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Toshiba LX815-D1310 User Manual

Toshiba LX815-D1310
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GMAD00334011
09/12
If you need assistance:
Technical support is available online at Toshiba’s Web site at
support.toshiba.com At this Web site, you will find answers for
many commonly asked technical questions plus many
downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other
downloads.
For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 99
in this guide.
LX800 Series
User’s Guide

Table of Contents

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Toshiba LX815-D1310 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandToshiba
ModelLX815-D1310
CategoryDesktop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Recordable and Associated Software Warranty

Protection of Stored Data

Guidelines for protecting stored data against loss or alteration due to device failure.

Critical Applications

Disclaimer regarding the computer's unsuitability for critical applications like life support systems.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Wireless Interoperability

Regulatory Information

Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability

Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions

Introduction

Power management

Computer's power management settings, including Sleep mode for energy conservation.

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Connecting to a power source

Using the computer for the first time

Setting up your keyboard and mouse

Instructions for connecting and setting up wireless keyboards and mice.

Turning on the power

Step-by-step guide to powering on the computer for the first time.

To Shut down your computer

To Restart your computer

To place your computer in Sleep mode

Installing a memory module

Removing a memory module

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

Creating recovery media

Recommended procedure to create recovery media for system restoration.

Restoring from recovery media

Steps to restore the system using previously created recovery media.

Refresh your PC (with user’s data)

Process to refresh the PC to factory defaults while attempting to save user data.

Reset your PC

Procedure to remove all data and reinstall Windows, effectively resetting the PC.

Installing drivers and applications

Connecting an external device

Using the wireless keyboard

Saving your work

Backing up your work

Using the optical disc drive

Inserting an optical disc

Recording optical media

Removing a disc with the computer on

Removing a disc with the computer off

Power Plans

Using the eco power plan

Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Exploring the Start screen

Introduction to the Windows Start screen as a launching pad for applications and system tasks.

Charms

Description of Windows Charms (Search, Share, Start, Devices, Settings) for accessing functions.

Exploring the desktop

Overview of standard desktop features like icons, taskbar, and notification area.

Setting up for communications

Using Wireless LAN connectivity

Connecting your computer to a network

Recording sounds

Using external speakers or headphones

Using the Web Camera

Using the Memory card reader

Chapter 5: Utilities

Desktop Assist

A utility for quick access to computer functions and settings customization.

eco Utility®

Monitors power savings and tracks real-time power consumption.

Supervisor password

Sets a password to restrict access to system settings.

User password

Sets a password to prevent unauthorized users from starting the computer.

PC Diagnostic Tool Utility

Helps diagnose problems with computer devices.

Recovery Media Creator

Utility to create recovery media for returning the system to its out-of-box state.

Service Station

TOSHIBA Application Installer

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong

Problems that are easy to fix

Troubleshooting common issues like unresponsive applications.

Problems when you turn on the computer

Diagnosing and resolving issues encountered during computer startup.

The Windows® operating system is not working

Utilizing startup options to troubleshoot operating system and settings issues.

Internet problems

Troubleshooting slow internet connections and browser access issues.

Fixing a problem with Device Manager

Checking device properties

Viewing device properties, including manufacturer, type, and installed drivers.

Memory problems

Power and the battery

Keyboard problems

Display problems

Disk or storage drive problems

Trouble accessing a drive or missing files

Tips for troubleshooting drive access issues and missing files.

Error-checking

Hard disk seems very slow

Optical disc drive problems

Sound system problems

Printer problems

Wireless networking problems

DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems

Back up information on internal storage drive

Data and system configuration backup

Saving system configuration with restore points

Backing up data or entire computer

General tips for installing hardware and software

USB Sleep and Charge not working

USB Wakeup function not working

If you need further assistance

Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys

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