the Double Click Speed as required and click OK The on screen pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set t...

Page 140: ...eed as required and click OK The on screen pointer moves too fast or too slow In this instance you should initially try changing the speed setting within the Mouse Control utility 1 To access this utility click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Mouse 2 Within the Mouse Properties window click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the pointer speed as required and click OK The on screen pointer moves ...

Page 141: ...here is a current overflow of the external device connected to the compatible port USB bus power DC5V supply may be stopped for safety reasons When this happens disconnect an external device if some external devices are connected After that turn the power of the computer ON OFF to restore the function If this function can not be still used even if only one external device is connected stop using t...

Page 142: ...Charge function or change to disable the Sleep and Charge function The USB Wakeup function does not work When Sleep and Charge function is enabled the USB WakeUp function does not work for ports that support the Sleep and Charge function In that case use an USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function or change to disable Sleep and Charge function Sound system In addition to the i...

Page 143: ...ndows start up or shut down If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support External monitor Please also refer to Chapter 3 Operating Basics and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information Problem Procedure Monitor does not turn on After confirming that the monitor s power switch is on you should check the connections to make sure that the power c...

Page 144: ...omputer before disconnecting the external monitor When the display panel and an external monitor are set to clone mode and they are turned off by the timer the display panel or the external monitor may not display when turned on again If this occurs press the hot key to re set the display panel and external monitor to clone mode Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external mon...

Page 145: ...er and that power to the external Bluetooth device is turned on Check to ensure that no optional Bluetooth Adaptor is installed in the computer the built in Bluetooth hardware cannot operate simultaneously with another Bluetooth controller If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are havi...

Page 146: ...the reseller or dealer from where you purchased your computer and or software they are your best resource for current information and support TOSHIBA technical support If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related write to TOSHIBA at the location listed in the enclosed warranty booklet or visit www toshiba europe com or www toshiba co jp worldwide on the Inte...

Page 147: ...e model you purchased Environmental Requirements Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 noncondensing Non operating 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F 10 to 90 noncondensing Wet bulb temperature 29 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 60 to 3 000 meters Non operating 60 to 10 000 meters maximum Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 240V AC 50 or...

Page 148: ... 3 CBV Blue Video Signal O 4 Reserved Reserved 5 GND Ground 6 GND Ground 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 9 5V Power Supply 10 GND Ground 11 Reserved Reserved 12 SDA Data Signal I O 13 HSYNC Horizontal Sync Signal O 14 VSYNC Vertical Sync Signal O 15 SCL Data Clock Signal O I O I Input to computer I O O Output from computer X870 User s Manual A 2 ...

Page 149: ... and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland FIMKO Sweden SEMKO France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe two conductors power cord must be VDE type H05VVH2 F or H03VVH2 F and for three conductors power cord must be VDE type...

Page 150: ...rical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia Europe and China USA UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved Europe Approved by the appropriate agency Canada CSA approved China CCC approved X870 User s Manual B 2 ...

Page 151: ...ch as high end computer aided design applications use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously use of computer in areas with low air pressure high altitude 1 000 meters or 3 280 feet above sea level use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5 C to 30 C 41 F to 86 F or 25 C 77 F at high altitude all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the spe...

Page 152: ...ter is configured with more than 3 GB memory the memory might be displayed as approximately 3 GB only depending on the computer s hardware specifications This is correct because the operating system usually displays the available memory instead of the physical memory RAM built into the computer Various system components like the video adapter s GPU and PCI devices like Wireless LAN etc require the...

Page 153: ...LCD screen will deteriorate This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology Maximum brightness is only available when operating in AC power mode Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen Graphics Processing Unit GPU Graphics processing unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configur...

Page 154: ...Copy Protection Applicable copy protection standards included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media X870 User s Manual C 4 ...

Page 155: ...luetooth Specification Ver 4 0 Ver 3 0 HS or Ver 3 0 depending on the model you purchased as defined and approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by the Bluetooth Special interest Group CAUTION about Wireless Devices The wireless devices have not completed verification of connection and operation with all devices which are us...

Page 156: ...e proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless products equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific ...

Page 157: ...Frequencies in Europe Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Russian Federation Limited e i r p 100mW Permitted to use only for indoor applications closed industrial and warehouse areas and on board aircraft 1 Permitted to use for local networks of air...

Page 158: ... and 5GHz channel limitations apply for outdoor usage The user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies for outdoor use as listed above the user must contact the applicable national spectrum regulator to request a license for outdoor operation Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS ...

Page 159: ... limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca Caution Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25GHz frequency range Taiwan Article 12 Without permission granted by the NCC any company enterprise or user is not allowed to change frequency enhance transmi...

Page 160: ...es RF interference to other radio stations promptly change the frequency being used change the location of use or turn off the source of emissions 3 Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequen...

Page 161: ...uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400 MHz to 2 483 5 MHz It is impossible to avoid the band of mobile object identification systems 4 About the JEITA 5GHz Wireless LAN supports W52 W53 W56 Channel X870 User s Manual D 7 ...

Page 162: ...6 16 Boot Priority 4 13 C Cleaning the computer 3 54 Cooling vents 2 5 D DC IN Battery indicator 2 2 DC IN Battery indicator Display automatic power off 4 5 hinges 2 10 opening 1 5 screen 2 9 Display controller 2 14 Documentation list 1 1 DVD Super Multi drive using writing E Equipment checklist 1 1 External monitor problems 6 14 External RGB monitor 2 5 F Fingerprint Sensor using 3 5 Function key...

Page 163: ...onnecting 3 38 problems 6 15 M Media care Card care 3 41 Memory card care 3 41 Memory installing 3 44 removing 3 46 memory media card inserting 3 42 removing 3 43 Memory media slot 3 39 Moving the computer 3 54 MultiMediaCard removing 3 43 P Password power on 4 5 Starting the computer by password 4 10 Supervisor 4 10 user 4 10 Pointing Device Touch Pad 2 11 3 1 6 10 Touch Pad control buttons 3 1 P...

Page 164: ...10 USB device 6 11 USB mouse 6 11 Wireless LAN 6 16 R Recovery hard disk drive 4 22 Recovery Media 4 21 4 23 Restarting the computer 1 10 S SD SDHC SDXC Card formatting 3 41 note 3 40 Security lock 3 51 Sleep Mode setting 1 7 System automatic 4 5 Sound system problems 6 13 T TOSHIBA Assist 4 3 TOSHIBA Disc Creator 3 19 TOSHIBA HDD SSD Alert Utility 4 3 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 4 1 U USB device p...