Toshiba S70b Owners Manual

Power Condition DescriptionsPower conditions
The computer operating capability and battery charge status are affected
by different power conditions, including whether an AC adaptor is
connected and what the charge level is for that battery.The LED in the following table refers to the  DC IN/Battery indicator.  Power onPower off
(no operation)AC adaptor
connectedBattery fully
charged• Operates
• No charge
• LED: white• No charge
• LED: whiteBattery partially
charged or no
charge• Operates
• Charge
• LED:...

WhiteIndicates that the AC adaptor is connected and
the battery is fully charged.No lightUnder any other conditions, the indicator does not light.If the battery pack becomes too hot while it is being charged, the charge
stops and the  DC IN/Battery  indicator goes out. When the temperature of
the battery pack falls to a normal range, charging will resume. This process
occurs regardless of whether the computer's power is on or off.
Power indicator
Check the  Power indicator to determine the power...

Chapter 4
Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your computer, and
highlights the precautions that must be taken when using it.
Using the Touch Pad The Touch Pad located in the palm rest might support the followinggestures:
TapTap once on the Touch Pad to activate an item,
such as an app.Two-Finger TapTap once on the Touch Pad with two fingers
together to display a menu or other function
depending on the software you are using.
(Similar to right-click)Pinch or stretchPlace two...

Some of the Touch Pad operations described in this section are only
supported in certain applications.
The Keyboard
The number of keys available on your keyboard depends on which country/region your computer is configured for, with keyboards being available fornumerous languages.
There are different types of keys, specifically typewriter keys, function keys, soft keys, Windows special keys, and the keypad overlay.
Never remove the key caps on your keyboard. Failure to do so could
damage the parts under...

You can configure the function keys’ mode as "Special function mode" or
"Standard F1-F12 mode" by clicking  System Settings -> Keyboard under
TOSHIBA  group in the Apps view.
"Special function mode" allows you to use special functions without
pressing the  FN key.
Special
function modeStandard F1-
F12 modeFunctionF1FN + F1Launches the help file supplied with
the software.F2FN + F2Decreases the brightness of the
display panel in individual steps.F3FN + F3Increases the brightness of...

Some functions show the toast notification at the edges of the screen.
Those toast notifications are disabled at factory default. You can enable them in the TOSHIBA Function Key application.
To access it, click  Function Key under TOSHIBA  group in the Apps view.
Windows special keys
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in Windows,
the Windows ®
 logo key activates the  Start screen while the application key
has the same function as the secondary (right) mouse button.
This key...

Blu-ray™ Writer drive
In addition to the above formats, Blu-ray™ Writer drive supports BD-ROM,
BD-ROM DL, BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE and BD-RE DL.
Blu-ray™ Writer drive BDXL™
In addition to the above formats, Blu-ray™ Writer drive BDXL™ supports
BD-R TL, BD-R QL and BD-RE TL.
Some types and formats of DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs might be
unreadable.
Using optical disc drives
The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of disc based
programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15")...

3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray.Figure 4-3 Inserting a disc1. Laser lensWhen the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer covers the
disc tray slightly. Therefore, you must turn the disc at an angle when you place it in the disc tray. After seating the disc, however, make sure it liesflat.Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as
this could cause misalignment.
Prevent foreign objects from entering the drive. Check the surface of
the disc tray,...

When the disc tray pops open slightly, wait a moment to make sure the
disc has stopped spinning before pulling the disc tray fully open.
2. The disc extends slightly over the sides of the disc tray so you can grasp it. Gently lift out the disc.
3. Push the center of the disc tray to close it. Press gently until it locks into place.
How to remove disc when the disc tray will not open
Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computerpower is off. If the power is off, you can open the...

DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than
once.
Blu-ray™ discs
BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-R TL and BD-R QL discs can be written only
once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed.
BD-RE, BD-RE DL and BD-RE TL discs can be recorded more than
once.
Writing discs You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R, CD-
RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW or
DVD-RAM discs.
You can use the Blu-ray™ Writer drive to write data to either CD-R, CD- RW, DVD-R, DVD-R...