Toshiba Qosmio X875 User Manual

User's ManualX870

Disposal of batteries and/or accumulatorsThe crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates thatbatteries and/or accumulators must be collected anddisp

6. Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off.Figure 4-12 Removing the memory module cover211. Memory module cover 2. Scre

7. Align the notch of the memory module with that of the memory slotand gently insert the module into the slot at about a 30 degree anglebefore holdin

8. 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.Figure 4-14 Se

8. Grasp the module by its edges and remove it from the computer.If you use the computer for a long time, the memory modules and thecircuits locating

Please note that an adaptor is required to use miniSD/microSD Card.Please note that not all memory media have been tested and verifiedto work correctl

SDXC 64GBMemory media formatNew media cards are formatted according to specific standards. If you wishto reformat a media card, be sure to do so with

Set the write-protect switch to the lock position, if you do not want to recorddata.Inserting a memory mediaThe following instructions apply to all ty

Do not remove the memory media while the computer is in Sleep orHibernation Mode. The computer could become unstable or data inthe memory media could

HDMI DeviceAn HDMI display device can be connected to the HDMI out port on thecomputer. To connect the HDMI display device, follow the steps as detail

3. To use the internal speakers on your computer, select Speakers. To usethe television or the external monitor that you have connected to thecomputer

Battery is a consumption product, since the battery time depends onthe usage of your computer. If the battery can not be charged at all,then it is a d

Use the TV remote control to output the computer screen onto the TVscreen.Use the TV remote control to launch, operate and close applicationson your c

Memory Kit DDR3-1333/1600 memory modules can easily beinstalled in the computer.The available option memory depends onTOSHIBA authorization.Universal

To access the utility, Click Desktop -> Desktop Assist(in taskbar) ->Media & Entertainment -> SRS Premium Sound HD/SRS Premium Sound 3D.Y

If you are running some applications (for example a 3D application or videoplayback and so on), you may see some disturbance, flickering or framedropp

Be careful not to subject the computer to impact or shock - a failure tofollow this instruction could result in damage to computer, computerfailure or

Chapter 5Utilities and Advanced UsageThis chapter describes the utilities and special features of this computer,and the advanced usage of some utiliti

TOSHIBA FingerprintUtilityThis product has a fingerprint utility installed forthe purpose of enrolling and recognizingfingerprints which can then be l

TOSHIBA Blu-rayDisc PlayerThis software is provided for playback of Blu-rayDisc™. It has an on-screen interface andfunctions. To start this utility, c

TOSHIBA PC HealthMonitorThe TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor applicationproactively monitors a number of systemfunctions such as power consumption, batteryhe

System automaticSleep/HibernationMode *1This feature automatically shuts down the systeminto either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Modewhen there is no inp

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Hibernation Mode This feature lets you turn off the power to thecomputer without exiting from your software. Thecontents of main memory are automatica

When entering the character string to register the password, enterfrom the keyboard character by character and do not enter as ASCIIcode or copy-and-p

Supervisor PasswordIf you set a Supervisor Password, some functions might be restricted whena user logs on with the User Password. To set a Supervisor

After you changed the settings, a dialog box may appear to prompt you thatthe changes will take effect after the computer is restarted. Make sure tore

Enabled Enables the Sleep and Charge function. Thenyou can use this function to charge certain USB-compatible external devices such as mobilephones or

However, determining which mode is suitable for your USB device isunknown without trying. Try each mode, using the drop-down menu, fromAuto Mode to Al

Lower limit ofremaining battery lifeSpecifies the lower limit of remaining battery lifeby moving the slider bar. If the remaining batterylife falls be

BootThis tab allows you to modify the boot settings.Boot Priority OptionsThis option allows you to set the priority for booting the computer. Click th

KeyboardThis tab allows you to set conditions for the Keyboard.Function Keys modeThis feature allows you to configure the Function Keys Mode. Please r

SATA Interface settingThis feature allows you to set SATA interface setting.Performance Let HDD/SSD work with maximum performance.Battery life Let HDD

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Set the lock time forODD traySets a period of time. When vibration or shockstops, the ODD tray unlocks after this period oftime.This setting is only a

2. Click Photos in the upper-left corner of the screen.3. Select a folder icon or date icon for playback.4. Click a photo file to playback.Opening TOS

Starting the TOSHIBA PC Health MonitorThe TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor can be started using the followingmethods:Click Desktop -> Desktop Assist(in ta

Setting up HDD ProtectionYou can change HDD Protection settings.To open the utility, click Desktop -> Desktop Assist(in taskbar) -> Tools &

with the AC power (desktop) or with batteries (handheld or mobile usage),the detection level automatically switches according to the powerconnection m

