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Toshiba X870 User Manual

Toshiba X870
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User's Manual
X870

Table of Contents

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Toshiba X870 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display17.3-inch
Battery6-cell Lithium-ion
ProcessorIntel Core i7-3610QM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M
Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium

Summary

TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety

Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks

Information on copyright, disclaimers, and trademarks for the manual and computer.

Regulatory Information

Provides legal and regulatory compliance info, including FCC and other standards.

Working environment

Specifies approved/unapproved environments for computer operation and safety.

Disposal of products

Instructions for proper disposal of the computer and its components.

Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators

Guidelines for safe and environmentally sound disposal of batteries.

ENERGY STAR® Program

Info on ENERGY STAR program and computer's energy efficiency compliance.

General Precautions

General safety precautions for using and handling the computer to prevent injury or damage.

Information for Wireless Devices

Details on wireless device compatibility, health, and cautions.

Radio Regulatory Information

Details radio regulatory info and frequency usage restrictions in Europe.

Battery Life

Explains factors affecting battery life and expected performance variations.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity

Details HDD capacity definitions and how OS reports storage.

Specifications

Summarizes computer's physical dimensions and environmental requirements.

Getting Started

Equipment checklist

Lists hardware and documentation items included with the computer for initial setup.

Conventions

Explains text formats and symbols used in the manual for clarity.

Using your product for the first time

Provides basic info and steps to start using the computer and its features.

Connecting the AC adaptor

Instructions for connecting the AC adaptor to power the computer and charge the battery.

Opening the display

Guidance on how to open the display panel safely and adjust its viewing angle.

Turning on the power

Steps for turning on the computer and initial setup instructions.

Turning off the power

Procedures for shutting down, restarting, and managing power modes.

Sleep Mode

How to use Sleep Mode, its benefits, limitations, and configuration.

Hibernation Mode

Explains Hibernation Mode, its benefits, and how to save data.

The Grand Tour

Front with the display closed

Identifies components on the front of the computer when the display is closed.

Memory media slot

Describes the memory card slot and precautions for inserting media.

Left side

Identifies ports and features located on the left side of the computer.

LAN jack

Details the LAN jack, its Ethernet support, and connection precautions.

Universal Serial Bus (USB 3.0) port

Describes USB 3.0 ports, compatibility, and Sleep and Charge function.

Optical disc drive

Info on optical disc drive types and media compatibility.

Right side

Identifies ports and features located on the right side of the computer.

DC IN 19V jack

Describes the DC IN jack for connecting the AC adaptor.

Back

Identifies components located on the back of the computer.

Front with the display open

Identifies components on the front of the computer when the display is open.

Display screen

Describes display screen specs, resolution, and brightness.

Power button

Instructions for using the power button to turn the computer on or off.

Keyboard

Details the internal keyboard layout, numeric keys, and cursor controls.

Fingerprint Sensor

Explains the fingerprint sensor for user enrollment and recognition.

Touch Pad

How to use the Touch Pad for controlling the on-screen pointer.

3D Vision Glass

Info on 3D Vision glasses, their components, and usage.

Internal Hardware Components

Overview of internal hardware components like CPU, HDD/SSD, and RTC battery.

Graphics Control

Details NVIDIA Optimus technology for intelligent GPU switching.

Monitoring of power condition

Explains power conditions and indicators like DC IN/Battery and Power indicators.

Operating Basics

The Keyboard

Describes keyboard layout, key types, and indicators.

Function Key

Details function keys (F1-F12) and FN key for system functions.

Using the Fingerprint Sensor

Guide to enrolling and recognizing fingerprints for authentication.

Optical disc drives

Details types of optical disc drives and supported formats.

Using optical disc drives

Instructions for loading discs into optical drives and using playback applications.

TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER

Notes on using TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER software and its limitations.

NVIDIA® 3D VISION™

Info on NVIDIA 3D Vision for enabling 3D features on the computer.

Wireless LAN

Details Wireless LAN compatibility, standards, and transmission characteristics.

Security

Recommendations for enabling encryption functionality for wireless security.

LAN

Details computer's built-in Ethernet LAN support and connection methods.

Utilities and Advanced Usage

Utilities and Applications

Describes pre-installed utilities and applications accessible via Desktop Assist.

TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool

Tool for displaying system configuration and testing hardware device functionality.

TOSHIBA Password utility

Utility for setting passwords to restrict access to the computer.

TOSHIBA System Settings

Utility for customizing hardware settings and computer configuration.

TOSHIBA Fingerprint Utility

Enables fingerprint enrollment, recognition, and related security functions.

HDD automatic power off

Automatically cuts power to the HDD when not accessed.

System automatic Sleep/Hibernation Mode

Automatically shuts down the system into Sleep or Hibernation Mode.

Power on password

Provides two levels of password security for user and supervisor.

TOSHIBA HDD Protection

Reduces HDD damage risk by detecting vibration and parking the head.

System Recovery

Information on hidden recovery partitions and creating recovery media.

Creating Recovery Media

Instructions for creating recovery media on discs or USB flash memory.

Troubleshooting

Problem solving process

Guidelines for resolving problems by observing system behavior and documenting steps.

Preliminary checklist

Basic checks for simple solutions to common computer problems.

Analyzing the problem

Questions to help identify the cause of computer malfunctions.

Software

Troubleshooting steps for software-related issues and error messages.

Hardware

Troubleshooting steps for hardware issues after checking software.

If something goes wrong

Guidance for programs that stop responding or the computer not starting.

The computer will not start

Check power connections and indicators when the computer won't start.

Power

Troubleshooting power-related issues, including battery and AC adapter.

AC power

Troubleshooting issues with the AC adaptor not powering the computer.

Battery

Troubleshooting battery problems, checking indicators and discharge.

Hard Disk Drive

Troubleshooting issues with the computer not booting from HDD or slow performance.

Touch Pad

Troubleshooting Touch Pad issues like not working or sensitivity problems.

USB device

Troubleshooting issues with USB devices not working or Sleep/Charge function.

Sound system

Troubleshooting sound issues like no sound or annoying sounds.

External monitor

Troubleshooting external monitor issues like no display or display errors.

LAN

Troubleshooting LAN access and Wake-up on LAN function.

Wireless LAN

Troubleshooting issues with accessing the Wireless LAN.

Bluetooth

Troubleshooting issues with accessing Bluetooth devices.

TOSHIBA support

Information on how to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance.

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