Creating Recovery MediaThis section describes how to create Recovery Media.Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you create Recovery Media.Be sure to

Restoring the pre-installed software from your createdRecovery MediaIf the pre-installed files are damaged, you are able to use the RecoveryMedia you

If you have previously chosen to remove the recovery partition and aretrying to create "Recovery Media", you will see the following message:

3. Select the options you desired and follow the on-screen instructions.Ordering Recovery Discs from TOSHIBA*You can order Product Recovery discs for

Chapter 6TroubleshootingTOSHIBA have designed this computer for durability, however, shouldproblems occur you are able to use the procedures detailed

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Check all cables to ensure they are correctly and firmly attached to thecomputer - loose cables can cause signal errors.Inspect all connecting cables

Hardware If you cannot find a software problem, you shouldthen check the setup and configuration of yourhardware. First run through the items in thepr

The computer will not load advanced options during startupBy holding down one of the following keys during startup, your computerwill load advanced op

Problem ProcedureComputer shutsdown automatically.Leave the computer off until it reaches roomtemperature. If the computer has reached roomtemperature

Problem ProcedureBattery doesn’tcharge when the ACadaptor is attachedIf the battery is completely discharged, it will notbegin charging immediately, i

Real Time ClockProblem ProcedureThe BIOS settingand system date/time are lost.The charge in the Real Time Clock (RTC) batteryhas run out - you will ne

Problem ProcedureMarkings appear onthe computer'sdisplay panel.These marks may have come from contact with thekeyboard and Touch Pad while the di

Problem ProcedureYou cannot access aCD/DVD/Blu-rayDisc™ in the driveMake sure the drive’s disc tray is securely closed.Press gently until it clicks in

Touch PadProblem ProcedureThe Touch Pad doesnot work.Check the Device Select settings.Click Desktop -> Desktop Assist -> Control Panel -> Har

USB mouseProblem ProcedureOn-screen pointerdoes not respond tomouse operationIn this instance the system might be busy - Trymoving the mouse again aft

Disposing of the computer and the computer'sbatteriesDiscard this computer in accordance with applicable laws andregulations. For further informa

Problem ProcedureUSB device does notworkRemove the USB device from the computer andthen reconnect it to a free port in order to ensure itis firmly att

Problem ProcedureThe battery depletesquickly even when Iturned OFF thepower of thecomputer.If Sleep and Charge function is enabled, thecomputer's

Problem ProcedureAnnoying sound isheardIn this instance you may be experiencing feedbackfrom either the internal microphone or an externalmicrophone c

Problem ProcedureNo display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controlson the external monitor.Press the function key in order to change thedis

Wireless LANIf the following procedures do not restore LAN access, consult your LANadministrator. For more information on wireless communication, refe

If a problem occurs when you are running software applications,consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestionsand consider calling

IndexAAC adaptoradditional 4-52connecting 2-3DC IN 19V jack 3-5 BBatteryextending life 4-37monitoring capacity 4-36real time clock 3-12, 4-33save mode

HW Setupaccessing 5-9Boot 5-13display 5-12general 5-9keyboard 5-14LAN 5-15SATA 5-15USB 5-14window 5-9 KKeyboardFunction keys F1...F12 4-2Hot key funct

Wireless LAN 6-16 RRecovery hard disk drive 5-23Recovery Media 5-22, 5-24Restarting the computer 2-7SSD/SDHC/SDXC Cardformatting 4-46note 4-45 Securit

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Provide adequate ventilationAlways make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequateventilation and are protected from overheating when the power i

Heat injuryAvoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer isused for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While thetem

Bluetooth wireless technology InteroperabilityBluetooth™ Cards are designed to be interoperable with any product withBluetooth wireless technology tha

Table of ContentsChapter 1TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and SafetyCopyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks ... 1-1

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless products may berestricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives oft

Restrictions for Use of 5150-5350MHz Frequencies in EuropeItaly: - For private use, a generalauthorization is required if WAS/RLAN’s are used outside

RussianFederation:Limited e.i.r.p 100mW. Permitted to useonly for indoor applications, closedindustrial and warehouse areas,and on board aircraft.1. P

In the usual operating configuration, the distance between the antenna andthe user should not be less than 20cm. Please refer to the computer user’sma

stations for mobile object identification systems (RFID) used in factoryproduction lines (Other Radio Stations).1. Before using this equipment, ensure

Device AuthorizationThis device obtains the Technical Regulation Conformity Certification and itbelongs to the device class of radio equipment of low-

Cyprus Czech Rep Denmark EstoniaFinland France Germany GreeceHong Kong Hungary Iceland IndiaIndonesia Ireland Italy JapanKorea Latvia Liechtenstein Li

Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shut-down. This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of lostdata

Battery LifeBattery life may vary considerably depending on product model,configuration, applications, power management settings and featuresutilized,

electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design andconfiguration, and client design and software/hardware configurations.The actual transm

3D Playback on an External 3D Device ... 4-23Wireless communications ...

Chapter 2Getting StartedThis chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information tostart using your computer.Some of the features described

Click Tap the Touch Pad or click the left TouchPad control button once.Left click the mouse once.Tap the touch screen once (only for touchscreen model

Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.Never format storage media without checking its content - formattingdestroys all store

When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer, always follow thesteps in the exact order as described in the User’s Manual.Connecting the power cabl

Opening the displayThe display panel can be opened to a wide range of angles for optimalviewing.While holding down the palm rest with one hand so that

Turning on the powerThis section describes how to turn on the power - the Power indicator willthen indicate the status. Please refer to the Monitoring

Turning off the powerThe power can be turned off in one of the following modes, either ShutDown Mode, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode.Shut Down ModeWhe

Sleep ModeIf you have to interrupt your work, you are able to turn off the power withoutexiting from your software by placing the computer into Sleep

Benefits of Sleep ModeThe Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than doesthe Hiber

Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is inHibernation Mode. Data will be lost.Do not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferr

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Data save in Hibernation ModeWhen you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer will take amoment to save the current data in memory to the

Chapter 3The Grand TourThis chapter identifies the various components of the computer - it isrecommended that you become familiar with each before you

DC IN/BatteryindicatorThe DC IN/Battery indicator shows the conditionof the DC IN and the battery's charge - whiteindicates the battery is fully

LAN jack This jack lets you connect to a LAN. The adaptorhas built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast EthernetLAN (10

Figure 3-3 The right side of the computer1 2 3 4 65 7 81. Headphone jack 5. HDMI out port2. Microphone jack 6. External RGB monitor port3. Universal S

External RGB monitorportThis port provides 15-pin, analog RGB port.Please refer to Appendix A for information onexternal RGB monitor port pin assignme

UndersideThe following figure shows the underside of the computer. You shouldensure that the display is closed before the computer is turned over toav

Front with the display openThis section shows the computer with the display panel open. In order toopen the display, lift the display panel up and pos

Microphone The built-in microphone allows you to import andrecord sounds for your application - please referto the Sound System and Video mode section

LCD Sensor switch This switch senses when the display panel iseither closed or opened and activates the PanelPower Off/On feature as appropriate. Fore

Chapter 1TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory andSafetyThis chapter states the Legal, regulatory and safety information applicableto TOSHIBA computers.Copyright,

Keyboard The internal keyboard provides the dedicatednumeric keys, dedicated cursor control keys, and keys.Refer to the The Keyboard section for det

Figure 3-7 3D Vision glass152431. IR receiver 4. USB connection2. ON button 5. Nose piece3. Indicator lightIR receiver Do not block this side of your

Internal Hardware ComponentsThis section describes the internal hardware components of your computer.The actual specifications may vary depending on t

Video RAM The memory in a computer's graphics adaptor,used to store the image displayed on a bitmapdisplay.The amount of Video RAM available isde

overrides will be used automatically each time the specified programs arelaunched.Please use the default setting for NVIDIA Optimus technology.If the

Power on Power off(no operation)AC adaptorconnectedBattery fullycharged• Operates• No charge• LED: red• No charge• LED: redBattery partiallycharge

If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the chargewill stop and the DC IN/Battery indicator will go out. When the batterypack&a

Operating -60 to 3,000 metersNon-operating -60 to 10,000 metersmaximumPower RequirementsAC adaptor 100-240V AC50 or 60 Hz (cycles per second)Computer

I/O (O): Output from computerAC Power Cord and ConnectorsThe power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the variousinternational AC power outl

USAUL approvedUnited KingdomBS approvedAustraliaAS approvedEuropeApproved by the appropriateagencyCanadaCSA approvedChinaCCC approvedUser's Manua

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBAunder license.The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and th

Chapter 4Operating BasicsThis chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, highlightsthe precautions that should be taken when using it.Th

CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys arelocked into their uppercase format.NUM LOCK When the NUM LOCK indicator glows, you canuse the

Specialfunction modeStandard F1-F12 modeFunctionF8 FN + F8 Moves media forward.F9 FN + F9 Decreases the computer's volume.F10 FN + F10 Increases

2. Using the numeric keypad, type the ASCII code of the character yourequire.3. Release ALT - the ASCII character will appear on the display screen.Us

Avoid swiping with your finger stiff or pressed too hard onto thesensor, and take care to ensure that the center of the fingerprint istouching the sen

Enroll two or more fingers.Enroll additional fingers if a recognition failure often occurs when usingalready enrolled fingers.Check the condition of y

In use, the fingerprint authentication system will use the sameusername and password as defined within the Windows operatingsystem. If no Windows pass

2. In the Fingerprint Enroll window, it enables you to delete thefingerprint data for the currently logged in user. Click an enrolled fingeryou want t

Fingerprint Pre-Boot authentication and Single Sign-On featureOverview about Fingerprint Pre-Boot authenticationThe fingerprint authentication system

Single Sign-On feature. You should check that your fingerprint is enrolledbefore configuring the settings.1. Logon as Administrator (means a user has

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

Blu-ray™ Writer drive BDXL™In addition to the above formats, Blu-ray™ Writer drive BDXL™ supportsBD-R TL, BD-R QL and BD-RE TL.Some types and formats

3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray.Figure 4-7 Inserting a disc11. Laser lensWhen the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer

1. To pop the disc tray partially open, press the eject button. Gently pullthe disc tray out until it is fully opened.When the disc tray pops open sli

DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more thanonce.Blu-ray™ discsBD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R TL and BD-R QL discs can be written onlyonce. The rec

Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment orsoftware.Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, youmay

DVD+RW:MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 4x and 8x speed media)DVD-RAM: (DVD Super Multi drive only)DVD Specifications for DVD-RAM Disc for Versi

Do not perform any of the following actions:Change users in the Operating Systems.Operate the computer for any other function, including such tasksas

Do not playback video while watching or recording television programsusing other applications. Doing so may cause video playback ortelevision program

When viewing video on an external display or TV, change the displaydevice before playing. Video can be played only on internal LCDdisplays or external

Close all other applications before playing back video. Do not openany other applications or carry out any other operations during videoplayback.Do no

telecommunication accessories and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/ECfor the supplied power adapter. Furthermore the product complies with theEcodesi

This software can only playback MPEG2, MP4 and WTV files createdby the preinstalled applications on the same computer. Playback maynot function proper

3D Vision can work with internal LCD or external 3D devices connected viaan HDMI output only. When you connect external display that doesn'tsuppo

8. Verify your ability to view stereoscopic 3D content.Now that we know your hardware can interpret stereoscopic 3Dcontent, we need to make sure you c

Due to the possibility of impact on vision development, viewers of 3Dvideo images should be aged 6 or older. Children and teenagers maybe more suscept

You may experience some time lag if you perform any of the followingoperations when the “Video Display Window” is at full-screen size.Bring up windows

The picture generated by 2Dto3D conversion function is not the sameas a picture produced for 3D playback use. The 2Dto3D conversionfunction simply use

The 3D effect differs between individuals. Please refrain from or stopviewing and check your equipment settings, if you can see doubly-substituted vid

6. "Set up NVIDIA 3D TV Play" screen will appear (When the "Set upNVIDIA 3D Vision" screen displays, 3D TV Play feature is notsupp

Do not use the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) or Bluetooth functionalities near amicrowave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magneticfields. Int

Setting1. Please make sure that the Wireless Communication function is on.2. Click Desktop -> Desktop Assist(in taskbar) -> Control Panel ->N

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The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of thewireless communication. Communications at lower transmit range maytravel larger

Do not install or remove a memory module while Wake-up on LAN isenabled.The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when thesystem is off. Leave t

2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until youhear the latch click into place.Figure 4-9 Connecting the LAN cable121. LAN jack

Care and use of the battery packThis section provides the important safety precautions in order to handleyour battery pack properly.Refer to the enclo

ProceduresTo recharge a battery pack, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jackand plug the other end into a working outlet - the DC IN/Battery ind

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer, and toa wall outlet that is supplying power.3. Charge the battery until the DC IN/Bat

The environmental temperature - operating time decreases at lowtemperatures.Whether you enable Sleep and Charge function.The condition of the battery

Replacing the battery packPlease be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item.The operating life of the battery pack will gradual

Figure 4-11 Releasing the battery pack -21. Battery lock 3. Battery pack2. Battery release latchInstalling the battery packTo install a battery pack,

Do not try to install or remove a memory module under the followingconditions.a. The computer is turned on.b. The computer was shut down in either Sle